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Sara Evans Ties the Knot

Sara Evans has married former University of Alabama quarterback Jay Barker. The two tied the knot Saturday in an outdoor ceremony on a farm in Franklin, Tenn.

The couple's combined brood of seven children served as attendants. Evans' 8-year-old son Avery walked his mom down the aisle, accompanied by famed songwriter Marcus Hummon singing the hit he wrote for Rascal Flatts, 'God Bless the Broken Road' -- a song that the couple says speaks to their relationship. Evans and Barker's first dance was to Chris Brown's 'With You.'

Evans wore an ivory silk taffeta Vera Wang gown, while Barker wore a Dolce and Gabbana suit. Guests were requested to wear black, making it an all black-and-white affair. After the short ceremony, guests noshed on southern fried chicken, country-style pole beans, biscuits and macaroni and cheese.

"It was really very elegant, but Sara wanted it to feel like you were at her house," friend and wedding planner Traci Phillips tells PEOPLE magazine.

Evans and Barker, who now hosts a sports radio show in Birmingham, Ala., met last fall through their minister. Each was going to him for divorce counseling. Evans went through a very public, messy split last year from first husband, Craig Schelske. Barker also ended his first marriage around the same time.

"He was our own personal matchmaker," Evans says of their minister, Joe Beam, who also performed the wedding ceremony. "I think God told Joe to get us together."

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Wilda & Ken

Jay - you are either, in my opinion and you opened yourself up to my opinion when you and Sara put yourselves on puter, seeing $$$$ in your eyes on her singing or looking for a name, you had one------- cannot figure this one out. Be prepared to be divorced Jaybird!!!!

November 17 2011 at 2:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Diana

I wish them the best and hope their marriage lasts. From what i heard they did not start dating until after her divorce was final. Eventhough she got divorced last year her and her ex husband have been split up for almost 2 years. And if she was a tramp and a liar she would not have gotten full custody of her children with her ex just getting visitation. And she looks happier in these pictures than she has in awhile.

June 25 2008 at 10:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Diana

I wish them the best and hope their marriage works out. From what i heard they did not start dating until after her divorce was final. Eventhough her divorce was final last year her and her husband split up almost 2 years ago. And if she was a tramp and a liar she would not have not gotten full custody of her children with her ex just getting visitation.

June 25 2008 at 10:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Frances Gordon

Congrats to a wonderful couple.Sara is a beautiful woman and also a very wonderful singer!I hope they have a lifetime of happiness.

June 24 2008 at 5:10 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ren\'ee

Congrats! Sara and Jay I hope they have a lifetime of happiness!

June 23 2008 at 10:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
deb

S.Evans is just another tramp
that thinks shes all that

June 22 2008 at 12:44 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
caroln

I am shocked at the way some of you are judging her. How would you like an outsider to look in on your life, and form narrow minded opinions, with no idea of the real truth. No one, know's what really happened. Shame on those who have attacked for no reason. It was proven through e-mails, that were entered into evidence, that he was putting out all of lies about her just to ruin her career. He wrote that even if nothing he says is true, just putting it out in the media will be enough to damage her. The judge in facted warned him about future behavior like this. As a long time fan, it breaks my heart to see some of the hateful things written about her. She has always shown herself to be a good wife and mother. She also treats her fans wonderful. As far as the Republican thing, come on, that is crazy. Sara is a die-hard Republican herself, who happened to endorse Fred Thompson before he dropped out. She also performed at the White House this very Christmas, so I highly doubt that that is the reason her husband was thought of badly. Maybe he was what she said, maybe not, who knows. I wish them all the best. Sara, Craig, Jay, and his ex.

June 21 2008 at 8:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sunny

I am so glad that Sara got remarried...She finally has the light back in her eyes again..for many years, you could tell on her videos and in interviews that she has this dark look in her eyes which means a soul and heart being hurt inside mentally...I know from personal experience as I am a domestic violence survivor...and she showed signs for years of verbal abuse, etc...I pray this union last....but everyone has to remember that not every thing is set in stone nor does it last forever....

June 18 2008 at 8:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sandy

Craig is so much better off without her!

June 17 2008 at 3:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
MICHA

i dont get it sara and her ex husband bearlt seperated what last year and she now is getting married again. when did she have time to date. i seperated from my husband march 2008 and we havent even filled any paper's. im not even dating nor is he. i guess when u have money u can make any thing happen.
WELL CONGRAT'S

June 17 2008 at 2:02 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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