The Bachelor's Kelsey Anderson Reveals Heartbreaking Reason She Feels Sad After Putting Wedding Plans On Hold Amid Breakup Rumors

The Bachelor's Kelsey Anderson got emotional while talking about her upcoming wedding with Joey Graziadei. Kelsey and Joey have been living a great life as social media influencers ever since The Bachelor season 28. They've gotten to travel and earn money from partnerships; they even released their own line of athleisure clothing. Becoming public figures, though, hasn't always been easy for the couple, as they've dealt with criticism and rumors about a possible breakup. They also had to put their wedding plans on hold when Joey joined Dancing With The Stars season 33.

Throughout her entire Bachelor journey and in the months after getting engaged to Joey, there's one person who has never been far from Kelsey's mind: her mom, Denise. During an appearance on The Squeeze podcast, Kelsey opened up about the impact her mother has had on her life. While discussing her upcoming wedding with Joey, she admitted it won't be the same without her mother. "Talking about the wedding or things like that, it makes me sad to know that she's--" Kelsey started to say as she cried.

Throughout the interview, Kelsey described her mom as "the kindest person" who had the "biggest heart." The Bachelor winner admitted she wants to "emulate my mom and bring her joy" as she moves forward in her life. Bringing the conversation back to her and Joey's wedding, Kelsey added that she wants to make sure the big day is "about him and I and the people that we love most being there," instead of the "bells and whistles" that often come with the territory of planning a wedding.

What Kelsey Anderson’s Bittersweet Feelings About Wedding Mean

Denise Will Always Hold A Special Place In Kelsey's Heart

Kelsey and Joey's wedding will be a special event for the adorable couple. Hopefully, it will be a day they remember for the rest of their lives and that brings them immense joy. Obviously, they want everyone in their respective families to be there to celebrate their union as they go from fiancés to wife and husband. Unfortunately, there will be a key ingredient missing from the ceremony, which is Denise.

Kelsey's mother and Mark Anderson's wife had breast cancer, which tragically ended her life way too soon. Denise will always hold a special place in their hearts, even as they get older and make new plans for their family, like Mark dating Joan on The Golden Bachelorette and reportedly dating One Tree Hill actress Barbara Woods after that. Kelsey's at a younger stage in her life, in which she's getting engaged and married.

Our Take On Kelsey Anderson Feeling Sad About Wedding With Joey

Kelsey's Conflicting Feelings Are Perfectly Valid

It makes perfect sense for Kelsey to have these conflicting feelings about her wedding. On the one hand, she's getting married to the love of her life, Joey, and she's absolutely excited about that. On the other hand, one of the most special people in her life won't be there to witness the big day, which makes her emotional to think about. One emotion does not negate the other one. Denise will be on Kelsey's mind on her wedding day, and hopefully, there will be something, no matter how small, to honor her memory.