Al Roker Shares The Sweetest ‘Aw’ Moment From Daughter Leila’s Dream Wedding 💍🥹

Al Roker has shared one of the sweetest behind-the-scenes moments from his daughter Leila Roker’s wedding — and it involved a tiny flower girl, a sudden fever and a family determined to make the day beautiful anyway. 💕

The beloved TODAY weatherman recently revealed that Leila, 27, married Sylvain Gricourt in France over Mother’s Day weekend, marking a joyful milestone for the Roker family after years of love, travel and transatlantic memories. Al confirmed the wedding on the May 12 broadcast of TODAY, explaining that he had just returned from Europe for his daughter’s big day.

But on June 1, Al opened up about a particularly tender detail from the ceremony. His granddaughter Sky, who is nearly 3, had been expected to play a special role in the wedding. Unfortunately, the little girl woke up with a fever on the big day, meaning the family had to quickly adjust the plan.

Instead of walking down the aisle by herself, Sky was carried by her father, Wes Laga, while her mother — Al’s eldest daughter, Courtney Roker Laga — tossed the flower petals. It was not the perfectly rehearsed moment everyone may have imagined, but it became something even more memorable: real, tender and full of love. 🌸

Al told TODAY that the family gave Sky Motrin after she woke up unwell, and although she was too sleepy and poorly to complete her role alone, she still made it down the aisle in the arms of her dad. Later, Craig Melvin recalled that Sky recovered enough to enjoy the celebration, eventually waking up on the dance floor — a detail that made the story even sweeter.

It was the kind of wedding moment families remember forever. Not because everything went perfectly, but because everyone adapted with love. A feverish toddler, a devoted father carrying her, a mother scattering petals, and a grandfather watching proudly as the family came together around Leila and Sylvain’s big day. 🥹

Leila and Sylvain’s love story has long had a romantic international feel. PEOPLE reported that Leila moved to Paris eight years ago to study at the American University of Paris and met Sylvain one year later. The couple announced their engagement in March 2025 after a surprise trip to Venice, where Sylvain asked her to spend the rest of her life with him.

At the time, Leila wrote that she had moved to Paris eight years earlier, met her “person and best friend” a year later, and then received the proposal of a lifetime in one of the world’s most romantic cities. Sylvain also celebrated the engagement with a heartfelt message of his own, calling it one of the best things he had ever done. 💍

Al was every inch the proud father when the engagement was announced, sharing his happiness publicly and saying the family could not be happier for the young couple. Now, seeing Leila become a wife has brought that pride full circle.

The wedding also reflected the two worlds Leila has built her life between. She is the daughter of two major American broadcasters — Al Roker and ABC News journalist Deborah Roberts — but she has also created her own life in Paris as a writer, PR specialist and content creator. Over the years, Sylvain has become part of the Roker family, joining them for holidays and family moments in the U.S., while the Rokers have also spent meaningful time with the couple in France. ✨

Before the wedding, Al had said the celebration would fall around Mother’s Day weekend, joking that it was almost a Mother’s Day gift for Deborah. The family had also discussed celebrations in both France and the United States, reflecting the couple’s deep connection to both places.

For Al, the wedding was clearly more than a glamorous family occasion. It was a father watching his daughter step into a new chapter, surrounded by the people who love her most. It was also a grandfather seeing the next generation bring unexpected sweetness to the day.

And perhaps that is why Sky’s sleepy flower-girl moment touched so many hearts. Weddings are often remembered for the dress, the vows, the venue and the first dance. But sometimes the memory that stays with everyone is the little one who needed to be carried, the family who adjusted without fuss, and the love that made an imperfect moment perfect. 💖

Leila and Sylvain’s wedding was a celebration of romance, family and two cities that helped shape their story.

But for Al Roker, one of the most unforgettable memories may always be that tiny “aw” moment — his granddaughter Sky, sleepy but loved, making her way down the aisle in the arms of family. 🌸💍