Usher's Mom Jonnetta Patton Was the Witness at His Las Vegas Wedding to Jennifer Goicoechea
The singer and Goicoechea tied the knot on Sunday, the same day he headlined the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show
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Jonetta Patton; Usher and Jennifer GoicoecheaUsher tied the knot with his mom by his side!
The singer, 45, married his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer Goicoechea, in Las Vegas on Sunday, the same day he headlined the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show. His mother, Jonnetta Patton, served as the witness for the couple's ceremony at Vegas Weddings' Terrace Gazebo, an outdoor wedding chapel, according to a marriage certificate obtained by PEOPLE.
A representative for the music superstar confirmed the pair's nuptials to PEOPLE on Monday.
"We can confirm that Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea took the next step in their relationship and did get married on Sunday night in Las Vegas surrounded by close friends and family," the rep said in an exclusive statement.
"They both look forward to continuing to raise their children together surrounded by love, and thank everyone for the well wishes."
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Usher and Jennifer Goicoecheaphotographed at his private Super Bowl after party, directly following their wedding ceremonyAfter the big game on Sunday, Usher and Goicoechea, 40, stepped out together in Las Vegas wearing coordinating white outfits. The "My Boo" singer was photographed sporting a simple gold band on his left wedding finger.
Ahead of their nuptials, the couple secured a marriage license in Clark County, Nevada, on Feb. 8, according to court records acquired by PEOPLE.
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Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea photographed in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024Usher recently told PEOPLE he was open to the idea of marrying Goicoechea, noting that the pair is already committed because of the two children they share: daughter Sovereign Bo, 3, and son Sire Castrello, 2.
"We've obviously made a commitment to life for life together because of our children," explained the Grammy winner, who also has two teenage sons, Usher V and Naviyd Ely, with ex-wife Tameka Foster. "It wouldn't be odd for us to get married. We already did here. You know what I'm saying?"
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He added, "When you find someone that you know is a great partner, of course it is an honor and a pleasure to be able to share life with someone who wants to share it with you and loves you, who you are."
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Usher with Mom Jonetta Patton and Brother J. LackUsher and Goichoechea, a music industry executive, first sparked dating rumors in June 2019 after they were photographed together at a birthday party for producer Keith Richards.
In November 2023, Usher told PEOPLE he felt "fortunate" to have his then-girlfriend by his side in life, calling her his "support system."
"I'm very happy, very fortunate to have an incredible friend, not just a partner," he said. "She's my best friend, and I love her."
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