Singer Jim Verraros, who finished ninth on the maiden season of American Idol, had what’s called a “unity sand ceremony” Sunday with his partner, entrepreneur Bill Brennan, at the Oak Brook Hills Resort in suburban Chicago.

"Every little choice reflected who we are; it was the most beautiful day," Verraros told People. "Since this is a gay wedding, we wanted both traditional touches as well as original ones."

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