While wedding season begins around May and involves an end in October, all yr long, people have been tying the knot — including well-known Black women. From intimate backyard events to extravagant destination weddings, sistas have been saying “I do” left and right recently. Listed here are a couple of who happily jumped the broom this yr.
Bresha Webb and Nick Jones Jr.
The Run the World actress and TV author beau Nick became Mr. and Mrs. Jones in an “old Hollywood glam” themed wedding at The Beverly Hills Hotel on Feb. 4.
Pinky Cole and Derrick Hayes
Super entrepreneur couple Pinky Cole and Derrick Hayes (behind Slutty Vegan and Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks respectively), married on the St. Regis in Atlanta on June 10. We were guests at Cole and Haye’s wedding!
Gloria Carter and Roxanne Wiltshire
Jay-Z’s mother, Gloria Carter, married her love on July 2 in Latest York City. The event was a naturally star-studded one since her famous son, his wife Beyoncé and other big names attended to rejoice Carter and Wiltshire’s love.
KJ Smith and Skyh Black
The acting couple, known for Sistas (where they met when he had a job as a personality on the show) and All of the Queen’s Men on BET and BET+, tied the knot on Sept. 3 in Malibu. Lots of their forged mates and BET’s biggest names, including showrunner Tyler Perry, were there to rejoice.
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens
The legendary gymnast and her footballer beau tied the knot on April 22 in a courthouse wedding in Houston. Just a few weeks later, they said “I do” again, marrying in a destination wedding in Cabo, Mexico in front of family and friends.
Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge
The couple, which incorporates Lionel Richie’s youngest daughter Sofia and music exec Elliot, took destination weddings to the following level after they wed in a celebration in Antibes, France (aka, the South of France) on April 22. The bride wore multiple gowns and enjoyed a conventional Hora dance after converting to Judaism before the marriage, which is what Grainge practices.
Robyn Dixon and Juan Dixon
The Real Housewives of Potomac star and her longtime love, basketball coach and former NBA player Juan Dixon, wed for a second time on Aug. 24. Cameras from the show were there to soak up the moment. The pair were previously married in July 2005 but divorced in 2012 while still living together. Here’s hoping for wedded bliss the second time around.
Derrick Rose and Alaina Anderson
The NBA star and his longtime love Alaina, who’s biracial, tied the knot at The Beverly Hills Hotel on Sept. 7. Their children were present, including daughter Layla, son London, and Rose’s son PJ from a former relationship.
Robin Roberts and Amber Laign
The Good Morning America anchor and her longtime love Amber said “I do” in a marriage of their backyard on Sept. 8. There was loads of buildup to the large day on GMA, including a live joint bachelorette party for the brides.
Courtney and JaMychal Green
The NBA player, who last played with the Golden State Warriors, married his lady, Courtney, on Sept. 2. They’ve reportedly been together for greater than a decade and share three children.
Blair Underwood and Josie Hart
Actor Blair Underwood married his partner, Josie Hart, who was a friend for many years, in a destination wedding celebration within the Dominican Republic. Their children from previous relationships (including his marriage to Desiree DaCosta for 27 years), were readily available to support their parents.
Devyn Simone and Adam Lock
The Real World: Brooklyn and The Challenge star and, off camera, matchmaker and dating expert, said “I do” to beau Adam Lock during a celebration on June 24 in Kansas City, Mo.
Kimberly Elise and George McCrary
The actress married a second time, revealing that she wed partner George McCrary after they were introduced by her pastor last winter. She was previously married to Maurice Oldham from 1989 to 2005 and shared two daughters with him.
Eva McKend and Dennis Bates
The National Politics Reporter for CNN married partner Dennis Bates on Aug. 6. They’d been together greater than 4 years before they tied the knot in a grand event in front of 170 guests in Maryland.
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