Before guests celebrated with the newlyweds, Will Reeve, son of the late actor Christopher Reeve, revealed one meaningful way he planned to honor his father
Will Reeve’s wedding weekend carried more than the usual joy of a celebration. Surrounded by loved ones and longtime colleagues, the ABC News correspondent took part in a ceremony filled with both warmth and quiet meaning.
While most details remained private, guests offered a glimpse into the atmosphere through photos and videos shared on social media. One personal gesture stood out: Will wore something that once belonged to his father.
Will Reeve and Amanda Dubin attend the Los Angeles premiere of Warner Bros.’ “Superman” on July 7, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
Inside the Ceremony
Will tied the knot with Amanda Dubin in a beautiful Miami ceremony on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The wedding, confirmed by People, was attended by several of his ABC News and “Good Morning America” colleagues, including Robin Roberts, Lara Spencer, and Gio Benitez.
Robin Roberts celebrates the newlyweds with fellow guests at Will Reeve and Amanda Dubin’s Miami wedding | Source: Instagram/robinrobertsgma
Set beneath twinkling lights and surrounded by tropical greenery, the outdoor wedding offered an elegant and intimate backdrop.
ABC News colleagues Gio Benitez, Lara Spencer, Tommy DiDario, and Amber Laign snap a joyful selfie during the reception | Source: Instagram/giobenitez
Instagram Stories posted by guests revealed a night filled with music, dancing, and personal touches. Handwritten notes placed at each guest’s seat added a thoughtful layer to the celebration.
A handwritten note for Gio Benitez was one of many personal touches shared with guests at the wedding | Source: Instagram/giobenitez
While not much has been shared publicly in terms of photos or specific details from the wedding, one personal element was revealed in advance by the groom himself. In a March 2025 interview with People, Will revealed how he planned to honor his late father, Christopher Reeve. “I’ll be wearing his cufflinks,” he said.
Christopher, best known for portraying Superman, died in 2004 following complications from a spinal cord injury. Dana Reeve, Will’s mother, passed away in 2006 after a battle with lung cancer.
Dana and Christopher Reeve attend the Blue Light Theater Company Benefit in Irving Plaza, New York City, on May 4, 1998 | Source: Getty Images
Though absent in person, the late couple were remembered through quiet, intentional moments.
Before the Wedding
Will and Amanda got engaged on November 8, 2025. They shared the happy news two days later in a joint Instagram post, which featured photos from the romantic proposal and an intimate celebration with loved ones.
One of the photos featured the journalist kneeling and proposing to Amanda against a candlelit backdrop, with a view of the Empire State Building glowing behind them. “Us 🤍,” Amanda simply captioned.
Will Reeve and Amanda Dubin share a kiss during their engagement celebration in New York City | Source: Instagram/amandadubin
The carousel included images of the couple embracing, celebrating with family and friends, and showcasing Amanda’s engagement ring. A cellist played nearby, surrounded by red roses and white candles, a setting that reflected the warmth and intimacy of the evening.
In a statement to People, Will said at the time, “Friday was the happiest night of our lives and we can’t wait to spend forever together.”
Living His Own Legacy
Years before the engagement and wedding, Will penned an article for Good Morning America in June 2021, reflecting on his childhood, his father’s legacy, and what it meant to find his own path.
Christopher Reeve with his wife, Dana, and son, Will, after receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on April 15, 1997 | Source: Getty Images
As a young boy, Will recalled wearing out the family’s VHS copy of a nature documentary his father hosted. He watched it over and over, fascinated by his dad’s presence on screen. He wrote:
“I fell in love with whales — they became and remain my favorite animal — and dreamed that when I got older, I’d go to see them up close, just like the man on my screen. Better yet, with him.”
Although he dreamed of one day seeing whales with his father, that opportunity never came. Christopher was paralyzed when Will was not yet three and passed away when he was 12.
As a result, they missed out on many of the typical father-son moments: playing catch, learning to drive, prom photos, college visits, and dinners in the city.
Still, Will found ways to honor his father. On 2021 Father’s Day, he fulfilled that long-held dream by watching whales up close in Alaska. In that moment, he said, he felt his dad’s presence beside him.
Christopher Reeve with his wife, Dana, and son, Will, at SuperSkate 2001 | Source: Getty Images
In the years after losing his parents, Will struggled with how to honor their legacy.
At first, he believed the best way was to continue everything his father stood for, without separating his own identity from his dad’s. That belief brought a quiet but lasting pressure, as he tried to live up to a legacy admired by millions.
Will Reeve at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Gala in New York City, on November 21, 2013 | Source: Getty Images
Over time, Will came to see that honoring his father wasn’t about imitation. It was about becoming his own person. He later shared that discovering who you are and living that truth is “the ultimate form of honor.”
Now in his thirties, Will continues to carry forward his parents’ legacy. “But I find peace and strength in the fact that the greatest gift I can give my dad is to keep him in my heart while I follow it wherever it leads me,” he said.
