124307: Top 10 Classic Celebrity Wedding Dresses of 2007
A number of stylish stars walked down the aisle in couture creations in 2007, and at year's end Lovetripper takes a look back at some of the most stunning silhouettes. Which celebrity wedding dress is your favorite?
1)
Eva Longoria-- On the luckiest day of the century, the
Desperate Housewives star stepped into a pair of Sergio Rossi shoes before walking down the aisle of the Church of Saint Germain l'Auxerrois in an ethereal Angel Sanchez creation of silk wool and georgette organza, its beauty emphasized with silver metallic embroidery. A 10 ft. long train provided romantic drama as the star walked past 250 guests.
2)
Kate Walsh-- Guests standing at the pews inside the Ojai Presbyterian Church could see the sparkle of the
Private Practice star's diamond and platinum Neil Lane earrings as she walked down the aisle in an ultra-feminine lace Monique Lhuillier frock created with three-quarter sleeves.
3)
Katherine Heigl-- Although official wedding photos of the bride on her wedding day will not be seen until the first week in January, no top 10 list would be complete without a mention of one of the most talked about celebrity wedding dresses of the year-- the Emmy Award winner's white silk faille, off-the-shoulder Oscar De La Renta creation.
4)
Kristin (Veitch) Dos Santos-- Accustomed to shining a spotlight on TV's brightest talent, the E! columnist was the star of the show as wedding guests Daniel Dae Kim (
Lost), Masi Oka (
Heroes) and the voice of
Gossip Girl, Kristen Bell, watched the bride walk down the aisle in a strapless, lace-embellished Monique Lhuillier creation. Accented with a champagne-hued sash, the addition of a bracelet and earrings by jeweler Alan Friedman provided an extra element of glamour.
5)
Giuliana (DePandi) Rancic-- Bridesmaids in yellow chiffon BCBG dresses walked down the aisle of Anacapri's Santa Sophia Church before the
E! News host made her grand entrance in an elegant two-piece ensemble by Monique Lhuillier, which was composed of the designer's signature re-embroidered lace on the bodice and a skirt of cascading white silk.
6)
Rebecca Romijn-- Sporting black bow ties, the bride and groom's faithful canine companions, Taco and Better, looked on as the
Ugly Betty star recited her vows in a body-conscious Ralph Lauren design-- a look she paired with Neil Lane jewelry.
7)
Ana Ortiz--
Ugly Betty cast member Ashley Jensen surely thought back to her own 2007 nuptials as she watched the bride walk down the aisle in a lace-accented Monique Lhuillier gown designed with an open back and a champagne-hued sash.
8)
Paulina Rubio-- The transparent silk layers of the singer's Rosa Clara gown gave The Golden Girl an ethereal aura as left the San Fransisco of Assisi Chapel on the grounds of the Xcarete Eco Theme Park on the arm of her newly-dubbed husband, Nicolas "Colate" Vallejo-Najera.
9)
Laila Ali-- The former
Dancing with the Stars competitor waltzed down the aisle in a strapless, champagne-hued creation by Amy Michelson. At the waist, star-shaped broaches fastened to the gown's silk charmeuse fabric drew all eyes to the boxer's sleek physique.
10)
Claire Forlani-- A shower of pink and yellow petals rained down on the June bride as she held on to her husband, actor Dougray Scott, and walked out of the Council Common Hall of Plevebovigliana, Italy in a pair of Jimmy Choo stilettos that harmonized with her refined white gown by Junko Yoshioka for Bonaparte-NY.
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124207: Top 10 Celebrity Destination Weddings of 2007
As we say good-bye to 2007, Lovetripper takes a look back at the globetrotting twosomes who enjoyed a destination "I do."
1)
Eva Longoria and Tony Parker-- Following a romantic pre-wedding trip to Disneyland Paris and a cruise along the Seine in a bateau-mouche, the
Desperate Housewives star found herself at the entrance of the Church of Saint Germain l'Auxerrois on July 7, 2007, deemed the luckiest day of the century. Wearing a pair of Sergio Rossi shoes, the bride walked down a rose-sprinkled aisle toward the NBA great for a ceremony conducted in both English and French.
2)
Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar-- After saying "I do" at Sudley Castle, the actress/model celebrated her new husband's heritage with a second wedding in Jodhpur, India. Umaid Bhavan Palace provided a regal backdrop as the groom arrived on the back of a white horse and made his way to the Fountain Courtyard, where the ceremony was held.
