Gayle King Absolutely Nailed Mother-Of-The-Groom Style For Her Son's Wedding
Gayle King took nothing away from the bride but certainly captivated guests with her mother-of-the-groom style at her son's June 2024 wedding. The "CBS Mornings" host was all smiles in photos and videos she shared from the event, including a stunning snap with her son, William "Will" Bumpus Jr., and longtime best friend, Oprah Winfrey, who hosted the lavish oceanside nuptials at her home in Montecito, California. "Favorite son Will found the girl of his dreams and now lovely @elisemariesmith is an official member of the family," King captioned an Instagram post. "It was truly a spectacular family wedding!"
Considering how Gayle King's best on-air looks are a colorful masterclass in fun fashion, she brought that same flair when selecting her mother-of-the-groom attire. The morning news anchor looked radiant in a graceful powder-blue gown by designer Amsale, who also created the bride Elise Smith's wedding dress, King revealed in her Instagram post. King completed the elegant look with a matching light blue shawl and sequined clutch. Bumpus looked dashing in a classic tuxedo, finished with a black bowtie and patent leather shoes. Meanwhile, Winfrey embraced her role as the ultimate wedding host in a light pink ruched gown and salmon-colored clutch. Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King proved they're the ultimate BFFs when King praised her best friend for putting together such a beautiful setting for her son's big day. "Thanks to @oprah—the wedding was magical in her 'backyard!' She pulled out all the stops," King wrote.
Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey were BFF glam goals for her son's 'Big wedding weekend'
It's always a fashion-forward moment when Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey step out together. The longtime besties didn't hold back when pulling out the finest looks for King's son William "Will" Bumpus Jr.'s wedding weekend. King flooded social media with wedding weekend content, including one Instagram post that highlighted everyone's glam for the rehearsal and welcome dinner. "Big wedding weekend for favorite son Will and my favorite daughter in law, the lovely @elisemariesmith," King wrote. She applauded Winfrey for her hosting skills and all the vendors who made the rehearsal and welcome dinner extra special. "The night ended with an impromptu dance party in a room that didn't have a dance floor!" she added.
King shined in a flowy orange tie-dye gown, while Winfrey kept things chic and simple in a black gown with a cinched waist. Their hair flowed effortlessly in soft body-wave curls accented by the subtle golden-hour highlights trend, the perfect style for an eventful wedding weekend filled with love, laughter, and lots of dancing.