Beyoncé Reveals New Details of “Very Small” Wedding to Jay-Z
Beyoncé & Jay-Z Are Crazy in Love During Rare Vegas Date Night
After Jay-Z put a ring on it, Beyoncé had one must-have for their wedding.
The “Crazy in Love” singer recently shared ultra-rare insight into her and the “Empire State of Mind” rapper’s 2008 nuptials—including how her mother Tina Knowles ensured she loved the day like XO.
“My favorite dress my mother designed was my wedding dress,” the 45-year-old—mom to Blue Ivy, 14, as well as 9-year-old twins Rumi and Sir with Jay-Z—told i-D in an interview published Nov. 11. “It was gorgeously simple and made with her love.”
And the dress was the cherry, or love, on top of an otherwise perfect day.
“We have a very small wedding in our home,” she continued. “We told guests we were having a party, and no one knew they were coming to our wedding but our parents and a few friends.”
For Beyoncé, wearing a dress designed by her mother was a “very important” detail of her big day, adding, “more important than any designer dress.”
The “Break My Soul” singer and Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) are clearly feeling nostalgic for the journey they’ve taken both in love and their career.
After all, Jay-Z recently debuted his docuseries Jay-Z in 8 on HBO Max in September, which examines his life and career in eight episodes.
“I’m really excited,” Jay-Z told E! News of his family sharing in the milestone. “They know these things. We talk all the time. It'll be fascinating to see on a big screen and at times, I know it'll be, like, cringe.”
Although the rapper runs this town, he admitted he wasn’t feeling as bold when it came to getting vulnerable in front of his little ones.
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“You know, when you put yourself out there like that,” he added, “you get embarrassed.”
Nevertheless, he emphasized, “It’s honest, and it's a beautiful piece. I'm very proud of it.”
And having both his career retrospective—his debut album Reasonable Doubt just celebrated its 30th anniversary in June—and milestone coincide felt especially kismet.
“It's just all aligned,” he said. “We didn't plan on it being part of a 30-year celebration. We were just, you know, creating a piece that we both believed in, and it just so happened it all lined up.”
For a deeper look into Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s love story, keep reading…
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Preparing for Twins
Last year, the couple was getting ready to welcome their twins. During the award show, Queen B won Best Urban Contemporary Album for Lemonade, as well as Best Music Video for "Formation."
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Sitting in Style
Jay-Z wrapped his arm around Beyoncé and rested his head against her during the 57th Annual Grammy Awards back in 2015.
Looking Lovely in Lace
During the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, Beyoncé wore a stunning number by Michael Costello. Jay-Z took home two awards in 2014 for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Music Video for his work with Justin Timberlake.
Performing "Drunk in Love"
2014 was also the year Beyoncé and Jay-Z gave a sexy performance of "Drunk in Love."
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Color-Coordinating Their Outfits
Who wouldn't want to sit next to these two? Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel got the honor in 2013. During the 55th annual award show, Beyoncé won Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Love on Top" while Jay-Z won in three categories.
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Taking Home the Trophies
All smiles—and for a good reason, too. The 52nd annual award show was a big night for Beyoncé. The singer took home six awards, including Song of the Year for "Single Ladies." Jay-Z also received three awards.
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Dazzling in Blue
Queen B looked like royalty as she posed alongside Jay-Z in a light blue gown at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. Jay-Z took home a statue in 2008 for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Umbrella" with Rihanna.
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Posing on the Red Carpet
While walking the red carpet for the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, Bey and Jay stopped to pose for pictures. Both artists won an award in 2006. Beyoncé won Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals for "So Amazing" with Stevie Wonder while Jay-Z won Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Numb/Encore" with Linkin Park.
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Smiling for the Camera
Jay-Z wrapped his arm around the future Mrs. Carter during the 47th Annual Grammy Awards. In 2005, the rapper took home the trophy for Best Rap Solo Performance for "99 Problems."
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Hanging With Mom
While attending the 46th Annual Grammy Awards back in 2004, the couple sat with Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles. The proud mother watched the couple take home two awards for "Crazy in Love."
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