Gisele Bündchen Shares Her Reasons for Keeping Her Recent Wedding Private, Sources Reveal

Gisele Bündchen in N.Y.C. on Sept. 15.
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• Gisele Bündchen chose to keep her recent marriage to Joaquim Valente private as she is “tired of all the attention,” according to a source.
• The ceremony was described as “a small, private non-event,” which aligns with the 45-year-old model’s desires.
• Bündchen and Valente were married in an intimate ceremony in Surfside, Florida, on December 3.

Gisele Bündchen is focused on maintaining a low profile, reflected in her recent marriage to Joaquim Valente, a jiu-jitsu instructor.

The couple exchanged vows during a small ceremony in Surfside, Florida, on December 3. A Miami source revealed that this level of intimacy was precisely what Bündchen desired.

“Gisele is tired of all the attention on her private life, but she and Valente are both so happy being together. As new parents, this was what they wanted to do,” the source stated. “They are best friends with much in common and are excited about everything.”

“Gisele just wants to do things her own way, and a small, private non-event was what she wanted,” the insider added. The source emphasized that Bündchen is thriving in her Miami home.

Joaquim Valente and Gisele Bündchen in Miami on Sept. 28, 2025.

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“Her life is filled with her kids, her loving family, and work, but it is more manageable,” the source remarked. “She is happy being married again, happy being a mom, and happy in her environment. It is an enviable position.”

According to another insider, Bündchen sought to avoid anything extravagant for her nuptials. “Gisele is happy and in love. Getting married was always part of her plans; it was just a matter of timing. She didn’t want anything over the top so they could enjoy the day with each other and family,” the source explained.

The insider noted that Bündchen hasn’t felt this joyous in a long time.

Gisele Bündchen at a Vivara event in São Paulo on Dec. 18, 2025.

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“Everything has fallen into place for her, and she is fulfilled,” the source expressed. “Those close to her are so happy for her. Getting married was the right move.”

Bündchen shares a son, Benjamin, 16, and a daughter, Vivian, 13, with her ex-husband Tom Brady. Earlier this year, she and Valente welcomed a baby boy.

The author and wellness advocate is maintaining an active schedule following her marriage. She was recently seen at a Vivara event in São Paulo wearing a form-fitting bronze dress, where she modeled the latest Palace Collection from the Brazilian jewelry brand.