Hallmark Hunk’s Touching Anniversary Message Moves Fans originally appeared on Parade.
June 26 marked a big day for many entertainers, such as Hallmark and Food Network star Jonathan Bennett.
As People shared, June 26th was the tenth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling that federally legalized same-sex marriage.
Bennett, known for Hallmark’s Finding Mr. Christmas and The Groomsmen movies, as well as Food Network’s Halloween Wars and the movie Mean Girls, wed his husband, entertainment reporter Jaymes Vaughan, in March 2022. The pair reflected on the landmark Supreme Court ruling and their married life for People.
Bennett explained that he felt “a sense of peace and relaxation” by getting married to Vaughan. “I think I wanted to do it because it gives you a sense of exhalation,” he added.
Vaughan also noted a sense of peace, admitting that marriage felt like “nothing changed, but also everything changed.”
After tying the knot in Rivera Maya, Mexico, Bennett remembered he felt it was “so magical” to “hold Vaughan’s hand and walk toward all of our friends and family and get to see everyone there supporting us.”
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Bennett shared a photo from his wedding day on his Instagram page as he celebrated the anniversary of the ruling. In the caption, he recognized the people who worked on the Supreme Court case, noting, “We will never be able to thank you enough.”
He also thanked People for including him in their special coverage of the anniversary and wrote, “After all that’s what it’s all about…LOVE.”
Fellow Hallmark hunk Tyler Hynes commented with, “🤍💍🤍.”
Hunter King, who has also starred in several Hallmark projects, commented on the People Instagram page, “I LOVE LOVE!!!! ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💜”
Vaughan commented, “All these beautiful LOVE stories ❤️❤️Honored to be included.”
A Hallmark fan wrote, “Aww @jonathandbennett & @jaymesv, I just adore your story & your relationship!! Thank you for sharing with the rest of us…it is truly beautiful 🤗🥰.”
Someone else expressed her love for Vaughan and Bennett and wrote, “I’m so glad you’re both happy and fulfilled! Makes me happy.”
Hallmark Hunk’s Touching Anniversary Message Moves Fans first appeared on Parade on Jun 27, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
