Robin Roberts is formally a married lady.
The “Good Morning America” anchor and her bride, Amber Laign, tied the knot on Sept. 8 after 18 years collectively. In keeping with Folks, about 250 friends joined the newlyweds for an intimate reception at Farmington Gardens, a country barn venue in Farmington, Connecticut.
Sam Champion, George Stephanopoulos, Lara Spencer, Michael Strahan, David Muir, Dr. Jen Ashton, Gio Benitez and Tory Johnson had been all current in celebration of their “Good Morning America” co-star, together with tennis icon Billie Jean King and journalist Gayle King.
“Once I requested Amber what she envisioned, the phrases ‘enchanted backyard’ and ‘ethereal’ saved developing,” planner JoAnn Gregoli informed Folks. “As soon as she gave me these key phrases, then I knew the imaginative and prescient that they had been making an attempt to evoke. We used a lot of moss, greenery, and natural supplies all through the marriage.”
The couple wed in a non-public ceremony of their yard, officiated by their pastor, Robert Jemerson. Through the processional, violinist Caroline Campbell carried out “Stand by Me” as Roberts’ brother, Lawrence E. Roberts Jr., escorted her down the aisle.
Laign’s brother accompanied her.
Roberts’ sisters had been additionally a part of the ceremony, with Sally-Ann Roberts studying a Bible verse and Dorothy Roberts singing “Blessed Assurance.”
The message “Love Wins,” which was plastered all through the venue, was printed on a 360-degree photograph sales space ground and edible discs to prime drinks. The couple loved a four-tier cake with alternate chocolate and pink velvet layers, topped with a silhouette of Roberts, Laign and their canine, Little Man Lucas.
Gregoli mentioned the couple’s first dance was to Elton John’s “Can You Really feel the Love Tonight,” performed by Campbell. Roberts reportedly shocked Laign with a flash mob dance on the celebration.
“The love that crammed that house was palpable,” Gregoli famous, in response to Folks. “It was my honor to assist plan and execute their day.”
Roberts first revealed on “Good Morning America” in January that she and Laign, whom she met in July 2005 on a blind date, deliberate to marry. On the time, she mentioned she was reluctant to share the information, which got here after Laign accomplished radiation remedy following a 2022 breast most cancers analysis.
“It was one thing we had talked about however we had put it off, she grew to become in poor health,” Roberts mentioned, “however . . . it’s saying sure to that and that subsequent chapter.”
Roberts subsequently posted the clip on Instagram and wrote within the caption, “Saying YES to marriage in 2023.”
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