3)
Giuliana DePandi and Bill Rancic-- Wishing her wedded life to be rich in happiness, residents living on Anacapri tossed coins at the bride as she walked with her father toward Santa Sophia Church, where the
E! News host joined the groom at the altar for a multi-lingual ceremony.
4)
Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley-- Sandra Oh, Justin Chambers and T.R. Knight were among the guests who flew to Park City, Utah to witness their
Grey's Anatomy cast mate exchange vows with her love of the past three years. Family and friends enjoyed Christmas cookies at the holiday happening, which took place in a tent on the grounds of the Stein Ericksen Lodge.
5)
Ana Ortiz-- As her
Ugly Betty cast mates America Ferrera, Ashley Jensen and Mark Indelicato looked on, Ana Ortz received a wedding band from Noah Lebenzon to accompany her cushion cut diamond engagement ring as the couple stood on the veranda of the Hotel Horned Dorset Primavera, a 52-guest room retreat in Rincon, Puerto Rico which overlooks an 8-acre expanse of golden sands.
6)
Ioan Gruffudd-- As waves rushed up to the sandy shore, the Sea of Cortez seemed to applaud the union of the
Fantastic Four star and actress Alice Evans, who exchanged vows during a ceremony held on the sands of the One & Only Palmilla Hotel in Los Cabos, Mexico.
7)
Tobey Maguire--
Spider-man and Jennifer Meyer chose to celebrate their love with an intimate "I do" on the Hawaiian island of Kona. According to reports, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lukas Haas were among the stars invited to the ceremony.
8)
Rod Stewart-- A small boat took the Grammy Award winner and his bride to The Lady Ann Magee, the groom's yacht, which bore the newlyweds away from the Villa Durazza in Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy after their civil ceremony.
9)
Jordana Brewster-- The actress, who lost her heart to producer Andrew Form on the set of
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, wore a heart-shaped necklace on the day she received a wedding band to accompany her 3.2-carat emerald-cut diamond Peter Atman engagement ring during an outdoor ceremony held on the Caribbean island of Nevis.
10)
Montel Williams-- Sunlight danced on Tara Fowler's Tallarico diamond earrings as she pledged her love to the talk show host on the blush pink sands at Tucker's Point Club on the Caribbean island of Bermuda.
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124107: Billie Piper's Wedding
As the world prepared to say good-bye to the past year, actress Billie Piper, who traveled through time and space as Rose Tyler for two seasons on the sci-fi cult hit
Doctor Who, embarked on a future together with the man she loves-- her newly-dubbed husband, actor Laurence Fox. According to
BBC News, the couple's respective co-stars, David Tennant (
Doctor Who) and Kevin Whatley (
Lewis) joined members of the venerable Fox family of actors inside the Parish Church of St. Mary's in Easebourne, West Sussex, England on the afternoon of December 31, 2007 to await the arrival of the bride.
Strolling in a pair of black high-heeled shoes, the actress held a bouquet of dainty pink roses interspersed with baby's breath as she made her way past the headstones that line the entrance to the house of worship. Her long, black coat, which she wrapped around her ivory-hued wedding dress, kept the winter chill at bay until she reached the church, where four bridesmaids in purple frocks made their way to the altar before she walked to her groom's side to receive a wedding band to accompany her antique, three-diamond engagement ring.
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124007: Liberty X Member Jessica Taylor's Wedding
As they walked through the doors of St. Andrews Church in Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England, happy memories of their own
nuptials surely flooded the minds of former Liberty X member Michelle Heaton and her husband,
Pop Idol's Andy Scott-Lee. Back in October 2006, the performer's band mate Jessica Taylor was a bridesmaid as she said "I do,"and now, on December 29, 2007, it was Jessica's turn to take center stage as the bride.
The rows of white Christmas lights that adorned the exteriors of Castle Combe abodes illuminated the path taken by the black Rolls Royce which bore the bride to the house of worship, where cricket star Kevin Petersen waited to make her his wife. According to
The Daily Mail, England captain Michael Vaughan was among the friends and family members who rose from the pews in honor of the bride as she walked down the aisle in a beaded, ivory creation, the silk chiffon fabric gently rustling as she made her way toward the groom.
