*Shaunie and Keion Henderson are speaking out about their new VH1 wedding special that debuted Nov. 28.
The couple reportedly tied the knot in May in Anguilla, on a golf course in Aurora Anguilla Resort. Their nuptials were filmed for the limited series “Shaunie & Keion’s Destination ‘I Do.” The special will air over three episodes, and Shaunie spoke to ESSENCE about what she hopes women of a certain age (35-40) take away from the show.
“I want those women to know there is hope. And I was one of those women that said, “I’m never getting married again. I don’t want to do that. It’s not worth it. I don’t want my heart broken. I don’t want disappointment.” I said that before; look at me now,” she explained.
“I had to let go and let God. I had to throw away all those things I had on my [relationship] list. I had to clear my mind and allow life to happen,” Shaunie continued.
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“If you had asked me ten years ago that I would be with a pastor, I would say no. But it has been life-changing and the best decision yet,” Shaunie said.
Per Essence, Bishop T.D. officiated their wedding, as he is also a mentor to Pastor Keion, who serves as Senior Pastor of The Lighthouse Church.
“It was so special that we wanted to share it with everybody, Shaunie tells ESSENCE of their wedding special.
“We hope it’s received in a way that it’s given, with a lot of love, blending of families, and learning simultaneously,” she shared.
“We’re not here to tell the world you better do it this way. We’re not here to be this shining light of perfection because we didn’t get here the perfect route, right? We both came with bumps, bruises, tears, and frustration to deserve to be with one another. So hopefully, people can take from our experience. We want to let the viewers know there is life after divorce, hope after tears, and you can bounce back and love again.” Pastor Keion says.
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The VH1 special follows Shaunie as she prepares to exchange vows with Henderson. She was previously married to NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal from 2002 until their divorce was finalized in 2011.
Here’s the official description for Shanie’s wedding show: This special series will follow the happy couple — along with their closest friends and family members — as they prepare for their destination wedding and the blending of their beautiful families. Along the way, they will juggle business demands, stewardship of a 15,000-member congregation, and, before God, arrive at the most special moment in a couple’s life: saying I do.
“Shaunie & Keion’s Destination ‘I Do” premiered Monday, Nov. 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on VH1.
Watch the preview below.
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