TikTok Influencer Emily Mariko Announces Pregnancy

Posted by Reinaldo Massengill on Thursday, August 29, 2024

Emily Mariko is growing her family!

The 31-year-old TikToker shared the exciting news on the social media platform — where she currently has 12.7 million followers and counting — on Christmas Eve

In the sweet announcement post, Mariko entered a living room, walking past a Christmas tree while wearing a cozy sweater and leggings. As she made her way to the fireplace, she carried a couple of Christmas stockings.

Setting down a plate of cookies and a glass of milk for Santa, the vlogger then began to hang the stockings over the mantle. 

After hanging two normal-sized ones, presumably one for herself and one for her husband Matt Rickard, the social media sensation added a third tiny stocking — the perfect size for an infant! 

Emily Mariko's wedding.

Emily Mariko/ Tiktok

Once the festive decorations were in place, the camera shot panned out to show Mariko, who is best known for her viral leftover salmon rice bowl, smiling as big as can be while sitting on the floor. 

The simple announcement was void of any music and she did not add a caption. However, that did not stop her supporters from sharing their excitement!

“THEYRE HAVING A BABY SALMON BOWL AHHHH🥹🥹,” one person commented on the food blogger's post.

“When I saw that third hook I just knew!!!! Congratulations Emily!!! What a beautiful Christmas gift!!!! 🤍,” another person wrote. 

The clip has already been viewed more than 4 million times in roughly 48 hours, and it has received over 600,000 likes. 

Emily Mariko's wedding.

Emily Mariko/ Instagram 

Mariko recently tied the knot with her longtime beau in August. Their ceremony took place in Rancho Palos Verdes, California at Wayfarer’s Chapel.

As the vlogger walked down the aisle on her wedding day, a large white floral arrangement hung from the ceiling of the venue. 

Mariko stunned in a strapless Mirror Palais A-line gown with a train. Her bridesmaids wore brown for the ceremony. 

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After the “I dos” had been said, the white floral theme continued for the outdoor reception, which included white tablecloths, string lights and vases filled with white roses.

During cocktail hour, guests dined on charcuterie and a seafood bar with oysters and crab, along with a full cocktail bar in a barn area. Dinner included grilled fish and prime rib with potatoes.

By then, the bride had changed into a white strapless mini-dress with a white flower detail and strappy heels.

In case anyone worked up an appetite dancing during the celebration, there was also an In-N-Out Burger truck at the venue later in the evening. Mariko and Rickard wore matching In and Out hats as they partied with their loved ones. 

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