Recognized by movie lovers from its appearance alongside Robert de Niro and Sienna Miller in the 2007 romantic fantasy
Stardust, the ivy-draped facade of The Manor House Hotel and Golf Club greeted the newlyweds and their guests as they arrived for the reception. The couple had reserved exclusive use of the retreat on their wedding day, and chose one of its 48 well-appointed guest rooms to spend their first night together as husband and wife.
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123907: Clay Aiken Brings Holiday Cheer to Chiapas, Mexico
Smiles were once again seen on the faces of little ones living in Chiapas and Tabasco, Mexico this holiday season, thanks to the combined efforts of UNICEF and platinum-selling perfomer Clay Aiken. Taking the trek with his mother and younger brother, the singer cherished his role as a south of the border Santa, delivering gifts to over 300 children in the flood-ravaged area. A UNICEF ambassador since 2004, his journey marked the fourth time that the
American Idol runner up has traveled on behalf of the charitable organization, having ventured to Banda Ache, Uganda and Afghanistan in previous years.
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123807: Jimmy Fallon's Wedding
The Sir Richard Branson-owned paradise of Necker Island still echoes with the laughter of the late Princess Diana, who walked its sandy shores during a vacation getaway, and it harbors the recent happy memories made by Google co-founder Larry Page on his wedding day. On December 22, 2007, the private Caribbean island welcomed another happy Hollywood couple as former
Saturday Night Live funnyman Jimmy Fallon and his movie producer Nancy Juvonen, his fiancee since August 2007, traveled to the British Virgin Islands hideaway to say "I do." According to
People magazine online, family and friends gathered to witness the bride receive a wedding band to accompany her Neil Lane engagement ring.
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123707: Actress Lee Seung-yeon's Wedding
On December 28, 2007, the Sol Beach Resort in Yangyang, Gangwon Province of South Korea welcomed the 400 guests invited to witness the union of actress Lee Seung-yeon and her love of the past two years, Kim Moon-chul,
Korea Times reports. Clutching a bouquet of pastel roses in her gloved hands, the bride walked down the aisle in a classic ivory, strapless gown, its beauty enhanced with the addition of an elbow-length veil, dainty pearl earrings and a pearl pendant necklace. As the actress wiped away tears of joy, fellow actor Yoon Da-hoon, acting as officiant, joined the couple in the bonds of matrimony.
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123607: TV Personality Ben Mulroney Engaged
As a reporter for the Canadian entertainment news program
eTalk Daily and the presenter of the music world's freshest faces on the reality hit
Canadian Idol, Ben Mulroney is accustomed to shining a spotlight on today's newsworthy celebrities. On December 28, 2007, however, the TV personality became the news as he knelt on one knee and asked for fashion stylist Jessica Brownstein's hand in marriage in front of a lunchtime crowd dining at a popular Montreal eatery, Nick's restaurant,
The Ottawa Citizen revealed. The prospective groom, a son of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, and his bride-to-be, who have been an item for the past year, have yet to announce when they will walk down the aisle.
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123507: Top 10 Celebrity Hotel and Resort Weddings of 2007
As we close the book on another calendar year, Lovetripper checks out the stars who checked into the world's top hotels and resorts for their 2007 wedding ceremonies.
1)
Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley-- Christmas came early for the Emmy Award-winning actress, who stepped inside a tent on the grounds of the Stein Ericksen Lodge, a Park City, Utah utopia, for her walk down the aisle. As a light snow christened their union, the couple exchanged vows amid an array of white flowers and candles.
2)
Ana Ortiz-- In remembrance of her grandmother, the
Ugly Betty cast member clutched a family rosary along with her bouquet of white roses as she made her way toward musician Noah Lebenzon at the Hotel Horned Dorset Primavera in Rincon, Puerto Rico.
3)
Scott Foley and Marika Dominczyk-- Guests of the bride and groom made a few new finned friends as they snorkelled alongside dolphins in the waters at the Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Koele, Hawaii in the days leading up to the former
Felicity star's "I do's."
4)
Ioan Gruffudd-- Standing in the distance, the One & Only Palmilla resort was a silent witness to the wedding of the
Fantastic Four star and actress Alice Evans. The towering 172-guest room retreat, deemed 2007's number one resort in Mexico by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler, peeked through the palms at the property's white powder beach as the couple exchanged vows.
