By now everyone knows Monica married her love, Shannon Brown twice—once last November and again on July 9. What many didn’t know is while the couple chose to wed quietly last year, they pulled out the stops the second time around, beginning with the dress.

Many are unaware Monica’s Stephanie Rolland corseted mermaid gown cost $1 million,  Yahoo! reports. Made of silk organza, satin and crystals, the ivory-colored dress is gorgeous and classic. In attendance were about 300 guests and Monica’s two sons Rodney (6) and Romelo (3) from a previous relationship with Rodney “Rocko” Hill, whom she met when she was only 19 years old.

Although she and Rocko are said to have split for sure last spring, Monica has moved onto the handsome 25-year-old Brown, who recently opted out of his LA Lakers contract. Much success to the four of them.

(Photo: US Weekly/Jay Goldman)