You’d think after five years of dating and a fairy-tale proposal in a Scottish castle, we’d have seen the wedding photos by now. Honestly, the internet is getting a little impatient. But for Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott, "fast" just isn't in the vocabulary.
They are basically the poster couple for the "no-stress" engagement. While most of Hollywood is busy planning million-dollar weekend-long elopements or secret courthouse weddings, Zooey and Jonathan are just... hanging out. They're living life. They're renovating homes and raising kids and, quite frankly, ignoring the timeline everyone else wants for them.
The "Zooey Deschanel and husband" Google search mystery
If you’ve been typing "Zooey Deschanel and husband" into your search bar lately, you aren't alone. It's a bit of a trick question right now. Technically, Zooey doesn’t have a husband—not a current one, anyway. She’s been married twice before. First to Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard, and then to producer Jacob Pechenik.
Since 2019, she’s been inextricably linked to Jonathan Scott. You know him. He’s the tall, handy one from HGTV’s Property Brothers. They met in the most "celebrity" way possible: filming an episode of Carpool Karaoke with their siblings, Emily Deschanel and Drew Scott. Jonathan has joked that he was flirting so hard the producers had to edit some of it out.
It worked.
They started dating almost immediately. But because they both have a history of high-profile marriages and divorces, they seem to be approach this round with a "measure twice, cut once" philosophy.
Why hasn't the wedding happened?
It’s been over two years since Jonathan popped the question at Edinburgh Castle in August 2023. He even got her kids, Elsie Otter and Charlie Wolf, involved in the proposal. It was perfect. It was meaningful. It was... a long time ago.
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So, why the hold-up?
"We're not in a rush," Zooey told People recently. She explained that because they’ve lived together for so long and already feel like a family, the piece of paper isn't the urgent priority. They’ve spent the last couple of years doing things that actually matter to their daily lives:
- Renovating their "Forever Home": A 1938 Georgian revival in Los Angeles that they basically tore down and rebuilt.
- Co-parenting: Jonathan has been very open about the "struggle" and eventual joy of becoming a "bonus dad" to Zooey’s kids.
- Traveling: They spent a huge chunk of 2025 filming Chasing the West and taking the kids on trips.
The pressure is real, though. Zooey admitted to Alex Cooper on the Call Her Daddy podcast that planning the wedding feels like a lot. When your fiancé is a world-class designer who builds dream homes for a living, where do you find a venue that actually measures up?
Past relationships and the lessons they learned
To understand why they are moving at a snail’s pace, you have to look at where they’ve been. Both have been through the ringer.
Zooey’s first marriage to Ben Gibbard was the ultimate "indie" pairing, but it ended after about two years. Her second marriage to Jacob Pechenik lasted longer and gave her two children, but they separated in early 2019.
Jonathan has his own baggage. He married Kelsy Ully back in 2007, a union that he’s described as a "lesson learned." They were young, and it didn't last. After that, he was "unlucky in love" for a long time, even giving a tearful speech at his brother Drew’s wedding about how he hadn't found "the one" yet.
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Then came Zooey.
The Ring: A break from tradition
If you want a hint at what their wedding will look like, just look at the engagement ring. It isn't a massive, boring diamond. It’s a custom floral design with purple and pink sapphires and small diamonds. It’s quirky. It’s colorful. It’s very "Jess Day" from New Girl.
Experts estimate the ring is worth anywhere from $250,000 to $800,000 depending on the stone quality, but for them, the value was in the personalization. Jonathan spent over a year holding onto a screenshot of a ring Zooey said she liked once. That's the vibe. They aren't doing what's expected; they're doing what they like.
What to expect in 2026
As of January 2026, the couple is still blissfully engaged. Jonathan kicked off the year posting about "priceless family time" and looking forward to the memories ahead.
Will they finally tie the knot this year? Maybe. Jonathan has hinted that they want something "very, very intimate" for the ceremony, likely followed by a massive, "wicked awesome" party for all their friends. There’s also been talk of including bagpipes to honor Jonathan’s Scottish heritage.
The reality is that for Zooey Deschanel and her future husband, the wedding is just a party. They’ve already done the hard work of blending lives, houses, and families.
What you can do now:
- Check the HGTV schedule: Keep an eye out for any "wedding special" announcements, though the couple has said they want to keep the ceremony private.
- Follow their "Forever Home" updates: Much of their relationship is centered around their L.A. property, which often features in their social media posts.
- Look for the bagpipes: If you see a photo of Jonathan Scott in a kilt again, it’s a safe bet that the big day has finally arrived.
They are proof that you don't have to follow the standard "dating-engagement-wedding" speed limit to be happy. Sometimes, taking five years (or more) is exactly what it takes to get it right.