In a heartwarming celebration of love and commitment, Robin Roberts, the beloved anchor of Good Morning America, exchanged vows with her partner of nearly two decades, Amber Laign. The intimate wedding ceremony, held at their Farmington, Connecticut home, marked a significant milestone in their enduring relationship. The couple officially shared their joyous news on social media, bringing smiles to their friends, family, and countless well-wishers.
A Joyous Announcement
The newlyweds chose to share their happy news through a heartwarming Instagram post, featuring their adorable pup, Lukas, dressed in a tuxedo. The caption playfully announced, “My mommies are MARRIED!!!! Married?……yes….married!!! 👰🏾♀️👰✨.”
A Magical Celebration
Robin Roberts celebrated their love with a series of photos from the wedding ceremony, highlighting the intimate and magical atmosphere. The couple exchanged vows in their backyard, surrounded by close friends and family, followed by a joyous reception filled with dancing. Robin expressed her immense gratitude to all who made it a day and night to remember and hinted at an upcoming honeymoon.
The photos shared by Robin showcased both brides in elegant ivory wedding gowns. Robin’s gown featured a haltered design with a bejeweled neckline and a minimal train, while Amber’s gown was adorned with a draped lace neckline and a trailing lace train. Both brides had their hair styled away from their faces, revealing their classic wedding glam.
The Road to the Wedding
Robin Roberts had been eagerly counting down the days to her wedding, as revealed in a heartwarming video shared on Instagram. The video captured the couple’s excitement as they obtained their marriage license, set to the backdrop of Mary J. Blige’s “Real Love.” This moment marked the culmination of an 18-year journey filled with love and devotion.
A Love That Withstood Challenges
Robin Roberts and Amber Laign’s love story began in 2005, and nearly a decade later, Roberts publicly came out as gay in 2013, expressing her gratitude for her “longtime girlfriend, Amber,” in an end-of-year Facebook post. The couple made their red carpet debut at the GLSEN Respect Awards in 2014.
In January, Robin Roberts announced their plans to marry during an interview with Gabby Bernstein, affirming her commitment to start a new chapter together. Their path to marriage wasn’t without its challenges, as both women faced health battles, with Laign receiving a breast cancer diagnosis in 2021. However, their love and resilience triumphed, with Laign’s prognosis now marked as excellent, signifying a new and exciting chapter for the couple.