Roberta Raffel Married Her 'Best Friend' Marcus Lemonis in 2018

The television host and business owner, Marcus Lemonis, is married to Roberta Raffel, a businesswoman. The business partners, who mix business with pleasure, wed in 2018 in a lavish two-day ceremony.

Marcus Lemonis' wife, Roberta Raffel, met him two years before their wedding while working. Their first encounter eventually led to them becoming business acquaintances, which turned into a romance and wedding plans early on.

There were a few hiccups along the way, as the wedding had to be postponed after wildfires and mudslides heavily affected California. However, the woman also known as Roberta "Bobbi" Raffel and Lemonis were able to enjoy their special day the following month in the company of friends and family.

Roberta Bobbi Raffel aka Bobbi Raffel Is a Business Owner

Raffel is a business owner who, in conjunction with Lemonis, runs an online store called Marcus. The shop offers a wide range of catalogs, including jewelry, clothing, and home decor.

The couple established the store after marriage, sharing a passion for creating highly successful businesses and unique experiences.

That was not the first shop they had either. Raffel used to own a shop which she had begun before she met her future husband.

Lemonis recalled how, during their first conversation, she asked him to buy her business. The company now has several retail stores and sells designer brands.

Although her birthdate is not publically known, a tweet wishing her a happy birthday noted that Raffel celebrates the special day on September 21. In 2023, she celebrated her birthday with several Instagram posts.

On the day of her birthday, Raffel uploaded a picture of her and her husband enjoying the water and revealed how she "couldn’t be happier" experiencing life and "crazy journeys" with him. Two days later she showed how she'd continued her celebrations that night by attending a Beyoncé concert, calling the singer a "superstar."

The business-minded blonde is quite an active social media user, especially Instagram where she boasts over 34.7K followers.

Raffel shares quite a range of pictures, including photographs of her family, especially with her husband and occasionally with her kids and grandchildren.

Furthermore, some of her uploads show advertisements of their business through photos and videos of their merchandise and diet advice.

In 2022, Raffel worked on "The Renovator," a show Lemonis executive produces, for eight episodes as a design coordinator. One other thing she does on social media is to honor her late parents.

Roberta “Bobbi” Raffel Keeps Her Parents Memory Alive

Raffel paid tribute to her late mother in early June 2023, by celebrating what would've been her 100th birthday. The businesswoman shared how the parent passed away five years before and that each day is still a battle without her presence.

Lemonis' wife described her late mother as a loving, wonderful, and caring leader of their family who'd always remain in their hearts. She felt she owed so much to her for the guidance and understanding given to her, adding:

"We will all always have the greatest memories to smile from! Happy birthday Mama."

The post included a lovely family photo that featured the late matriarch. In July 2023, Raffel's late father also got his own Instagram tribute that included an image of him and her mother.

She wished her "amazing Daddy" a happy 100th birthday and said she knew he was celebrating with her mother in heaven.

Lemonis' wife concluded her post by sharing how they missed the pair daily. Now let's have a look at how the businesswoman met and fell in love with Lemonis.

A little-known fact about Raffel and her husband is that they met under unlikely circumstances before they started dating.

Marcus Lemonis’ Wife, Roberta Raffel, Knew Him for Two Years before Marriage

Raffel and Lemonis first encountered each other at the COTERIE trade show in 2016. The show, which brings together people in women's fashion, welcomed the two business owners who were looking to buy merchandise for their individual companies.

At that time, Lemonis was already running Camping World. The year after their encounter, Lemonis decided to make their relationship permanent and forever when he asked Raffel to marry him. A comical Lemonis hilariously once noted:

"I proposed on Christmas in a secret Santa gift. Thank goodness it went to the right person."

Luckily for him, Raffel also knew where the secret gift had come from, and she accepted the proposal. The happy couple was scheduled to wed in early January 2018 at their second home, the San Ysidro Ranch, in Montecito, California.

However, a series of natural disasters in Santa Barbara made them wait a little longer. Eventually, they were forced to change their wedding plans by moving to a new location on a different date.

Fortunately for them, they still had the wedding in California at Hotel Bel-Air the following month, and friends and family were able to attend. The two-day event began on Friday night with a celebration at the Air Museum in Santa Monica.

That Saturday, the couple had an ivory-gold and silver-themed occasion and invited both a priest and a cantor in recognition of their individual faiths and traditions. They also had two outfits for the day. The first was a more traditional look for the ceremony, and the second was a more relaxed look for the reception.

But before taking off his customized Gucci suit and Raffel, her elegant gown, the couple had to have their first dance.

Raffel and Lemonis danced to their favorite song, "Looking for You," from the hit TV series "Empire," starring Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. A honeymoon was also planned for later that year.

The couple has remained quite close over the years and in July 2023, they starred together on "Celebrity Family Feud" where their team won $25,000 for charity in the Fast Money segment. Showing how much she still loved him, Raffel took to Instagram on Lemonis' birthday to wish him a happy.

The entrepreneur's wife wished him a "lifetime of good health and happiness," and hoped he'd always achieve his goals and continue to follow his dreams. She said she couldn't "be more excited" for the journeys and experiences that awaited them, adding:

"You are my best friend, my partner in everything, and my soulmate down the course of life!"

Raffel believed turning 50 wasn't that bad and noted that it was just the beginning. She urged her husband to celebrate their great lives together before sharing that she loves him with all her "heart and soul!"