Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade's intimate wedding: details

01 September 2014 - 18:52 By Times LIVE
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Black and white was the theme as the star couple said I do among 200 guests

Decked out in a strapless, white gown designed by Dennis Basso for Kleinfeld, Gabrielle Union was regal as she stepped out to meet her husband to be, Dwayne Wade.

According to Daily Mail, the duo said their nuptials at Chateau Artisan Miami, a beautiful venue which has a castle and private lake with sprawling gardens. Their two hundred guests which included Kevin Hart, Chris Bosh, Ludacris, Terrence J, Lala and Carmelo Anthony and Lebron James were bused to the extravagant location which was a 45 minute drive from Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

Female guests were asked to don white, similar to Union, while male guests were requested to wear black in line with Wade's tuxedo suit. The wedding is said to have cost R50 million as no expense was spared to ensure the day was picture perfect and memory worthy.

According to Gossip Extra, the ceremony was officiated by Union's best friend, Essence Atkins and guests were given sandals to comfortably walk through the grass. Wade's male guests were gifted with cufflinks from D. Wade’s The Tie Bar.

Adrienne, wife of Chris Bosh took to Instagram to share the following message.

"Nothing inspires more people than #TrueLove ! It gives hope where there once was none, it moves mountains for the greater good, it changes everyone for the better, it makes the world go round! And not only finding #TrueLove but by witnessing it in others! @gabunion @dwyanewade Thank you for letting us in your world and to see such an inspirational journey of truly accepting and loving your soulmate all while being their BestFriend!! I think I can speak for both me and @chrisbosh in saying We Love you guys!!! Soo happy for your family."

Details of the lavish wedding below

  • Wedding planners worked on ensuring the venue and event was organised taking into account that every detail was done with finesse.
  • John Legend apparently serenaded the couple.
  • The furniture was custom made, with the chairs covered in black crocodile skin.
  • The bride and groom were flown in by helicopter.
  • The theme was Old Florida juke joint
  • There were certain parts of the reception that were named after Dwayne's close friends
  • Plasma TVs were placed in the reception area, allowing for all the guests to see the couple at all times.
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