01of 20The NewlywedsSheryl Sandberg and Tom Bernthal.Allan ZepedaThey’re married!Business executive and philanthropist Sheryl Sandberg wed Tom Bernthal, the founder and former CEO ofKelton Global, on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Trail Creek Ranchin Jackson, Wyoming.
01of 20
The Newlyweds
Sheryl Sandberg and Tom Bernthal.Allan Zepeda
They’re married!Business executive and philanthropist Sheryl Sandberg wed Tom Bernthal, the founder and former CEO ofKelton Global, on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Trail Creek Ranchin Jackson, Wyoming.
02of 20Up in the AirTom Bernthal (top left) and Sheryl Sandberg (right) at their wedding.Allan Zepeda"We both love it out West. We both love big open spaces. We got engaged on a ranch in the middle of nowhere, and we were in Jackson a couple of years ago and kind of fell in love," Bernthal — here during the hora with his bride — told PEOPLE ahead of the big day.
02of 20
Up in the Air
Tom Bernthal (top left) and Sheryl Sandberg (right) at their wedding.Allan Zepeda
“We both love it out West. We both love big open spaces. We got engaged on a ranch in the middle of nowhere, and we were in Jackson a couple of years ago and kind of fell in love,” Bernthal — here during the hora with his bride — told PEOPLE ahead of the big day.
03of 20Dinner Time!Tom Bernthal and Sheryl Sandberg.Allan Zepeda"Tom and I met each other later in life — and that means we bring to this relationship a lifetime of friends we each had as well as some friends we’ve made together," Sandberg recently told PEOPLE. “What happened this weekend is that our friends became friends and that was so special.”
03of 20
Dinner Time!
Tom Bernthal and Sheryl Sandberg.Allan Zepeda
“Tom and I met each other later in life — and that means we bring to this relationship a lifetime of friends we each had as well as some friends we’ve made together,” Sandberg recently told PEOPLE. “What happened this weekend is that our friends became friends and that was so special.”
04of 20Into the WoodsCourtesy Sheryl SandbergThe bride wore Monique Lhiullier, off the rack, and changed into a shorter version for the reception. Though she planned to change into cowboy boots (like the groom!), a last-minute zipper break threw a snag into those plans.
04of 20
Into the Woods
Courtesy Sheryl Sandberg
The bride wore Monique Lhiullier, off the rack, and changed into a shorter version for the reception. Though she planned to change into cowboy boots (like the groom!), a last-minute zipper break threw a snag into those plans.
05of 20Fun TimesAllan Zepeda"He’s getting married in jeans and boots. I’m embracing this!" Sandberg told PEOPLE. “It’s definitely been a big part of our relationship. Tom definitely made life a lot more fun.”
05of 20
Fun Times
Allan Zepeda
“He’s getting married in jeans and boots. I’m embracing this!” Sandberg told PEOPLE. “It’s definitely been a big part of our relationship. Tom definitely made life a lot more fun.”
06of 20Now and ThenAllan ZepedaActressJean Louisa Kellysang Brad Paisley’s “Then” as Sandberg walked down the aisle — a song carefully chosen for its sentimental lyrics.“The lyrics are about how ‘I thought I loved you then’ because you love the person more than you can imagine going forward,” said Sandberg, who incorporated the theme into her vows: “I believe that years from now, I will look back to this moment and marvel that I thought I loved you then.”
06of 20
Now and Then
ActressJean Louisa Kellysang Brad Paisley’s “Then” as Sandberg walked down the aisle — a song carefully chosen for its sentimental lyrics.
“The lyrics are about how ‘I thought I loved you then’ because you love the person more than you can imagine going forward,” said Sandberg, who incorporated the theme into her vows: “I believe that years from now, I will look back to this moment and marvel that I thought I loved you then.”
07of 20They DoAllan ZepedaThe pair’s chuppah was adorned with colorful flowers that matched the theme of the reception. As the couple exchanged vows, family looked on.
07of 20
They Do
The pair’s chuppah was adorned with colorful flowers that matched the theme of the reception. As the couple exchanged vows, family looked on.
08of 20
Cut the Cake!
09of 20Friends and CoworkersTom Bernthal, Sheryl Sandberg, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan.Allan ZepedaAmong the celebrity guests: Sandberg’s Meta colleague Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan. Sandberg, currently COO of the company,plans to step down this fall.
09of 20
Friends and Coworkers
Tom Bernthal, Sheryl Sandberg, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan.Allan Zepeda
Among the celebrity guests: Sandberg’s Meta colleague Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan. Sandberg, currently COO of the company,plans to step down this fall.
10of 20Power PalsAllan ZepedaArianna Huffington gave the bride a squeeze with the gorgeous scenery behind them.
10of 20
Power Pals
Arianna Huffington gave the bride a squeeze with the gorgeous scenery behind them.
