Watch CBS News

Chely Wright and Lauren Blitzer tie the knot

Chely Wright, right, and Lauren Blitzer in their wedding gowns. Personal photo

(CBS) Chely Wright is now a married woman.

The country singer tied the knot with partner Lauren Blitzer on Saturday.

Pictures: Celebrity weddings
Pictures: Out in the spotlight

People reports that Wright, 40, exchanged vows with Blitzer, a GLBT civil rights activist, in front of more than 200 guests at Blitzer's aunt's home in Connecticut.

Both brides wore white wedding gowns, according to the magazine, and a reverend and a rabbi presided over the ceremony.

Blitzer, 30, shared a photo from the big day, tweeting "The Blitzer-wrights," along with a picture of the newlyweds facing one another in their wedding gowns.

Earlier, she wrote, "@chelywright - let's do this thing xoxo."

Wright met Blitzer two weeks after she came out last year, according to People.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.