Ava Sambora and Tyler Farrar’s Engagement Party Celebration
- Ava Sambora is engaged to Tyler Farrar.
- The couple recently celebrated their engagement with around 50 family members and friends at an elegant gathering.
- The newly engaged couple were college sweethearts.
Ava Sambora and Tyler Farrar’s engagement bash
Ava Sambora, the daughter of actress Heather Locklear and musician Richie Sambora, hosted an engagement party on October 19, 2024.
The engagement party comes nearly eight months after announcing her engagement to her longtime boyfriend Tyler Farrar in February.
The couple celebrated with around 50 family members and friends at an elegant gathering, where a source described the day as “beautiful,” filled with love and joy.
Ava continued a cherished childhood tradition by inviting her friends to stay overnight for a slumber party.
Her father, Richie, expressed happiness in helping with the event, as he has known Ava’s friends since they were young.
The couple invited about 50 guests to their celebration, and Ava used the occasion to continue a longstanding childhood tradition, having her friends stay overnight for a slumber party.
The source says Ava’s musician father Richie, 65, has known her friends since they were all children and was happy to help with the party.
On October 26, Ava shared photos from the celebration on Instagram, expressing her gratitude and love for Tyler. She captioned the post, writing,
“Had the most beautiful night celebrating our engagement! Thank you for being my biggest blessing Tyler William #engaged,”
In the images, Farrar looked dapper in an all-white suit, while Ava complemented him in a white halter dress adorned with pearl strap details.
Similarly, the couple was seen sharing kisses and embraces during the event. The celebration featured a heart-shaped white cake with “Engaged AF” written in icing.
Furthermore, a welcoming sign for guests reads, “Welcome to Tyler & Ava’s engagement party! We’re so happy you’re here!”
Ava Sambora and Tyler Farrar: Engagement announcement and Love story
Ava and Tyler announced their engagement in February through a joint post on Instagram.
In this post, they shared heartfelt photos from their proposal, including one where Farrar is kneeling to propose to Ava.
In another photo, Farrar gave Ava an engagement ring while they stood by the ocean at sunset, surrounded by lit candles and an arch of white roses.
Additionally, there is a photo of Ava proudly displaying her diamond ring while they embrace. The post was simply captioned,
“Hard launch!!”
Ava met Tyler while attending Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where she graduated in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in women’s and gender studies.
She later earned her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Southern California.
How is Ava Sambora’s relationship with her parent?
Richie Sambora shares a close bond with his daughter, Ava.
The Bon Jovi guitarist, who left the band in 2013 to focus on raising her, shared with PEOPLE in November 2023 that Ava recently earned her master’s degree and is now preparing to pursue a doctorate.
He expressed pride in her achievements, stating,
“Ava is killing it. [She’s] getting ready to go for a doctorate”
He noted that she is currently completing prerequisite work and emphasized how proud he is of her success in psychology.
In celebration of Ava’s educational milestones, Richie gifted her a retriever puppy, reflecting his joy in her academic journey.
Ava also maintains a strong bond with her mother, Heather Locklear, who has supported her through personal challenges, including battles with substance abuse.
A source previously told PEOPLE of their bond,
“Ava has a very loving and supportive relationship with her mom, And as painful [as] it is, she knows that it’s in her mom’s hands and God’s hands. All she can do is like anybody else, just pray and support.”
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