Marysol Patton, the vibrant 58-year-old star of The Real Housewives of Miami, recently shared a surprising revelation about her three weddings to husband Steve McNamara. On the June 19 episode of the Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen podcast, Patton didn’t hesitate when asked which of her nuptials stood out as the most special. “Scotland,” she declared, citing the enchanting atmosphere of the historic Ardgowan Castle in Glasgow, where she and McNamara renewed their vows in July 2023. “It was the castle. The whole vibe. Yeah. Who doesn’t want to get married in a castle?”
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Patton and McNamara’s love story has unfolded across three unique ceremonies. Their journey began with a wedding in Tulum, Mexico, in April 2021, followed by the dreamy Scottish castle vow renewal, and culminated in a legal marriage at the Coral Gables Courthouse in Florida in September 2024. While the Scotland ceremony stole her heart, Patton spoke fondly of her other two weddings, each with its own distinct charm. “I got married in a cenote in Tulum,” she shared. “But it was really groovy. And then I went to the courthouse in a Harley. So, they were all pretty cool.”
When host Andy Cohen inquired whether she had always planned to have three weddings, Patton admitted the ceremonies evolved organically. “I didn’t know,” she said, noting that each wedding happened “one at a time.” Ever the enthusiast for celebrations, she jokingly added that she wouldn’t rule out more, saying, “I won’t stop. There should be four, five, and six. Multiple moments… because I love a celebration and a theme.”
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Patton’s decision to legally wed McNamara in Florida was driven by both love and practicality. In a November 2024 interview with PEOPLE at an event held at iHeartRadio Theater in Burbank, California, she explained, “Listen, we all are going to get older. We’re all going to have to face mortality. I’ve lost a lot of friends in the last year. I’ve lost my parents. I’m living with an amazing man, and we’ve been married everywhere in the world except for Florida where it’s legal.” She emphasized the importance of being able to care for each other as they age, stating, “I need you to make decisions, to be my health surrogate. I need you to access my funds and vice versa so we can take care of each other in the long run.”
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Reflecting on her multiple weddings, Patton recalled a prophecy from her late mother. In July 2023, she told PEOPLE, “My mom predicted I would get married again and again and again.” True to that vision, Patton has joyfully embraced the tradition, saying, “So I am — to Steve!”
Patton and McNamara’s romance began with a serendipitous “meet cute” in 2019 at a pool party hosted by a high school friend, as reported by the Miami Herald. The couple instantly connected and, after two years of dating, exchanged vows in a traditional Mayan ceremony in Tulum, presided over by a shaman. Their love story, marked by vibrant celebrations and heartfelt commitment, continues to captivate fans.