She's a woman of faith," Henderson gushes. She's just the most laid-back, hilarious, fun-loving person. "They love him which makes me love him even more." "He's been amazing to just step into our lives and fill a void that's been there for a minute in a space of just being here with me, cause I haven't had somebody," she says. Henderson fit right in with her family long before the "I dos," his bride says. He made up for it at the perfect time, though: "I showed her the kiss I would have given her the day I met her," Henderson tells PEOPLE of their first kiss as husband and wife on Saturday. Henderson says she gave him "complete pandemonium" for weeks after he fumbled that first smooch. "He didn't even try to kiss me!" his bride interjects. "But then I walk her to her car, give her a sideways hug, and I let her get in the car and drive off," the groom says. So for the next six hours, they connected over family and faith. RELATED: Shaunie O'Neal and Pastor Keion Henderson Are Engaged: 'This Love is Forever' O'Neal had been out to dinner with a friend earlier that evening and told her future husband she'd go out with him "if she had time after eating." She finally agreed to meet me," Henderson tells PEOPLE. "I was in California getting ready to preach. For both O'Neal and Henderson, the connection was undeniable from their first date, a six-hour rendezvous inside a hotel lobby. The couple dated for two years before announcing their engagement last November. "We just like to have fun and love on each other and we wanted to do that with our friends and family." "We wanted our guests to have a weekend of enjoyment," O'Neal says. While extravagant, and certainly larger than they had initially anticipated - Shaunie tells PEOPLE that their original number of guests was only 50 - the evening was special and intimate. Thoughtful details were incorporated throughout the ceremony and reception, including an Eleven/11 (a meaningful symbol to the newlyweds) toast with McBride Sisters Brut Prosecco. Guests spent the evening dancing to music from the Isley Brothers and Jukebox in a custom tent at the resort's clubhouse and D Richards Restaurant, before Spinderella took over DJ duties in the late-night hours for the afterparty.
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Never miss a story - sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Director of Event Operations Alvin Huggins and Charnissa Richardson, director of catering and private events, made sure the festivities went off without a hitch. The meal was crafted, in part, by Culinary Director Michele Greggio. For Henderson, 41, Anguilla's rich history and welcoming residents made them "proud to connect to" the island and "start their journey" there.ĭuring the reception, the couple's friends and family dined on Anguillian-inspired dishes including local fish and crayfish, all among blush rose florals created by Black Orchid. "I think after that first visit, we knew this was the place we wanted to get married," O'Neal, 47, tells PEOPLE. The location was an easy choice for the newlyweds, who "immediately fell in love with it" on a past trip. The couple exchanged wedding bands from Jason of Beverly Hills. Henderson wore a cream tux by Dolce and Gabbana, while the groomsmen were clad in Atelier Houston.īishop TD Jakes officiated the nuptials, which were planned by The Happy Couple with The Britto Agency/Global Brand Strategist and captured by photographer Manolo Doreste and videographer Michael Tamzil. The glowing bride's updo was perfected by Diamond Johnson, with her makeup look created by Alaina Saulsberry.
She accessorized with David Yurman jewelry and shoes by Jimmy Choo. O'Neal wore a sparkling gown by Jean Louis Sabajai in partnership with fashion stylist Eric Archibald, paired with a dreamy veil also from the designer. Having her five children (with ex Shaquille O'Neal) there to support her was "everything" to the happy mom, who describes her family as "package deal" when it comes to relationships. Losing my dad in the midst of planning this wedding was a lot, so my sons handed me off." "So, I really struggled with how I was going to get down the aisle. "I just lost my dad in February," O'Neal tells PEOPLE. The bride's three sons walked her down the aisle to meet her now-husband. The romantic outdoor ceremony took place on the golf course's 10th hole, with the bride entering as singer Yolanda Adams performed. Nearly 200 guests were in attendance at the Anguilla wedding, which was held at the Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club.
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