Ed Swiderski & Natalie Bomke - Bachelorette 5 - BP - Discussion

I love it! It's so modern looking, and perfect for the type of evening wedding/venue they had. The longer part was removable. Her shoes are gorgeous and perfect choice. All my opinion however biased it may be.

I agree, GA. Natalie was a stunning bride and Ed looks over-the-moon in love! Wedding attire is a very personal choice and should reflect the personality of the bride & groom IMHO. This gal rocked her choices. Thanks for the great pics umngirl.

LOL...everytime I see pictures of Ed my first thought is....man Jillian dodged a bullet. I don't even know why because it's not like I hate the guy....it's just my first thought.

It was a crazy season and he was not well liked. For those who always supported him, this is a very happy moment.

He wasn't the first nor will he be the last that was so disliked.

I never disliked him. He entertained me. I love those green swim shorts. And I do like how he looks--find him attractive.

I'm so happy for them!  They both look great and what a gorgeous place to get married.  I'm on the fence about his hair, but maybe it'll grow on me.  

I liked him, Kiptyn and Reid that season, so I was torn come FRC time.  I just wanted her to be happy and he made her happy.  But I hated seeing Reid turned down.  IA! kasha, he was entertaining and I loved the green shorts!  

For those who loved the green shorts you will be happy to know he now owns similar ones in several colors that he wears. #ThanksInstagramStalking

Didn't he auction off his shorts for charity? I could be wrong but seems to me Molly or Trista organized former contestants and leads to donate bach clothes for charity?

Too lazy to go look, but I think so.

ETA: I went to look. August 2011. I can't even remember what I did 5 minutes ago.

style news

From Aug. 5-12, luxury consignment service eDrop-Off will auction items from more than 25 former contestants, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross. Pieces include the frock Trista Sutter wore on her first date with now-husband Ryan Sutter (center); the dress Molly Malaney Mesnick wore to her first rose ceremony, where she met new hubby Jason Mesnick; a gown Sarah Brice wore when getting engaged to Charlie O’Connell (left); and Ed Swiderski’s infamous green shorts.

Aww, Ed's mankini! He's definitely one of a kind. For whatever reason, I always liked him. I thought he was harmless. Maybe he did some bad things, but I don't think he was ever malicious or intentionally out to hurt anyone - just acts without thinking. Instant fame is hard to handle for some people. Anyway, wish him and his bride a happy future.

So happy for Ed1 Natalie is a doll, so beautiful...love her wedding dress and he looks so handsome too! The venue is spectacular. I was such a big fan, still am, ! Loved him with Jillian, although I loved Kyp and Reed also. I will never forget their season...had my live turned upside down defending them, following every little bit of them pre and post show...and was devastated when all those "rumors" came-out! I even befriended Betheny? to get more inside scoop, haha! I swear you guys, when their season ended, I had huge separation anxiety! It was my first time getting truly involved with a season (since she was my Canadian girl) and I swore I would never do the same....Can't believe so much time has gone by. I wish the same happiness for our little Jilly too. Thank you for all the beautiful photos!

So funny to read about our love for Ed and the bashing we took defending him, be it silently or overtly! I had to stay away from spoiler boards for months because I couldn't take the hate! But all's well that end's well and Ed and Natalie both look so happy. Wish them the best. Isn't it interesting that Ed is the first of the F3 from Jillian's season to marry - never thought he'd be first after he and Jillian broke up! Heck, I thought Jillian would be married by now based upon how she was on the B'ette!

^I had to avoid public boards too. About a dozen of us Ed/Jillian fans created a private board where we could chat without being told endlessly about what a scumbag Ed was and how stupid Jillian was. Those were some fun times. But all that drama isn't good for my soul. I think it all took years off my life. They were the first Bachelor couple I "shipped" and the one and only fan vid I've ever created. Thankfully, I learned my lesson and the next couple I shipped got married.

And it really is fascinating he was the first of them to get married. Bet if you polled people even 3 years ago they would have laughed if that was suggested. But when you know, you know.