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! 🙂