Ava Sambora, Fiancé Tyler Farrar Have fun Engagement Celebration: ‘A Lovely Day (Unique)

Ava Sambora is toasting her engagement!

On Saturday, Oct. 19, the 27-year-old daughter of Heather Locklear and Richie Sambora and her fiancé Tyler Farrar celebrated their engagement at a celebration with their household and buddies.

A supply solely tells PEOPLE of the elegant soirée, “It was a wonderful day spent celebrating with household and family members.”

The couple invited about 50 friends to their celebration, and Ava used the event to proceed a longstanding childhood custom — having her buddies keep in a single day for a slumber celebration. The supply says Ava’s musician father Richie, 65, has recognized her buddies since they had been all youngsters and was glad to assist with the celebration.

On Saturday, Oct. 26, Ava confirmed off some photographs from the engagement celebration on Instagram.

“Had probably the most lovely night time celebrating our engagement! Thanks for being my largest blessing Tyler William 🤍 #engagedaf,” she wrote within the caption of the submit, tagging Farrar.

Within the photographs, Farrar sports activities an all-white go well with and Ava enhances him in a white halter gown with pearl strap particulars. They are often seen kissing and embracing. The celebration featured a white, heart-shaped cake with the phrases “Engaged AF” written in icing on the highest, and an indication welcoming friends to the occasion learn: “Welcome to Tyler & Ava’s engagement celebration! We’re so glad you are right here!”

The couple first introduced their engagement in a joint Instagram submit again in February.

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“Onerous launch!!” they wrote alongside candy photographs captured as Farrar obtained down on one knee and proposed to Ava.

In a single picture, Farrar introduced Ava with an engagement ring as they stood surrounded by lit candles in entrance of an arch of white roses by the ocean at sundown. One other shot featured Ava displaying off her diamond sparkler because the newly engaged pair embraced.

Proud mom Locklear, 63, wrote within the feedback part on the time: “My two favourite individuals💗.”

Richie shares a particular bond together with his daughter. The Bon Jovi guitarist — who left the band in 2013 in an effort to elevate Ava — advised PEOPLE in November: “Ava is killing it.”

“She’s principally practising psychology,” the rocker added, sharing that Ava just lately obtained her grasp’s diploma and is “on the point of go for a doctorate.”

The musician additionally advised PEOPLE he was so glad about Ava’s education that he stunned her with a retriever pet.

Ava additionally may be very near her mom and has lent her a whole lot of assist over time as she has battled with substance abuse.

“Ava has a really loving and supportive relationship along with her mother,” a supply beforehand advised PEOPLE of their bond. “And as painful [as] it’s, she is aware of that it’s in her mother’s arms and God’s arms. All she will be able to do is like anyone else, simply pray and assist.”