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Southern Hospitality season 3 premiered on January 2, 2025, on Bravo. One of the couples on the show, Joe Bradley and Maddi Reese, moved their relationship forward this season. After years of friendship, they decided to elope in a Las Vegas wedding, surprising both their families and fans. In an interview with E! News, released on 2 January 2025, Joe described the moment saying:
"Hilarious but also beautiful." But he didn't give out many details about the big day
The decision to marry came during a challenging time for their group. Maddi shared that it was meant to bring some positivity and lift everyone’s spirits. Joe saw the wedding as the result of a bond that had been growing for years.
Their relationship and the events surrounding the big day would be a focus of Southern Hospitality season 3. In the upcoming episodes, fans will get to see how their connection developed and the steps they took to start a new chapter in their lives.
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Joe and Maddi's journey from friendship to marriage in Southern Hospitality
Southern Hospitality documented Joe Bradley and Maddi Reese’s journey from being friends to becoming partners. Reflecting on their relationship, Joe admitted during an E! News interview:
“I always kind of knew in my heart that we would be together, but I had a little bit of growing up to do.”
Maddi shared a similar sentiment, explaining that she waited until she felt Joe was ready. The decision to elope came at a time when their group was going through a rough patch. Maddi revealed:
“The whole group was having a hard time, and I feel like we needed something fun. That was fun.”
Their impromptu wedding in Las Vegas became a moment of joy amidst the tension, according to Maddi. Joe, who had pursued Maddi for years, discussed that their wedding was not just an impulsive decision but a meaningful step in their journey.
“I wanted to be good enough of a guy for her, and being with her, I feel like I became a better person already,” he said.
Family reactions to Joe and Maddi's wedding in Las Vegas
The Southern Hospitality couple’s decision to elope came with challenges, particularly from their families. Maddi shared:
“My mom was like, ‘I’m not shocked at all if you didn’t tell me and I wasn’t there when you were getting married.’”
Maddi said that her comment reflected their tendency to act on impulse, which didn’t sit well with everyone. Joe, meanwhile, explained the effort it took to smooth things over, saying:
“I had a lot of a**-kissing to do on Thanksgiving this year.”
Despite the initial reactions, their families chose to focus on the couple’s happiness. Joe noted, “We are so close with our families, and they know that we ride or die for them.” This support helped the couple move forward and embrace a new chapter of their lives.
Now living together, the couple aimed to balance their personal and professional lives. Maddi continued to pursue her DJ career, taking on gigs across the country. Meanwhile, Joe remained focused on his responsibilities as a VIP host at Republic.
Their journey would be featured in the new episodes of season 3, highlighting how they managed their new roles as a married couple. Watch the new episodes of Southern Hospitality airing every Thursday at 9 pm ET on Bravo.
