Another basketball couple tie the knot. Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder married his longtime girlfriend Nina Earl. The wedding, which was an outdoor celebration, welcomed a number of big names and personalities from the television, music and sports industries. The guests in the wedding were then treated to a night of dancing, good food and laughter with the newlyweds.
The big names in attendance included a number of Westbrook's teammates - both from his old and new NBA teams. His teammates from the Oklahoma City Thunder, namely, Kevin Durant, Serge Ibaka, Dorrell Wright and Kevin Love were all present in the ceremony, according to PEOPLE Magazine. Even former teammate and now Houston Rockets star James Harden did not let the special occasion go by without. In fact, Harden even brought with him a familiar face as his plus one: "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star Khloe Kardashian.
Sources revealed that Brooke and his now wife Earl's romance blossomed in UCLA. Both members of the basketball team of the university, Brooke and Earl quickly found common ground which clearly led to something more lasting over the weekend. "They both couldn't be happier and can't wait to spend the rest of their lives together," shares a source to E Online.
PEOPLE Magazine revealed that Earl wore two gowns for the occasion. The first one was by widely popular designer Vera While. Meanwhile, the second gown worn by the 26-year-old athlete was made by Monique Lhullier. As for the groom, Westbrook opted to go for the tried and tested brand for celebrities - Tom Ford.
The garden wedding was held outdoors, specifically at The Beverly Hills Hotel. Lauryn Hill and D'Angelo's "Nothing Even Matters" served as the first dance of the couple as husband and wife, while Beyonce graced the event by singing the song for the bride's walk in the aisle. Apart from the big names in the music industry, Westbrook and Earl's wedding also saw the presence of Miguel who rendered a surprise number for the crowd. Keri Hilson was also spotted in attendance.
Joanie and Leigh's Cakes took charge of the cake, while Mark's Garden in Sherman Oaks was in charge of the floral arrangements. Mindy Weiss, one of the most highly sought after wedding planners, is the one behind the success of the Westbrook - Earl wedding.
"[Fry Girl] provided a mini donut station, and the guests noshed on hot, freshly made mini donuts with their choice of flavor-infused sugar toppings," shares a source to E Online. The insider adds, "They were served at the end of the evening as a late night snack and everyone went crazy over them!"
