Mindy Shore and Ben Hebert wed on the Today show.Photo:TODAYshow/Twitter
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There’s a difference between getting married today, and getting married onToday. Ben Hebert and Mindy Shore did the latter!
“Sticking with the tradition, we’ve kept them apart all morning,” Kotb said at the start of a segment, before tossing it to a segment recapping their love story.
The February proposal itself was one that required a bit of audience involvement, with crowd members holding up letters that read “marry me?” when Hebert popped the question. As the couple explained on air, Shore has a close connection withToday, having made memories in New York with her mother years back.
“Let’s keep doing these crazy things that we’ve done so far,” Hebert said in a pre-recorded clip. “Getting engaged was the most incredible experience I’ve had so I can’t imagine getting married is gonna be any different.”
During the wedding itself, the duo were decked out in wedding attire. The outdoor area around 30 Rock was decorated in greenery and flowers, too.
Roker took the reins and walked Shore, whose father had died, down the aisle to Sutton Foster’s version of “‘Til There Was You” fromThe Music Man2022 Broadway revival cast recording.
“And Mindy, that first picture at the plaza that you [were at] with your mom, look what it’s kind of blossomed into. This is the place where you said ‘Yes’ to Ben after a proposal. And this is the place where you’re going to say, ‘I do.’ It’s a special place for you, for your mom, for your family, and we’re so honored that you decided to choose us for the place to get married,” Kotb added. “This special spot. We’re hoping you have a memory that’ll take you through your beautiful lives together.”
Hoda Kotb.
After getting visibly emotional, Kotb asked bothTodayfans if they wished to wed, and after two “I dos” viewers heard some just-as emotional vows. Shore promised to always support her husband, and Hebert promised his wife that he’d “never be able to top this.”
“But I hope I’m wrong… I hope that you and I continue to do amazing things that astonish even us — that are somehow even better than this,” he said during the program. “No offense, Hoda.”
“I promise if I am all yours and you are all mine, I will never stop striving for a new best day of our lives,” he continued.
The couple then exchanged rings in front of theTodaycrew, and Kotb made an announcement to remember. “May you both always remember the way you feel in this moment, standing in front of your family and friends and these wonderful street [viewers] on theTodayShow plaza as I proudly pronounce you husband and wife. Ben, please kiss your bride!”
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During the kiss, cheers could be heard in the streets of Manhattan. The couple was given an additional treat: $3,000 for their honeymoon and some additional luggage to help them along the way.
Next up, Shore and Hebert are considering going to Greece for yet another trip to share together.
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source: people.com
