Nikki DeLoach, Husband Ryan Goodell’s Relationship Timeline (2024)

Not like the movies! Nikki DeLoach has wooed many suitors as a Hallmark Channel actress, but her real-life romance with Ryan Goodell is her best love story.The Curious Caterer: Grilling Season actress fell for Goodell in 1999 at the height of his fame as one of the members of Take 5. The boy band, which was founded in Florida in 1997, parted ways in 2001, but DeLoach and Goodell’s relationship was just getting started.The Awkward alum and the entertainment lawyer said “I do” in September 2009 after dating for a decade. They have since welcomed two sons, Hudson and Bennett, and DeLoach can’t stop gushing over her dream life.“Yesterday, six years ago, I married this handsome man. Best life decision ever. Happy Anniversary babe,” the Sweet Autumn star wrote via Instagram in September 2015. “I'm in love with this beautiful life we've built together. And after 16 years together (yes … 16), I'm still in love with you.”A few years later, DeLoach let fans in on her approach to romance and how to maintain a lasting relationship."I believe that love is something that grows, I do. I also, by the way, was never a person who enjoyed dating. For me, I was more of a let-me-get-to-know-you-a-little-bit person and then maybe let’s go get dinner,” the Reunited at Christmas producer told Parade in March 2019. “[I’m like,] ‘Let’s hang out a little bit. Let’s talk about each other’s lives. Let me hear about you and then when I feel comfortable, then maybe you and I can go to a movie or something like that.’ So, I’m definitely a love grows kind of person."[sendtonews type="float" key="X2a0VuXFIe-2829630-14453"]DeLoach gave even more insight into her own happily ever after while celebrating her 40th birthday in September 2019.“Yesterday. What a dream. As I sat on the rooftops of San Miguel watching the sky go from day to night with these great loves of my life, I read every birthday message,” the Truly, Madly, Sweetly actress wrote via Instagram at the time after jetting off to Mexico with her spouse and loved ones. “To my husband, kids, family, friends, and each and every one of you — you are my gift. You are everything. You are what this life is meant to be. I’m so grateful and thankful to walk this earth with you.”As her life has progressed, DeLoach reflected on how her career and priorities have also changed. Mainly, the Christmas for Keeps writer has learned to embrace her blessings as a Hallmark Channel star — and spend as much time at home as possible.“No. 1, if you're a mom, it's so ideal [to work with Hallmark]. You pop off, you know, [and] you're there for three and a half weeks or whatever it is. Sometimes you can take your family, sometimes your family stays,” she exclusively told Us Weekly in February 2023 of her work-life balance. “But you're not away doing a series for six months out of the year away from your family. You have the luxury of being able to be a mom and also work. That is a beautiful thing for me, with two small children at five and nine.”Scroll down to relive DeLoach and Goodell’s sweetest relationship moments:

DeLoach shared a snap from 2004 when she and Goodell rocked masks for Halloween.

The pair tied the knot after 10 years of dating.

The duo welcomed their first son, William Hudson, who goes by the name Hudson. "Mom and baby are doing well," DeLoach’s rep exclusively confirmed to Us at the time. "The new parents are overjoyed at the arrival of their first child.”

“Me and my main man,” the North Shore alum captioned one of her first Instagram photos with her husband, joking, “He married me because @mollytarlov wasn't available.”

The twosome got cozy on the chairlift before hitting the slopes.

DeLoach and Goodell took their son to the racetrack.

“Me + You = ❤️,” the Hallmark star captioned an Instagram snap of the pair at a wedding.

The couple were all smiles while attending a pal’s nuptials.

The lovebirds enjoyed Valentine’s Day.

The Love & Other Drugs actress jetted off to Whistler, British Columbia, in Canada with her man.

DeLoach and Goodell’s second child, son Bennett, was born on September 20.

The family’s youngest son, Bennett, underwent open heart surgery five days after he was born to fix a heart defect. “He really is a true miracle,” the Two Turtle Doves actress revealed in a Hallmark interview one year later. “A living, breathing miracle.”

The family of four celebrated their first Christmas together.

The Georgia native celebrated the University of Georgia’s Rose Bowl win alongside her husband.

“And sometimes ... it all just works out and you get everything you’ve ever dreamed of and more,” DeLoach wrote via an Instagram tribute to Goodell. “Happy Father’s Day, babe. You are loved. You are loved. You are loved.”

The duo took some time away from their kids during a trip to New York City.

The Windfall alum had a big grin on her face while celebrating Easter with her loved ones.

DeLoach toasted to her 40th birthday surrounded by friends and family in Mexico.

The Five More Minutes star called her husband her “forever Valentine.”

The couple joined their extended family for a beach vacation.

“13 years of marriage with this one. 23 years together. And I still really, really like you,” DeLoach wrote via Instagram. “We win. Happy Anniversary, babe. Love you more.”

The pair rang in the new year with sparklers.