5)
Laila Ali-- The beauty of the rose garden at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Marina Del Rey, California knocked out the super middleweight boxer when she went in search of the perfect venue for her wedding to former NFL wide receiver Curtis Conway.
6)
Yao Ming-- Hosting the highly-anticipated wedding of the 7 ft. 6 in.-tall NBA great and his bride, basketball star Ye Li, was a tall order, but the staff at the Pudong Shangri-La Hotel in Shanghai, China were up to the challenge. The couple formalized their eight-year romance with a ceremony held inside the venue's lily-adorned China Hall.
7)
Bam Margera-- Three hundred and fifty guests enjoyed the Art Deco ambiance of The Lowes Hotel, a 1930's-era edifice in Philadelphia, on the day that the
Jackass star and his bride, Missy Rothstein, exchanged vows.
8)
Jon Cryer and Lisa Joyner-- When she walked inside the Sunset Chapel at Pueblo Bonito Sunset resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the host of
TV Guide's InFANity received a wedding band from the Two and a Half Men star to accompany her 2.5-carat cushion cut diamond Atelier Marisa engagement ring.
9)
Pamela Anderson-- Symbolic of the bride and groom's hearts taking flight, a flock of paper doves dangled from chandeliers as the eternal small screen femme fatale walked down a petal-strewn aisle toward Rick Salomon at one of The Mirage Hotel and Casino's villas in October 2007.
Spider-man star Tobey Maguire, who had wed long time love Jennifer Meyer a month earlier, was among the guests at the Las Vegas resort to witness the couple exchange vows in front of a bubbling fountain.
10)
Anastacia-- The singer's former bodyguard slipped a wedding band engraved with the date of their nuptials on to his bride's finger during a ceremony which took place at the Quinta Real Huatulco, a cliff side retreat in Oaxaca, Mexico which features a Moorish motif.
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123407: Jessica Alba Engaged
'Tis the season to announce upcoming wedding ceremonies. One day after Christmas,
Fantastic Four star Jessica Alba was sporting a large sparkler from beau Cash Warren, and on December 27, 2007 the actress, who will welcome a baby into their family in 2008, announced through her publicist that she is planning to walk down the aisle,
People magazine online reports. The lovebirds, who have been an item since 2004, have not disclosed details of their upcoming union.
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123307: Promotion for Katherine Heigl's "27 Dresses"
Ticket holders hankering to see a sneak peek of Katherine Heigl's new romantic romp
27 Dresses before its official opening day may do a double take when they spot a mirror image of the recently wed beauty at the 27 theaters across the US chosen to show the much-anticipated chick flick on December 27, 2007. Dressed like the Emmy-winning actress in the movie's official poster, the 27 models enjoyed their own moment red carpet moment days before as they posed in the forecourt of Grauman's Chinese Theatre, a top Tinseltown attraction for over three-quarters of a century. Each year, over four million tourists make their way to 6925 Hollywood Boulevard to place their hands and feet in the impressions made by silver screen immortals ranging from Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, who were the first to cement their status in Hollywood history at the Asian-inspired architectural treasure, to
I Am Legend's leading man Will Smith, who planted his imprints on December 10, 2007.
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123207: Reality TV Star New York Engaged
When rechristening the 20 bachelors vying for Tiffany "New York" Pollard's heart at the start of the VH-1 hit
I Love New York 2, the reality TV personality and her mother chose the right nickname for contestant George Weisgerber-- "Tailor Made." Over five million TV viewers who have followed the TV temptress's attempts to find true love in
Flavor of Love and
I Love New York discovered during the show's December 17, 2007 finale that the retail planner from Queens is indeed tailor made for the VH-1 star. Although New York initially declined her love's proposal, viewers who tune in for the cast's reunion show on January 6, 2008 will see the star say "yes" when Tailor Made once again asks for her hand in marriage,
People magazine online reports.
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0123107: Josh Duhamel and Fergie Engaged
Following a three-year romance, Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson has accepted a proposal of marriage from the man who treats her like a queen--
Las Vegas star Josh Duhamel. The couple, who have long denied reports of an impending "I do," once again brought speculation of an engagement to the forefront when a diamond sparkler was spotted on the ring finger of "The Dutchess" during the American Music Awards presentation in November 2007,
People magazine online reports. The prospective groom's representative, who announced the happy news in late December 2007, did not release details about the engagement or a wedding date.
