The couple wants to tie the knot in spring 2026.
Published on April 30, 2025 11:33AM
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As professional athletes, Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield spend months preparing for seconds of their lives: Lyles is a sprinter who won gold in the 100-meter event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, posting a time of 9.79 seconds; Bromfield won a bronze medal as a member of the Jamaican relay team for the 4 x 400-meter event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. However, when it comes to the duo’s upcoming nuptials, Lyles said he may not take the same prepared approach, noting that he plans to “wing” his vows to his partner.
Even though Lyles is a seasoned and disciplined athlete, this declaration isn’t necessarily a surprise. In an interview with The Knot, the track star disclosed that his engagement speech to his longtime girlfriend was also off the cuff. Yet that didn’t mean that the words were any less heartfelt or meaningful. “I finally figured out what peace was,” he told his Bromfield while proposing. “The ability to be vulnerable even though we have the most extremely uncomfortable conversations—every time we get through it, I feel so much happier knowing I can do this. I can do life together with you.” Lyles orchestrated an elaborate proposal to pop the question to Bromfield, arranging a romantic set-up full of pink flower petals, vases filled with blooms, and a grand focal point: a heart-shaped floral installation with a neon sign that read, “Will you marry me?” White candles and marquee letters that spelled out “Marry me” appeared next to the display. The couple announced their engagement on Instagram on October 13, 2024, posting a video that revealed the picturesque moment.
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The duo said they plan to tie the knot next spring. However, when describing their dream day, the bride and groom both had different visions for what their ideal celebration would look like. Lyles wants a big wedding, while Bromfield is drawn to a more intimate gathering. Ultimately, it appears that Lyles won the negotiations: “If we keep it under 200 [people], that’d be great,” he told the magazine. Yet it appears that the bride will also get some say in how the fête unfolds. In a nod to Bromfield’s heritage, they plan to serve Jamaican cuisine and turn to Jamaican vendors for the festivities.
Even with all of the extensive planning in place, the groom won’t be doing the same when it comes to writing his vows. “I have a bet going on with my brother's girlfriend,” he told the outlet. “I told her about two years ago that I would wing my vows, and I stand true to that.” However, Bromfield won’t be following the same process as her fiancé when it comes to her ceremony promises: “I most definitely will not [be winging them]. I get nervous in big crowds, so I need to write my vows.”
