Julie Benz, Rich Orosco Married: Couple Weds On Cinco De Mayo

Actress Julie Benz and Rich Orosco had cause to celebrate this weekend -- and it wasn't just because of Cinco de Mayo.

The pair, who have been together for more than five years, tied the knot on Saturday at the historic John Sowden house in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, People reports.

The couple's wedding featured a Mexican theme, in a nod to the Cinco de Mayo holiday and the groom's heritage. The pair's engagement party also had a Mexican feel; it featured a mariachi band, a taco truck and shots of tequila as part of the celebration.

Orosco, a marketing executive, popped the question to the former "Dexter" star with a sparkling custom Kwiat cushion-cut diamond and platinum engagement ring in June 2011.

Watch the video below to hear the actress talk about getting engaged, and click through the slideshow to see photos of the couple throughout their relationship.

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• The Surprise Engagement

  Rich Orosco's proposal to Julie Benz was followed immediately by an engagement party that Orosco had organized without Benz's knowledge.

• The Happy Couple

  Orosco and Benz at their home, celebrating their engagement with a mariachi band.

• Crystal + Lucy Awards

  Benz and Orosco at the Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. on June 16, 2011.

• Crystal + Lucy Awards Arrivals

  Benz and Orosco arrive at the Crystal + Lucy Awards on June 16, 2011 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

• Kentucky Derby

  Benz and Orosco at the Kentucky Derby on May 7, 2011.

• Ne-Yo And Friends Concert

  Benz and Orosco attend the Ne-Yo and Friends concert on Nov. 21, 2010 in Los Angeles.

Comments

[SteveSFM]

12:00 AM on 05/13/2012

Yeah, he's a lucky guy.

[thompsonbg]

10:51 PM on 05/08/2012

Just watch out if she starts sporting fangs!

[aphextwin07]

02:14 PM on 05/08/2012

her last scene in Dexter still haunts me...

[moslef]

01:22 PM on 05/08/2012

I loved her on Dexter.

[freddsky]

01:16 PM on 05/08/2012

"A Gifted Man" co-star Julie Benz etc. Let's hope she has better luck with New Age touchy-feely than tub baths.

[whowhatwhywherewhen]

01:14 PM on 05/08/2012

I interviewed for him once in LA...great guy. Wish them both the best.

[simian sez]

01:03 PM on 05/08/2012

I fell for this woman's beauty and talent the first time she showed up as Darla on Joss Whedon's "Angel".
I'm smitten I tell you! Smitten!

[beachersella]

12:50 PM on 05/08/2012

Yeah, a headline that says "Dexter Star" and then text that says "former star" equals misleading information. Anything for a click?

[SWilliams3G]

12:39 PM on 05/08/2012

She is honestly, just stunning!

[oldwolf49]

12:00 PM on 05/08/2012

She's hot but she hasn't been on Dexter for 2 seasons. Maybe 3.

[hermorningelegance]

01:14 PM on 05/08/2012

Her last appearance was in Season 5. That's not that long ago...season 7 hasn't even started yet!

[oldwolf49]

02:46 PM on 05/08/2012

End season 4

[TomInJax]

01:15 PM on 05/08/2012

I think she was offed by Trinity at the end of season 4, and 7 is around the corner.

[oldwolf49]

02:46 PM on 05/08/2012

Either way she has done a couple more things since Dexter.