Surprise! Olympian Adam Rippon and longtime boyfriend Jussi-Pekka “JP” Kajaala are married.
The couple tied the knot in a small and private ceremony on New Year’s Eve — the only guest was their dog, Tony.
Rippon shared the news Wednesday on Instagram, writing: “Surprise! We are Married! One afternoon JP and I looked at each other and said the very classic *romantic* phrase of ‘let’s just go do it now.’ So we did. It was just the three of us and it was perfect. 12/31/21.”
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The timing of the low-key nuptial may have been spontaneous, but Rippon told People last year that they were planning on something small.
“City Hall wedding, right? A wedding is really expensive,” he said. “Wouldn’t you rather just buy a couch? That’s what I’m thinking.”
Rippon added: “Do I need a wedding if I make every day about me? Probably not. I probably need a day off. So courthouse: logical, cheap. Me: logical and cheap.”
The couple met on Tinder in 2018, while Kajaala was still living in his native Finland. They got engaged in 2020, and moved in together late last year.
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Congrats to the happy couple!
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Derek Northcutt
A good news story at last! they’re both nice boys.
wikidBSTN
I like small intimate weddings. Classy. Congrats to these two. 🙂
Jim
I agree. I think small intimate weddings are the most romantic.
You can party at a reception at a later date.
Toofie
Awesome news. Congratulations!
hotdogla
So Happy for these two!
Jack
I am so happy for them. Adam is a national treasure. My husband is just gloating that my officially certified “hall pass” is now off the market. 🙁
rbernard
Ah, good news to start off the day.
A hearty congratulations are due to Adam and Jussi.
I am genuinely delighted for the happy couple.
TheRedLine
I love Adam Rippon. I’m really happy for him. Jussi is so lucky. I’m just a little jealous.
Cam
Congratulations to the happy couple!
PollyDarton
I think this is gonna last.
GayEGO
Congrats to the couple! My husband and I got married in Massachusetts in 2004.
Mr-DJ
Def signs of maturation:
“City Hall wedding, right? A wedding is really expensive,” he said. “Wouldn’t you rather just buy a couch? That’s what I’m thinking.”
Rippon added: “Do I need a wedding if I make every day about me? Probably not. I probably need a day off. So courthouse: logical, cheap. Me: logical and cheap.”
DennisMpls
What an adorable family!
Tombear
It’s sexier to elope like they did!
BigE
You know that it’s a chilly day in LA, if you do topless sunbathing and your Finnish husband’s nipples are rock hard! Jussi-Pekka+Adam FOREVER ? !
scotty
Please come to Vancouver Island and get married in cathedral Grove among 800 year old giant,old growth canopy forest. My spouse and I did and we’d love to help you if you’re into it.
The real Bruce
All the very best to Adam and Jussi(love that Scandia name!) Maybe I’ll meet you guys on a hike at Runyon. Such a nice bench part way and I love the view too. Love to you both!