Vanessa Williams had more reason than most to celebrate on Independence Day.
The 52-year-old tied the knot with her partner of three years and 'hometown guy' Jim Skrip on Saturday in front of family and close friends in Buffalo, New York.
The beauty Queen-turned-actress surprised everyone - including her husband - by donning not one but two gorgeous gowns during the intimate ceremony.
The couple met three years ago in Egypt, and Vanessa paid homage with a stunning ivory white trailing gown with a gold band around her svelte waist
'I felt like an Egyptian goddess, and that was exactly the theme I was going for,' she told People Magazine.
After walking up the aisle at St Stanislaus Roman Catholic church radiant in white, the Ugly Betty star then slipped into an intricate golden dress for the exchanging of the vows, to the 52-year-old former accountant's delight.
'Honestly, when I saw Vanessa walking down the aisle, I didn't even notice her dress,' admitted Jim, who himself wore a grey suit with a red tie. 'We locked eyes and I got caught up in the moment, full of happiness and joy.
'When I finally noticed the dress, it was perfect for Vanessa: sleek, simple and sexy. She then had another surprise for me: she did a quick change into another beautiful gown for the vows ceremony. She was stunning!'
Vanessa's mother Helen arrived at the elegant ceremony in a pristine white Rolls Royce, which also whisked the newlyweds away afterwards.
Vanessa's daughters, Melanie, 28, Jillian, 26 and Sasha, 15, all served as beautiful bridesmaids in off-white gowns.
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