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123107: Katherine Heigl's Wedding
Since meeting on the set of his video for the single "Only You," actress Katherine Heigl has been a musical muse for singer Josh Kelley, who poured his emotions not only into an ode to his love ("Katie's Song") but also into the melody that would escort his bride down the aisle on their wedding day-- December 23, 3007. Inside a flower-adorned tent on the snow-sprinkled grounds of the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah, the bride's
sister, herself a newlywed, walked down the aisle with three bridesmaids all dressed in red Oscar De La Renta designs before a cello and guitar rendition of the Josh Kelley-penned tune heralded the arrival of the bride. According to
OK! magazine online, approximately 80 guests, including the actress's co-stars Sandra Oh, Justin Chambers, T.R. Knight (who stood at the altar in the role of a groomsman) and
Private Practice star
Kate Walsh stood up from the rows of silver chairs in honor of the
Grey's Anatomy star when she walked past in a white Oscar De La Renta creation.
During the half hour ceremony in which the singer, his face illuminated by the flicker of candlelight, pledged his devotion and slipped a wedding band on his bride's finger to accompany her 3-carat, pear-shaped diamond and platinum engagement ring from Ryan Ryan, the actress surely thought back to the night the groom asked for her hand in marriage at the same Venice Beach location where their love story began.
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123007: Top 10 Best-Dressed Celebrity Grooms of 2007
All eyes may be on the bride during a wedding, but it is equally important for the groom to look his best when he suits up for the ceremony. During the final days of the calendar year, Lovetripper looks back at the leading men who donned designer duds in order to tie the knot in 2007.
1)
Tony Parker-- Standing at the altar of the Eglise Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois in a classic black suit and white cravat from French fashion house DeFursac, the San Antonio Spurs star received an 18k white gold Piaget Possession wedding band from his bride, Eva Longoria. In exchange, the NBA great slipped a white gold Piaget Possession wedding adorned with 107 brilliant-cut and square-cut diamonds on to the hand of the
Desperate Housewives star.
2)
Usher-- One of the decade's most stylish stars straightened his ivory bow tie and tucked a gardenia boutonniere into the lapel of his black Giorgio Armani tuxedo before exchanging vows for a second time with Tameka Foster during a wedding ceremony held at Chateau Elan Winery and Resort near Atlanta.
3)
Howie Dorough-- From Orlando Bloom and David Beckham to Nelly Furtado and Madonna, the designing duo of Dean and Dan Caten have dressed the entertainment world's elite since 1995. On December 8, 2007, the Backstreet Boy donned a timeless black tuxedo and a white bow tie from the Canadian couturier's label, Dsquared, to marry his love of the past seven years, Leigh Boniello.
4)
Ioan Gruffudd-- As the sea rushed to the white sands at the One & Only Palmilla Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, a breeze tugged at the ivory satin tie of the Fantastic Four's indigo-hued wool crepe Armani suit while actress Alice Evans recited a self-penned poem to the actor during their wedding ceremony.
5)
Brandon Routh-- Looysen Fine Clothing suited up Superman for premieres of his cinematic blockbuster around the world, and the actor turned to the label once again for his wedding day, when he donned a black cashmere suit for his nuptials at El Capitan Ranch.
6)
Scott Baio-- Donning a dove grey suit for his rooftop nuptials at L.A.'s Mercury Building with Renee Sloan, the former teen idol could still cause his fans to swoon. Details of the long-time bachelor's "I do's" will be revealed when
Scott Baio is 46...and Pregnant premieres on VH1 on January 13, 2008.
7)
Felipe Massa-- Weeks before their November 30, 2007 nuptials, paparazzi captured the arrival of the Formula One champion and his bride-to-be Raffaela Bassi for a fitting at the Milan store of Dolce and Gabbana, who garbed the groom in a black suit paired with a silver tie for his wedding day at the Igreja Nossa Senhora do Brasil in Sao Paulo.
8)
Bill Rancic-- Each stitch sewn with love, the
Apprentice winner donned a classic black tuxedo and a white bow tie created by Eduardo DePandi, the father of his bride,
E! News host Giuliana DePandi.
9)
Roger Taylor-- Duran Duran's drummer made his bride's heart skip a beat when she walked down the aisle at Jalousie Plantation in St. Lucia toward the groom, who donned a white Giorgio Armani suit for their wedding day.
