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Ricki Lakeis on cloud nine after marrying Ross Burningham!
The former talk show host, whotied the knot with Burninghamon Sunday, is opening up about her nuptials, telling PEOPLE exclusively that their wedding “could not have been a more perfect day.”
“It was truly one of the best days of my life,” says Lake, 53.
The “intimate” ceremony was hosted at the couple’s home, with just a small group of their family and close friends in attendance, according to Lake.
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The actress notes that she and Burningham decided to move their wedding up to Jan. 2, selecting that particular date because it was the only day that their six kids could all be there. (Lake shares two children — sons Milo, 24, and Owen, 20 — with ex-husband Rob Sussman, while Burningham has four kids from a previous relationship.)
The couple’s big day was filled with meaningful details, including having their two best friends co-officiate the ceremony and Lake’s other best friend doing her hair and makeup. For the ceremony, Lake and Burningham wrote their own vows.
Making things even more special, each guest gave a speech at the wedding about Lake and Burningham’s relationship and wrote heartfelt messages in their guest book later that night.
A friend who first introduced the couple also created a book for them that sweetly recounted their entire relationship, including all of the original text exchanges that she shared with Lake and Burningham at the beginning of their courtship.
“We did it! 1/2/22 Ross and I said I DO!” shewrote on the social media platformalongside three photos from the ceremony.
The bride wore a golden orange dress and stood on a small stool as she shared her vows with her new husband, who was dressed in a black dress shirt and khaki pants.
In February 2021, Lake exclusively revealed to PEOPLE that she wasengagedto Burningham after dating for nearly six months. She later addressed their engagement on Instagram, calling Burningham “wonderful” and “my person.”
Speaking with PEOPLE in February after their engagement, Lake said she and her fiancé weresurprised to have found love with each otherat this stage in life.
“Ross and I literally pinch ourselves that we have found each other at this time in our lives,” she said at the time. “Both of us, newly empty-nesters, we feel as if we are kids again. We are filled with gratitude and joy for what is to come.”
source: people.com
