Hoda Kotb Opens Up About Love and Weddings
Hey there, friends. Let’s talk about Hoda Kotb. She’s one of those people who always seems to have her life together on camera, but behind the scenes, she's just like the rest of us — navigating love, relationships, and life’s big moments. Recently, during an episode of Today, Hoda Kotb got candid about her thoughts on weddings and her own love life. The conversation took a slightly awkward turn when Jenna Bush Hager brought up Hoda's past marriage to Burzis Kanga.
Micro-Weddings: The New Trend
During a segment on Today With Hoda & Jenna on December 11, Jenna and Hoda discussed the rising popularity of micro-weddings. These intimate ceremonies, with fewer than 50 guests, are becoming a go-to choice for couples who want to keep things simple and meaningful. Hoda, now 60, chimed in saying she’d be all for a micro-wedding if love finds her again. “When that day comes, probably a small [wedding], yeah,” she said with a laugh, responding to Jenna's question about her thoughts on the trend.
She shared her perspective on why micro-weddings are gaining traction. "People don’t want to spend a ton of money on the party and then be hit with a mountain of bills afterward," she explained. It’s a sentiment many can relate to. Weddings are expensive, and the idea of scaling back to focus on what truly matters appeals to a lot of couples these days.
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Challenges of Micro-Weddings
However, Hoda also acknowledged the potential difficulties of hosting a micro-wedding. "And also, I mean, if you look back and think about who was at your first wedding," Jenna began, trailing off awkwardly. Hoda quickly interjected with a laugh, "Why do you do that?" Jenna apologized, realizing she might have crossed a line. "Well, your only wedding!" she joked, trying to recover. But the comment lingered, and Hoda admitted that her 2005 destination wedding to Burzis Kanga was somewhere in the middle. "It wasn’t small but it wasn’t huge," she said, reflecting on her past experience.
Hoda's Love Story
Hoda was married to Burzis for three years before they divorced in 2008. Love found her again in Joel Schiffman, whom she got engaged to in November 2019. But life has a way of throwing curveballs, and after postponing their wedding multiple times due to the pandemic, Hoda announced their split in January 2022. During that emotional Today episode, she shared her heartfelt thoughts about their decision. "Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and meaningful conversations over the holidays and we decided that we’re better as friends and parents than we are as an engaged couple," she said, referring to their daughters, Haley and Hope. "We decided we are going to start this new year on our new path as loving parents to our adorable, delightful children, and as friends."
Looking Ahead
While her relationship with Joel didn’t work out the way she hoped, Hoda remains optimistic about the future. "She’s always going to put her daughters first, but finding a man to share her happiness is a huge priority as well," an insider told Closer in October. Hoda’s schedule will lighten up a bit once she wraps her final Today episode on January 10. No more waking up before the sun rises! "This new schedule will enable Hoda to get out there and breathe, relax, then hopefully connect with that special someone at long last," the source added. "It’s her firm belief that if she’d stayed on Today, this wouldn’t have been possible."
Final Thoughts
Hoda Kotb continues to inspire us with her honesty and grace. Whether it's about her love life, her career, or her family, she’s always been open and authentic. As she embarks on this new chapter of her life, we’re rooting for her to find that special someone who can share in her joy and bring even more happiness into her world. Until then, she’ll keep shining brightly, just as she always has.
