"Miss America Nia Franklin Celebrates Her Wedding in W-S: A Love Story For The Ages"

On March 7, 2025, Nia Franklin, former Miss America 2019, wed Shannon Patterson at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. Her father-in-law, Wayne Patterson, praised their union. Officiated by Dr. Serenus T. Churn Sr., the ceremony featured Franklin’s original viola piece, underscoring their deep faith. They honeymooned in Rome.