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Home • Weddings

Our Favorite Celebrity Wedding Photos Of All Time

They said "I do" and we said "wow."
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Niecy Nash and Jay Tucker

Niecy and Jay said “I do” in an outdoor ceremony on Saturday May 28th, 2011.

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Niecy Nash and Jay Tucker

Niecy and Jay pose for the camera.

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Niecy Nash and Jay Tucker

Niecy switched dresses for her reception.

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Monica and Shannon Brown

Monica and Shannon Brown married in a surprise ceremony in November 2010.

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Tamera Mowry and Adam Housley

Tamera Mowry and Adam Housley married in a beautiful outdoor wedding in Napa Valley, California.

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Tamera Mowry and Adam Housley

Tamera Mowry (left) poses with her twin sister Tia Mowry (right) during Tamera’s Napa Valley wedding this past weekend.

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President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama

Michelle and Barack Obama became husband and wife on October 18, 1992.

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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz say “I do” in a beautiful wedding ceremony on July 31, 2010.

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Carmelo Anthony and LaLa Vasquez

Carmelo Anthony and his lovely bride LaLa Vazquez tied the knot in New York City on July 10, 2010.

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Carmelo Anthony and LaLa Vasquez

Carmelo Anthony and his lovely bride LaLa Vazquez tied the knot in New York City on July 10, 2010.

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Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas

“There’s something about actually having him be my husband instead of my
boyfriend that definitely feels more official,” Cynthia reveals. “So I’m
looking forward to us building a life together.”

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Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas

Cynthia and Peter share a toast on their big day.

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Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas

“NeNe was very supportive that day,” Cynthia told us. “She was one of the
ones calling me asking if there’s any last minute thing I need and saying,
‘I want to give you guys what you don’t have right now.’ She has given me

a lot of advice in my weaker moments.”

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Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas

“When I started walking down the aisle, that was the only time during that day that I felt peaceful and 100 percent,” Cynthia says of walking towards her love, Peter.

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Joy Bryant and Dave Pope

Actress Joy Bryant and stunt man Dave Pope tied the knot in a beautiful wedding on June 28, 2008 in the Hamptons, New York.

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Joy Bryant and Dave Pope

The handwritten, cardboard “Reserved” signs next to this gorgeous floral arrangement, show off Joy’s funky style.

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Joy Bryant and Dave Pope

Joy and Dave chose a tower of cupcakes for their wedding desert.

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Shawn Stockman and Sharhonda Jones

Boyz II Men crooner Shawn Stockman on his wedding day with bride Sharhonda Jones. The two slow dance the night away over a fish tank dance floor.

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DJ Kiss and M.O.S.

Celebrity DJ couple Kiss and M.O.S. tied the knot on January 15, 2011 in a
gorgeous family affair in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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DJ Kiss and M.O.S.

“Midway down the aisle, I’m like, ‘Wait a minute. I’m getting married!’” Kiss exclaims.

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DJ Kiss and M.O.S.

Before they could officially become one, Kiss and M.O.S. had to light the unity candle together.

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DJ Kiss and M.O.S.

The newlyweds couldn’t keep their lips apart during the limo ride to their wedding reception.

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DJ Kiss and M.O.S.

Kiss raved about her wedding cake from Ambrosia Bakery in Baton Rouge. The
dessert had four layers — butter cream, raspberry, Grand Marnier and
chocolate.

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DJ Kiss and M.O.S.

Kiss and her gorgeous bridesmaids share a toast before heading to the church.

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Essence Atkins and Jaimee Mendez

“Half n Half” actress Essence Atkins wed her financial executive husband Jaime Mendez in a star-studded outdoor ceremony on Saturday, September 26, 2009.

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Essence Atkins and Jaimee Mendez

Essence and her prince charming pose in a castle fit for a fantasy book.

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Essence Atkins and Jaimee Mendez

Guests danced to the sounds of a Salsa band at Essence and Jaime’s reception.

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Lance Laury and Janae Brown

On their first date Janae Brown and NY Jets linebacker Lance Laury spent eight hours together talking. By the end of the night they knew they were the perfect match. Three years later they tied the knot in a stunning Seattle soiree at the Hotel 1000.

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Lance Laury and Janae Brown

Lance kept his NY Jets Jersey in his room while he got dressed for his big day.

