Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis are officially married!
The U.S. Senator and the real estate investment firm director were married in two separate wedding ceremonies. Each location has sentimental value for the newlyweds.
Booker and Lewis’ first wedding ceremony took place on Monday, Nov. 24, in Newark, N.J. The city is where Booker launched his political career and their parents in attendance as witnesses, according to The New York Times.
Booker and Lewis’ second wedding was on Saturday, Nov. 29, in Washington, D.C.
They announced their wedding news through joint Instagram posts.
Overflowing with gratitude. We said ‘I do’ in two places that shaped us — Cory’s beloved Newark and Alexis’s hometown of Washington, D.C. First at the courthouse, then with our families,” the couple captioned both social media posts.
“Hearts full and so grateful,” Booker and Lewis added.
Booker announced his engagement to Lewis via social media in September.
“Alexis is one of the greatest unearned blessings of my life. She has transformed me, helping me to ground and center my inner life. And discover the joys of building a nurturing home with someone you love,” his caption read. “I’m thrilled to share: Alexis and I are engaged!”
“I am savoring the soul-affirming wonder of everyday life with my partner, best friend, and now my fiancée,” Booker added. “We are excited for this journey ahead.”
Appearing on the I’ve Had It podcast, Booker said he didn’t want waste any time with getting married
“I’ve had it with being single. 100%. Being single is not fun, especially when you’re trying to date,” he told hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan. “And as a United States Senator, it’s been a difficult, challenging time. So I’ve had it with that, and I’m very psyched that I’m getting married.”