Ariana Grande has had a number of highly prolific relationships during her career. From the late Mac Miller to Pete Davidson, Grande was inspired by her past loves with the songs she made, emphasizing her growth as a pop star. After breaking off her engagement with the SNL star and dealing with the loss of her dearest ex/friend, many people were wondering who the former Victorious star would end up with next. In 2020, we had our answers with Dalton Gomez, a real estate agent.
Unlike her previous relationships, Ariana Grande was more private with her time with Gomez, but when the time was right, she did share some photos with him, and they looked truly happy. Months passed after fans discovered her new beau, and the two recently got married in secret. Here's a look back on the relationship that lead up to their breathtaking wedding.
9 The Possible Hint She Gave On Instagram
In January 2020, Ariana Grande posted a photo with a caption hinting that she might have found someone new in her life. Two months later, rumors and anonymous sources claimed that she has been in a relationship with someone. As the sources claimed, this was Grande's relationship after breaking off her engagement with Pete Davidson. To the singer's credit, she didn't want to have a public relationship, and from what she had dealt with, it was understandable.
8 Kiss Seen Around The World
To no one's surprise, TMZ managed to get the scoop on Ariana Grande in private. In February, she was seen kissing Dalton Gomez at a bar in San Fernando Valley. When this broke out, fans were freaking out. Gomez looked completely unfamiliar and from the blurry photo provided, it was hard to tell who was with Grande.
Gomez was certainly not on the same famous level as her exes, but that does not discredit the intense and beautiful chemistry they showed from their kiss at the bar. It would take some time before fans figured out who the mystery man was.
7 Making Appearances Together
Still keeping their relationship a secret, Ariana Grande was seen with Dalton Gomez when the former's manager, Scooter Braun, threw together a birthday party for his wife. It was no surprise that Grande herself got media coverage for attending the party while singing Miley Cyrus' "Party in the U.S.A.," but Gomez managed to blend in the crowd with no problems. Seen here and there occasionally, it was impressive that they were not seen "together" from the footage shown.
6 Relationship Confirmed
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande got together to bring the song that people instantly related to, "Stuck with U." The music video was simple and showcased the two singers with their significant others. With that said, when the video showcased Ariana with a man after being shown with her dog, fans eventually got the answer to who the man was in the video.
For a couple of seconds, Dalton Gomez's face was shown for the first time. Grande also shared some photos from her Instagram stories, which featured Gomez's hands showing off one of his tattoos.
5 Dalton Making Appearances On Ariana's Instagram
From time to time, more photos and Instagram stories featuring Dalton Gomez became more prevalent. For example, he appeared in a short video with Ariana Grande for a promotional video of the song "Rain On Me." There would be other photos where the focus isn't particularly on her man, but he was featured, such as her photo collage of before she turned 27.
The couple also showed their support for the Black Lives Matter movement and sweet photos celebrating the singer's birthday. There is even a sweet montage of videos and photos of celebrating Gomez's birthday.
4 'Positions' Comes Out With Many Odes To Her Man
The album Positions received mostly positive reviews, with The Irish Times praising it for its breathless R&B tracks. Fans also adored the album, calling it one of Ariana Grande's best works yet. As a music artist, it's no surprise that the pop diva may have been influenced by Gomez for her tracks.
One fan asked her on Twitter what was Gomez's favorite song, and she responded that all of them were. Songs like "Love Language" referenced Gomez's occupation, while "Off the Table" shows her fear of finding love after her breakup with Davidson.
3 The Proposal That Warmed The World's Heart
2020 was undoubtedly one of the worst years this generation has endured. With the tragedies upon tragedies in the United States and all over the world, it was hard to crack a smile at times. But in December, Arianators were given a glimpse of hope and happiness when they saw Grande's Instagram post.
With sweet photos of the couple, the fans' hearts were fluttery, but when they got to the second-to-last photo, they witnessed an engagement ring. Fans around the world rejoiced at Ariana Grande being engaged, and her Instagram post garnered over 15 million likes, making it one of the most-liked photos on Instagram ever. This left the question of when the big day will be.
2 Married In Secret
On May 17th, the news broke out that Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez officially tied the knot. This surprise left people on social media in awe and shock. Arianators were crying with joy, and others congratulated the singer on her marriage. When Grande said her relationship would be more private, this is especially the cherry on top.
Their wedding took place at her home and both parents walked her down the aisle. Less than 20 people attended the wedding, given due to the pandemic still being an issue today. On top of that, their house and the wedding truly looked like a fairy tale ceremony, and it felt like a truly and happily ever after for the couple.
1 Gorgeous Wedding Photos Galore
Despite having a private and intimate wedding ceremony, Ariana Grande was super sweet enough to show off her beautiful custom Vera Wang wedding dress and the romantic photos of her and her husband looking happily in love. Her first photo showcasing her with Dalton Gomez became the fastest post on Instagram to reach ten million likes, and it currently has 23 million.
Two of the photos' captions indicated that Grande and Gomez got married on May 15th, and that day will forever be a special one for the newly wed couple. Congratulations to Grande and Gomez and we hope that the two will have a long and happy life together!