10)
Jon Cryer-- After saying "I do" to TV Guide's
InFANity host Lisa Joyner at the Chapel at Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the
Two and A Half Men star danced the cha-cha in a white Hugo Boss suit during an outdoor reception.
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122907: Marie Osmond in Las Vegas
Former
Dancing With the Stars semifinalist Marie Osmond waltzed into the Luxor Hotel with her family of eight in late December 2007 to enjoy a few days filled with pre-Christmas cheer,
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The performer/doll designer, who joined the rest of the Osmond clan onstage at The Orleans Hotel Showroom in August 2007 for an upcoming PBS special celebrating the family's half century in the entertainment industry and will reprise her act with brother Donny at the MGM Grand in July 2008, will be among the last of Luxor's guests to experience the hotel's Egyptian theme. Just as the ancient Egyptians would chisel away any mention of a ruler they wished to erase from history, so the proprietors of Luxor are slowly expunging the pyramid's current theme from the resort's interior. Travelers checking in to the Vegas venue will notice the hotel's transition from a family-oriented oasis into a haven for partying patrons in 2008.
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122807: Katherine Heigl Enjoys Pre -"I Do" Dining At Inn
The temperature in Park City, Utah may have dipped well below freezing, but there was a heart-warming scene inside the snow-blanketed Goldener Hirsch Inn on December 21, 2007 as bride-to-be Katherine Heigl and members of her wedding party enjoyed the culinary creations of executive chef James Dumas at the retreat's four diamond-rated restaurant,
Entertainment Tonight revealed. The
Grey's Anatomy star, who will walk down the aisle on December 23rd, mulled over a menu featuring such appetizing Alpine-influence delights as saffron linguine, wild striped bass and wiener schnitzel.
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122707: Top 10 Celebrity Castle Weddings and Receptions of 2007
From Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes to David and Victoria Beckham, the romantic allure of a castle has appealed to a number of A-listers over the years. Before we say good-bye to 2007, Lovetripper takes a look back at the celebrities who chose to fortify their love with a wedding or wedding reception in a fairytale setting.
1)
Eva Longoria and Tony Parker-- After arriving at Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte in a black Rolls Royce Phantom, the newly dubbed Mrs. Parker exchanged her Angel Sanchez wedding dress for a Kaufman Franco frock before joining a reception held inside a tent on the grounds of the regal 17th century retreat, which is a star in its own right, having appeared in such cinematic ventures as
A Little Romance,
Marie Antoinette and
The Man in the Iron Mask. The 107 brilliant-cut and square-cut diamonds adorning the bride's Piaget Possession wedding band sparkled throughout the evening as she and her new husband danced to the Peter Gabriel tune "Book of Love" and cut slices of a five-tier, vanilla bean pound cake festooned with 500 sugar flowers . Before heading out on a short honeymoon trip to the Turks and Caicos islands, the couple signed their John Hancock's on one of the chateau's roof slates as a lasting reminder of their time at Fouquet's former abode.
2)
Elizabeth Hurley-- Having pledged their devotion to one another in an intimate civil ceremony the day before, the model/actress and Arun Nayar welcomed family and friends to Sudeley Castle on March 3, 2007 for a celebration of their new life together as husband and wife. Ten pageboys, five bridesmaids, and the bride's young son, in the role of ring bearer, walked down the aisle before the Estee Lauder model made her grand entrance on the arm of her friend and father figure, Elton John. Accompanied by the romantic strains of a Vivaldi composition, the bride clutched her Lily of the Valley bouquet as she walked toward the altar, the rustling chiffon layers of her white Versace gown creating an ethereal effect as she made her way past 300 guests.
The reverential refrain of "Praise My Soul," the ceremony's leading hymn, and "Wie Lieblich Sind Deine Wohnungen" echoed in the confines of St. Mary's Church on the Sudeley Castle estate as the couple exchanged vows in an hour-long ceremony in which the the groom placed a gold Chopard wedding band on his beloved's finger.
3)
Jeri Ryan-- The former "Star Trek: Voyager" cast member donned a Vera Wang wedding dress on the day she said "I do" to French chef Christophe Eme in a garden overlooked by Chateau de Noirieux, a 15th century manor. Lisa Vorce, event planner of Oh, How Charming! helped the couple create their vision of a perfect ceremony.
