Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Mark 4 Years of Marriage with Sweet Tributes

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are celebrating their fourth wedding anniversary! The 55-year-old pop icon took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to her 49-year-old country star husband, posting a romantic montage that captured the essence of their beautiful marriage.

Stefani’s anniversary post featured a collection of intimate moments between the couple, including clips of them kissing, laughing, and sharing tender looks over the years. The touching video was set to their collaborative song “Purple Irises.”

“7-3-21. every day i thank God for u @blakeshelton. happy anniversary. i love u so much,” Stefani wrote in her caption, expressing the gratitude and deep affection that continues to characterize their relationship four years after saying “I do.”

Shelton matched his wife’s romantic gesture with his own anniversary tribute, sharing a wedding photo of the two kissing. “My pretty girl… I’m the luckiest man to be married to you and to know you. I love you @gwenstefani!!!!!! Happy anniversary!!!!” he wrote.

The couple exchanged vows on July 3, 2021, at Shelton’s ranch in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, in an intimate ceremony. Their wedding was officiated by Carson Daly, host of “The Voice” and a close friend to both singers.

Daly expressed his honor at being part of their special day, writing on Instagram: “Here comes the bride…so honored to get to marry two of my favorite people on earth. May God bless you guys in this new chapter of your lives. We love you!”

From Voice Coaches to Life Partners: Their Love Story Timeline

The couple’s romance began in 2014 when they first met as coaches on NBC’s hit singing competition “The Voice.” However, their path to love wasn’t immediate, as both were navigating the end of their previous marriages at the time. Stefani had married Gavin Rossdale, with whom she shares three sons, while Shelton had married country star Miranda Lambert.

By summer 2015, both singers had newly divorced and found themselves supporting each other through difficult personal transitions. Stefani later reflected on this pivotal moment, telling Howard Stern it was “unbelievable that God would put us in a position to have each other at that moment, in the same exact moment.”

The No Doubt frontwoman emphasized that romance wasn’t her initial intention: “I wasn’t trying to start a relationship” with Shelton, she explained, noting that their connection developed naturally during a challenging period in both their lives.

Their relationship became public in November 2015, and they made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in February 2016. The pair announced their engagement in October 2020, with Stefani sharing the news on Instagram with a simple “yes please!” accompanied by a ring emoji.

Blended Family Success and Continued Collaboration

One of the most successful aspects of Stefani and Shelton’s relationship has been how they’ve created a blended family. Stefani’s three sons – Kingston, 19, Zuma, 16, and Apollo, 11 – have all developed close relationships with Shelton over the years. The boys played special roles in their mother’s wedding ceremony, and Shelton has reportedly embraced his role as a stepfather.

The country star has expressed his contentment with their family dynamic, telling Entertainment Tonight: “If I could have a repeat of these past 10 years [together, that] would be perfect.”

Since their marriage, the couple has continued to collaborate professionally and personally. Stefani returned as a coach to “The Voice” in 2022, reuniting with Shelton on the show where their love story began. They’ve released several duets together, including their Grammy-performed hit “Nobody But You” and their recent track “Purple Irises,” which appears on Stefani’s fifth studio album, “Bouquet.”