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Jean Baylor Wedding Photos

Jean Baylor Wedding Photos
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Bridal Bliss

Jean Baylor is aglow on her special day. She got married April 6, 2002, to fellow musician Marcus Baylor.

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02
Daddy’s Girl

Jean’s dad, Pastor Dennis E. Norris, kisses his daughter’s hand as he gives her away at the altar.

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03
The Family That Prays

Marcus and Jean bow as Reverend Dr. Dennis E. Norris prays for the strength of their union. The ceremony was held at his home church, Faith Miracle Temple, in St. Louis.

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04
“I Do”

The newlyweds seal their marriage with a kiss.

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05
Ease on Down the Aisle

Family and friends applaud as the duo make their way out the church.

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06
Sweet Surrender

The couple steals a kiss as they make their exit.

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07
Sisterly Bond

Jean beams with her sister and bridesmaid Natalie Norris.

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08
The Brotherhood

Marcus stands tall with his brothers. From left to right are Pastor Larry J. Baylor, who officiated the ceremony,
David Baylor, Terrance Baylor, who was his best man, Marcus Baylor, Marlon Baylor, and Lorenzo Baylor.

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09
Sending My Love

The ladies of Zhané embrace after Renee Neufville toasts to Jean’s union at the reception.

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10
Cutting Up

The pair sample their wedding cake-and each other.

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11
My Girl

The couple embrace for a tender moment.

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12
For My Groom

Jean sang jazz standard “Tenderly” at the reception.

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13
The Beat Plays On

Marcus jams with the band.

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14
That Girl

Jean performs a solo of Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely.”

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15
Family Affair

Jean and Marcus pose with their wedding party of family and friends.

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16
Who’s Next?

Jean’s bouquet soars through the air as she passes the bridal torch on.

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17
All Falls Down

A cascading train is the perfect touch to Jean’s wedding gown.

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18
Happily Ever After

After six years of marriage, Jean and Marcus maintain their close bond and wedded joy.

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19
Just Married

Jean and Marcus head off to a long weekend in Branson, Missouri, before heading to Los Angeles for a performance by his band, the Yellowjackets.

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20
The Two of Us

After a dream wedding, the Baylors prepare to begin their life as man and wife.

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21
Ties That Bind

Jean credits her parents, the Reverend Dr. Dennis E. Norris and Mrs. Joan M. Norris, with encouraging her to study music.

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22
All Grown Up

The first lady to steal Marcus’s heart was his mom, Mattie E. Baylor.

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23
Family Affair

Jean’s sister Natalie and Marcus’s brother Terrance served as maid of honor and best man.

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24
Circle of Love

The newlyweds and their parents celebrate their union.

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25
They’re Off

The newlyweds ride off into their new life.

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Jean Baylor Wedding Photos
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