A former American Idol winner has tied the knot in Birmingham, Alabama, but there was no singing during the 30-minute ceremony.Ruben Studdard - winner of the hit show's second season - married Surata Zuri McCants at the Canterbury United Methodist Church on Saturday, People reported.The service included an exchange of vows, prayers and music provided by a string ensemble. The groom, nicknamed the "Velvet Teddy Bear" on Idol 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.The couple met in October 2006, when Studdard was signing CDs at a Wal-Mart in Atlanta, People reported.Alabama will be their home as the 29-year-old-singer gets set to release a new album later this year.- AP, NZ HERALD STAFF
