Aretha Franklin is getting married
(CBS/AP) Aretha Franklin says she's ready to tie the knot with longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson.
Pictures: Celebrity weddings and engagementsFranklin told The Associated Press in a statement Monday that the pair was considering a summer wedding, perhaps on Miami Beach.
The Queen of Soul wants to follow the ceremony with a reception on a private yacht.
The 69-year-old singer jokes, "No, I'm not pregnant."
As for her wedding gown, Franklin is considering wearing Donna Karan, Valentino or Vera Wang, her rep told People.The Grammy-winning singer has been married twice before.
