Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton and his longtime partner Jade Jones have officially tied the knot. The couple exchanged vows in an intimate courthouse ceremony in Indianapolis, surrounded by close family and friends, marking a joyful milestone just weeks after Jones experienced the heartbreaking loss of one of her friends during her bachelorette trip to St. Barts.
The newlyweds shared the happy news on Tuesday by posting photos from their courthouse wedding on social media. Jones posted images of the couple outside the Indianapolis Marriage License Office, confirming their marriage and giving fans a glimpse into their simple yet memorable celebration.
NBA Star Tyrese Haliburton Ties the Knot With Jade Jones After Emotional Month
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton and longtime partner Jade Jones are officially married after exchanging vows in a private courthouse ceremony in Indianapolis. Jones announced the news on Instagram by sharing a series of photos from the celebration, which was attended by close family and friends. She wore a short white dress paired with matching heels and carried a bouquet of white flowers, while Haliburton opted for a simple all-black outfit. Captioning the post, Jones wrote, “It’s (courthouse) official 🍾💍.” The couple, who got engaged in July 2025 after seven years together, are still expected to hold a larger wedding celebration on August 1.
The joyful occasion comes just weeks after Jones endured the heartbreaking loss of her close friend, Makenzi “Kenzi” Kern, who died unexpectedly from health complications during Jones’ bachelorette trip to St. Barts in June. Kern, who had recently turned 26, was remembered by Jones in an emotional Instagram tribute, where she reflected on their friendship and the special role Kern played throughout her relationship with Haliburton.
“Kenzi was the funniest, goofiest person I’ve ever met. She was always making me belly laugh. She had such a gift of bringing happiness to every room she was in,” Jones wrote. She also shared how her friend had supported both her and Haliburton through every stage of their relationship, adding, “She was our biggest cheerleader and showed up for me in every big moment in my life. I can’t even imagine our wedding day without her there celebrating with us. The day will not be the same without her, but I know she will show us she is there somehow.” Jones concluded her tribute by calling Kern a “once-in-a-lifetime kind of friend,” writing, “I am forever grateful that I got to love someone as truly special as Kenzi, and to have been loved back by her… I’ll always miss you but I know you’ll be with me, wherever I go. ‘See ya’ 💛🌞🌙🌼.”
How Did Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones Meet? Inside Their Love Story
Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones first met at Iowa State University in 2019, where Haliburton starred for the Cyclones men’s basketball team while Jones was a cheerleader. Their friendship quickly turned into a relationship, and they began dating that same year. Over the years, the couple have shared several milestones together, even naming their mini Goldendoodle, Ames, after the Iowa city where their love story began.
Their relationship came full circle in July 2025 when Haliburton proposed to Jones at Hilton Coliseum, the same Iowa State arena where they first met. One year later, the longtime couple officially became husband and wife in an intimate courthouse ceremony in Indianapolis. During the past year, they also mourned the loss of their close friend Makenzi Kern, whom they had met during their time at Iowa State, making their wedding celebration all the more emotional.
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