Ruben Studdard gets Married

The big velvet voiced teddy bear is off the market ladies and married his beautiful girlfriend of two years Surata Zuri McCants at a Birmingham, Alabama church yesterday. Word is, he met his bride in a Wal-Mart during a CD signing event. According to AP, the ceremony was over in about 30 minutes and a string ensemble played music. The former "American Idol" Studdard has another album due out later this fall. Congrats to the lovely couple. www.rubenstuddard.com

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Ruben's Big Wedding
Newlyweds Ruben and Surata

Essence.com interviewed the happily wedded couple. Sounds like a true love story....awwwww. How sweet!

Essence: What made you fall in love with Zuri?
RS: She’s my best friend. I can talk to her about anything. When we go out, I just feel like I can always be myself. I never have to be anybody other than the real Ruben. Also, she’s the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever met. She loves God, and I love her for just being who she is.

Essence: What is it about Ruben that made you fall for him?
ZS: Before we really started dating, it was as if I’d known him forever. He was my homeboy. Then, after I visited him in Birmingham for the first time, I just looked at him differently and thought, Wow, I could really love this guy. He’s sweet and genuine. I knew I was in love when I started telling my friends about him, and I was like, Ruben this, Ruben that. READ MORE...