Paige Johnson, daughter of BET founders Bob and Sheila Johnson, said “I Do” last weekend to her beau Dudley Payne III. Paige, a champion equestrian, wed Dudley, an insurance broker, at the One & Only Ocean Club in the Bahamas. Her father walked her down the aisle before 200 guests during the outdoor ceremony.
Highlights of the Caribbean nuptials include R&B crooner Ne-Yo singing for the couple’s first dance. The beautiful bride glowed in a strapless Monique Lhullier gown. The couple had an action-packed four-day wedding weekend including a rehearsal dinner on Thursday, beach party on Friday and farewell brunch on Sunday. I attended a friend’s wedding at this same venue a few years back and it is nothing short of gorgeous. (Seriously.) Coincidentally, both weddings hired DJ Cassidy to spin tunes. Cassidy is a bona fide crowd pleaser; having DJ’d for diverse crowds from Jay-Z to White House functions.
Paige, who spent much of her formative years training in Loudoun County, VA, and Dudley met seven years ago through a mutual friend. The duo kept the courtship and engagement under the radar. This is a big part of the reason I have admired Paige from afar for years. She sincerely doesn’t seem to be interested in being in the public eye unlike the Hilton and Kardashian sisters of the world. Good for her!
Proud papa Bob Johnson shared with The Washington Post, “This guy is perfect for Paige. He’s a true gentleman.” Before proposing last year, Dudley took the traditional route of asking for Johnson’s only daughter’s hand in marriage. “They’re both intensively competitive in their chosen fields,” he added.
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[Images courtesy of The Washington Post.]
they look happy. congrats 2 them
Enjoyed reading about the rich and not so famous. Thanx Bridg.
@BMC – Thx for commenting.
@Aunt Zee – LOL! What an accurate description. YW!