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Lance Laury and Janae Brown

The couple’s wedding cake was created at Cakes by Creme De La Creme, a bakery in Renton, Washington. “We chose pink champagne with bavarian cream and fresh strawberries,” Janae tells us. Looks delicious, doesn’t it?

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Lance Laury and Janae Brown

The couple read traditional vows before lighting the unity candle to symbolize becoming one.

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Lance Laury and Janae Brown

“She was everything that I was looking for in a woman,” Lance says of his
new wife. “She’s someone that I can see being the mother of my children.”

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Eric Roberson and Shawn Roberson

Singer and songwriter Eric Roberson married his wife Shawn Martha Renee Roberson on August 10, 2008 in Pennsylvania.

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Eric Roberson and Shawn Roberson

Walking with her father, Richard Harvey, Sr., Shawn wipes away tears as she listens to her hubby-in-waiting serenade her with the classic “You Are So Beautiful.”

“I lost it when I realize Eric was singing to me,” says Shawn.

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Eric Roberson and Shawn Roberson

Eric awaits Shawn’s stroll down the aisle with his groomsmen by his side.
“We wore chocolate Calvin Klein suits with cranberry accessories,” says Eric. “We were sharp!”

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Eric Roberson and Shawn Roberson

The couple cuts their decadent wedding cake.

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Eric Roberson and Shawn Roberson

The newlyweds take their first walk together as husband and wife after the ceremony.

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Radcliffe Bailey and Victoria Rowell

Visual artist Radcliffe Bailey and actress/author Victoria Rowell wed before 200 guests at the The Dublin Community Church in Dublin, New Hampshire.

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Picnic Perfect

The Radcliffe’s outdoor reception tables were dressed with bouquets of white flowers.

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Lisa Wu and Edgerton Hartwell

‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’s’ Ed and Lisa Wu Hartwell said ‘I Do’ on the beach at the Verandas in Santa Monica, California.

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Lisa Wu and Edgerton Hartwell

Lisa and Ed flew the Bishop Jeronn Williams of New Life International Family Church in Atlanta to marry them. The couple, who married in a simple church wedding on December 31, 2005, held their formal ceremony at The Verandas in Santa Monica, California, on May 20, 2006.

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Lisa Wu and Edgerton Hartwell

The couple shares a warm embrace on their wedding day.

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Lisa Wu and Edgerton Hartwell

Lisa’s bridesmaids glowed in their sage gowns.

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Lisa Wu and Edgerton Hartwell

The entire wedding party poses for a photo by the beautiful beachfront.

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Lisa Wu and Edgerton Hartwell

Lindy Nomora-Ker, the owner of Commerce Flowers in Commerce, California, provided Lisa’s gorgeous wedding flowers.

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Daniel Wilcox and Shauna Chin

NFL tight end Daniel Wilcox wed former Miss Belize Shauna Chin on June 28, 2008 in front of 350 guests.

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Daniel Wilcox and Shauna Chin

Daniel and Shauna met each other half way when they got married at the Baltimore Ravens’ M&T Bank Stadium’s 50-yard line.

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Daniel Wilcox and Shauna Chin

The Wilcox’ five-tiered cake was accented with white roses and light blue ribbon.

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Dana and Matt Ware

Arizona Cardinals player Matt Ware tied the knot with his college sweetheart Dana at the Biltmore Millennium Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. on April 7, 2007

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Dana and Matt Ware

Hundreds of rose petals and dozens of candles added an extra tough of love to the Ware’s wedding ceremony.

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Dana and Matt Ware

Deep red roses and rose petals adorn Dana and Matt’s beautiful white wedding cake.

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Usher Raymond and Tameka Foster

The memories of Usher Raymond and Tameka Foster’s beautiful wedding will last forever.

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Center-Piece

This five-tiered cake was the perfect focal point.

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Light Up My Life

Usher and Tameka’s table settings flickered with candles and dainty floral arrangements.

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Russell and Denise Hornsby

Actor Russell Hornsby married his Caribbean queen Denise Walker at the
Verandah Resort in Antigua on August 1, 2008.

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Russell and Denise Hornsby

Denise’s wedding ring was a simple, gold band with yellow sapphire stones.

