Billy Joel married Alexis Roderick on July 4, 2015, during the couple’s annual Independence Day party at his Long Island estate. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo presided over the surprise ceremony.
What happened at the wedding?
The couple exchanged vows on the evening of July 4, while family and close friends were gathered for the holiday party. Joel’s official website said guests were surprised by the ceremony; the wedding was announced publicly the following day.
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Joel’s July 5 announcement reproduced a statement from his spokeswoman to PEOPLE: “The couple ‘surprised guests at their annual July 4th party by exchanging vows in front of their family and close friends.’”
Who officiated, and where was it held?
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo presided. The ceremony took place at Joel’s Long Island estate, according to the couple’s official wedding-photo announcement and contemporaneous CBS News reporting by the Associated Press.
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How long had Joel and Roderick been together?
CBS/AP reported that Joel and Roderick had been dating since 2009, six years before they married.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What followed the wedding?
When the wedding was announced, the couple were expecting their first child together. Their daughter, Della Rose Joel, was born on August 12, 2015, according to the official birth announcement.
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