South African singer Jarrad Ricketts is a married man! The musician shocked fans when he announced he secretly married his best friend Kim Wentzel back in September.
Taking to social media, Ricketts announced their recent union. The pair tied the knot at St Mark’s Anglican Church in District Six on Saturday, September 19.
“To start the weekend with some incredible news…I asked, she said yes! I stole her heart, so she took my name!” he wrote.
“I am blessed and thrilled to announce my marriage to my best friend, my #confidant, my biggest cheerleader and #partner in all things! Our wedding ceremony took place at St Mark’s Anglican Church in District Six on Saturday, 19 September 2020. The ceremony was followed by an intimate celebration with our families.
He explains they decided to keep their wedding secret for a while to enjoy their special moment in private.
“The choice to not immediately share this publicly has allowed us to enjoy and share this milestone in our lives together with each other and our wider friend-and-family circle. So much of what I do is highly publicised by the media. Our intention and wish, was to not lose the importance of our marriage in any form of too much media attention. Having had a chance to celebrate our newest adventure over the past few weeks, I am so excited to now be able to share some positive news with all of you after these recent trying and difficult times.
“My wife (yes, I really said that!) and I, are looking forward to the next chapter of our lives together! We are so grateful for the love and support shown to us over the past few weeks and ask that you all continue to pray for us as we navigate this chapter.”
The pair have been together for over a decade, and Wentzel has been Ricket’s manager for eight years.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
Picture: Instagram / Jarrad Ricketts
