Get ready, GH fans—this one’s truly a soap-worthy bombshell. General Hospital actress Kate Mansi (aka Kristina Davies) just pulled off the ultimate surprise: a secret “I do” disguised as what everyone thought was an engagement party. In a move that rivaled any daytime drama plot, she and producer Matt McInnis tied the knot on May 31 in a stunning, garden-themed wedding at Redbird restaurant in downtown Los Angeles.
A Perfect Disguise: Engagement Party… or Wedding?
The names on the invitations read like any other engagement soirée, and guests—including Britt Robertson, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Shelley Hennig, and Alley Mills—arrived expecting cocktails and casual speeches. Instead, they walked into a decoy celebration meticulously planned for maximum surprise.
Guests mingled in an understated candlelit lounge, none the wiser to the romance unfolding just beyond the veil of normalcy. Kate later confessed, “Our biggest goal—and hurdle—was to maintain the surprise… We wanted that eruption of joy, that moment where love just takes over the room” .
Dreamy Secret Garden Aesthetic
Once it was time, guests followed a candlelit path to an intimate garden hidden from sight. The ceremony decor spoke volumes: crisp whites and greens, soft florals, and warm texture created an emotional landscape that felt like a page out of a fairytale.
Kate walked down the aisle to a violin cover of Taylor Swift’s “Lover,” arranged especially for the moment. Her flowing Newhite gown, designed by her friend Christy Doxtator, glowed in contrast to her “decoy” Cult Gaia outfit she had worn just moments before.
Decoy to Reveal: Surprise Hit Its Mark
When the track “Let’s Get Married” by Bleachers started, the crowd’s murmur turned to stunned awe. Matt McInnis changed out of his deep green decoy suit, a symbolic nod to their relationship as “evergreen.” He reappeared in a sharp custom suit, and actor Thomas Dekker—longtime friend of the couple—officiated. Their vows redefined traditional romance: instead of the usual “I do,” they exchanged “I got you”—a pledge of mutual love and self-care.
Joy Wrought in Every Detail
Each moment of the evening held special significance. As champagne flowed, an arched mirror displayed a shared Mary Oliver quote: “I did think, let’s go about this slowly… But bless us, we didn’t.” .
Kate gifted Matt a vintage Joe Cocker record and a lily-of-the-valley brooch—a personal nod to his love for New York. Post-ceremony, they slipped away—no cameras, no guests—just five minutes of perfect stillness in the whirlwind moment.
A Reception to Remember
The evening turned into a dramatic, open-air dinner where design elements ranged from deep burgundy anthuriums to black metal and marble contrasts—mirroring their love story’s richness and texture.
Kate changed into a vintage cocktail dress once owned by her great-grandmother, and their first dance, set to Joe Cocker’s “With a Little Help from My Friends,” felt nostalgic and deeply personal.
The Backstory: Romance That Spanned Continents
Mansi and McInnis met at a mutual friend’s party, and despite long-distance challenges, sparks flew. Their engagement in July 2024 marked the beginning of a whirlwind romance. Kate described their partnership as a 24/7 international operation—both always looking out for each other across miles.
And she’s not slowing down! While still appearing as Kristina Davis on General Hospital, Kate is stepping behind the camera—currently studying directing as she prepares her first film. Meanwhile, Matt is setting off for a new project in London with Amazon MGM Studios.
From a “fake” engagement party to the real surprise wedding of a lifetime, Kate Mansi and Matt McInnis crafted a love story that will be talked about not just in Port Charles, but across soap-opera fandom everywhere. Ready for another twist? Because the next chapter looks just as unforgettable.
