Inside Peter Doocy and Hillary Vaughn’s Intimate Wedding with Just 18 Guests
Fox News’ Peter Doocy and Hillary Vaughn have been busy embracing their most rewarding role yet—parenthood. The couple welcomed their daughter, Bridget Blake Doocy, on February 1, 2023, marking a beautiful new chapter in their lives. But before they became first-time parents, the two journalists tied the knot in a quiet, intimate wedding that few people knew about.
Doocy, a White House correspondent, and Vaughn, a Fox Business Network reporter, said “I do” in April 2021 in South Carolina. The ceremony was as private as it was special, with just 18 guests in attendance—a choice largely shaped by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Peter’s father, Fox & Friends co-host Steve Doocy, had the honor of serving as his son’s best man, delivering a heartfelt speech during the event. A long-standing family tradition in the Doocy household is to write poems for special occasions, and Steve crafted one just for the moment. “I was good until the next to last line,” he later recalled, admitting that memories of Peter’s childhood made it hard to get through the words.
Despite the scaled-down guest list, the day was nothing short of perfect. “The weather was perfect. The food was perfect. It was absolutely lovely,” Steve fondly shared.
Fox News viewers later got a glimpse of the couple’s big day through a montage of wedding photos. Peter looked sharp in a classic tuxedo, while Hillary stunned in an elegant, flowing white gown. One of the most heartwarming snapshots? The two cutting into their beautifully tiered wedding cake together, radiating joy.
Just over a year later, in September 2022, the couple shared another exciting milestone—Hillary was expecting their first child.
Welcoming Baby Bridget: The Best “Assignment” Yet
On February 1, 2023, the couple’s world changed forever when their daughter, Bridget, was born in northern Virginia, weighing eight pounds and one ounce.
Reflecting on motherhood, Vaughn couldn’t help but draw parallels to her career. “I didn’t realize this until now, but I’ve been training for motherhood my entire career by trying to get lawmakers on Capitol Hill to respond to my questions,” she joked. “This job isn’t much different. ‘Baby Bridget—can you give us a comment? Are you hungry or gassy, or both?’ Trying to get an on-the-record answer is tough!”
The journey to meeting their daughter was eventful, to say the least—Hillary’s water broke while she was on her way to Capitol Hill. Even White House staffers got involved in the excitement, offering baby name suggestions in the days leading up to the birth.
From a small, intimate wedding to the unforgettable moment they became parents, Peter Doocy and Hillary Vaughn’s love story is proof that the best chapters in life don’t need a big audience—just the right people by your side.
