10:47 AM PDT, July 23, 2012
Southern belle Emily Maynard suffered heartbreak after she learned she was not compatible with The Bachelor Brad Womack. She embarked on a global quest as The Bachelorette to find a loving husband for herself and a stepfather for her daughter Ricki. The single mom recently accepted a proposal from Jef Holm. On After the Final Rose, the groom-to-be shared plans to relocate to Emily's hometown of Charlotte, NC so the newly-public pair can blend their lives and plan a wedding. To keep up with their budding romance, follow @EmilyMaynard on Twitter.
Emily Maynard and Jef Holm
Southern belle Emily Maynard suffered heartbreak after she learned she was not compatible with The Bachelor Brad Womack. She embarked on a global quest as The Bachelorette to find a loving husband for herself and a stepfather for her daughter Ricki. The single mom recently accepted a proposal from Jef Holm. On After the Final Rose, the groom-to-be shared plans to relocate to Emily's hometown of Charlotte, NC so the newly-public pair can blend their lives and plan a wedding. To keep up with their budding romance, follow @EmilyMaynard on Twitter.
Ashley Hebert and JP Rosenbaum
Ashley Hebert and JP Rosenbaum are hoping to follow the same path as Trista and Ryan down the aisle, but for now, the engaged couple is focusing on a strong foundation and their careers. Ashley recently told Us Weekly that she and JP plan to relocate to the Princeton area of New Jersey, a middle-ground for her pediatric dental residency in Philadelphia and his commute to Manhattan. To stay up-to-date on their love connection, follow @ashhebert on Twitter.
Ali Fedotowsky
Ali Fedotowsky kept her romance with Roberto Martinez going for quite some time. They relocated to San Diego together, where she served as a television news correspondent for Fox 5. The couple has now gone their separate ways and the former Bachelorette is basking in the spotlight on LXTV and as a recent Miss USA judge. She can be followed @AliFedotowsky.
Jillian Harris
Things did not work out between Jillian Harris and her last man standing on The Bachelorette, Ed Swiderski (who is now cast on Bachelor Pad). Jillian didn't let the break-up keep her down because she was all smiles while lending her interior design expertise to ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. To track what the Canadian-born Bachelorette is currently up to, follow her on Twitter @jillianharris and read her blog at www.jillianharris.com.
DeAnna Pappas and Stephen Stagliano
After two high profile heartbreaks (a rejection from Bachelor Brad Womack and a failed engagement to Bachelorette winner Jesse Csinksac), DeAnna found a lasting connection with Stephen Stagliano, the twin brother of Bachelorette and Bachelor Pad contestant Michael Stagliano. DeAnna and Stephen exchanged vows on October 22, 2011 in Georgia. For the latest on these lovebirds, follow @DeAnnaPappas.
Jen Schefft and Joe Waterman
After Jen Schefft's engagement to Bachelor Andrew Firestone was kaput, she failed to find love in her starring role as The Bachelorette. She found better success in a blind date with Joe Waterman. The two wed in an intimate ceremony at Chicago eatery Spiaggia in May 2009. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Mae Elizabeth, on November 13, 2010. Jen penned the book Better Single Than Sorry: A No-Regrets Guide to Loving Yourself and Never Settling in 2007. To follow her fairytale, check out @jschefftwater on Twitter.
Meredith Phillips
Meredith Phillips broke off her engagement to Bachelorette winner Ian McKee. She later fell in love with Fritz Manger, a Los Angeles based filmmaker, at a cooking class. The former Bachelorette has kept a low profile, so the current status of that relationship is unclear. She published a cookbook in 2008 titled The Date Night Cookbook: 25 Easy-to-Cook Menus for the Busy Couple.
Trista Rehn-Sutter and Ryan Sutter
Trista Rehn-Sutter and Ryan Sutter are the only original couple from The Bachelorette to tie the knot so far. They wed on December 6, 2003 in an elaborate televised wedding at Lodge at Rancho Mirage in Southern California's Palm Springs Valley. Still enamored in wedded bliss, they're happily raising their family of two children, daughter Blakesley and son Maxwell, in Colorado. Fans can follow @tristasutter for the latest with her goings-on.
Former 'Bachelorettes': Where Are They Now?
With the eighth season of The Bachelorette wrapping up last night, we're taking a look back on where all the former leading ladies are in their relationship statuses. Some found love, marriage, and a baby carriage, while others are still searching for that special someone. Tune in to see some of their exes on Bachelor Pad, premiering tonight on ABC.