30 RockAlum Katrina Bowden Marries Musician Adam Taylor in 'Beachy, Intimate' Hawaiian Wedding (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Adam Taylor and Katrina Bowden.Photo:John Hook

John Hook

Katrina Bowdenand Adam Taylor said “I do” in Hawaii!

“We wanted the ceremony to be intimate and laid-back, with a strong Hawaiian influence and a gorgeous location as the backdrop,” Bowden tells PEOPLE. “We decided to have the wedding in two locations because we also really wanted to throw a big fun party for our friends and family.”

Adam Taylor and Katrina Bowden hold hands during their wedding ceremony.John Hook

Bowden says she was most anticipating the moment when she saw “Adam waiting for me to walk down the aisle and then celebrating with our family and friends.”

“The wedding is very us — laid-back but with impeccable details that reflect who we are,” Bowden says of her “beachy” nuptials, which incorporated local greenery and foliage, as well as pops of pink and orange in the florals to highlight the stunning tropical environment.

She continues, “The dream come true part is finding each other and getting to celebrate our love.”

Katrina Bowden and Adam Taylor embrace at their wedding.John Hook

Taylor’s Iration bandmate, Drake Peterson, officiated the ceremony. The trumpet player was responsible for introducing the pair in Oahu a few years ago while he was on vacation with the bride.

“Peterson said that we should hang out with him while we were there,” Bowden recalls. “He was back home visiting his mom and brother. He played tour guide, and we hit it off instantly. We’ve been together ever since.”

Katrina Bowden strikes a stylish pose at her wedding.John Hook

Guests enjoyed Bowden’s “absolute favorite combo for snacking” during the cocktail hour — charcuterie and cheese boards. A buffet-style dinner featuring a Hawaiian/Pacific fusion menu of mochiko chicken, teriyaki beef and Spam musubi was available at the ballroom party. Dessert was slices of the simple, one-tier vanilla wedding cake.

Katrina Bowden celebrates in a WONA bridal dress with a detachable train.John Hook

The evening before the wedding, Bowden and Taylor hosted a welcome party at the pool deck of Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador. The morning after, the couple had brunch with close family and friends at the Hau Tree restaurant at the Kaimana Beach Hotel.

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Katrina Bowden and Adam Taylor share a sweet moment on their wedding day.John Hook

Taylor proposed to Bowdenon Sept. 22, 2023, while they were vacationing in Italy.

“We were on the Amalfi Coast and Adam rented a boat for the day,” Bowden recalls. “He anchored the boat near a small empty beach and we swam ashore. He brought a dry bag with him (with the ring in it) and proposed on that beach. Positano was in the background, and just us in our bathing suits. It was very romantic and special.”

For Bowden, marrying Taylor means “sharing our love for each other and committing to a lifetime partnership.”

“Adam is my favorite person, and I can’t wait to be stuck with him forever,” she tells PEOPLE, adding, “Life with Adam is so fun, fulfilling and easy. He adds so much love, humor and joy to my life. He’s such a good friend and such a caring man who respects and loves me how I’ve always wanted to be loved.”

source: people.com