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Home · Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Jennifer and Vince

Bridal Bliss: Jennifer and Vince
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Love in the Crescent City

Vince Hudson met Jennifer Holiday in New Orleans during the 2002 ESSENCE Music Festival. He thought it only right to propose to her at the Festival in 2009. The two headed back to the Bayou to tie the knot in Dillard University’s Lawless Memorial Chapel on March 13, 2010.

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02
Check Me Out

The radiant bride checks out her ’do before walking down the aisle. Her half up and half down hairstyle was created by Shawndrea Tucker from Ambiance Hair Studio.

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03
Perfect 10

Jennifer’s girlfriends helped her choose her wedding gown, holding up score cards that read numbers from 1 to 10 to rate their approval. When she tried on her embroidered gown by Pronovais, she got 10s all around.

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04
Tie Up Loose Ends

Vince buttons up and checks his bow tie before heading to the altar to meet up with his wife-to-be.

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Girl Group

Jennifer and her seven bridesmaids strike a pose reminiscent of the Supremes before sending their girl off to be married.

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06
Guy Time

Vince made sure to gather his best men for a pow-wow before saying “I Do.”

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Going to the Chapel

Vince and Jennifer got married at Dillard University, the groom’s alma mater, in the campus chapel.

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08
Smile for the Camera

A cute little flower girl turns for the perfect photo-op.

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Isn’t She Lovely

“She looked beautiful from the back of the room,” Vince remembers, “I was overwhelmed with emotion when she walked into the chapel. I was filled with love and grace and happiness.”

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Dad and Me

Before walking down the aisle Jennifer looked to her father and said, “Daddy I’m about to cry. They were tears of joy.” Later she and her dad danced to “Ballerina Girl” by Lionel Richie.

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Can I Have This Kiss Forever

After saying their vows, Jennifer and Vince seal their bond with a passionate kiss.

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Tradition Takes Precedence

Before they made it official Vince and Jennifer had to jump the broom.

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Welcome the New Mr. & Mrs.

Guests stare in delight as Mr. and Mrs. Hudson stroll down the chapel aisle arm in arm.

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14
Hanging with the Fellas

Vince’s guys are all crazy about Jennifer. They know he’s found a woman who has got his back.

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The Glamorous Life

On their way to the reception, Vince and Jennifer look like a beautiful Hollywood couple fit for the silver screen.

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16
What a Man

“Vince is probably the most genuine person that you’ll ever meet,” Jennifer says of her new hubby. “He’s just an overall amazing man.”

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17
Made For Each Other

“We both have passion and common views on life and the friendship that I think can sustain no matter what happens,” Vince says of choosing Jennifer to be his wife.

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18
It’s Like Candy

Byrd House Catering provided little chocolates detailed with the Fleur De-Lis for guests with a hankering for something sweet before dinner.

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19
Shine On

“The future looks brighter with Jennifer than it looks without her,” Vince adds.

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20
Floral Pattern

The dining tables at Gallier Hall were decorated with tall bunches of white Hydrangeas with magenta orchids underneath.

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21
Dance All Night

Vince and Jennifer danced the night away at their reception, beginning with their first dance as husband and wife to “At Last” by Etta James.

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22
Colors of Love

Gallier Hall is all lit up in blues and purples and ready to get the party started.

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23
Play My Favorite Song

Famed Louisiana violinist Michael Ward serenaded the crowd with New Orleans jazz.

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24
Tasty Treat

Sushi appetizers whet wedding guests’ appetites during the couple’s reception.

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25
Work of Art

The couple’s exquisite five-tiered wedding cake from The Royal Cakery almost looks too beautiful to eat. With layers of white chocolate, butter and silver almond cake, wedding guests were glad that they did.

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Frisky Business

Jennifer giggles as Vince slides the garter off of her right leg.

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27
Parenthood

“I think about who I’d want to be the father of my children and I can’t deny that Vince is that person,” Jennifer says.

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The Big Band Theory

A traditional second line band closed out the New Orleans wedding celebration as guests held sparkling lights over the new husband and wife.

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Happily Ever After

Vince and Jennifer, who honeymooned in Hawaii, look forward to being together as much as possible now that they are husband and wife.

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