Last Friday, (July 8, 2011) Monica and her Los Angeles Laker hubby Shannon Brown was all smiles as they held a pre-wedding celebration dinner at BOA Steakhouse in L.A.

As you know, Mo, 30, and Shannon, 25, originally exchanged vows in a private ceremony held at Shannon’s L.A. home November 22, 2010…

[READ: A Peek Inside Monica & Shannon’s “SECRET” Wedding… PHOTOS]

Monica & Shannon decided to jump the broom again on Saturday, July 9, 2011, in front of hundreds of family & friends during a Christian ceremony held at a renovated 19th century cathedral in downtown Los Angeles.

Missy Elliott, Toya Wright & her new hubby Memphitz, Kandi Burruss, Jermaine Dupri, Lala Vasquez, Carmelo Anthony, fellow Laker stars Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher and more all attended the joyous occasion.

Photos below…

Ciara & Trina at the Pre-Wedding Celebration

[Sidebar: why do they both look so miserable? 😕 ]

Wedding guests were asked to wear shades of blue to the ceremony and Monica is reported to have walked the aisle in a flattering Stephan Roland wedding gown.

LL Cool J and wife Simone…

Ciara, served as Mo’s bridesmaid while Jermaine Dupri performed DJ duty on the 1’s and 2’s during the reception.

Jermaine Dupri

Friends and family were treated to a three-course meal following the 30-minute ceremony at tables adorned with hydrangea and rose centerpieces by Mark’s garden.

Mo’s mom (Marilyn Best) with Romelo

Toya & Memphitz

Kandi Burruss & her mom (Miss Joyce)

Monica’s two sons, Romelo Montez (3) and Rodney III aka Lil Rocko (6)

Aren’t they handsome! 🙂

Congrats (again) to Mr. and Mrs. Brown!