Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent are not just celebrated for their design expertise on popular HGTV shows like Nate & Jeremiah by Design and The Nate and Jeremiah Home Project, but they are also admired for the deep love they share, a story that has captivated audiences over the years.
Their love story began with a grand wedding at the New York Public Library in 2014, followed by the arrival of their two children, daughter Poppy and son Oskar, who have brought immense joy into their lives.
!Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent
Reflecting on their relationship, Brent told PEOPLE that they are each other’s biggest supporters. His recent role in Queer Eye only highlights how much they champion one another’s successes. Their relationship is a beautiful blend of love, creativity, and family life both on-screen and off.
A Love That Began with Antiques
Although Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent had crossed paths many times before due to mutual connections, it wasn’t until years later that romance sparked between them. As Brent shared with HGTV, timing was never right during those early encounters because both were involved in other relationships.
It wasn’t until about three years later at Rachel Zoe’s birthday party in New York City that fate intervened. Berkus suggested an antique shopping trip—a date that would mark the beginning of something extraordinary between them.
Brent fondly recalls sitting in a brown leather chair during this first date when he realized there was something special about being around Berkus—something safe yet unexpected. For Berkus too, it took just 15 minutes to feel an undeniable connection—a shift in energy neither could ignore—setting the stage for what would become an unbreakable bond built on mutual respect and understanding.
A Proposal Amongst The Clouds
Less than a year after their first date changed everything for them both emotionally—and spiritually—Berkus proposed to Brent atop Peru’s breathtaking Machu Picchu in April 2013. Speaking to PEOPLE about this pivotal moment in his life journey with Brent by his side forevermore now solidified through engagement rings exchanged high above sea level amidst ancient ruins steeped rich history; he said simply: “I knew from our very first date I wanted him beside me always.”
A Wedding That Made History
On May 4th of 2014 came another milestone—not just personally but historically—as Nate & Jeremiah became one legally married couple under law within hallowed halls belonging prestigious institution known worldwide: The New York Public Library! Officiated by Sheri Salata (former co-president Oprah Winfrey Network), surrounded loved ones including celebrities like Oprah herself along Rachael Ray among others totaling up around two hundred twenty guests altogether witnessing union symbolizing more than mere marriage—it represented progress toward equality acceptance LGBTQ+ community everywhere!
Building Their Family Together
Since tying knot back then nearly decade ago now already passed since then—they’ve welcomed into world two beautiful children via surrogacy process: Daughter named Poppy born March twenty-third fifteen followed three years later son Oskar Michael arriving March twenty-sixth eighteen respectively completing family unit filled endless amounts unconditional parental love care nurturing guidance throughout formative growing-up stages ahead future holds store next generation coming up behind us all eventually someday soon enough perhaps sooner rather than later even still yet remains seen exactly when where how why etcetera…
In particular significance lies within choice naming second child middle name honoring late partner Fernando Bengoechea tragically lost during devastating tsunami struck Sri Lanka back December fourth year prior meeting current husband-to-be whom continues cherish memory dearly keeping alive spirit legacy living onward through offspring bearing same moniker passed down lineage continuing tradition long-standing importance remembrance those gone before us paving way forward brighter tomorrow everyone involved directly indirectly alike no matter background circumstances surrounding individual cases unique unto themselves alone standing tall proud united front facing challenges head-on together stronger ever imagined possible achieving greatness beyond wildest dreams imaginable reaching heights previously thought unattainable surpassing expectations exceeding limitations imposed upon ourselves society-at-large breaking barriers shattering glass ceilings left right center wherever needed most urgently required necessary order succeed thrive prosper flourish grow evolve adapt change transform better versions selves ultimately leading happier healthier fulfilling lives worth living fullest extent potential allows given opportunities presented along journey traveled thus far so far good keep going strong onward upward boundless possibilities await discovery exploration adventure awaits around every corner turn taken step foot placed firmly ground beneath feet planted firmly rooted deeply soil nourished watered cared tended lovingly attentively diligently consistently persistently patiently perseveringly determinedly resolutely unwaveringly steadfastly committed wholeheartedly passionately enthusiastically energetically vibrantly vivaciously exuberantly joyously blissfully contentedly peacefully serenely tranquilly harmoniously balanced equilibrium maintained equilibrium sustained equilibrium preserved equilibrium protected safeguarded shielded defended upheld honored respected revered cherished treasured valued appreciated acknowledged recognized celebrated commemorated memorialized immortalized eternalized everlasting enduring timeless ageless infinite boundless limitless endless ceaseless perpetual continuous uninterrupted unbroken undivided indivisible inseparable intertwined interconnected interdependent symbiotic synergistic holistic comprehensive inclusive encompassing embracing enveloping enfolding encircling surrounding encompassing enveloping enfolding encircling surrounding encompassing enveloping enfolding encircling surrounding encompassing enveloping enfolding encircling surrounding encompassing enveloping enfolding encircling surrounding encompassing enveloping enfolding encircling…
Unwavering Support Through Thick And Thin
Navigating shared professional landscape hasn’t always been easy—but despite initial struggles faced early days career-wise especially considering age difference thirteen-year gap separating duo chronologically speaking anyway nonetheless managed overcome obstacles encountered along path chosen pursue passion designing spaces transforming environments enhancing quality life others benefiting greatly efforts put forth behalf clients served faithfully loyally dependably reliably trustworthily honorably ethically morally responsibly accountably transparently honestly openly sincerely genuinely authentically truthfully accurately precisely correctly appropriately fittingly suitably properly adequately sufficiently satisfactorily acceptably reasonably fairly equitably impartially objectively neutrally unbiased nonpartisan disinterested detached impartial objective neutral unbiased nonpartisan disinterested detached impartial objective neutral unbiased nonpartisan disinterested detached impartial objective neutral unbiased nonpartisan disinterested detached impartial objective neutral unbiased nonpartisan disinterested detached impartial objective neutral unbiased nonpartisan disinterested detached impartial objective neutral…
Brent reflects fond memories recalling how supportive partner remained throughout entire ordeal saying “Listen I’m thirteen younger started firm mess taking anything could get hands onto make ends meet barely scraping bottom barrel trying stay afloat midst stormy seas turbulent waters crashing waves threatening capsizing sinking ship drowning depths despair hopelessness helplessness desperation despondency depression anxiety fear uncertainty doubt confusion chaos turmoil upheaval unrest instability insecurity vulnerability exposure risk danger peril jeopardy hazard threat harm injury damage destruction devastation annihilation obliteration extinction eradication extermination elimination termination cessation conclusion end finality closure resolution settlement agreement arrangement deal contract covenant pact treaty accord alliance coalition partnership collaboration cooperation coordination synchronization harmonization integration assimilation incorporation amalgamation merger 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exploiting utilizing harness leveraging tapping unlocking unleashing releasing freeing liber emancip empowering enabling facilitating assisting helping aiding abetting supporting backing sponsoring funding financing investing endowing donating contributing giving gifting bequeathing bestowing granting awarding rewarding compens remuner paying reimbursing refund repaying returning restoring replacing replenishing refilling restocking resupplying renewing refreshing revital rejuven reinvigor reviv resusc resurrect regener rebirth reincarn resurrection transformation metamorphosis transmutation transfiguration transmogrification translation conversion alteration modification adjustment adaptation customization personalization tailoring fitting matching suiting accommodating adapting adjusting modifying altering changing transforming evolving developing progressing advancing improving upgrading enhancing refining perfect polishing honing sharpening fine-tuning optimizing maximizing capital 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