In this first episode of In Real Life with Ellie & Ross for 2025, Ellie and Ross discuss “The Surprise Vow Renewal That Went Viral: 10+ Million Views, 2 Couture Dresses, a White Horse, Tears & Trolls.”

Ellie pulled off the ultimate surprise: a surprise Bridgerton-style vow renewal that left Ross absolutely speechless… and sobbing. We’re talking a white horse, two custom Steven Khalil couture dresses, a six-month undercover mission with wedding planner Alysia Bridger, and a whole lotta love (and tears).

In this episode, we spill everything, from how Ellie pulled it off without Ross suspecting a thing, to the emotional ceremony that’s racked up over 8 million views on TikTok. Plus, we get real about the backlash — because apparently renewing your vows after two years is controversial now? Get ready for the full story... drama, tears, trolls and all.

Topics We Cover:  

• The inspiration behind the surprise vow renewal  
• How Ellie kept the secret and distracted Ross  
• The Bridgerton-inspired aesthetic and Ellie's horseback entrance  
• Fashion: two couture dresses and a style evolution  
• The ceremony and emotional moments  
• Final reflections on making memories and modern romance  
• Addressing the trolls: why we celebrated our love our way

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