4)
Shane Lynch-- The ghostly image of a monk, said to dwell within the walls of the Great Hall, may have mingled with celebrity guests Ronan Keating and Mickey Graham as the two Boyzone members watched their former band mate pledge his love to Sheena White at Kinnitty Castle after a civil ceremony in Kent, England. The manor, situated on 10,000 acres of verdant land in County Offaly, Ireland, holds fond memories for the one-time entertainer, who offered best wishes to his sister, B*Witched singer Edele Lynch, at the castle during her wedding reception in 2006.
5)
Usher Raymond and Tameka Foster-- The smooth groove of "Before I Let Go" rang out inside a tent at Chateau Elan Winery and Resort, an Atlanta architectural gem inspired by a French castle, as the multi-Grammy Award winner and his love enjoyed their first dance together as husband and wife.
6)
Will Haining and Michelle Marsh-- The Oldham Athletic football star and the glamour model cut slices of a castle-shaped wedding cake concocted by Slattery's Patissier and Chocolatier after they recited their self-penned vows during a ceremony held at Auchen Castle Hotel, a 4-star, 18th century retreat in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
7)
Holly Willoughby-- The "Dancing on Ice" host walked down the aisle at St. Michael's church on the Amberley Castle estate to receive a wedding band that now accompanies the platinum engagement ring adorned with eight diamonds she has worn since May 2006.
8)
Des O'Connor and Jodie Brooke Wilson-- Over the years Highclere Castle has been a silent witness to the weddings of Peter Andre and Katie Price and soccer star Thierry Henry. On September 17, 2007 the three-year-old son of "Countdown" host Des O'Connor and his long time love walked down the aisle on the Berkshire estate bearing a wedding band on a pillow to accompany his mother's pink diamond engagement ring.
9)
Coleen Nolan-- The co-host of the British talk show "Loose Women" said "I do" to musician Ray Fensome in a ceremony held at Hazelwood Castle Hotel, an 11th century, 21-guest room sanctuary situated on 77 acres in North Yorkshire, England.
10)
Mark Morrison-- The kilt-clad member of the British trip hop trio Kosheen said "I do" to Iva Benediktova in a ceremony held on the grounds of Stirin Castle, an 18th century chateau hotel in Prague.
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122607: Wedding of TV Star Mylla Christie
On December 8, 2007, revered as the day of Our Lady of Conception in Brazil, guests dressed in pure white symbolized the beginning of a new life together as husband and wife for TV star Mylla Christie and her love, Tutu Sartori,
Abril.com reports. Clutching a cluster of lavender blooms, the ruffles of the bride's blush-hued French crepe, silk and organza gown by designer Gloria Coelho fluttered in the breeze while the diaphanous fabric of a veil which draped over her brunette tresses gently swept the aisle as she walked toward the groom, who had donned a white linen suit by Ricardo Almeida.
Following the touching ceremony in the garden of Casa Grande Hotel Resort and Spa in Sao Paulo, in which the bride lovingly kissed the wedding band she had placed on the hand of her beloved, friends and family blessed their union with a cascade of paper containing words of love.
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122507: Top 10 Outdoor Celebrity Weddings of 2007
From golden sand beaches to the verdant vision of a manicured lawn, nature has provided a romantic backdrop for many luminaries in love. As we near the end of 2007, Lovetripper takes a look back at the celebrities who chose to say "I do" in the great outdoors over the past year.
1)
Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell-- After exchanging vow during a 15-minute ceremony held on the grounds of their Calabasas, California ranch, a gospel choir belted out the Milk and Sugar tune "Sunshine" as the bride and groom playfully skipped past the 100 guests who would soon join the pair for a down home reception.
2)
Ioan Gruffudd and Alice Evans-- The bride's diaphanous veil billowed in the breeze as she stood beneath a fabric-draped arbor and pledged her love to her "102 Dalmatians" co-star on the golden sands outside of the One & Only Palmilla Hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
3)
Scott Foley and Marika Dominczyk-- As the Pacific Ocean extinguished the last rays of the setting sun, its rushing waves seemed to applaud its approval as a blast from a conch shell heralded the arrival of the bride to a cliff top on the Manele Golf Course at Hawaii's Four Seasons Resort Lana'i.
