Christine Brown finally got her "all the bells and whistles" moment. For years, fans watched her play the role of the basement wife, tucked away in a plural marriage that she later described as soul-crushing. But on October 7, 2023, the script flipped entirely. The red rocks of Moab, Utah, provided the backdrop for a ceremony that felt less like a standard reality TV event and more like a hard-earned liberation party.
She married David Woolley. He’s a widower. He’s a grandfather. And according to Christine, he's the man who finally makes her feel like a queen.
The Christine Sister Wives Wedding: More Than Just a Ceremony
Honestly, if you’ve followed the Brown family saga for the last decade, you know this wasn't just about a white dress. It was a massive middle finger to the "principle" of polygamy that had defined her entire life. Christine grew up in the AUB (Apostolic United Brethren). She was royalty in that world. Her grandfather was a prophet. So, seeing her standing there at the Red Cliffs Lodge in a plunging, off-the-shoulder lace gown was a huge deal.
The dress was a specific choice. She wanted to show off her tattoo. She wanted to feel sexy. She wanted to be the only bride in the room, a stark contrast to her 1994 "spiritual" wedding to Kody Brown, which was a somber, polygamist affair where she was the third wife added to an existing household.
There were 330 guests. That is a lot of people to feed in the middle of the desert.
Who Actually Showed Up?
The guest list was a "who’s who" of the people who actually stuck by Christine during the fallout of her divorce. Janelle Brown was there, obviously. They’ve become an inseparable duo, basically raising their kids as a unit even after the marriages to Kody dissolved. Janelle’s kids—Gabe, Garrison, Hunter, Logan, Madison, and Savanah—were all in attendance.
Gabriel Brown actually said something pretty profound during the TLC wedding special. He mentioned that for the first time in a long time, it felt like the "real" Brown family was back together. It’s kinda heartbreaking when you think about it. The people who mattered were there, and the people who didn't? They were notably absent.
- Kody Brown: Not invited.
- Robyn Brown: Definitely not invited.
- Meri Brown: Also not invited, though she and Christine have had a notoriously rocky relationship for years.
The Moab Vibe and Those Naked Cakes
Moab is a vibe. If you’ve never been, it’s all dust, heat, and breathtaking scale. The couple chose Red Cliffs Lodge because it’s right on the Colorado River. David apparently loves the area, and it fits their new "adventure" lifestyle—motorcycles, road trips, the whole bit.
The decor wasn't your typical Pinterest-perfect, sterile white. They went with fall colors: plum, peach, dusty rose, and mauve. It felt grounded.
They didn't just have one cake. They had three different "naked" cakes decorated with fresh flowers. It felt less formal and more like a backyard bash, even though the logistics were clearly a nightmare for their wedding planner, Danielle Rothweiler. The guest count doubled what the venue usually handles for certain areas, so they had to bring in a massive tent.
The Moment That Shocked Guests
There was a lap dance. Yeah, you read that right. During the reception, Christine decided to give David a bit of a show. She later admitted it might have been a "bit much" for some of the more conservative guests, but she didn't care.
She’s 51. She’s living her life.
After decades of being told to be "sweet," she’s finally being loud.
The Timeline Controversy
You can't talk about the christine sister wives wedding without mentioning the "did she move too fast?" chatter. They met online in October 2022. They went public on Valentine’s Day 2023. They were engaged by April.
Some fans on Reddit have been skeptical. They wonder if she really knew him longer than she let on. There’s a theory that she met David while she was still living in Flagstaff, but the official story is that they matched on a dating site after she moved back to Utah. David’s daughter, Kati, even shared a story about how she helped her dad set up his profile specifically to "bait" someone like Christine.
Whatever the truth is, the speed of the relationship was a shock to the system. They were living together within months. For Truely, Christine’s youngest, that’s a lot of change. While the cameras showed a happy blended family, some viewers pointed out moments of "awkwardness" in the kids' faces during the specials.
Final Takeaways from the Red Rocks
If you’re looking for a takeaway from this whole saga, it’s that it is never too late to blow your life up and start over. Christine spent 25 years in a marriage where she felt like she didn't matter. Now, she’s a Woolley.
What to watch for next:
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- The Blended Family Dynamics: David has eight kids of his own. That’s a total of 14 children between them. Managing those holidays is going to be a full-time job.
- The Kody Fallout: Expect Season 19 of Sister Wives to feature Kody’s reaction to the wedding in excruciating detail. He’s already made comments about how the "courting process" was too short.
- The Utah Lifestyle: Christine is fully leaning into her life in Lehi. She’s doing the "grandma" thing (or "Omma") and seems finished with the Flagstaff drama for good.
If you’re planning your own second-act wedding, take a page from Christine’s book: wear the plunging neckline, invite the people who actually like you, and don't worry about what the ex thinks.