But there was no singing during the 30-minute ceremony - just an exchange of vows, prayers and music provided by a string ensemble.
The groom, nicknamed the "Velvet Teddy Bear" on Idol in 2003 for his big frame and sonorous voice, wore a black tuxedo with white bow tie for Saturday's ceremony. His bride wore a white and ivory wedding gown.
Alabama will be their home as the 29-year-old-singer gets set to release a new album later this year.
The “Velvet Teddy Bear” has released three albums since his 2003 breakthrough, including the platinum CD “Soulful.”
Cristopher Ruben Studdard was born on September 12, 1978 in Frankfurt, Germany while his father was stationed with the U.S. Army, and has a deep musical background – he sings American pop, R&B and gospel.
Ruben Studdard and Surata Zuri McCants leave church after their wedding Saturday in Birmingham, Alabama.
