COSBY-SONDRA AND BRANDON'S WEDDING. After getting a make-over, Sondra sent word to Brandon that she was finally ready and the wedding began to take place. Bilal had made several special mixes of the songs that was played which kept the guest in suspense. The sounds of the Biggie Smalls/Lil' Kim/Puff Daddy hit "Notorius" blasted through the speakers while his nephews Malachi and Ralph-Bradford opened the door and there Brandon stood rocking a Black Tuxedo with a short-sleeved purple shirt and black glitter shoes. The guest went crazy and took pictures while he posed for photos to the sounds of The Jacksons' underrated radio hit "She." Brandon then walked and danced down the aisle to The Jackson's "Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)." The Best men Keith and Malachi appeared and walked down the aisle to S Club 7's hit "Best Friend." Tyrell, Brandon's cousin escorted Brandon's mother Mary to her seat while Russ escorted his grandmother Clair to her seat to Jermaine Jackson's Oh Mother. The groomsmen which consisted of Bilal, Quincy, Hector, Big Ade Sarr, Roderick Knight and Cornell then appeared and danced to DJ Hi-Tek and Talib Kweli's award-nominated classic "The Blast" while Theo appeared escorting the bridesmaid which consisted of Jennifer, Gi-Gi-, Francine, Vanessa, Rudy, Pam and Lisa, Sondra's secretary who strolled into the chapel wearing purple dresses to the sound of Minnie Ripperton's "Memory Lane." Denise strolled down the aisle in a purple dress to the sounds of The Supremes' "Stoned Love" while Winnie and Brandon's nieces Aaliyah and Whitney placed flowers on the aisle to Aretha Franklin's A Rose Is Still A Rose. Nelson and Selwyn closed the door and as soon as The Jackson 5ive's I'll Be There came on, they opened the door to find Lil' Ade his God Mothers Lija and Georgia and his mother Amanda standing there and everybody gave them a round of applause. Especially while she escorted her son down the aisle as he held the rings on the pillow. Brandon and Amanda thanked each other before she sat in a chair in the second row. Then the moment everybody waited to see. Sondra finally walk down the aisle. It was spectacular. Terrance, Tyrell, Nelson, Ralph-Bradford and Whitley Gilbert-Wayne performed a James Bondish type dance routine which featured sound effects and lights which had the guests in awe and after about 13 minutes of dancing, the door opened and there Sondra stood wearing Anna's wedding dress and a silver crown with diamonds while Cliff sported a black tuxedo. The crowd chair as the intro of the live version of Tina Turner's classic "Golden Eye" came through the speakers. The audience got another surprise. As soon as they began to walk down the aisle, the crowd was shocked to hear that Bilal mixed the live version with the Urban remix version of Golden Eye which featured samples of The Gap Band's classic "Outstanding" which gave it some spice. The crowed clapped and cheered as Sondra and Cliff walked and danced down the aisle. "Go Sondra. Go Sondra." the crowd chanted as she smiled with pride and tears in her eyes. She had finally got the wedding she longed to have and she also was about to be married to a wonderful and real man. Every body took pictures and videos of that moment and as soon as she arrived to towards the first row Brandon began to cry. He was about to marry a lady who loved him and his son like family. Reverand Sall who officiated Whitley's wedding was hired. long sleeve bridesmaid dresses
REVERAND-Who give this woman to this man.
CLIFF AND NELSON-We do.
(Cliff lead Sondra to Brandon and Brandon hugged Cliff who warned him not to hurt his precious Sondra. He have Cliff his word).
