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12 Celeb Couples Who Celebrated Major Marriage Milestones in 2016

Another year of love and happiness is all any married couple could ask for, but when you hit a milestone year, there’s even more reason to celebrate. See which couples celebrated some milestone wedding anniversaries this year!
By Brittney Oliver · Updated October 26, 2020
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Fantasia Barrino & Kendall Taylor
Fantasia and her hubby Kendall Taylor celebrated their first year as husband and wife this summer. The couple celebrated near the water during a beachside dinner in commemoration of their waterfront wedding ceremony.
12 Celeb Couples Who Celebrated Major Marriage Milestones in 2016
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Magic & Cookie Johnson
This power couple celebrated their 25th anniversary in the biggest way! A quiet anniversary vacation in Venice, Italy turned into a big surprise party on the Yacht Club de Monaco with over 100 of their famous friends to honor their special day.
12 Celeb Couples Who Celebrated Major Marriage Milestones in 2016
Barry King
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Yandy Smith & Mendeecees
12 Celeb Couples Who Celebrated Major Marriage Milestones in 2016
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Niecy Nash & Jay Tucker
This sweet couple celebrated 5 years of marital bliss in May. Niecy Nash and her main man enjoyed some R&R in Jamaica to celebrate the occasion.
12 Celeb Couples Who Celebrated Major Marriage Milestones in 2016
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Tracy & Megan Morgan
This year the couple celebrated one year of health and happiness. A year ago, Tracy made it his goal to walk with his bride during their wedding ceremony after his near-fatal accident. They’ve made the most of this year of marriage with fun outings at sports games and red carpet affairs.
12 Celeb Couples Who Celebrated Major Marriage Milestones in 2016
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Mel B & Stephen Belafonte
Mel B and her husband Stephen celebrated a decade together and they did it in style. The couple set sail in Ibiza on a yacht ready for many more sunsets and good times ahead.
12 Celeb Couples Who Celebrated Major Marriage Milestones in 2016
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Jackie & Doug Christie

Every year the Christies celebrate their anniversary with a vow renewal ceremony, but for their 20th anniversary, Doug surprised Jackie with a wedding fit for a queen. During the taping of Basketball Wives LA, the couple brought their vows to Portugal at Pena National Palace.

12 Celeb Couples Who Celebrated Major Marriage Milestones in 2016
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Tisha & Duane Campbell
This acting duo celebrated 20 years of marriage this year. The couple not only shares the TV screen together now and again, but they also own Xen Lounge together. They make it work by keeping the coins flowing and the laughs everlasting.
12 Celeb Couples Who Celebrated Major Marriage Milestones in 2016
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Tina Knowles Lawson & Richard Lawson
The Lawsons had an incredible one year of marriage. Tina famously documented some of their moments together on her Instagram. From vacations, concerts to family dinners, we couldn’t keep up with the love birds.
12 Celeb Couples Who Celebrated Major Marriage Milestones in 2016
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Lance & Rebecca Gross
Lance and Rebecca celebrated their first wedding anniversary in May. The Gross’ were married in an elegant wedding at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. This sweet couple keeps their marriage alive with their date nights and fun family outings with their daughter.
12 Celeb Couples Who Celebrated Major Marriage Milestones in 2016
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Steph & Ayesha Curry
This popular couple celebrated their wedding anniversary in St. Tropez this year. The couple took a break from their adorable daughters to enjoy some quality time together. Steph and Ayesha were married early in his career in the NBA and the two have quickly become one of the NBA’s favorite couples.
12 Celeb Couples Who Celebrated Major Marriage Milestones in 2016
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Kirk & Tammy Franklin
This year marked 20 years of happiness for the Franklins. Tammy married Kirk before he became a mega gospel producer, and four kids later the couple is still going strong. Their example of marriage even rubbed off on their daughter, who jumped the broom in October.
12 Celeb Couples Who Celebrated Major Marriage Milestones in 2016
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