Ava SamboraThe wedding weekend was special for the mother of the bride, Heather Locklear.
“Heather looked beautiful,” an eyewitness shared exclusively Us Weekly. “She’s in a healthy place. Those close to Heather are happy that she’s happy.”
Part of that happiness comes from her boyfriend, Lorenzo Lamas.
About a month after news broke that Locklear, 64, she was in love with an actressthe two went to Montecito, California, to attend Sambora’s wedding as a couple.
“Lorenzo is a quiet guy and you let him have his moment as the mother of the bride on such a big day,” said an eyewitness. “He was proud holding her hand and she was proud holding his hand. They were all smiling.”
After witnessing the chemical exposure, an eyewitness added, “They’re the real thing.”
During the wedding ceremony, held at Rosewood Miramar on Saturday, May 16, Ava’s daughter, Richie SamboraI couldn’t help but go on stage during the reception and sing a few songs in honor of the newlyweds.
In accordance with InstagramBon Jovi’s lead guitarist briefly sang “Livin’ on a Prayer” for the couple and their guests.
Ava Sambora and Tyler Farrar
Courtesy of Heather Locklear/InstagramAs for the father-daughter favorite dance, Ava, 28, and Richie, 66, chose the popular rocker’s song “I’ll Always Walk By Your Side,” Ava told guests, “Daddy wrote this song,” as Richie wrote on Instagram.
When it came to Lamas, 68, and Richie celebrating together on the big day, it was all about Ava.
“It was a seamless integration [Lorenzo] in the family,” said an eyewitness.” Richie has always supported Heather and has always wanted the best for her. He has always done his best for her and has always helped her even in the most difficult times.”
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Locklear and Richie were married from 1994 to 2007. The authors have maintained a peaceful breeding relationship since their public split.
Finally, the weekend focused on Ava, who was able to exchange vows with her husband, Tyler Farrar.
While both parties tried to keep their relationship a secret – both Ava and Farrar have their own private Instagram accounts – the Loyola Marymount University students got engaged in February 2024 before celebrating with a party in October 2025.
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“We had the best night to celebrate our wedding!” Ava wrote on Instagram at the time. “Thank you for being my biggest blessing Tyler William 🤍 #engagedaf.”
Earlier this month, the actor once again had the opportunity to celebrate his love story with an intimate wedding shower.
“Thank you to all the amazing women who hosted, organized and attended this special day,” she said on Instagram. “I am very grateful to others, especially my mother, Godmother Juliet, my future mother-in-law Mary, and my sister Monica.”
