In the quiet stretch of late autumn, Senator Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis stepped into married life with calm intention, marking their union through two intimate ceremonies in Newark and Washington, D.C., just weeks after announcing their engagement.
They shared the news via a pair of social media posts, accompanied by a carousel of photos. In the November 30 post, Booker expressed deep gratitude, explaining that they exchanged vows first at the courthouse in his hometown of Newark, and later in Lewis’s hometown of Washington, D.C., with their families present.
The images included tender shots of the couple embracing, standing hand in hand outside a cathedral-style entrance glowing with afternoon sun, and posing before a bold “NEWARK” sign framed by autumn leaves. Other photos captured Lewis in a strapless lace gown with family around her, as well as the couple beneath an ornate floral arch adorned with roses and greenery.
One nighttime photo showed them kissing on a balcony overlooking the city, Lewis’s gown glowing in the lights.
Supporters flooded their posts with celebratory messages. Some praised Lewis’s elegance and predicted she would make a “stunning First Lady.” Others commented on the couple’s resemblance, with several noting they looked like siblings.
According to The New York Times, the couple held an intimate interfaith ceremony on November 29 in Washington, D.C., officiated by a rabbi and a pastor beneath a huppah surrounded by photos of late family members. Two days later, they made their marriage official at the federal courthouse in Newark, with Judge Julien Xavier Neals officiating and their parents present.
After completing the paperwork, they celebrated quietly with Italian pastries and a vegan chocolate chip cookie dough cake — a nod to Booker’s plant-based lifestyle. Though Lewis is not vegan, the couple chose the dessert as a shared gesture. They kept their wedding plans private for safety reasons.
Lewis, 38, is a Washington native and director of investments at Brasa Capital Management. Her background includes economic policy work for former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. Booker, 56, has served as a U.S. senator since 2013 and was previously mayor of Newark.
The two met on a blind date in May 2024, arranged by a mutual friend known for matchmaking. Their first date lasted more than five hours, and Booker convinced Lewis to extend her travel plans so they could meet again. Their second date — dinner in Newark, a Broadway show, and a long walk ending with their first kiss outside Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart — left a lasting impression.
In the years since, they’ve cultivated shared rituals: cooking, singing, playing cards, streaming shows, and caring for a foster dog named Cooke. Booker proposed in Kauai on August 24, 2025, moments after local musicians played Mariah Carey’s “Dreamlover,” a childhood favorite of Lewis’s.
Lewis later reflected that a single change of plans altered the path of her life. Although she had spent years focused on her own ambitions and was unsure whether marriage was part of her future, meeting Booker during a period of personal growth changed her outlook.
Public attention surrounding their relationship intensified after their engagement announcement on September 2. Booker wrote then, “I’m thrilled to share: Alexis and I are engaged! I am savoring the soul-affirming wonder of everyday life with my partner, best friend, and now my fiancée.” He described Lewis as a blessing who helped him grow, find peace, and feel at home.
Social media reactions ranged from warm praise to teasing commentary, including comparisons between Lewis and Booker’s ex, Rosario Dawson. Even Dawson joined the conversation, commenting, “Love Love! Congratulations you two! ❤️❤️”
Through the celebrations, commentary, and public fascination, Booker and Lewis have remained focused on what matters most — a connection built privately, steadily, and with purpose.
As they begin their new chapter, public excitement about Booker’s political future continues to swirl, but the couple’s shared posts offer something simpler: gratitude, love, and the significance of the places and people who shaped their story.
