When did Carly Rae Jepsen meet Cole M.G.N.? Relationship timeline explored as couple ties the knot at iconic New York City Chelsea Hotel

Carly Rae Jepsen and music producer Cole M.G.N. first met in 2021 during a songwriting session that would later shape both their creative and personal paths. People states that the two, joined together by their love of music, started collaborating on songs that eventually featured on the 2023 album The Loveliest Time by Jepsen. Their friendship began in the studio and grew stronger as they started working on a number of tracks together.

It was in 2022 that their relationship turned romantic. In a November 2022 Instagram post, Jepsen publicly called Cole "my man Cole" and wished for "more birthdays with you". Cosmopolitan noted that in 2015, Jepsen started adding personal references to her relationship in both interviews and on social media, which fans noticed. During this time, they still worked together on music projects.

Jepsen declared their engagement on Instagram in September 2024, showing photos of her ring with dark gemstones, captioning the photos with, "Very engaged over here". According to Us Weekly, Cole had proposed earlier that month following two years of dating. On October 4, 2025, one year later, the two got married in a small ceremony at the Chelsea Hotel, New York City. According to the article published in People, approximately 100 people attended the event and it was held in the Bard Room of the hotel.

Carly Rae Jepsen and Cole M.G.N.'s early beginnings: From studio collaboration to friendship

According to People, Carly Rae Jepsen and Cole M.G.N. met for the first time in May 2021 during a songwriting session. Their collaboration was aimed at discussing the concepts of the next album made by Jepsen, yet the creativity that sparked from their discussions was undeniable. Both were also concentrated on their music careers at the time and the relationship was professional.

The friendship grew slowly as they still worked together. They also collaborated on the song, So Right, which People referred to as the reflection of the beginning of their friendship turning into something more, during the recording of The Loveliest Time. The song embodied the comfort and sensuality with which they were attached to each other.

Towards the close of 2021, Carly Rae Jepsen and Cole had formed a good working relationship. They spent a lot of time in the studio which spilled over into informal hangouts where, according to People, they started to notice how much they liked to be around each other even when they were not listening to music. This mutual ease of being grew into a romantic relationship over the next year.

Read More: FBI Chief Kash Patel Calls Out Stephen A. Smith Over Federal Gambling Ring Comments

Going public: From dating to engagement

In 2022, Carly Rae Jepsen and Cole officially began dating. They kept their relationship private at the beginning of their relationship. But soon, social media posts of Jepsen indicated there was something more than mere friendship between the two.

In November 2022, Carly Rae Jepsen publicly acknowledged her relationship with Cole in her birthday post, referring to him as "my man Cole". This was the first time she had referred to him publicly as her partner. The post indicated how their friendship had grown into a committed relationship.

The couple got engaged in September 2024. Cosmopolitan also revealed that Jepsen shared the news with a carousel of Instagram photos, showing off her ring and smiling with Cole. The post soon became viral, and fans and other artists congratulated the couple on their engagement.

Read More: Austin Butler is in early talks to make the Miami Vice remake duo with Michael B. Jordan

Wedding day: A simple celebration at the Chelsea Hotel

On October 4, 2025, Carly Rae Jepsen and Cole M.G.N. got married at the historic Chelsea Hotel in New York City. According to People, the ceremony was held in the Bard Room where approximately 100 relatives and close friends were present.

Carly Rae Jepsen wore two dresses on her wedding day, one of them was by Toni Maticevski and the other by Danielle Frankel. Vogue called the wedding low-key and traditional, with live performances among which the song Chelsea Hotel #2 by Rufus Wainwright was performed. The magazine further said that Jepsen and Cole wanted the party to center on love, family, and the creative bond that united them.

Trending

Us Weekly claimed that the Chelsea Hotel was selected because of its artwork and personal value to the couple. There were family officiants, old friends, and a non-stressful eventuality that was akin to how Carly Rae Jepsen and Cole have always treated their relationship, with its strong base in friendship and interest in music.

Read More: Jack Black is being considered for an Oscar for his role in A Minecraft Movie

×

Was this article helpful?

Thank You for feedback