REVERAND-MY MY MY. Sondra Huxtable. You are looking very radiant this afternoon. I see that you're happy about starting a new chapter in your live and I have to admit that you're looking very lovely in that dress. I know that your grandparents are smiling down with pride and joy. Sondra. You look like a Queen, a Princess and an Empress. Your energy and inner beauty reminds me of my favorite scripture Matthew 28. You are the light of the world. You have a great heart. A great drive to succeed and I know that you're going to be a wonderful wife to Brandon Curtis Dickson and his son Lil Ade Brandon Mann Dickson and I know that you're going to help raise him to be a find adult just like your children Winnie and Nelson. Brandon. Brother you are looking sharp. Sharper than a box of tacts. You are a real man and warrior. You served time in the military and you also survived living in Brooklyn during the era of the crack. I refuse to pass judgement of those who chose to take part in the sale of it, but you chose to form your own path in life and it paid off. You graduated from one of the top colleges besides Hillman and you're also made sure that your nieces and nephews did well in school and you also gave lots of love and support to your friends. That along with fighting to gain custody of your son who you just recently learned that existed shows that you're a man of noble and great character. I know that you will make sure that Sondra is loved and cared for and you will not take advantage of her kindness and I know that despite her being 11 years older than you.
SONDRA-13
REVERAND-My apologies. 13 years older than you. You will not treat him as he's a child. The couple will like to say their vows.
BRANDON-(PULLED OUT HIS I-PHONE) What I see in front of me is a wonderful, fly and sexy lady who is smart, intelligent, fun, out going and the ability to succeed. I also stand in front of a lady who is a wonderful mother to two wonderful children who loves her unconditionally. I also see a lady who went through hard times and had to rebuild herself and dust herself off and start over and learn from her mistakes. I also see a lady who despite my age, sees me as a man. Not a boy toy. Not a young play thang. She sees me a man who is her equal. I also see a lady who not only loves my son as her own, I also see a lady who also loves my family like her own and treats our son's mother like a sister. This is why I love Sondra Huxtable Dickson. I will let you and the guest know that I won't leave you. I won't hurt you. I will treat you like the queen that you are. I will cook for you and you know I can thrown down in the kitchen. I will stay in the gym to keep in shape so I can have energy to make you happy and so you will only have eyes for me. I know that we will have obstacles, but I want you to know that when I have my off days I will not take it out on you or our family. I will meditate, pray or go the gym and listen to music so I can come to you in happiness and piece. This is my pledge to you Sondra.
REVERAND-That was wonderful. It's time for Sondra to speak.
SONDRA-(ASKED HER MOTHER TO PASS HER THE NOTE PAD)-What I see in front of me is a wonderful, beautiful, strong intelligent, mature man who is smart, strong, fun, loving and mature. I also see a man who also has the drive to succeed in life and who is not only a wonderful man, he also loves our children like they're his. I also see a man who allows me to see him when he's up and when he's down and I also see a wonderful man who cares about the people he loves and I also see a man who cares about Lil' Ade and his wonderful mother Amanda who is like a sister to us. I see a man who despite his young age, knows how to handle business and knows that he's an adult without being told and I also see a wonderful man who gave me the courage and strength to love again. This is why I love Brandon Curtis Dickson. I will let you and our guests know that I will love you and I will work hard at being your wife and not a sugar mama. I will make sure that you have home cooked meals and I will be a shoulder for you to lean on. I will also make sure I go to the gym and practice yoga so you can have someone to rush home too. As a lady who's is 52 years young, I will have my moments and when I do I will do whatever it takes to take my anger out on you. You're a wonderful man and a keeper. I will do my best to meditate and pray. Even if I have to go to Denise's house to pray. I will also love children including Lil' Ade like my own and I will continue to co-parent with Amanda who is like a sister to me and my family. This is why I will always love Brandon Curtis Dickson for life.
EVERYBODY BEGAN TO CHEER AND CRY
REVERAND-Wonderful speeches. Now it's time for Brother Selwyn and Hector and sisters, Georgia and Jalissa to serenade the couple.
