Introduction
In a heartwarming turn of events just as the world braced for unprecedented shutdowns, country music icon Dwight Yoakam, 63, married his longtime fiancée, Emily Joyce, in an intimate ceremony this past March. The couple exchanged vows in Santa Monica, California, right before the widespread implementation of self-isolation and social distancing measures due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A representative for the “Guitars, Cadillacs” singer confirmed the nuptials, stating that the private ceremony at Saint Monica Catholic Church was attended by fewer than ten guests, who were thoughtfully seated at least six feet apart to adhere to early social distancing guidelines.
“At a time when there is so much uncertainty in the world, there are still happy moments,” the statement read. “The couple is overjoyed that their love has endured the difficult time in which their nuptials took place. In the face of shutdowns and social distancing requirements, love prevailed.”
Yoakam and Joyce have been a couple for over a decade, with their relationship dating back to 2010 and an engagement that lasted several years. The announcement of their marriage was intentionally delayed out of respect for the many individuals affected by and working on the frontlines of the pandemic.
This news serves as a beautiful reminder that even in challenging times, love finds a way to shine through.