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Who: Los
Angeles Laker Shaquille O'Neal and Shaunie Nelson
When: December
26, 2002
Where: The Beverly Hills Hotel's Crystal Garden
The Ceremony: Knowing how stressful wedding preparations
can be, Shaquille O'Neal, along with several family members
and event planner Mindy Weiss, concocted an enchanted setting
filled with a multitude of lavender roses for the king of basketball
to wed his queen, who was carrying their third child. A man
as wealthy in spirit as in monetary gains, Shaq's playful
personality was evident during the proceedings when he altered
the vows to read "for richer or for richer".
The Dress: Befitting a bride of sports royalty, Shaunie
was swathed by designer Michelle Roth in a platinum, full-skirted
gown of duchesse satin and tulle, which was generously dusted
with Swarovski crystals. The regal style continued with a diamond
tiara, to which a long veil was attached. Phenomenal Designs
by Lamar created Shaq's ensemble, which consisted of a black,
three-quarter length jacket and white shirt with a diamond stud
accent.
The Reception: Purple is the color of royalty, and it
was chosen as the dominant hue for the reception, which was
held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel. Chairs,
tables and walls were draped in varying shades of fabric ranging
from lilac to deep purple, and bouquets of roses in the same
color scheme were held aloft by candleabra centerpieces. Celebrity
guests, which included actresses Vanessa Williams, Viviva A.
Fox, and members of the Los Angeles Lakers enjoyed a four-tiered
wedding cake created by Rosebud Cakes in Beverly Hills,
which was fashioned into the form of cushions and decorated
with a tiara cake-topper.
Special Touches: So the memory of their special day would
linger in the memories of family and friends, Shaq and his new
bride offered silver-framed photos taken of each guest at the
event. Guests were also sent on their way with a peach pie from
Mommie Helen's bakery.
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