Star Contains Tribute to Late Dad Alan Thicke

Robin Thicke included a particular tribute to his father Alan Thicke at his wedding to April Love Geary.

As he stated “I do” to the mannequin, 30, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on Friday, Could 30, the singer, 48, left an empty chair within the entrance row of the ceremony that was reserved for his late guardian, who died in 2016.

The chair, in keeping with video footage posted on-line by a marriage visitor, featured a banner with a message on the again.

“In loving reminiscence of Alan Thicke, Father of the groom,” the message started. “We bear in mind … Though you can’t be right here with us in the present day, your love and light-weight stay in our hearts.”

It continued, “We really feel your presence within the mild breeze, the heat of the solar, and the enjoyment that fills the day. You’re without end in our hearts.” 

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Alan died of a ruptured aorta and an ordinary sort A aortic dissection at age 69 on Dec. 13, 2016. He had collapsed hours earlier than his dying whereas taking part in hockey along with his son Carter Thicke.

The actor shared his two eldest kids, sons Robin and Brennan Thicke, along with his first spouse, Gloria Loring. He was additionally a dad to son Carter, 27, along with his second spouse, Gina Tolleson.

Robin and Geary tied the knot in a picturesque ceremony following a six-year engagement — in addition to a second proposal that happened in Cannes, France, earlier this month.

In numerous posts shared on Geary’s Instagram Tales, the couple, who share three children, might be seen dressed up as they wed. Geary wore an all-white lace gown, whereas Robin sported a black swimsuit with a white flower on his lapel.

In a single video shared on-line, Geary appeared emotional as she walked down the aisle. One other clip confirmed Robin strolling down the aisle hand-in-hand with the couple’s four-year-old son Luca Patrick, as he held a mini suitcase with “ring safety” written excessive.

Robin was joined by a number of groomsmen for the nupitals, together with Usher and his son Julian Fuego, 15, whom he shares with ex-wife Paula Patton.

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The “Blurred Strains” singer advised PEOPLE in 2021 that the spirit of his late father Alan has been stored alive by parenting his personal kids.

“Each time I communicate to my son Julian, I really feel him as a result of I am saying the identical issues he advised me,” Robin stated on the time. “After I was younger, I wished to be a insurgent as a result of my dad was Mr. Good Man. Now I simply want to be as much like him as possible. In the long run, all the recommendation he gave me was appropriate.”