RSS FEED
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."
Reader Comments(1 of 2)
Bonnieat 6-16-2008
Best wishes to you both...love is sweeter the second time around.
Erin Simmonsat 6-16-2008
I was a student at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa at the same time Jay Barker was. He always struck me as a classy, Christian young man. Girls used to follow him around and it never phased him. He always acted decently and was very humble. Most of the other football players were real jerks, but not Jay. I am so happy for him and his lovely new bride. I hope he can finally be happy with a woman that is worthy of him. God Bless you Jay, and ROLL TIDE!!
Samat 6-16-2008
Its seems like she just "recently" divorced (or is it me) and she is now remarried? What happened to the healing process and all that. Sounds like a rebounded marriage to me. All I can say is hope for the best, be prepared for the worst (the worst meaning that it won't last). People are too eagar and too anxious to jump into something that should take a "courtship" process. I think Nashville is like Hollywood in many ways.
Leon Spinxat 6-16-2008
Its seems like she just "recently" divorced (or is it me) and she is now remarried? What happened to the healing process and all that. Sounds like a rebounded marriage to me. All I can say is hope for the best, be prepared for the worst (the worst meaning that it won't last). People are too eagar and too anxious to jump into something that should take a "courtship" process. I think Nashville is like Hollywood in many ways.
Sandra Burdetteat 6-16-2008
I have loved Sara Evans from the first time I saw her and heard her voice. I don't believe the bad things her ex said about her. He seemed to be completely wrong for her and her new husband seems much more like she is. Which I believe is a beautiful person inside and out. I wish them the best of luck and hope their happiness will continue for many, many years.
Jennat 6-16-2008
Im thrilled for her, shes beautiful and deserves fantastic things after what her creep ex husband did to her.
miss standingat 6-16-2008
I don't even think the ink was dry on her divorce papers..... what was the rush? Certainly makes me think they had something going on prior to her divorce....
Good luck to them, they are certainly going to need it.
Leeat 6-16-2008
Exactly WHAT did that "Creep ex husband" do to her? As I recall, it was SHE who falsely accused that "creep ex husband" of messing around with their nanny. And the nanny did pass a polyagraph denying the affair. Or maybe could it be that her ex husband just happens to be a Republican? Oh this looks really good, Hollywood socks it to the Republicans again. I wont lie, she is a talented singer, but as far as the divorce goes she has alot of expaining to do.
jenni middletonat 6-16-2008
thank goodnss u found someone to b true 2 u and love u i just lost 2 of my best friends to canser and hope the best of the world 2 both of u sara i love u got married 2 one of ur songs wathed u on dancin with the stars saw in in consert in clear lake california when ur limo got stuck on the hill leavin in the snow i'm from sonoma calif live in wiscosin can't leave when there's that much snow in clear lake i'm happy 4 u
Hollywoodat 6-17-2008
Shes just a 15 year old trapped in a (however old she is) body. She thinks life is supposed to be like one of her sappy country love songs, and she cant be alone for any length of time. She probably sent Mr. Barker a text message about getting married at the same time she was signing the divorce papers. I know theyre both to blame for the mistake, but my advice to Mr. Barker about dealing with a little girl like her...You were/are a football player, do what you do best and RUN LIKE HELL! Cuz once shes done using you for "inspiration" on a string of highly forgettable love songs, shes gonna do the same thing to you like she did to the last guy and divorce you over some made up garbage that makes you look like an ass and makes her look like an innocent, wholesome victim.
MICHAat 6-17-2008
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
Sandyat 6-17-2008
Craig is so much better off without her!
Knowing Better.at 6-17-2008
O M G! Now, I might be wrong, but to get married after just a year after a divorce you are bound to make the same mistakes that caused it. PEOPLE, S l o w D o w n to when it comes to getting married. You are just rushing to your divorce if you do not have the skills for a L o n g term relationship. STOP HAVING KIDS!
Sunnyat 6-19-2008
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....
Carolat 6-21-2008
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.