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Imagine a tale of love unfolding, where patience intertwines with anticipation, and tradition finds itself entwined with a bold, modern twist. Enter Joey Graziadei and his fiancée Kelsey Anderson, a couple in no hurry to walk down the aisle, opting instead for a long engagement as they eagerly await the start of a new chapter in their lives together. During a recent episode of The Viall Files podcast, Joey, 28, shared their excitement about future parenthood, divulging that they’ve even settled on a name for their future offspring.
“We already have the name of our first kid figured out. Like, we’re talking about this stuff,” Joey revealed during the podcast episode. “We want to build a beautiful family because we have two beautiful families of our own. We’re taking things slow because I think that’s important after doing something like [The Bachelor].”
Following the whirlwind of reality television, Joey and Kelsey are prioritizing a deliberate and steady approach to their relationship, ensuring that their foundation is solid before taking the next big step. With their shared dreams of family and commitment to each other, Joey and Kelsey are laying the groundwork for a love story built to withstand the test of time.
Their decision to embrace a unique path forward is evident in their choice of a future baby’s name. Joey explained with a grin during the podcast, “It’s easy because it would be taking her last name.” Elaborating further, he shared, “Anderson’s her last name, soon-to-obviously-be her maiden name, and we kind of love it most for a girl and calling her Andie [as a nickname]. So, Anderson Graziadei is the idea of the first kid.”
This decision reflects their commitment to both their individual identities and their shared journey as a couple. With Andie as a sweet nickname, it’s clear that they’ve put a lot of thought and heart into choosing the perfect name for their future daughter.
Joey couldn’t contain his excitement as he shared their dreams of starting a family. “We definitely want kids,” he gushed, revealing that Kelsey had expressed a deep desire to adopt, a sentiment close to her heart. “One of the really special things, I don’t know if it even made it on the show, was that Kelsey [told me that she] always wanted to adopt. That was something she was always really big on, and she probably wants to have, like, 20 kids. I’d rather stay in more of the 3 range.”
Before diving into family planning, however, Joey and Kelsey are determined to savor their time as engaged couples. Joey emphasized the importance of taking things slowly as they navigate their relationship post-The Bachelor experience. “I think it would be wrong to jump into a marriage too quickly because we are learning and dating again,” he shared.
Recognizing the value of patience and growth, they’ve decided on a three-year engagement to give themselves ample time to enjoy their partnership before expanding their family. “We have so much to look forward to,” Joey expressed, “but we decided [a] three-year engagement kinda makes sense … but we know that can change. Definitely want to have the ability to enjoy our marriage, [but] things happen [and] things change.”
With their eyes set on the future and their hearts full of love, Joey and Kelsey embark on an exciting journey together, embracing every twist and turn along the way. As they gear up for a big move to Kelsey’s hometown of New Orleans and discuss the possibility of relocating to New York City in the future, they’re setting the stage for an exhilarating new chapter in their lives together.