Everybody Was Surprised': Usher Reveals His Family's Reaction To Sudden Wedding With Jennifer Goicoechea

Usher surprised everyone, even his own family, with his secret Las Vegas wedding to longtime girlfriend Jennifer Goicoechea.

Published on Mar 19, 2024  |  12:50 AM IST |  49.2K
Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea
Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea ( Getty Images )

In the world of celebrity weddings, where every little thing is frequently carefully thought out and prepared, Usher pulled off the ultimate surprise, not just for his followers but also for his own family. All of us, even those in his inner circle, are in a state of gleeful amazement over the R&B icon's recent disclosure of his low-key Las Vegas wedding to longtime lover Jennifer Goicoechea.

The internet was ablaze with excitement and respect for Usher and his partner for being able to keep such a momentous occasion under wraps when word leaked out about their secret wedding. But it appears that not only the general public was taken aback by the unexpected turn of events; the singer's own family was taken by surprise as well.

Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea ( Getty Images )

The Wedding That Caught Everyone Off Guard

Usher recently talked candidly about his impromptu wedding and the feelings it caused in his family in an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight. Laughing, he said, "Everyone was surprised," describing how his family was informed of his recent marriage.

The 44-year-old musician continued, "That's the reaction you want, you want it to be special," highlighting how crucial it is to keep the wedding secret in order to capture the magic of the occasion. Media sources widely reported Usher's open admission about his family's astonishment, with People Magazine quoting the singer directly: "Everyone was surprised." You want it to be remarkable and that is the response you are hoping for."

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The couple's low-key celebration was further described by The Daily Mail, which said that "Usher and his pregnant girlfriend Jennifer Goicoechea enjoyed a celebratory dinner at Nobu in Malibu following their surprise wedding in Las Vegas." 

Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea ( Getty Images )

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Keeping It Intimate and Authentic

Although many people were taken aback by the secrecy surrounding Usher's wedding, it was a fitting match for the couple's want for a small-scale, genuine celebration of their union. Celebrity weddings these days are frequently extravagant events that are meticulously planned for media attention, so Usher and Jennifer's choice to exchange vows in a more modest way is a welcome contrast from the norm.

According to a source close to the couple, "they had a small, intimate ceremony in Las Vegas and plan to have a bigger wedding celebration with friends and family in the future," to Outlook India. The following statement was made in support of this idea: "The couple plans to host a larger wedding celebration with friends and family in the future.

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One thing is certain as Usher's unexpected Vegas wedding comes to an end: the couple's unique wedding style has not only won over the hearts of their followers but also provided their loved ones with an untainted moment of pure happiness. Usher and Jennifer's choice to keep their special day under wraps until the very last minute serves as a reminder that some of life's most precious moments are best experienced away from the spotlight in a field where every move is closely watched and analyzed.

The couple's willingness to choose their love and honesty over all else is admirable, even while the world impatiently awaits the promised "bigger wedding celebration" with friends and family. In addition to demonstrating Usher's love for his spouse, his unexpected marriage created a precedent for enjoying love on one's own terms, unrestricted by social norms.

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