Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent made history when they tied the knot in the first-ever same-sex wedding ceremony held at the New York Public Library in May 2014. The couple's intimate Jewish-Buddhist ceremony — the perfect blend of their individual tastes, backgrounds, and aesthetics — was officiated by none other than the then-president of OWN, Sheri Salata.
Berkus and Brent, donning J. Crew and Saint Laurent suits, respectively, exchanged self-written vows in front of their 200 guests, including famous faces like Oprah Winfrey, Rachael Ray, and Dr. Oz. According to an Us Weekly source, the vows were "definitely emotional." The insider noted that Berkus had told his soon-to-be husband, "I can't wait to spend my life with you and start a family together."
The Gospel for Teens/The Mama Foundation for the Arts choir closed out the ceremony with a rousing performance, and DJ Mad Marj played the after-party, which featured a surprise performance of "American Boy" by Estelle.
The evening was the picture-perfect celebration of the newlyweds' love — apart from one major faux pas: During the ceremony, Salata accidentally knocked over the ceremonial glass, which was meant to be stepped on as per Jewish tradition, leaving it shattered on the floor. Luckily, the couple laughed it off. "It was hilarious," Berkus told People. "And something we'll be laughing about 20 years from now!"
