Peter Kraus felt his unborn daughter kick his arm while he and Hana Ostapchuk exchanged vows on Dec. 27 in Jupiter, Fla. The moment capped a three-month sprint from pregnancy announcement to wedding day.
At a Glance
- Peter Kraus and Hana Ostapchuk wed Dec. 27, 2024, three months after announcing their first pregnancy
- Kraus felt the baby kick his arm during the ceremony, calling it “further proof that this is all right”
- The couple revealed they are expecting a girl on Nov. 5, 2024
- Why it matters: The heart-warming detail offers a rare glimpse into how reality-TV couples navigate major life milestones off-camera
Wedding-Day Surprise
Kraus shared the memory on the Almost Famous Podcast with Ben Higgins and Ashley Iaconetti. “During our wedding, I felt the baby kick my arm, while we were standing there at the altar,” he said. The kick felt like confirmation that marrying Ostapchuk was the right decision.
The 39-year-old former Bachelorette runner-up told the hosts the kick eased any lingering nerves. “I’m thinking to myself, like, it’s further proof that this is all right, and there’s no reason to question it,” he said.
Fast-Track Romance
The couple’s timeline moved quickly:
- Sept. 24, 2024: Announced pregnancy one week after engagement
- Nov. 5, 2024: Revealed baby is a girl via Instagram video
- Dec. 27, 2024: Married in Jupiter, Fla.
- March 2025: Baby due
They got engaged over Fourth of July weekend and discovered the pregnancy days later. Ostapchuk wrote on Instagram, “One week after our engagement, we got the surprise of our lives.”
Kraus said the compressed timeline strengthened their bond. “It’s allowed us to build a relationship that much stronger and I think allowed us to move so fast,” he explained on the podcast.
Marriage Mindset
Kraus noticed an emotional shift once the vows were exchanged. “I didn’t expect to feel a change, but I felt a change,” he said. Tying the knot “really increased my love” for Ostapchuk, he added.
The fitness entrepreneur credits open dialogue for their connection. “You just gotta be open and understanding and allow space for a lot of challenging conversations and listen a lot,” he advised.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Engagement | July 4, 2024 |
| Pregnancy reveal | Sept. 24, 2024 |
| Gender reveal | Nov. 5, 2024 |
| Wedding | Dec. 27, 2024 |
| Due date | March 2025 |
Off-Camera Life
Kraus first appeared on Rachel Lindsay’s 2017 season of The Bachelorette, finishing as runner-up. He now co-parents a golden retriever with Ostapchuk and hosts the Hey Hana podcast.
The pair announced their marriage on Instagram Dec. 29. Ostapchuk captioned the post “Just married” alongside photos of her cowl-neck gown and Kraus’s dark-green tuxedo.
Kraus said he tries not to overthink future challenges. “Little things will come up throughout the process, and they’re not that serious. We’ll deal with them as they come,” he said.
Key Takeaways
- Peter Kraus and Hana Ostapchuk married in December after a whirlwind five-month engagement and pregnancy
- Kraus felt their baby girl kick his arm mid-ceremony, a moment he calls reassuring
- The couple publicly shared each milestone-engagement, pregnancy, gender reveal, wedding-on Instagram
- Kraus believes honest communication and listening are key to their rapid relationship growth
