Rece Davis, the College GameDay host, is a regular feature of our CFB Saturdays. Beyond the gridiron and his broadcasting duties, the analyst has been in the news about something personal. A few weeks ago, we discovered that he was in a dilemma when he discovered that his daughter, Elizabeth Davis, was going to have a fall wedding. Would he have to give up his GameDay duties?

Well, we found that his daughter chose an NFL Sunday instead of a CFB Saturday to get hitched to her partner, Nate Palter. The wedding took place on September 28. On October 1, we got a glimpse of what all happened on Davis’ daughter’s special day on his Instagram. The veteran College GameDay host posted adorable glimpses of the wedding to social media, and fans and colleagues showered their love for the heartfelt family celebration.

In a recent IG post, Davis shared pictures of himself and his daughter, Elizabeth, dancing at her wedding. He wrote, “A beautiful emotional weekend with @lizatiza wedding. I try to keep personal sharing to a minimum. But the Lord blessed@l.davis2 and me with a wonderful gorgeous daughter on the outside and in spirit, blessed @cd8hits with a loyal, loving sister. And what a speech he delivered! Thought I’d share a few photos that I’ve been sent. And we welcome Nate to our family! What a day! Excited to see what we can all build together to honor the Lord! Proverbs 18:22. By the way, the whole day made me want to marry @l.davis2 all over again❤️”

In a gorgeous white gown, his daughter looked radiant as she celebrated her special day, and Davis was seen dancing happily with her, obviously enjoying every second.

Elizabeth was engaged to Nate on December 15, 2024, after he proposed to her in New York City. She was so happy that she called her father right away to tell him. Rece ditched the roaring noise of stadiums for the sake of the gentle glow of candlelight. The essence of it was simple but unforgettable: a father and his beloved daughter dancing together, her hand in his, their smiles speaking louder than words could. “Fall weddings are the best—if you’re celebrating the best and most wonderful bride,” Rece wrote in a note to his daughter on IG.

The tiny, cute moments were what really stood out in the day’s lovely chaos. Everything seemed so real and joyful when Elizabeth and her husband, Nate, walked hand in hand down the aisle with friends and family cheering them. It looked like a scene straight out of a dream, with the soft blue bridesmaids, the rich floral arrangements, and the warm sunlight shining on Elizabeth’s dress. Rece couldn’t resist sharing these memories, from the heartwarming speech that made people laugh and cry to the cozy times when loved ones came together to simply soak in the joy.

Fans flooded social media with congratulations for Rece Davis’s family

Fans quickly flooded social media with heartfelt congratulations and warm reactions to the wedding. Jess Sims wrote, “LOVE!!! Congratulations to you, @lizatiza and your whole beautiful family! ❤️”One fan wrote, “Gorgeous lady, just like her momma 🥰 such a lovely day for a beautiful couple ❤️,” pointing out how much the bride’s elegance stole the spotlight. Fans didn’t stop there; they expressed their appreciation for the happiness and love that were obvious in the wedding pictures, honoring not only the bride and groom but the entire Davis family on their special day.

Many people took a moment to send Rece and his family their warmest regards. One fan wrote, “@recedavis congratulations to you and your family. Best wishes to the happy couple for a marriage as long and happy as you and @l.davis2 have,” while another added, “Beautiful family and pictures. Congratulations to you and your family!!! Love watching u on TV doing football.” There was a strong sense of admiration not only for the bride and groom, but also for the close-knit family that carried out the celebrations.

Some felt tempted to leave comments on the enjoyable, intimate moments as well. Several fans highlighted the father-daughter resemblance and charm: “She looks gorgeous, congrats dad and mom,” “See looks like you twin. Very beautiful bride 👰‍♂,” and “So beautiful and handsome.” One fan joked, “@gmoney_2_ & I have faith that you killed it on the dance floor👀😂🔥,” proving that the celebration’s joy resonated far beyond the wedding itself.