Destiny’s Child’s LeToya Luckett, 43, Marries the Love of Her Life at Intimate Family Ceremony: ‘Most Beautiful Bride’

Congratulations to Destiny’s Child alum LeToya Luckett, 43, who tied the knot with Virginia entrepreneur Taleo Coles on Saturday, July 27. The happy couple gathered a plethora of their closest friends and family to celebrate their union at the luxurious Le Tesserae in Houston, Texas.

Gushing over her husband and their relationship, the Grammy-winning artist swooned, “Marriage was something we both wanted. It means everything to have a partner who loves me and my kids deeply. This love feels like rest.” “My soul is at ease,” she further expressed.

Some time after meeting through a mutual close friend, Taleo and LeToya started dating. Following two years of romantic bliss, Taleo popped the question on March 10 of this year (2024), in Sedona, Arizona.

According to the new bride, she and her beau had always envisioned having a three-day wedding celebration with all their loved ones.

Celebrate is exactly what the duo did, as an outlet reports that in addition to the main event (the wedding ceremony), the pair also had a welcome party at the C. Baldwin Hotel and an intimate BBQ at their home.

Standing in front of 200 guests, which included the legendary likes of Tina Knowles (iconic powerhouse performer Beyoncé’s mom), rapper Bun B., and TV personality, Toya Johnson, LeToya and Taleo pledged a lifelong commitment to each other.

Sharing some words about how the guest list came to be, LeToya divulged, “We started out with a guest count of 70 and that changed once we decided to wed in my hometown of Houston. We also knew with Taleo being the first grandchild of his family to get married, it would be tough to keep it at that number.”

Still wanting to keep the event as “intimate and cozy” as possible, LeToya explained that despite the extensive guest list, they managed to convey their intention through the eye-catching decor and layout.

With a clear vision in mind, LeToya and Taleo knew exactly what they wanted their big day to look like. She described their aim to have a “clean, chic and classic look,” for the ceremony.

All throughout the venue, white decor was used to adorn the space, which complemented the guests’ black dress code perfectly.

Adding an extra layer of beauty, LeToya’s grand bridal entry was preceded by a charming ballerina performance. After watching the ballet act, guests geared up to watch LeToya walk down the aisle.

Accompanied by a live rendition of Hailey Kilgore’s “Have You Ever Been in Love,” LeToya was a vision in white as she walked down the aisle in her gorgeous wedding gown designed by Alonuko Bridal, a Black designer that she said was a must-have for her.

Speaking on this importance, the singer explained, “I wanted to incorporate some Black girl bridal magic, so I went with two Black female designers for both my wedding dress and reception dresses.” Ese Azenabor designed her reception dress.

She paired her wedding look with gorgeous dangling pearl earrings, a stunning diamond necklace, and beautiful diamond bracelets.

In keeping with one of the wedding themes—family and loved ones—LeToya’s bridesmaids and her mother, Pamela Luckett, helped her get ready for her big day in the bridal suite.

Expressing how she felt about her daughter getting married, Pamela said, “It feels like I’ve passed the baton […] They’ve planned everything so beautifully. I can sit back and relax because I know she’s in good hands.”

In the same way that Pamela shared a few words about her daughter getting married, LaToya Coles, Taleo’s sister did the same for her brother. “He’s always been so kind and giving. He’s the person we call when we need something […] I’m so very happy for him,” she shared.

To get ready for her wedding, LeToya used a variety of Mielle products to style her platinum blonde pixie cut. As she and her wedding party were prepping, “No, No, No” by Destiny’s Child made its way onto the television that was in the room, echoing through the space and inadvertently, honoring a nostalgic time in LeToya’s life.

Perfectly complementing LeToya’s lace-embroidered, semi-sheer, plunging neckline and high-slit wedding gown, her bridesmaids’ ensembles were a pretty beige color.

Each bridesmaid’s silk dress was different in design, while some were off-the-shoulder and strapless, others were thin-strapped.

Wanting her bridesmaids to feel extra special, LeToya gifted them with elegant jewelry made by David Yurman and matching pajama sets.

Similar to how LeToya had a special entrance for her walk down the aisle, Taleo’s groomsmen, who all looked dapper in their suits, set the stage for the groom when they made their way down the aisle before him.

Following their entrance, Taleo, who moved to Houston for his now-wife, walked down the aisle to Z-Ro’s “Mo City Don”—a Houston staple, which set the tone for a “very Houston wedding.”

While their wedding was Houston-embedded through and through, LeToya spoke about how the event could have been even more so.

“If it was up to me, I would’ve had a full southside wedding. I would’ve had swangas outside and everything. However, Taleo is the baby in his family and I wanted to make sure that he was able to enjoy the moment as well,” LeToya noted.

Keeping things classically modern with a twist, LeToya and Taleo exchanged vows they had handwritten themselves at the altar. To officiate their wedding, the couple chose Reverend Devon Franklin.

Shaking up the tradition of vows, Devon added “fun details” about the bride and groom’s love story in his officiation, which he delivered with a “unique style.” He had learned such details from LeToya and Taleo, who said they had shared information with him during their “premarital” counseling sessions.

Devon shared heartwarming anecdotes about the meaning of love while weaving in references from classic love songs like “Love and Happiness” by Al Green and “Love U 4 Life,” by Jodeci.

Additional memorable moments and details from the day include a poetry reading from Taleo’s sister, Christie Purcell. Writer Aqueela Maddox also read some scripture.

Sealing their union with a kiss, the couple led the procession to “International Players Anthem” by Outkast. Completing their ceremony, LeToya and Taleo lit a Unity candle to further cement their eternal promise to one another.

Next, came the time for the wedding reception. Ensuring that everybody was up on their feet and dancing the night away, the couple enlisted the services of DJ E Clazz and Grammy-winning producer and longtime friend of LeToya’s, DJ Bryan Michael Cox.

For the duo’s first dance as husband and wife, they swayed along to late music legend Luther Vandross’ “If This World Were Mine.”

Concerning the cuisine for the evening, LeToya and Taleo opted to serve their guests a plated dinner. Guests were even treated to a Trill Burger takeaway for them to enjoy after they had left the wedding.

For dessert, the couple had a six-tiered white cake that featured four different flavors, which included a champagne cake with buttercream icing—a personal favorite of the bride.

Still buzzing over the joyous affair after it had ended, LeToya gushed, “I still can’t believe how peaceful the day was. Everything just flowed for the most part. This wedding was magical. You could feel genuine love in that room.”

Ending her statement, she boasted, “It was better than we ever could’ve imagined. A dream come true!” With her own happy ending in mind, LeToya also expressed a special message to women who may have doubts about the possibility of finding love as single mothers.

“I feel like our story is one of hope. For the single moms who might doubt that love and a blended family are possible, I hope our journey shows them that it’s never too late to find happiness and build something beautiful,” she highlighted.

Upon seeing the jaw-dropping images of LeToya and Taleo’s wedding celebration, many took to Instagram to shower the duo with compliments. Internet personality Yvette Noel-Schure praised, “Beautiful. Such a gorgeous wedding.”

A fan penned, “He is so handsome! Beautiful beautiful duo!” “🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Most beautiful Bride! God we THANK YOU for your goodness!!!” swooned another. An emotional admirer penned, “I’m not crying. I’m not crying.”

As LeToya Luckett and Taleo embark on a new journey as husband and wife with their beautiful blended family, we wish them nothing but happiness and a long, fruitful marriage. Congratulations, once again, to the gorgeous couple!