Rosie O’Donnell celebrated a major family milestone on August 16, when her youngest son, Blake O’Donnell, married his longtime girlfriend, Teresa Garofalow Westervelt. The former talk show host, who has five children, was thrilled to share the occasion with her fans on Instagram, documenting special moments from the wedding.
Rosie’s excitement was clear in her posts leading up to the big day, including a selfie with Blake, who sported an “I Am Kenough” shirt, captioned with her joy over the upcoming wedding.
On the wedding day, Rosie wore a custom champagne-colored suit with floral details, while Blake was dressed in a cream tuxedo jacket paired with black pants. His bride, Teresa, stunned in a lace gown featuring a high neckline and long sleeves.
Rosie shared touching moments from the wedding, including her mother-son dance with Blake to Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time.” Rosie described the evening as the “best night ever,” with many of her friends and fans joining in to congratulate the happy couple.
Blake’s younger sister Vivian played a special role in the wedding as his “best man,” donning a sky-blue gown that matched the groomsmen’s attire. However, the absence of Blake’s older sister Chelsea did not go unnoticed by fans. Chelsea and Rosie have had a complicated relationship, and when asked if Chelsea was at the wedding, Rosie simply responded with a “no,” without providing further details.
The wedding also included a special performance by Anne Steele, the wife of Rosie’s ex Kelli Carpenter, who sang her original song “Timeless” for the couple’s first dance. Rosie and Kelli, who co-parent their children, appeared to share in the joy of the event as they supported their son on his big day. Teresa was warmly welcomed into the family, with Rosie sharing a heartfelt post introducing her as her “new daughter.”
Blake and Teresa, who have been together for eight years, got engaged in December 2022 during a Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera. Reflecting on their wedding day, Teresa expressed her joy on Instagram, calling it a day filled with love and magic. The couple was overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude for the support and love they received from family and friends during their special celebration.
