Sam Champion of "Good Morning America" weds Rubem Robierb

This May 2012 photo shows "Good Morning America" weather anchor Sam Champion, right, with Ruben Robierb in New York. / AP Photo/ABC, Ida Mae Astute

"Good Morning America" weather anchor Sam Champion has married artist Rubem Robierb.

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ABC says the couple wed in an intimate ceremony at Champion's New York apartment on Friday afternoon.

They were surrounded by friends, family and Champion's fellow "Good Morning America" anchors. Robierb's mother and sisters joined the festivities via Skype from Brazil.

The ceremony lasted about 10 minutes, including a poem recited by "GMA" anchor Robin Roberts, who is recovering after receiving a bone marrow transplant earlier this year.

Champion, 51, tweeted a message of thanks on Saturday:

Thank you for ur love and support! THE most wondeerful day!

— Sam Champion (@SamChampion) December 22, 2012

Robierb also tweeted a photo of the couple from their big day:

@samchampionThank you all for the good wishes and thank you God for this beautiful new world that begins today ! twitter.com/RubemRobierbAr...

— Rubem Robierb (@RubemRobierbArt) December 22, 2012

Champion and Robierb met through mutual friends a few years ago in Miami, where Robierb resides. Born in Brazil, he is an artist who shows his work in Miami, Atlanta, Santa Monica and New York.

The two announced their engagement in October.

They plan to host a party in Miami on New Year's Eve to further celebrate their nuptials.

[rekelleher]

It took a lot of courage to come out on TV. My husband and I (straight) are thrilled that you married and let the world know that love is love. Bless you both - you are paving the way for so many others. We wish you all the best life has to offer!!

[married43]

How sad that one would compromise . IT IS VERY CLEAR WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT MARRIAGE BEING BETWEEN A MAN AND A WOMAN.God does not recognize marriage as same sex.

[Krismarief]

Congrats! May you always be happy!

[Robertliness]

Congratulations!