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Russell and Denise Hornsby

Russel and Denise’s three-tiered heart shaped cake was topped with tropical bouganvillea flowers.

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Russell and Denise Hornsby

The Hornsby’s rock to the music at their wedding reception.

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Ruben Studdard and Surata Zuri McCants

Former ‘American Idol’ winner and R&B best selling artist Ruben Studdard happily bid farewell to life as a lead single when he married Zuri McCants on June 28, 2008 in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Ruben Studdard and Surata Zuri McCants

To go along with the wedding’s black and white theme, Ruben and Zuri had a seven-tier white cake, with black detailing, made for their reception.

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Ruben Studdard and Surata Zuri McCants

Check out Ruben and Zuri’s wedding jewelry. We love the rings engraved with their names.

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Malonda Richard and Omowale Kamau Sia

Former BET veejay and author of “My Life Isn’t Perfect” Malonda Richard married Omowale Kamau Sia, at the Capitol Skyline Hotel in Washington, D.C. on July 19, 2008.

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Malonda Richard and Omowale Kamau Sia

Malonda and Omowale gave guests personalized mugs with heartfelt messages as gifts.

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Malonda Richard and Omowale Kamau Sia

Malonda accented her all-white table-stting with pretty pink cala lilies.

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Malinda Williams and D-Nice

Rap pioneer D-Nice wifed actress Malinda Williams on August 23, 2008.

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Hand in Band

The happy husband and wife show off their new new jewelry.

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Lisa-Raye McKoy and Michael Misick

No one can deny that Lisa-Raye and Michael’s wedding on April 8, 2006 was anything short of a fairytale.

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Paradise Found

The two got married in a sunset wedding at the gorgeous, secluded Amanyara Resort in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

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The Glamorous Life

The couple’s lavish reception was a sight to behold.

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Lakisha Jones and Larry Davis

Singer and former American Idol contestant Lakisha Jones married her sweetheart, financial adviser Larry Davis at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on October 5, 2008.

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Lakisha Jones and Larry Davis

To propose Larry got Lakisha a 4.5-carat Zales diamond and card that read: “Happy today. Happy together. Happy forever. From Mr. to Mrs.”

Their wedding rings were diamond-studded as well.

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Lakisha Jones and Larry Davis

Lakisha and Larry’s beautiful wedding cake was surrounded and topped with red roses for a super romantic feel.

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Laila Ali and Curtis Conway

Professional boxer and actress Laila Ali and former NFL player Curtis Conway were struck with love when they wed on July 22, 2007.

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Laila Ali and Curtis Conway

Laila and Curtis kiss in their garden of love with the pavilion where they said ‘I do’ in the background.

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Laila Ali and Curtis Conway

The couple share their first dance at their elegant wedding reception.

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Sarah Jakes and Robert Henson

Sarah Jakes, daughter of the Bishop T.D. Jakes, married strong man, Redskins linebacker Robert Henson in a fairytale wedding on June 21, 2008.

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Sarah Jakes and Robert Henson

A white rose holds the platinum symbols of Sarah and Robert’s sacred union.

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Sarah Jakes and Robert Henson

An ice sculpture that looks like a glass slipper decorates the newlyweds’ reception hall.

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Sarah Jakes and Robert Henson

The father of the bride, T.D. Jakes, raises his glass to a toast by actor/director Tyler Perry.

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Finesse Mitchell and Jessica Santos

Funnyman Finesse Mitchell and Jessica Santos got hitched on September 13, 2008 in Atlanta.

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Finesse Mitchell and Jessica Santos

Finesse’s grooms cake featured his favorite college sports team.

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Angelo and Kim Crowell

NFL’s Angelo Crowell married his college sweetheart, Kim Crowell, on May 31, 2008, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Angelo and Kim Crowell

The footballer’s wife and her bridesmaids decided to have a little fun with their photos.

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Angelo and Kim Crowell

At their wedding reception, Kim and Angelo had an ice sculpture with their names and initials carved into it.

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Angelo and Kim Crowell

The newlyweds five-tier cream cake with gold trim looks too pretty to eat.

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Chante Moore and Kenny Lattimore

Chart-topping vocalists Chante Moore and Kenny Lattimore wed on New Year’s Day in 2002 at a private ceremony in Jamaica.

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