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Beyoncé spills surprising details about intimate wedding to Jay-Z nearly 20 years later
Beyoncé has shared rare details of her 2008 wedding to Jay-Z, saying most guests thought they were attending a party. The couple kept the ceremony at home private, reflecting the boundaries they have maintained around their personal life.
They married at Jay-Z’s New York penthouse on 4 April 2008, with around 40 guests; only their parents and a few friends knew it was a wedding. Beyoncé said her mother, Tina Knowles, designed her “gorgeously simple” dress, which mattered more to her than wearing a designer label. The couple, who began dating in 2001, have three children.
In short
- Most guests thought Beyoncé and Jay-Z were attending a party.
- Around 40 people attended their 2008 wedding.
- Beyoncé wore a dress designed by her mother.
Explained simply
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are two of the most prominent figures in music: she is a singer and performer, and he is a rapper and businessperson. They began dating in 2001 and have three children.
The couple have generally kept their family life private. Their wedding took place at Jay-Z’s New York home in 2008, with a small group of guests, and Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, designed her dress.