'80s Actor Heather Locklear's Daughter Ava Sambora Has Grown Up To Be Gorgeous
All eyes have been on Ava Sambora throughout her life, as she is the child of Hollywood star Heather Locklear and rock legend Richie Sambora. From red-carpet photos alongside her famous parents to paparazzi snaps of their more intimate family moments, fans have been able to watch Ava grow up right before their eyes. But a more adult Ava's lineup of pre-wedding festivities still caught many by surprise at how fast time flies.
In February 2024, Ava's now-husband, Tyler Farrar, popped the big question at an intimate engagement party attended by family and friends. Locklear shared a few photos from the event, and fans left comments under her Instagram post about how much Ava resembles her famous mom. "She is your twin just gorgeous both of you," one wrote.
Engagement party guest dressing can be tricky, but the bride-to-be nailed her look wearing a silk and lace white dress paired with white chunky-heeled sandals. To keep herself warm during a winter sunset in SoCal, Ava added an ivory chunky knit sweater. The color matched perfectly with Farrar, who wore an ivory sweater with khaki pants and white sneakers. "Had the most beautiful night celebrating our engagement! Thank you for being my biggest blessing Tyler William" Ava shared on Instagram (via People). The romantic event featured a heart-shaped cake which declared the happy couple "engaged af."
Ava Sambora and her husband tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony
The intimacy of Ava Sambora and Tyler Farrar's May 2026 wedding added to the intimacy they uphold in their private life, with the two opting to keep their social media profiles private and away from public consumption. There's no word on when exactly the two started dating, but Ava went Instagram official with Farrar in March 2019, while Farrar, a real estate investment associate, has photos with Ava dating back to fall 2018 at her alma mater, Loyola Marymount University (per People).
The happy couple took their time walking down the aisle nearly two years after Farrar's proposal with a ring that might've followed the engagement ring trends of 2024. The cameras were flashing at their stunning outdoor wedding ceremony held at the Rosewood Miramar in Montecito, California. The wedding included family and friends, with Heather Locklear and Richie Sambora smiling from ear to ear in the front row. Ava looked ravishing in a white A-line wedding gown that featured embellishments throughout. Her look was traditional, unlike the many unconventional celebrity wedding dresses that left a mark on us.