Usher, the talented singer known for hits like “You Make Me Wanna” and “Burn,” recently tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Jennifer Goicoechea. What makes their wedding special is not just the love they share, but also the surprise it brought to their own families.
The couple exchanged vows at the Fast Lane, a drive-thru tunnel at Vegas Weddings, right after the exhilarating 2024 Super Bowl. While attending the 2024 NAACP Image Awards, Usher shared some exciting details about their special day.
“It was an incredible moment,” Usher expressed to Entertainment Tonight. The wedding took place as a button to his residency show, My Way, in Las Vegas, which concluded in December 2023. Usher didn’t want to wait any longer to make their love official, so they decided to get legally married that very night.
Surprising their loved ones was the cherry on top. Usher reminisced, “My mother was there, her mother was there, our kids were there, our immediate family was there.” When they broke the news of their impromptu Las Vegas wedding, everyone was taken aback. Usher giggled and recalled, “Matter of fact, everybody was surprised. I’m like, ‘No no no no, we’re having a wedding right now.’ They’re like, ‘What?’”
To add a touch of uniqueness, Usher shared that he joked with his family about having Elvis as the officiant. However, the reality was just as special. Their wedding ceremony took place at the Fast Lane, witnessed by Usher’s mother, Jonnetta Patton, as stated on the marriage certificate.
At the NAACP Image Awards where Usher received the President’s Award, he took a moment to honor his wife and the important women in his life. He thanked his mother and his “beautiful wife Jennifer” for being his pillars of strength. Usher’s love for his family shone through his heartfelt words.
The wedding of Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea is a beautiful reminder that love can always bring surprises, no matter how long you’ve been together. It’s about cherishing the special moments and embracing the unexpected with open hearts.
