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Alexis Bellino embarked on a bridal retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona, ahead of her wedding to John Janssen on Monday.

With several friends in tow, including Jo De La Rosa, 45, the 48-year-old Real Housewives of Orange County alum, who showcased her romance with John, 62, on the 18th season of the show, celebrated her upcoming nuptials with a party as she also visited a bridal boutique and said “yes” to the dress.

Including hashtags like “Jump into Janssen,” Alexis flooded her Instagram page and Instagram Story with images and videos taken on April 7, including one in which she posed with a “BRIDE” headband and “Mrs. Janssen” handbag.

In another photo, in which she was topless and holding a sign, she told her fans and followers, “I said yes, but you have to wait for the dress.”

Alexis was also seen looking through a series of wedding gowns and posing on a hotel bed with her girlfriends, who were wearing pink, alongside her.

Amid the many posts shared, several fans expressed confusion about Alexis’ over-the-top festivities.

“I didn’t even make this much of a [to-do] about my first marriage. Or my second. Just get married,” one person wrote. 

Then, after another shared a series of fire emojis, someone else targeted Alexis and John’s romance, writing, “The blind… leading the deaf… [off] a cliff. Good luck Mrs Johnny J.”

And while some applauded Alexis as a “gorgeous bride,” others weren’t as excited.

“Why has she got a handbag with his surname already???? Secondhand embarrassment. I can’t like her for the life of me,” one IG user shared.

Earlier on Monday, Alexis confirmed she was headed to Arizona for a “retreat,” and she noted that she was missing Tamra Judge, 57, who was invited to attend.

“Mission ‘getting married’ bridal retreat starts 3, 2, 1….NOW!!!!!” Alexis declared as she stood with a suitcase. “We are missing you [Tamra Judge] … I [love] you [John Janssen] and I cannot WAIT to be Mrs. Janssen.”

Following the sharing of the post, Tamra offered a comment.

“Have the best time. Sorry I couldn’t be there,” she told her friend.

As RHOC fans will recall, Alexis took heat from fans throughout season 18 for her whirlwind relationship with John, who had previously dated Shannon Beador, 61, for three years.

Alexis Bellino will not be appearing on the upcoming 19th season of The Real Housewives of Orange County.