Trina's Wedding: Chaos And Confusion

There are several people named Trina who have recently been in the news due to their weddings or engagements. Trina Braxton married Von Scales in St. Louis, Missouri, in a ceremony officiated by Judge Mablean Ephriam. Trina the rapper, whose full name is Katrina Laverne Taylor, got engaged to Raymond Ray Almighty Taylor in 2021, though the couple never made it down the aisle. Trina later married Benjamin Leon Kearse Jr., aka Swurv, in 2024.

Trina Braxton marries Von Scales in St. Louis, Missouri

On December 15, 2019, reality star and singer Trina Braxton married businessman Von Scales in a beautiful ceremony in St. Louis, Missouri. The couple tied the knot at Windows on Washington, a lavish venue in the historic downtown neighbourhood of St. Louis, which is also Scales' hometown. The ceremony was officiated by Judge Mablean Ephriam of Divorce Court fame.

Braxton wore a stunning, floor-length, white wedding gown designed by Naama & Anat Haute Couture, featuring a deep V-cut bustier and lace straps. Her hair was styled in an updo, topped with a double-layer silver headband with jewels. She accessorised with a simple silver necklace and pendant, earrings, and a bangle. Scales, meanwhile, wore a light grey suit by Cedric Cobb, paired with a white button-down shirt and an embroidered gold tie. He accessorised with a matching gold pocket square and a white rose.

The wedding was a Braxton family affair, with the couple saying "I do" in front of their loved ones, including Braxton's celebrity family: sisters Toni, Tamar, Traci, and Towanda; brother Michael Jr.; and their mother, Evelyn. The bride's late father, Michael Sr., was notably absent from her previous wedding. Other notable guests included Omarosa Manigault Newman, the ladies of Sister Circle (Trina's co-hosts), and Taj George of SWV.

The couple's special day was captured by WE tv for Braxton Family Values, with the new season of the hit show premiering in the new year.

Trina's bridal shower

Trina has been described as "the most consistent female rapper of all time" by XXL and was included in Billboard's list of "31 Female Rappers Who Changed Hip-Hop" in 2014. She rose to prominence in the late 1990s for her collaborations with Trick Daddy and has since released multiple successful albums and singles.

The wedding was featured on Braxton Family Values

Trina Braxton's wedding was featured on the seventh season of the reality television series "Braxton Family Values". The series follows the lives of the Braxton sisters—Toni, Traci, Towanda, Trina, and Tamar—and their mother, Evelyn. Trina's wedding to Von Scales took place in St. Louis, Missouri, in December 2019, and the episode aired in 2020.

The wedding was a Braxton family affair, with the couple exchanging vows in front of their loved ones, including Trina's celebrity family. Her sisters Toni, Tamar, Traci, and Towanda, brother Michael Jr., and their mother Evelyn were all in attendance. The bride wore a floor-length, white wedding gown designed by Naama & Anat Haute Couture, with lace straps and a deep V-cut bustier. She accessorized with a double-layer silver headpiece with jewels, a simple silver necklace and pendant, earrings, and a matching bangle. The groom, meanwhile, wore a light gray suit by Cedric Cobb, paired with a white button-down shirt and an embroidered gold tie, along with a matching gold pocket square and a white rose.

The ceremony was held at Windows on Washington, a lavish venue in the historic downtown neighborhood of St. Louis. It was officiated by Judge Mablean Ephriam. During the reception, the Braxton family posed for a photo, with the bride smiling alongside her sisters and mother.

Trina described her wedding day as "unpredictable and amazing," reflecting the couple's personalities and their relationship. She emphasized that the day was about celebrating with family and friends and blending their loved ones together.

Trina's engagement to Raymond Ray Almighty Taylor

Trina, the iconic American rapper, announced her engagement to Raymond "Ray Almighty" Taylor in September 2021. Trina, born Katrina Laverne Taylor, shared the news during a Facetime call with fitness guru Stormy Wellington, who noticed her engagement ring.

The couple had been together for five years at the time of their engagement and had appeared together on the reality TV show "Love & Hip Hop: Miami". Raymond, a former college basketball player and Miami rapper himself, also known as Ray Almighty, had posted a picture of the couple hugging on Instagram with the caption, "Hell or high water."

Trina, who had never been married before, spoke about balancing her relationships and public life, stating that keeping some privacy was what worked for her. She also expressed her desire to start a family but shared that she had suffered three miscarriages and was reluctant due to the passing of her mother.

Unfortunately, Trina and Raymond's relationship ended, and they parted ways before making it to the altar. Trina briefly spoke about the breakup, sharing that she had lost focus and couldn't give her whole self to someone during that time. She added that she was in a very unhappy space.

Trina marries Benjamin Leon Kearse Jr. in May 2024

On 22 May 2024, American rapper Trina, born Katrina Laverne Taylor, married her partner, Benjamin Leon Kearse Jr., also known as Swurv. The couple tied the knot in Miramar, Florida, and filed for their marriage application in April.

Trina, who rose to fame in the late 1990s for her collaborations with Trick Daddy, quietly broke the news to Jason Lee during his Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards, with Kearse in attendance as her date. Although the couple has kept their relationship private, Trina referred to Kearse as her "husband" in an interview with Carlos King earlier that month, adding that their relationship was a "breath of fresh air".

The couple first met at a party, as Trina shared on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: Miami: "This amazing, handsome man walks in, and I look at Joy like, 'Cousin, who's that!?'. I was not leaving that party without his number. Once I got the number, the rest is history."

Kearse works in real estate, buying and flipping properties. Trina, who has previously expressed doubts about having children following three miscarriages and the passing of her mother, Vernessa Taylor, in 2019, shared on Love & Hip Hop that her relationship with Kearse had her thinking of "white dresses and baby carriages".

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