Bestselling author and producer DeVon Franklin has married celebrity trainer Maria Castillo in a romantic lakeside ceremony in Beverly Hills. The couple exchanged vows on Saturday, August 2, 2025, surrounded by family, friends, and notable celebrities.
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A Personalized Celebration
The wedding reflected the couple’s unique love story:
- Castillo wore a custom Galia Lahav gown handcrafted in Israel
- Franklin chose a classic Giorgio Armani suit
- Guests included Kelly Rowland, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, and LeToya Luckett
- Singer MAJOR. performed “Why I Love You” for their first dance
“This isn’t an ending – it’s the beginning of our forever,” Franklin told People. Castillo described her vision as “timeless, elegant, and rooted in my Dominican culture.”
Meaningful Touches
The ceremony featured heartfelt traditions:
- Personal vows Franklin called “promises for a lifetime”
- Audio guestbook where guests left voice messages (nodding to their early dating habit)
- Vibrant “hora loca” (crazy hour) with dancers and stilt walkers
“The hora loca showed our true selves,” Castillo shared. “We’re spiritual but also playful and full of joy.”
Journey to the Altar
Franklin proposed during a Hawaiian vacation in December 2024 at The Ritz-Carlton Maui. This marks the second marriage for Franklin, who divorced actress Meagan Good in 2021.
As guests departed, Castillo reflected: “This wedding celebrates God’s goodness in our lives.”
Sources: Verified People magazine report, guest social media posts