These Rules Reveal What Life on The Bachelor is Really Like

Finding love on The Bachelor is one thing, but tying the knot comes with fine print. ABC has exclusive rights to televise your wedding for up to two years after the finale. That means if you want to say “I do” during that window, the network gets first dibs.

The trade-off isn’t all bad — couples receive $10,000 for every hour of wedding programming aired. Still, it means one of life’s most intimate milestones is treated like an extended episode. Love may be real, but the celebration is often staged for millions to watch.