Suvechha Sarkar
From tropical getaways to wedding bells, Luke Berry and Madelein Perez’s relationship has been anything but ordinary. Viewers were first introduced to the couple on season 4 of TLC’s ’90 Day Fiancé: Love in Paradise.’ Their connection formed when he met her during a visit to her home country, Colombia. The fleeting holiday romance quickly turned into something deeper, and they soon became inseparable. They returned once again on season 7 of TLC’s ’90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way,’ where the focus went on Luke’s decision to relocate to be closer to her. While Madelein focused on creating the wedding of her dreams, the financial pressure and unresolved trust issues threatened to overshadow their happily-ever-after.
Luke and Madelein’s Romance Was Marked With Lingering Doubts
Luke Berry and Madelein Perez crossed paths a year and a half before joining their first show. It happened during the former’s vacation in Colombia, which is Madelein’s home country. Back then, she was 19 years old, which revealed an 11-year age gap between them. Despite that, their connection was undeniable. Just six months into dating each other, Luke arranged an extravagant proposal in June 2023. When he finally popped the question, Madelein didn’t think twice and said, “Yes.” However, as he spent around $100,000 within a year from his life savings on his partner, it led to financial struggles. Luke also revealed that he had been fired from his job and was nervous about telling her. Things got complex when he heard a rumor from one of his friends that Madelein had allegedly cheated on him.
Luke proceeded to ask Madelein to sign a prenup. Although it also affected the way she trusted him, she agreed on one condition: he had to move to Colombia. When he finally arrived, he disclosed that he had received an ultimatum from her: “You need to move or else.” The moment Luke appeared before Madelein with a bouquet, he was greeted by her running into his arms. Despite the romantic reunion, the trust issues spiraled into a heated argument shortly after. During a fight, she asked him, “You touch her?” to which he tried to explain, “I didn’t touch her. I mean, I didn’t…” However, she refused to believe him and stormed out after throwing dessert on his face. Yet, the duo focused on planning a grand wedding, which included four gowns for the bride. The happiness didn’t last long as the rising financial pressure further strained their relationship.
Luke and Madelein Have Likely Taken the Next Step Toward Their Future
Following the heated arguments between Luke and Madelein, there were speculations about whether the couple made it to the altar. As of writing, some signs indicate that they have remained deeply in love and may have tied the knot. By June 2024, Luke had shared a picture of them engaging in an affectionate kiss and mentioned in the caption that he couldn’t wait to marry her. Two months later, the pair celebrated their second-year anniversary. To express his profound love for his fiancée, he even wrote the book ‘Meeting Madelein,’ which was published on September 5, 2024. The creative project is written in script as a prequel to their reality TV debut. Perhaps the most prominent sign of their togetherness came from the post Luke shared in October 2024, where he and Madelein flaunted rings on their ring finger.
It also had the caption, which in part read, “I’m excited for our future together and what’s in store.” When a fan asked Luke in the comments if they were wedding bands, he replied, “Yeah, I had all the engagement/wedding rings made at the same time.” Madelein also featured in two of his Instagram stories, which he posted in September 2025. While one of them captured him having a weekend meeting with her, the second one was her taking a bubble bath in the presence of one of her furry pups. However, the duo has neither confirmed nor denied their wedding. No matter what, we hope wholeheartedly that they step into a bright future together because it appears that their story is far from over.
Luke Berry Shifted His Career From Corporate to Entrepreneurship
Luke earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology/Earth Science and Mining Engineering in 2017 from the University of Arizona before attaining a Master of Business Administration in Location Analytics from the University of Redlands School of Business and Society in 2021. He began his professional journey in June 2013 when he joined as a Manufacturing Intern at British Precision Incorporated and served there till August 2014. Following that, he was a Fossil Watches Sales Associate till April 2017. Between 2016 and 2017, Luke took on several other small yet formative roles. Those included being a Structural Geology Preceptor at the University of Arizona Department of Geosciences, Field Technician at Geotemps, Inc., and Geology and Mining Engineering Intern at Freeport-McMoRan.
Luke eventually landed the role of Grade Control Engineer for Rio Tinto in September 2017 and moved on in January 2019. One month later, he joined Lehigh Hanson as a Project Engineer II and was promoted to Production Manager and then Area Operations Manager. He left the position in October 2021 to become Area Operations Manager at Martin Marietta. Luke was serving as the Senior Technical Sales Representative when his constant travel between California and Colombia led to the loss of his job in December 2023. However, he did not waste time starting his venture, International Gold Express (IGE). The business has a website and sells custom sunglasses, fine jewelry, and watches.
IGE has already received the attention of major outlets like Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and Business Insider. Luke has expanded his business to Luxour travel agency, which provides clients with premier hospitality and concierge services. He uses Instagram to promote his businesses and his Cameo account, adding another income stream. Beyond professional endeavors, Luke is an adventurer at heart who has visited exotic locations like the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Colombia. Despite his busy life, he fosters an amicable relationship with fellow cast member Shawn Finch.
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Madelein Perez is Carving Her Own Path as a Beauty Spa Owner
Beyond reality TV, Madelein Perez is also a woman creating her own empire. She is currently the CEO of a Beauty Spa, MADEBEAUTY, which offers services like professional makeup and hairstyling. She has further dabbled in her entrepreneurial spirit and runs Made Rent Luxury, a high-end rental company that offers clients access to luxury cars, mansions, and curated experiences. Furthermore, Madelein also pursued her passion for photography and now skilfully captures models in stunning and professional shoots. She is also growing her influence on social media, where she currently holds more than 9K followers.
The platform helps Madelein promote her ventures and Luke’s businesses. In November 2024, she achieved a major professional milestone with her win at the pageant, Casa de Reinas Lizana Lozano. The following April, she attended the Miss Universe Antioquia event and expressed her dream of competing one day. Three months later, Madelein participated in a masterclass by the renowned makeup artist, Alessandro Alcantara. Beyond this, she always finds serenity on the beaches, often taking her to beautiful destinations like Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and many more. When Madelein returns home, she always prefers to spend quiet moments cuddling with her two adorable pups.
