We’re finally starting to learn more about Usher’s unplanned wedding to his new wife Jennifer Goicoechea. He talked to Entertainment Tonight while attending the 2024 NAACP Image Awards.
One of the things he was asked about was his recent nuptials, which he described as an “incredible moment.” The 45-year-old went on to suggest that the celebrations weren’t over yet. He hinted that he and Jennifer were still planning on having a full wedding in the future, which Usher said would be “over the top.”
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However, they officially became husband and wife on the night of Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show appearance. The singer told ET that the couple decided to get legally married that very night, explaining that it felt like the “button on the end of an incredible Las Vegas run.”
Last year, Usher’s residency show in Las Vegas ended shortly before his first performance at the Super Bowl. The news of his impromptu marriage obviously shocked a lot of people around the world.
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But Usher let us know that it also came as a shock to his own family. He said that both his and Jennifer’s mothers were there, as well as their kids and immediate families.
Usher continued by admitting that “everybody was surprised” when he told them the wedding was happening right then and there. He laughed when he recalled telling his family that he and Jennifer were “gonna go have Elvis officiate us.”
Jonnetta Did Not Attend Usher’s Previous Wedding
Usher and Jennifer got married in Vegas Weddings’ drive-thru tunnel, known as The Fast Lane. Although they were surprised, his family seemingly were very happy to be part of the spontaneous ceremony.
Usher’s mom, Jonetta Patton, served as the couple’s witness, according to People magazine. This meant that in at least one way, Usher’s family was more pleased about this marriage than his first one.
In 2007 it was reported that Jonnetta and Usher had long-standing issues centered around his relationship with his first wife, Tameka Foster. In fact, Jonnetta had not even attended Tameka and Usher’s wedding.
A source close to Usher’s family talked to People magazine about Jonnetta’s absence from her son’s wedding. The insider said that Jonnetta had instead decided to spend the day at a spa in Atlanta. At the time, this sparked several allegations that Usher and his mom did not get along.
So the fact that Jonetta was the witness at his latest wedding could suggest that she’s much happier with her son’s choice this time around. Usher’s relationship with his mom has had many ups and downs over the years, but lately, everything looks a lot brighter for them.
At the NAACP Image Awards, Usher was honored with the President’s Award. In his acceptance speech, he made sure to thank two of the most important women in his life for their support. He said, “With every strong man is a stronger woman, and for that, I thank my mother and my beautiful wife Jennifer for holding me down.”
No additional details have been shared about Usher and Jennifer’s upcoming “over the top” wedding party.
