“American Idol” finalist James Durbin wed longtime love fiancee Heidi Lowe on New Year’s Eve in a intimate ceremony. The couple said “I Do” in front of 85 frineds and family members People reports. The couple’s 2-year-old son, Hunter, served as ring bearer in the ceremony in near their home town in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
“We are so in love and happy that we got to share our special day with our closest family and friends,” the couple told People.
“This wedding was the perfect way to kick off the New Year. We are looking forward to living happily ever after.”
Guests included Durbin’s fellow Idol Season 10 contestants Haley Reinhart, Casey Abrams, and Stefano Langone who was Durbin’s best man.
One of the highlights of the night was when Geoff Tate, lead singer of the band Queensrÿche, surprised the couple with a performance of his band’s 1984 “Take Hold of the Flame” from their album “The Warning”– one of Durbin and Lowe’s favorite songs.
Durbin recently released his first album “Memories of a Beautiful Disaster” and plans to tour in the upcoming year.
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