People magazine has quoted a “source close to the family” who confirms that Patton did not show up at the exchange of vows, which was held in the Atlanta office of her son’s lawyer. Another source says many family members were kept in the dark about plans for the secret ceremony.     

      "Some people didn't know about [the civil wedding] until a day later," says a source. "But that's Usher and Tameka for you. One thing one day and a whole other thing the next."

      Foster, 37, is rumored to be behind Usher’s firing of his mother as his manager in May. The reported animosity between them is said to have been the catalyst of Usher calling off their planned July 28 ceremony in the Hamptons, which was to include songs from Robin Thicke and various celebrity chefs.

       To appease their jilted family and friends, the newlyweds are planning to throw a big party in Atlanta where folks who were left hanging will finally be able to celebrate the union.