American Idol alumni Kat Luna and Alex Garrido tied the knot in wedding ceremony in Tennessee

American Idol alumni Kat Luna and Alex Garrido tied the knot on Friday in an intimate wedding in Tennessee.

The couple, best known for their stint in season 18 of the longtime singing contest series, made things official between them in a barn ceremony, according to People.

The setting for the event was unusual for a Miami couple, but Luna, 21, apparently wanted her wedding to stand out from the crowd in terms of both the location and the overall vibe.

It’s official! Former American Idol contestants Kat Luna and Alex Garrido exchanged wedding vows in a ceremony held in Tennessee on Friday; the two are seen competing in the show’s 18th season in 2020

The singer told the publication: ‘We have always dreamed of having a wedding in a barn. Most couples who come from Miami usually go for a beach wedding, but we’ve always had a different idea of ​​what we wanted our dream wedding to look like.

She also noted: ‘We have been talking about this day for a short time after we met. ”

Garrido’s uncle, 27, presided over the ceremony, during which the two singers would have said their respective vows on the spot.

Although the event took place in the midst of a global pandemic, the country singers took special care to protect their guests from potential exposure to COVID-19, as social distancing protocols were in place for the duration of the event. wedding and reception.

Do it their own way: Luna said that while most Miami couples would have wanted a beach wedding or something similar, she and her husband, now, “ always had a different idea ” of how they wanted their ceremony to take place.

The two also kept their guest lists relatively small to ensure everyone in attendance could enjoy the evening safely.

“ COVID hasn’t really changed our plans … we already had an intimate wedding idea with a reduced guest list and an outdoor barn, ” Luna said.

After the ceremony, the reception was made even more special by Garrido, who wrote and performed a special song for his current wife.

Take No Risks: The couple made sure that security protocols would be in place during their wedding to ensure their guests have the best possible time under the circumstances of the global pandemic.

Guests who felt like dancing during the celebration were allowed to do so, as the now married couple had made arrangements for their friends and family to move safely.

The country singer is also keeping his post-wedding plans a secret, as he wants to make sure his new bride gets the most excitement from where she’s headed.

Garrido said: ‘Kat actually has no idea where we’re going … I’m surprising her with a honeymoon! ”

In the Spotlight: The couple were first recognized for their time in the long-running singing contest series, where Garrido was knocked out in the second round and Luna held on until the third; they are seen together in 2020

The first two stepped into the limelight during their audition for American Idol, where their duet prowess saw them advance to the second round of auditions.

On their next appearance, the judges were in awe of Luna’s dramatic voice, but Garrido’s performance apparently wasn’t competent enough, and his then-girlfriend was forced to move on to the next round on her own.

On her final round, Luna performed Lady Gaga’s Always Remember Us This Way, which the judges obviously don’t take into account as they then eliminated her.

After the two artists left the program, they signed a publishing contract as a musical duo.

To continue: the two have reportedly signed a publishing contract since leaving the show