11of 20A Grand SlamSerena Williams (left) and Sheryl Sandberg (right of center) with friends.Allan ZepedaSandberg’s girlfriends includingSerena Williams(left) hit the dance floor wtih the bride.
11of 20
A Grand Slam
Serena Williams (left) and Sheryl Sandberg (right of center) with friends.Allan Zepeda
Sandberg’s girlfriends includingSerena Williams(left) hit the dance floor wtih the bride.
12of 20Brotherly BondThe Bernthal brothers: Nicholas, Tom and Jon.Allan ZepedaTom’s brothers Nicholas, a surgeon, and Jon, an actor, were also on hand for the nuptials.
12of 20
Brotherly Bond
The Bernthal brothers: Nicholas, Tom and Jon.Allan Zepeda
Tom’s brothers Nicholas, a surgeon, and Jon, an actor, were also on hand for the nuptials.
13of 20
First Dance Bliss
Tom Bernthal and Sheryl Sandberg’s first dance as husband and wife.Allan Zepeda
14of 20’Til the EndAllan Zepeda"How hard is it to find someone you want to grow old with the first time, let alone find that again?" Sandberg told PEOPLE.“I think I felt lucky all along,” she added, “but I feel even luckier because now I know what it is to have that loss and have that absence.”
14of 20
‘Til the End
“How hard is it to find someone you want to grow old with the first time, let alone find that again?” Sandberg told PEOPLE.
“I think I felt lucky all along,” she added, “but I feel even luckier because now I know what it is to have that loss and have that absence.”
15of 20Party OnAllan ZepedaDuring the reception, the bride kicked back with some of her friends and new family members.
15of 20
Party On
During the reception, the bride kicked back with some of her friends and new family members.
16of 20So Happy TogetherTom Bernthal and Sheryl Sandberg.Allan ZepedaFor Sandberg, whoselate husband Dave Goldberg tragically died in 2015while the couple were on vacation in Mexico, finding love after loss was never something she felt was a guarantee.“I never wanted to grow old alone, and when you lose a spouse suddenly, what you’re facing is growing old alone,” Sandberg shared. “And it’s really hard.“It wasDave’s own brother Rob who first introduced Sandberg to divorcé Tom, Rob’s longtime friend, in 2019.“He said, ‘How about my sister-in-law?’ And I kind of said, ‘Well, sure. That sounds amazing. But I need somebody who’sattainable,’ " Tom recalled.
16of 20
So Happy Together
For Sandberg, whoselate husband Dave Goldberg tragically died in 2015while the couple were on vacation in Mexico, finding love after loss was never something she felt was a guarantee.
“I never wanted to grow old alone, and when you lose a spouse suddenly, what you’re facing is growing old alone,” Sandberg shared. “And it’s really hard.”
It wasDave’s own brother Rob who first introduced Sandberg to divorcé Tom, Rob’s longtime friend, in 2019.
“He said, ‘How about my sister-in-law?’ And I kind of said, ‘Well, sure. That sounds amazing. But I need somebody who’sattainable,’ " Tom recalled.
17of 20In Your EyesAllan Zepeda"I want people to seethere’s love after loss, love for us after death, love for us after divorce,” Sandberg told PEOPLE.
17of 20
In Your Eyes
“I want people to seethere’s love after loss, love for us after death, love for us after divorce,” Sandberg told PEOPLE.
18of 20Wild Wild WestAllan Zepeda"Dive bars, country music — this is all a new part of my life, but I love it,” Sandberg told PEOPLE of the country flair. “It’s really fun. I mean, I really never did that much of stuff like this before.”
18of 20
Wild Wild West
“Dive bars, country music — this is all a new part of my life, but I love it,” Sandberg told PEOPLE of the country flair. “It’s really fun. I mean, I really never did that much of stuff like this before.”
19of 20Toast or Roast?Allan ZepedaTom’s brother Jon was one of the weekend’s speech-givers.
19of 20
Toast or Roast?
Tom’s brother Jon was one of the weekend’s speech-givers.
20of 20A Growing FamilySheryl Sandberg and Tom Bernthal with their children on the family’s pre-wedding camping trip in Wyoming.Aidan TannerAhead of the wedding festivities, the couple took a camping trip with their combined five kids, her two and his three.“We just saw it as a chance for us to really be with the kids together,” Tom said.“No connectivity!” added Sheryl.
20of 20
A Growing Family
Sheryl Sandberg and Tom Bernthal with their children on the family’s pre-wedding camping trip in Wyoming.Aidan Tanner
Ahead of the wedding festivities, the couple took a camping trip with their combined five kids, her two and his three.
“We just saw it as a chance for us to really be with the kids together,” Tom said.
“No connectivity!” added Sheryl.
source: people.com
