In November 2021, Ty Pennington tied the knot with his girlfriend, Kellee Merrell, to whom he had proposed in July of the same year. Despite being a well-known HGTV star from shows like Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Trading Spaces, Pennington has kept his relationship with Merrell relatively private, only occasionally sharing photos of the two of them.
On Merrell’s birthday in June 2021, Pennington posted a photo of them together on Instagram and expressed his gratitude for her in the caption. For those curious about Pennington’s wife, read on for everything to know about Kellee Merrell and her relationship with him.
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Her Professional Career
Ty Pennington is famous for his carpentry and home improvement expertise, appearing on various TV shows, including the latest HGTV series, Ty Breaker. In contrast, his wife, Kellee Merrell, works as a social media manager in a different field. This job involves overseeing a brand’s presence on social media platforms.
According to Pennington’s representative, Merrell does not seem to have any active public social sites accounts, including Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok. Interestingly, Pennington has never tagged Merrell in any of his posts on his own Instagram account.
She Was Born & Raised In Vancouver, Canada
Kellee Merrell is originally from Vancouver, Canada, a well-known destination for filming movies and TV shows. Interestingly, she didn’t meet Ty Pennington in her hometown but in Toronto, another Canadian city. While Pennington was filming a TV show, the two were introduced but did not start a romantic relationship until later.
Before they Started Dating, They Were Pals.
Following their initial encounter in 2010, Ty Pennington and Kellee Merrell remained in touch. They reconnected in the beginning of 2020, thanks to their shared friends. Pennington expressed his long-standing admiration for Merrell’s beauty and character in an interview in April 2022.
He posted a tribute video with pictures of them together to commemorate their entire journey from friendship to a romantic relationship. Pennington captioned the clip as “a story of 2 people who had a mutual crush but didn’t know it.”
She & Pennington Spent The Epidemic In Isolation Together
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ty Pennington and Kellee Merrell took their relationship to the next level by quarantining together. This move further solidified their bond. According to Pennington, they were fortunate that their paths finally aligned at the right moment.
He also expressed how being around Merrell brought him immense happiness, adding that he had never imagined getting married until he met her. Pennington said he was glad he waited for “the one.”
Together With Pennington, She Is Building Their Ideal Home
After getting engaged at his Florida home, Ty Pennington and Kellee Merrell are working on their dream home in Savannah, Georgia. The couple purchased a 19th-century house that they are renovating together. Pennington’s representative confirmed that they are excited to start their new life together in their new home.
In 2021, She Wed Pennington
Although their dream home in Savannah, Georgia, was still under renovation, Ty Pennington and Kellee Merrell decided to have their wedding ceremony there in November 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, their original destination wedding plan in Italy was impossible.
The couple had only eight guests at the historic property, where they exchanged their vows. The wedding reception featured caviar and champagne, followed by a five-course meal with duck breast and lobster ravioli.
They Spent Their Honeymoon In Miami
After their wedding, Ty Pennington and Kellee Merrell went to Art Basel in Miami for their honeymoon. They visited art galleries, museums, and popular hotels such as the Miami Beach Edition and the Versace mansion during their trip.
Pennington even shared a post on Instagram with a picture of his ring, jokingly asking if it made him look married. As travel restrictions related to COVID-19 ease, the couple intends to go on a more lavish honeymoon.
On The Beach, She Took A Photo While Naked
To celebrate her 34th birthday, Kellee Merrell shared a daring photo on Instagram, where she posed on a nude beach with a brown heart covering her backside. Her husband, Ty Pennington, took the photo she tagged in the post.
