Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity, the beloved Fox News hosts, have long captivated audiences with their on-screen chemistry and off-screen romance. At 48 and 63, respectively, the couple announced their engagement in December 2024, a milestone celebrated by fans and colleagues alike. But it was their fictional wedding on May 17, 2025, at the opulent Mar-A-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, that stole hearts. During the lavish ceremony, Earhardt’s emotional vows to Hannity, delivered with raw vulnerability, moved guests, but a secret promise woven into her words left everyone in tears, revealing a depth of love forged through personal trials and shared faith.
A Love Story Years in the Making
Earhardt, co-host of Fox & Friends, and Hannity, host of Hannity, began dating quietly in 2020, as reported by Vanity Fair, keeping their romance private until their engagement at their home church in Florida over Christmas 2024. Their journey from colleagues to fiancés was marked by mutual support, with Earhardt praising Hannity’s mentorship in a 2025 HuffPost interview, saying, “I respect him so much… we fell in love a few years ago, and it’s been a wonderful ride.” Both previously married—Earhardt to Kevin McKinney (2005–2009) and Will Proctor (2012–2019), with whom she shares daughter Hayden; Hannity to Jill Rhodes (1993–2019), with whom he has children Patrick and Merri Kelly—they found solace in each other during personal heartaches.
The choice of Mar-A-Lago, near Hannity’s $23.5 million waterfront mansion and $14.9 million townhome, reflected their ties to the area and Hannity’s friendship with former President Donald Trump, who congratulated them on Truth Social, calling their engagement “a deal made in HEAVEN!!!” The wedding, imagined as a grand affair with 200 guests, featured a sunset ceremony on the estate’s manicured lawns, adorned with white roses and crystal chandeliers, aligning with the elegance described in luckydraw.tcl.com.
The Emotional Vows
The ceremony, held under a floral arch overlooking the ocean, was a blend of sophistication and intimacy. Earhardt, radiant in a white lace gown with a sparkling train, and Hannity, dapper in a black tuxedo, stood before officiant and Fox News colleague Bret Baier. As guests—including Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters, and Trump—looked on, Earhardt’s vows brought the crowd to a hush. Her voice trembling, she began, “Sean, you were my friend before you were my love. You saw me through my darkest days, and you never let me feel alone. I promise to be your partner, your confidante, and your home, no matter where life takes us.”
Her words, echoing their long-distance relationship—Earhardt in New York with Hayden, Hannity in Florida—resonated with their commitment to “never miss a weekend,” as she shared on Fox & Friends in January 2025. She recounted quiet moments, like Hannity driving to the pharmacy for Hayden during a late-night illness, a gesture from prior conversation memories that symbolized his care. Earhardt’s vows also touched on their shared faith, saying, “God brought us together, and I vow to honor Him by loving you fiercely, every day.” The sincerity, rooted in their church proposal, moved guests, with Ingraham later tweeting, “Ainsley’s vows were pure heart—Sean’s a lucky man.”
The Secret Promise That Brought Tears
The emotional peak came when Earhardt revealed a secret promise, woven into her vows, that left guests in tears. Pausing, she reached into her bouquet and pulled out a small, folded letter, saying, “Sean, there’s one promise I’ve kept hidden until now.” As Hannity’s eyes widened, she read, “I promise to carry your burdens as you’ve carried mine, to heal the wounds of our pasts together, and to build a family where our children—Hayden, Patrick, Merri Kelly—know they’re loved beyond measure.” The letter, written months earlier during a private moment in the Outer Banks, echoed a prior memory of their exchanging letters to seal their commitment.
The secret promise was a vow to create a blended family, addressing the pain of their past divorces—Earhardt’s marred by infidelity rumors with Proctor, Hannity’s by the challenges of public life. She continued, “I promise to be a mother to your children as you are a father to Hayden, and to make our home a place of second chances.” The mention of their children, especially Hayden, who stood nearby in a junior bridesmaid dress, brought sniffles from the crowd. Perino, wiping tears, whispered to Watters, “That’s what love looks like.”
Hannity, visibly moved, struggled to respond, managing, “Ainsley, you’ve just made me the richest man here.” The promise’s impact was amplified by its secrecy—Earhardt had shared it only with her pastor, ensuring its reveal would surprise Hannity. Guests, including Trump, who clapped heartily, were floored, with X posts flooding in: “Ainsley’s secret vow to Sean? I’m bawling!” and “That promise for their kids—pure love!” Fans praised the couple’s vulnerability, with one writing, “Ainsley and Sean are building a family from broken pieces—beautiful.”
The Mar-A-Lago Magic and Reactions
The Mar-A-Lago setting, with its gilded ballrooms and ocean views, elevated the event’s grandeur. The reception featured a live band, a seafood-heavy menu, and a cake topped with a miniature Fox News logo, nodding to their careers. Colleagues were effusive. Watters, on The Five, called the vows “a masterclass in love,” while Ingraham, on The Ingraham Angle, said, “Ainsley’s promise shows faith and family first.” Hannity’s longtime friend, The Daily Caller co-founder, tweeted, “Sean and Ainsley’s wedding was a testament to second chances.”
The secret promise resonated with fans, reflecting Earhardt’s journey from two failed marriages to finding “her happy ending,” as noted by Daily Mail. Her elegance, often critiqued for “unflattering blazers” but dazzling in a red gown at Trump’s inauguration, shone through, with X users posting, “Ainsley’s vows were as stunning as her dress!” The couple’s long-distance plan—Earhardt staying in New York, Hannity in Florida—added poignancy, with Earhardt’s vow to “bridge the miles with love” echoing their commitment.
A Promise for the Future
The Mar-A-Lago wedding, with Earhardt’s emotional vows and secret promise, marked a new chapter for the couple. As they continue on Fox & Friends and Hannity, their love, built on faith and family, inspires fans. The letter, now framed in their Florida home, symbolizes their pledge to heal and unite. “Ainsley, you’re my home,” Hannity said, kissing her as guests cheered. For Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity, this tearful promise was more than a vow—it was a beacon of hope, uniting their pasts and futures in love.
