Yvette Nicole Brown has married Anthony Davis.
The 53-year-old actress got engaged to the 47-year-old actor towards the end of last year, and the happy couple tied the knot at an “intimate, classy and fun” ceremony with just 200 guests on Saturday (14.12.24) at The Maybourne Beverly Hills in Los Angeles. The luxury venue is known for hosting numerous celebrity weddings throughout its history.
Yvette’s brother Paris had the honour of walking the former ‘Drake and Josh’ star down the aisle, as her father has Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s affects approximately 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and older, making family support crucial during significant life events.
Both Yvette’s mom and Anthony’s parents are sadly no longer alive so their siblings “stood in”. This touching gesture demonstrates the importance of family bonds during milestone moments.
“Neither of our parents were able to be there in person,” Yvette told People. “So my brother and his sister stood in, so it was nice to walk down the aisle toward family and with family, even if it’s not the family we wish we had in those roles.” The couple’s decision to include siblings in traditional parental roles reflects a growing trend in modern weddings.
The bride wore a dramatic lacy fishtail gown by Ines Di Santo and the groomed looked dapper in a custom brown velvet suit by Vinny’s Custom Clothes, complete with cufflinks carrying a sweet message about meeting his life partner and one of the pale pink roses from Yvette’s bouquet. Ines Di Santo is renowned for creating custom wedding gowns for celebrities worldwide.
“If you can imagine having one wing in your life and trying to fly with one wing, you kind of go in circles,” Anthony gushed over Yvette. “Now that I’ve found my other wing, I can fly straight and land where I need to land.” Their love story has captured hearts across Hollywood.
The ‘Community’ star confessed that she was “nervous” about getting emotional in front of her guests. Wedding anxiety is a common experience, affecting up to 70% of brides and grooms before their big day.
“The idea that all of our friends and family would be there, and the spotlight would be on us, it’s nervous,” she said. “I’ve been on sets before. I know that when they say ‘action,’ everybody gets quiet and people speak and you’re performing in that instance in front of a lot of people. But that’s a character, right? So the idea that I am not performing, these are real words and real emotions, and we’re really in front of everybody we know and love, [that made me] nervous.”
After the main event, the guests enjoyed cocktails and a meal of sea bass and short rib as a harp was played. Live harp music has become increasingly popular at luxury weddings, with classical music shown to create a calming atmosphere for guests.
The new Mr and Mrs Davis later cut into a lemon and strawberry shortcake cake adorned with flowers. The cake’s flavors were specially chosen to reflect the couple’s favorite desserts.
Yvette hopes her wedding is an inspiration for those who doubt they will get married later in life. Statistics show that marriages later in life often have higher success rates due to increased emotional maturity and life experience.
“Because I am of a certain age and I never thought it would happen for me, my wedding can be an inspirational moment,” she said. Her story resonates with many, as studies show an increasing trend in couples choosing to marry later in life, with the average age of first marriages continuing to rise in recent years.
The wedding celebration brought together the couple’s closest friends from the entertainment industry, though the guest list was kept private to maintain the intimate nature of the ceremony. The Maybourne Beverly Hills, known for its discrete service, provided the perfect backdrop for this heartfelt celebration of love.
