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Kathie Lee Gifford's Daughter is Engaged

lmt — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:31:10 GMT

Multiple wedding bells shall be ringing in Kathie Lee Gifford's family.

The former "Today" show host posted on Sunday that her 26-year-old daughter, Cassidy, is now engaged.

Giffford shared a photo of Cassidy and her fiancé Ben Wierda on her official Instagram account.

"So thrilled to announce that my beautiful daughter, @cassidygiff, is engaged to a wonderful man, Ben @letsgetwierda," Gifford's caption read. "I am beyond the moon and stars. Thank you, LORD!"

Pictured with Cassidy and Ben are her brother, Cody Gifford, and his fiance, Erika Brown.

Erika shared a picture of Cassidy with her ring on Instagram on Sunday. She's been engaged to Cody since May.

In May, Cassidy celebrated her brother Cody's engagement to actress Erika Brown. "So excited for what God has in store for these two," Gifford wrote in a caption showing Brown and her brother embracing. "The most excited to welcome my already sister @missamerikabrown into the craziness."

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ellaphant — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:30:58 GMT

so don't care what celebs or their families do or say!

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Puppy Lips — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:32:50 GMT

Cassidy looks just like her dad. Happy for the young couples!

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Witchy Woman — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:33:53 GMT

@lmt

She is a lovely young woman.

I'm sure Kathie Lee is a proud mama. Who wouldn't be?

Much happiness to them (not that they need MY wishes), but I feel that about every young couple starting out.

I remember how excited and hopeful I was

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Pearlee — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:37:40 GMT

Her fiance has an unfortunate last name. He must have been teased a lot about it. Maybe he should change it to Gifford when he marries, for the sake of any future children!

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firestorm — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:59:43 GMT

It's inspiring to see the young people so enthralled with getting married. I suspose it's mother natures way to keep the world going round.

For me, maybe because I'm not a young person, but I just don't see the thrill. You learn in life nothing lasts and there is no "happily ever after".

Best of luck to Kathie's daughter & fiance.

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Karie2022 — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:59:56 GMT

Very nice, happy for both of them...hard to believe they're all grown up...

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ValuSkr — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:06:28 GMT

Yes, who could forget Cody and Cassidy. I must say Cody looks very much like his father. As for Cassidy's beau, yes, Wierda is an unfortunate name. But he's a good-looking guy, so that helps, I'm sure.

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Sooner — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:11:42 GMT

Don't say nothing lasts. I can't even look at our wedding photos because that whole event was so painful. Everyone but one friend of ours was angry, sulled up or saying this will never last. You could have cut the air with a knife in that church. I don't know what we were thinking to have a public wedding.

That was 45 years ago. We had no money, no hope, still in college, and barely scraped by but we loved one another and still do--more than when we were married so long ago.

We had hope and we loved one another and were willing to work as hard as we had to to be together. And by the grace of God it worked out beyond our expectations.

No matter what you think, everyone getting married deserves some love and happiness and good wishes and hope for their future.

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Witchy Woman — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:17:17 GMT

@firestorm

I understand exactly what you are saying.

But, I'm happy that people still want to take a chance. I always make a silent wish they'll know nothing but happiness.

Having lived 69 years, I know better. But still...

Hope springs eternal!

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Peaches McPhee — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:17:20 GMT

Isn't it funny what we remember? I remember 26 years ago when Kathie announced her next child would be called Cassidy whether it was a boy or girl.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:18:08 GMT

Cassidy and her fiance look like brother and sister.

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ahoymate — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:23:07 GMT

Yes, as BB KIng sang, "The Thrill is Gone". That's how life is. Enjoy it while you can.

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lmt — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:57:41 GMT

Time sure does fly. I remember when Kathie Lee was pregnant with both her children. I remember when she would bring them both out around Christmas when she was co-hosting with Regis. Now they're all grown up and starting a new stage of their lives.

Kathie Lee must be bursting with pride with how they both turned out. I'm sure Frank would be proud too.

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blackhole99 — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:58:39 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Cassidy and her fiance look like brother and sister.

I thought that too, maybe they are birds of the feather.LOL

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sunshine 919 — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:29:55 GMT

@Puppy Lips wrote:
Cassidy looks just like her dad. Happy for the young couples!

I totally saw his dads face. I am happy for this family.

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ROMARY — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:45:50 GMT

Wishing all of them the best of health and safety.

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Teddie — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:54:10 GMT

I can imagine this is a thrilling time for them all but also bittersweet—with Frank not being there.

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handygal2 — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 03:00:28 GMT

She looks a lot like a young Tea Leoni, especially in the top photo.

ETA: For comparison:

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icezeus — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 21:28:08 GMT

Yet you opened an thread that clearly states what the posts would center around..

SMH