Jessie James Decker and her husband Eric Decker remain “madly in love” after 13 years of marriage, with the couple celebrating their anniversary with a surprise Europe trip in 2026. The former NFL star and country singer now focuses on family life in Nashville while running Kittenish, their fashion brand, and welcoming their fourth child, Denver, in 2024.
Jessie James Decker and Eric Decker: A Love Story That Started on Social Media
Jessie James Decker’s husband Eric Decker’s romance began in 2011 through a mutual friend, not the viral Twitter DM story often circulated. The couple connected via phone for a month before Eric flew to Nashville for their first meeting.
“I’m still madly in love with him,” Jessie shared in a June 2026 interview, surprising herself after 13 years of marriage.
How Jessie James and Eric Decker Met: The Viral Twitter DM
The popular “viral Twitter DM” story is actually a misconception. Jessie clarified in interviews that they met through a friend who snapped Eric’s photo during dinner in Arizona and sent it to Jessie.
“We talked on the phone for weeks before we met in person,” Jessie recalled in a 2025 interview.
Eric, then training with the NFL, “invited himself” to Nashville after their month of texting and video chats. They hit it off immediately and have been together ever since.
Jessie James Decker and Eric Decker Relationship Timeline
Their relationship progressed rapidly after meeting:
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2011: Met through a mutual friend in Arizona
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April 2012: Eric popped the question after a year of dating
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June 2013: Married at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Castle Rock, Colorado
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April 2014: Daughter Vivianne Rose born
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2014: E! reality show “Eric & Jessie: Game On” premiered
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2018: Eric retired from the NFL in August
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2019: Eric became co-owner/president of Kittenish
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June 2021: Son Eric “Bubby” Thomas III born
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2023: Jessie announced her pregnancy with her fourth child
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February 2024: Son Denver born
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April 3, 2025: Celebrated 12th wedding anniversary
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June 22, 2026: Will celebrate 13th anniversary with Europe trip
Their Fairytale Wedding in 2013
The couple married on June 22, 2013, at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Castle Rock, Colorado, just over one year after their engagement.
The wedding cemented their commitment before launching their reality show and expanding their family. June 22 remains their official wedding anniversary date.
Jessie James and Eric Decker’s Three Children
Correction: The couple now has four children, not three, after welcoming baby Denver in 2024.
Denver’s arrival was “a huge surprise, a huge shock” for Jessie, who missed taking a pregnancy test. The older kids adjusted well to baby brother Denver.
Jessie celebrated her “first Mother’s Day as a family of six” in 2024, saying, “I sure do love being a mommy”.
Eric Decker’s NFL Retirement and Life After Football
Eric Decker played eight NFL seasons as a wide receiver before retiring in August 2018 at age 31.
Post-NFL Career:
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Co-owner and president of Kittenish (since 2019)
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Board member at Fund Recovery (mental health advocacy)
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Real estate investments with Jessie
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USA Pickleball Celebrity Match participant (2024)
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Endorsements: Buffalo David Bitton, Old Spice, Wrangler, Rawlings
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Created “Deckers Dogs” clothing line supporting service dogs for veterans
“Eric is often holding down the fort at home” while Jessie runs her company and business ventures.
Jessie James Decker’s Career: Music, Fashion, and Reality TV
Jessie is a multi-platform entrepreneur with diverse careers:
Music:
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Debut album “Jessie James” (August 2009), debuted #23 on Billboard 200
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Four albums have been released in total
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Country-pop style blending Country tones with Pop
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Performed at WWE WrestleMania and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Fashion:
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Launched Kittenish clothing line in June 2015
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Established physical store in Nashville (2019)
Reality TV:
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“Eric & Jessie: Game On” on E! (3 seasons, 2014–2016)
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Executive producer of the show
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YouTube channel with 241K subscribers (beauty/fashion tips)
2026 Update: Jessie turned down a project to prioritize “Mom Girl summer” with her kids in Nashville.
Jessie James Decker and Eric Decker in 2026: Current Life and Plans
Latest 2026 Developments:
Eric surprised Jessie with a ** Europe trip** for their 13th anniversary (June 22, 2026).
“He booked a trip… It’s for us to go to Europe. I don’t really have any other details,” Jessie revealed June 5, 2026.
Jessie, 38, plans to “enjoy time at home with husband Eric Decker and their four children this summer”. She’s saying “no to commitments that would pull me away” from family bonding.
The couple remains “still madly in love” after 13 years, with Jessie keeping their spark alive by “keeping flirting and staying playful”.
How They Balance Fame, Family, and Business
The Deckers balance their lives through clear role division:
“We had the same values, the same vision for life,” Eric said about their deep early connection.
Key marriage advice: “Keep flirting and stay playful”.
FAQ
Q: Who is Jessie James Decker’s husband?
A: Jessie James Decker’s husband is Eric Decker, a former NFL wide receiver who played eight seasons and retired in 2018.
Q: How did Jessie James Decker and Eric Decker meet?
A: They met in 2011 through a mutual friend in Arizona, not via Twitter DM. They talked on the phone for weeks before meeting in person.
Q: How many children do Jessie James and Eric Decker have?
A: The couple has four children: Vivianne Rose (12), Eric “Bubby” III (10), Forrest Bradley (8), and Denver (2).
Q: When did Jessie James Decker and Eric Decker get married?
A: They married on June 22, 2013, at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Q: What is Eric Decker doing now in 2026?
A: Eric Decker serves as co-owner and president of Kittenish, sits on Fund Recovery’s board for mental health advocacy, and holds down the fort at home.
Q: Are Jessie James Decker and Eric Decker still married in 2026?
A: Yes, they remain married and “still madly in love” after 13 years, celebrating their anniversary with a surprise Europe trip in 2026.
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Last Updated on June 16, 2026 by 247 News Around The World
