Love & Hip Hop Atlanta season 12, episode 15, titled It's All About The Big Benjamins, Baby! featured Sierra Gates’ courthouse wedding to Zae. This marks Sierra’s second marriage, as she was previously married to Shooter Gates, with whom she shares two children.
Sierra shared her excitement about marrying Zae, calling him her dream man, but admitted feeling bittersweet as her mother and sisters were absent due to strained relationships. She felt they didn’t deserve to attend.
Despite the tension, the wedding was supported by her father Clyde, Zae’s father Victor, and her daughter Paris, who stood by the couple during the ceremony.
Fans of the show, Love & Hip Hop Atlanta took to X, expressing their opinions about her second wedding.
"This is hilarious. Zae is Sierra's 3rd husband tho," - one fan commented.
"Sierra and zay getting married is like “mmm it’s whatever,” - another user said.
"Why does Sierra get engaged or married every season?? Like, girl.." - a tweet read.
"It was probably Sierra's idea to do the court house thing. Instead of planning a big wedding. But yeah he could've pick a better outfit." - a fan wrote.
Some fans of the show, Love & Hip Hop Atlanta commented that her mother and sisters might attend her next wedding.
"Don't worry Sierra. Your mom and your sisters will be there for your next wedding." - one netized tweeted.
"Sierra it’s ok. Your mom & your sisters will be at your next wedding. The rate you be going" - an X user wrote.
"EYE am over sierra, she’s (re)married EVERY season" - one person commented.
"Sierra is a hopeless romantic but do she really need to marry all these random men." - another user wrote.
Courthouse wedding of Sierra and Zae in Love & Hip Hop Atlanta
Sierra Gates and Zae’s courthouse wedding in Love & Hip Hop Atlanta was highlighted in this episode. Instead of opting for a grand celebration, the couple chose an intimate courthouse ceremony with their closest family members. In a confessional, Sierra expressed her excitement, saying,
“I really get to marry the man of my dreams.”
The day, however, came with its challenges. Sierra’s father, Clyde, Zae’s father, Victor, and her daughter, Paris, attended the wedding to show their support. However, her mother and sisters were absent due to ongoing family tensions.
Speaking about their absence, Sierra admitted to feeling “bittersweet” and added,
“They don’t deserve to be here today,” reflecting her disappointment over their relationship.
Sierra continued saying that she doesn't want to focus on her family, instead on her big day. During the ceremony, Sierra and Zae exchanged vows. Sierra tearfully said,
“I should have done this a long time ago,” as they promised to be there for each other. The couple teared up as they exchanged rings and officially became husband and wife. Clyde encouraged Sierra to work on mending her relationship with her mother and sisters, offering hope for future reconciliation.
Other highlights of the episode include Lil Zane discussing his issues with Scrappy about Khaotic, and Amy and Bambi resolving their differences.
Watch the latest episode of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, streaming on MTV.