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Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot

By Lauren Porter · Updated October 23, 2020
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If you’re planning your wedding and looking to tie the knot in style, it’s a good idea to turn to some of your favorite celebrity weddings for a little inspiration. The easiest way to plan a memorable wedding bash is to host the celebration in an unforgettable location. If you’re planning a destination wedding, the possibilities are endless. Maybe you want to celebrate making it official with a second line in the streets of New Orleans like Solange and her husband Alan Ferguson did or marry like a royal in a castle in London like Ciara and Russell Wilson. Take a look at where in the world some of your favorite couples swapped vow, and who knows, you could just find the location for the destination wedding of your dreams.
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Eve And Maximillion Cooper: Ibiza
It might be safe to say that no one did the destination wedding thing quite like Eve and her husband Maximillion Cooper. The rapper, actress and “The Talk” talk show host swapped vows with the Gumball 3000 creator in Ibiza in June 2014 and Max said of their big day, “I’m so happy to make Eve my wife. The whole experience has been amazing and we are both so happy to have tied the knot.”
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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Meghan Markle And Prince Harry: London
In May of 2018, it seemed like the world stopped for a day when Prince Harry swapped vows with Meghan Markle in Windsor Castle, in London, England. The now Duke and Duchess of Sussex had a ceremony that was fit for royalty—literally!
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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Solange And Alan Ferguson: New Orleans
The Big Easy is the second home to Houston native Solange who said “I do” to her hubby, Alan Ferguson there. The couple’s wedding was definitely a moment to remember.
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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Kenya Moore And Marc Daly: St. Lucia
When the secret was out that Kenya Moore secretly jumped the broom with her groom, Marc Daly, in a beautiful beachside ceremony in St. Lucia, our hearts melted. The RHOA star was one gorgeous bride.
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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Adrienne Bailon And Israel Houghton: Paris
The city of love was a wonderful wedding destination for “The Real”’s Adrienne Bailon and her husband Israel Houghton. The couple tied the knot there in November 2016 after the Gospel singer in front of 70 guests.
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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Kandi And Todd Tucker: Atlanta
Xscape singer Kandi Burruss is a true Georgia peach who wed with her husband Todd Tucker in her hometown of Atlanta. The Real Housewives of Atlanta star knows that the southern city is always great for a good time.
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker: Germany
Leave it to Boris and Nicole to serve wedding destination goals. The longtime couple, who met on the set of HBO’s Soul Food, swapped vows in Germany.
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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Grace And Trai Byers: Cayman Island
Empire co-stars turned husband and wife Grace Gealey and Trai Byers took their destination wedding to her homeland of the Grand Cayman where they said “I do” in a small yet sweet ceremony in front of family and friends.
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade: Miami
Miami has always been good to Gabrielle Union and her NBA star husband Dwyane Wade so much so that that’s where to couple said, “I do.” The actress and the Heat hooper swapped vows in a lavish wedding at a castle venue, Chateau Artisan, in front of a host of family and friends.
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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LeToya Luckett And Tommicus Walker: Texas
LeToya Luckett And Tommicus Walker: Texas Former Destiny’s Child singer LeToya Luckett tapped into her Texas roots when she married Dallas-based entrepreneur Tommicus Walker in December 2017. The pair jumped the broom at a Villa Antonia, a sprawling mansion in Austin, Texas that was fit for queen and her king.
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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Serena Williams And Alexis Ohanian: New Orleans
Serena Williams And Alexis Ohanian: New Orleans New Orleans was the perfect place for tennis champ Serena Williams to bring to life her fairytale wedding dream to Reddit co-founder and venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian. The two met in Rome but chose the home of ESSENCE Fest to tie the knot for their French ball–themed, Beauty and the Beast–style decor wedding. According to Serena, NOLA is her hubby’s favorite place other than Brooklyn because he simply “loves the vibe.”
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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Ciara And Russell Wilson: England
After performing on the ESSENCE Fest stage in July 2016, Ciara and Russell Wilson hopped on a plane to England where they wed in the breathtakingly beautiful Peckforton Castle. The 19th century venue was the perfect place for the Mr. and Mrs. to start off their union in an epic way.
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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John Legend And Chrissy Teigen: Lake Como
Every year John Legend and Chrissy Teigen take a trip to the city where they tied the knot, Lake Como, Italy for a baecation to remember. The Grammy, Oscar and Emmy winner said “I do” to the supermodel at Villa Pizzo—which is near a vacation area where they reportedly fell in love. Aww!
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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14
Beyonce And Jay-Z: New York
While it might not be a destination to some, the Big Apple is a great place to tie the knot. Just ask Beyoncé and JAY-Z who swapped vows in his hometown, NYC, in April 2008.
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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Alicia Keys And Swizz Beatz: Near Mediterranean Sea
We don’t know much about Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz big day from July 2010 other than the fact that they had a ceremony in a private home near the Mediterranean Sea. From what we know, our imaginations are running wild with how beautiful this wedding was.
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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Dule Hill And Jazmyn Simon: Antigua, Guatemala
When it comes to weddings that take our breath away, Psych alum Dulé Hill and Ballers actress Jazmyn Simon are definitely on the top of the list. The pair wed in the gardens of Las Capuchinas in Antigua, Guatemala and the historic venue was the perfect place for the co-stars to swap vows.
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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Niecy Nash And Jay Tucker: Malibu
When Claws star Niecy Nash got married the second time around, she went big all in the name of love. The star and her hubby Jay Tucker wed had a romantic ceremony in Malibu in May 2011 after meeting at a Labor Day party in 2009.
Want To Wed Like A Star? Here's Where Your Favorite Famous Couples Tied The Knot
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