Tina Knowles Congratulates Jay-Z and Beyonce on 17th Wedding Anniversary

Nationwide — Tina Knowles, the proud mother of Beyoncé, recently honored her daughter and son-in-law Jay-Z on their 17th wedding anniversary by sharing a heartfelt video montage on Instagram. The post, which featured personal clips of the couple through the years, was paired with an emotional caption celebrating their enduring love and resilience. Knowles praised their ability to stay committed and shut out negativity, calling their relationship “remarkable” and a testament to true love. The montage was set to Beyoncé’s 2006 ballad “Still in Love (Kissing You),” emphasizing the deep bond they’ve shared since the beginning.

According to People, Beyoncé, 43, and Jay-Z, 55, were married on April 4, 2008, in an ultra-private ceremony at their home in New York City. The date was symbolic for both artists, who have often referenced the number four in their music and personal lives—Beyoncé was born on September 4 and Jay-Z on December 4. The wedding was intimate, with only 40 guests, including family and close friends like Kelly Rowland, Solange Knowles, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Guests wore formal black-and-white attire, and all phones were collected to ensure privacy.

The wedding ceremony took place in Jay-Z’s Tribeca penthouse, which was transformed into a winter wonderland with 70,000 white orchids flown in from Thailand. Beyoncé wore a white, strapless gown designed by her mother, Tina Knowles, who had also created many of her performance outfits over the years. The emotional ceremony featured heartfelt vows, rose petal celebrations, and spiritual overtones, with Pastor Rudy Rasmus, a longtime family minister, officiating.

While the couple has remained tight-lipped about their wedding details, they’ve gradually shared glimpses over the years. Beyoncé gave fans their first look at her wedding dress in her 2011 “Live at Roseland” concert film, and more footage surfaced during their joint On The Run tour in 2014. Additional wedding visuals appeared in music videos like “Die with You,” offering fans rare peeks into the deeply personal event. Despite their fame, the Carters have continued to prioritize privacy in their relationship.

Since tying the knot, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have welcomed three children: Blue Ivy, born in 2012, and twins Rumi and Sir, born in 2017. Tina Knowles, speaking recently at the Billboard Women in Music Awards, praised Beyoncé’s unwavering dedication to her children, saying they are always her first priority. She also reflected on her own role as a mother, sharing that even at 71, she still finds joy and purpose in being the person her children call first.

Now hailed as the first family of hip-hop, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s love story has become legendary—not just for their success as artists, but for the strength and authenticity of their partnership. From secret wedding preparations in Scarsdale to an all-night reception filled with music by DJ Cassidy, their journey has been as carefully curated as it is inspiring. Their 17-year union continues to be celebrated as an example of love, legacy, and loyalty.