“Southern Charm” alum Danni Baird announced she and her boyfriend of two years, Nick Volz, are engaged.
Baird shared details about her engagement in a July 10 interview with People magazine. She stated that on June 30, she and Volz, the father of her six-month-old son, Jackson Yates, took “a stroll at the Battery” following a five-hour drive in South Carolina.
“I thought he just wanted to stretch his legs, but next thing I knew I turned around and he was down on one knee, telling me, ‘This is long overdue,'” said Baird.
Baird also explained she and Volz intended to have a courthouse wedding while she was pregnant. However, they were unable to do so because their child, who goes by Yates, arrived about three weeks earlier than expected.
“We were like, ‘We’ll just wait and have an actual wedding,'” said the former “Southern Charm” personality. “He wasn’t due until middle of January but I was last-minute Christmas shopping and on the way to T.J. Maxx, my water broke in the car. I was like, ‘Did I just pee my pants?’ Then it happened again, and I was like, ‘Uh, I think I might just run by the doctor real quick.'”
Danni Baird Shared Why She Loves Her Fiance
While speaking to People magazine, Baird revealed what she most appreciates about her fiance, who she described as her “best friend.” She stated that he “is so fantastic with” their son.
“He speaks French to him and is so attentive. I’m very lucky to have an equal partner in this,” said the Bravo alum.
Baird also stated that she believes Volz is authentic, kind, and attractive.
“We had so much in common when we met — like, we both had the same Australian Shepherds, we’re both the same age, we both lived in the same cities — but we were also different enough that we balanced each other out really, really well. I just knew that he was my person,” continued Baird.
The Mother of 1 Announced Her Son’s Arrival in an April 2024 Instagram Post
Baird did not publicly announce her son’s December 2023 birth until April 2024. The former “Southern Charm” star, who stopped filming for the Bravo series in 2021, uploaded several pictures that featured her son in an April 2024 Instagram post.
“Hello World! My big media debut has been lonnnnng overdue!” -Yates. I’m dumbstruck that our little man, Yates, turned 4 months old this week!! He has brought us more joy and love than we could EVER have imagined. He’s absolutely perfect 💙,” read the caption of the post.
Several of Baird’s former castmates flocked to the post’s comments section.
“Congratulations!” wrote Craig Conover.
“Danni he is a DOLL!!! I know you are the best mama in the world!” shared Cameran Eubanks.
“Congrats Danni!! I’m so happy for you ❤️,” added Kathryn Dennis.
Baird also shared pictures of her son surrounded by her female loved ones on May 10.
“Already quite the ladies man,” wrote Baird in the caption of the Instagram post.
Danni Baird Is an Artist
Following her departure from “Southern Charm,” Baird continued her career as an artist. She owns the company DB Designs, where she offers pet portraits and original fine art prints.
Baird briefly spoke about her career in a November 2022 interview with television host Bradley O’Mara. She stated that she “stopped using a gallery” in Charleston to sell her art.
“I actually make more money as an artist by myself,” said Baird.
Bustle reported that Baird shared that her career as an artist was the reason she was not a full-time “Southern Charm” castmember during her seven years on the series.
“Honestly, I literally am focusing on my career. Unfortunately, with artwork, you can’t rush it. Yeah, I’ve really just been focused on me,” said Baird while speaking to Bravo in 2019.