(SELWYN WALKS TO THE PIANO AND DIRECTS THE BAND AND THEY PERFORMED ENDLESS LOVE BY DIANA ROSS & LIONEL RICHIE FIRE AND DESIRE BY RICK JAMES AND TEENA AMRIE, AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH, YOU'RE ALL I NEED TO GET BY MARVIN GAYE AND TAMMI TERRELL, STAY WITH LOVE BY JERMAINE JACKSON AND SYRETTA WRIGHT, YOU'RE ALWAYS ON MY MIND BY SWV AND BRIAN MORGAN ALEXANDER, I JUST CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU BY MICHAEL JACKSON AND SIEDAH GARRET, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE BY DONNA SUMMER AND MUSICAL YOUTH, YOU MAKE ME BETTER BY FABULOUS AND NE-YO WHICH FEATURED NELSON PERFORMING A SPECIAL RAP WRITTEN FOR HIS MOTHER AND BRANDON JOHNNY MATHIS AND DIONNE WARWICK'S FRIENDS IN LOVE AND BARBRA STRIESAND AND BARRY GIBB'S GUILTY BOBBY AND WHITNEY'S SOMTHING IN COMMON AND STEPHANIE MILLS AND TEDDY PENDERGRASS'S TWO HEARTS). AFTER THE PERFORMANCE THEY RECEIVED A STANDING OVATION
REVERAND-A wonderful selection of songs. Now it's time for Brandon to place the ring on Sondra's finger.
REVERAND-Brandon I like for you to repeat after me. With this ring, I will honor, cherish and love you despite richness or poor and til death do us part.
BRANDON PLACED THE RING ON SONDRA'S FINGER AND REPEATED THE WORDS WHILE SONDRA DID THE SAME.
REVERAND-Now if there's anybody who wishes that this couple shouldn't be married, speak now or forever hold your peace.
ELVIN-I object!
THE CROWD-ELVIN?!
ELVIN-SONDRA. I LOVE YOU AND I WANT TO US TO GET BACK TOGETHER. I'M SORRY FOR HOW I TREATED YOU AND THE TWINS AND I CAN'T LET YOU MAKE A MISTAKE BY MARRYING THIS MAN!!
BRANDON-SON GET THE HELL OUT OF THIS CHURCH
ELVIN-DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO!!
SONDRA-ELVIN STOP MAKING A SCENE I'M GOING MARRY BRANDON.
ELVIN-OVER MY DEAD BODY
BRANDON-IS THAT WHAT IT'S GONNA TAKE THEN BRING IT
ELVIN-I'M WILLING TO FIGHT FOR MY WOMAN
BRANDON-SHE'S NOT YOUR WOMAN SHE'S MY WIFE!!
ELVIN-THE REVEREAND DIDN'T PRONOUNCE YOU HUSBAND AND WIFE
BRANDON AND ELVIN GOT INTO EACH OTHER FACES AND L.B. AND KEITH HAD TO RESTRAIN BRANDON WHO WAS ABOUT TO PULL OUT A BOX OF KICK ASS
REVERAND-EVERYBODY CALM DOWN!!!! THIS IS GOD'S HOME. SONDRA IS THE ONE WHO HAS TO MAKE THE FINAL DECISION.
SONDRA LOOKED AT BRANDON, AMANDA, DENISE AND THE REST OF THE GUESTS AND DECIDED TO MAKE HER DECISION.
SONDRA-Rev. I know who I'm going to marry.
REVERAND-Who is it.
SONDRA-Relax. I'm going to move forward with my life, but before I do, I have to take care of some unfinished business.
SONDRA CRACKED HER KNUCKLES AND GAVE ELVIN A BACKHAND.THE CROWD GASPED SHE BACKHANDED HIM SO HARD THAT THE WHOLE BLOCK HEARD IT. SHE ALSO SLAPPED HIM ON THE OVER SIDE OF HIS FACE.
SONDRA-ELVIN!! YOUR DAYS OF MAKING ME MISERABLE ARE OVER AND IT'S GOING TO STOP TODAY!!! I WILL NO LONGER ALLOW YOU TO CAUSE ME ANY MORE PAIN AND HEARTACHE!!!!! We know that many wondered was Sondra and Brandon's wedding was going to turn out like Whitley's wedding in 1992. It wasn't going to happen. Let's just say that Elvin will finally receive several doses of his medicine.