4)
Brandon Routh and Courtney Ford-- Married life for Superman began with a magical moment usually seen only in the movies. Fountains sprang to life when the star kissed his new bride for the first time as her husband at the conclusion of a ceremony held at El Capitan Ranch, a horse riding facility in Santa Barbara, California.
5)
Lisa Ling-- Linking arms with both her father and mother, the National Geographic Channel correspondent walked toward oncologist Paul Song on the red brick courtyard outside of Union Station, a Los Angeles landmark which has been immortalized on the big screen in such hits as
Can't Hardly Wait,
Pearl Harbor and
My Best <span style="font-style:italic;">Friend's Wedding.
6)
Montel Williams-- An ocean breeze gently tugged at Tara Fowler's off-white Badgley Mischka wedding dress as she stood by the TV talk show host's side and watched Mr. Max, their toy poodle, bring her wedding band down the aisle during a ceremony held on the pink sands at Tucker's Point Club in Bermuda.
7)
Jeri Ryan-- Donning Vera Wang bridal attire, the former
Star Trek: Voyager star enjoyed an out of this world wedding to French chef Christophe Eme in the garden of Chateau de Noirieux, a 15th century manor in the Loire Valley.
8)
Laila Ali and Curtis Conway-- Held in the rose garden at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Marina Del Rey, the fragrance of the botanical beauties perfumed the air as the former
Dancing with the Stars contestant and the NFL great said "I do" in front of a wrought-iron gazebo.
9)
Sarah Thompson-- Wedding guests, including
Lost executive producer Damon Lindelof and
The Bachelor's Charlie O'Connell, dined on filet mignon and Alaskan sea bass after watching the former
7th Heaven star exchange vows with screenwriter Brad Kane on the lawn of the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, California.
10)
Harry Knowles-- Amid a gathering of fireflies that illuminated the evening sky over the live music capital of the world, the movie critic pledged his love to Patricia Jones on the grounds of Green Pastures, an elegant Austin, Texas eatery, as actor Elijah Wood, director Eli Roth and 150 relatives and friends looked on.
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122407: Roe Messner's Wedding
After a difficult year which saw the passing of his wife, evangelical television personality Tammy Faye, 2008 holds the promise of a new beginning for Roe Messner and the woman who helped his broken heart to heal, Melanie Hart. Although the building contractor has overseen the construction of over 1,700 churches over the course of his architectural career, Mr. Messner chose to be joined in the bonds of holy matrimony with his bride in an intimate ceremony held at A Special Memory Wedding Chapel on the night of December 7, 2007,
Entertainment Tonight reports. The Las Vegas landmark, designed with a New England-influenced facade, has been the site for several notable nuptials, including that of Spice Girl
Mel B, who stopped by the venue's drive-thru window to say "I do" to film producer Stephen Belafonte in June 2007.
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0122307: Hilary Swank at Serendipity 3
Actress Hilary Swank, whose face will grace the silver screen once again when the heart-tugging comedy
P.S. I Love You arrives in theaters on December 21st, satisfied her sweet tooth recently at the filming site of another romantic cinematic romp, the
New York Daily News reports. Mulling over a menu sprinkled with such decadent delights as the Strawberry Fields Sundae, "Big Apple" pie and the Golden Opulence Sundae (the world's most expensive dessert, topped with flecks of 23-karat gold), the two-time Academy Award winner opted for a tasty frozen hot chocolate when she dropped by Serendipity 3, the Manhattan restaurant remembered by romantics from its appearance in the John Cusack/Kate Beckinsale chick flick,
Serendipity.
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122307: New York Giants' Aaron Ross Engaged
Accustomed to sprinting down a track lane, Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards will slow her pace when she walks down the aisle toward her love since her college days at the University of Texas, New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross. Millions of football fans witnessed the former UT Longhorn present an engagement ring to the world's fastest 400-meter runner during a live broadcast of the Giants-Redskins game on December 16, 2007. The couple, who met four years ago at the Texas Relays, have not announced a wedding date.
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122007: Top 10 Celebrity Engagements of 2007
As the year draws to a close, a number of notables are looking back with loving memories of their engagements. Whether they took their first step toward "I do" over dinner at a romantic restaurant or during an exotic holiday getaway, Lovetripper takes a look at the locales where the stars chose to propose in 2007.
1)
Charlie Sheen-- Brooke Mueller didn't realize that an 11-carat engagement ring was on the menu as she dined with the
Two and A Half Men star in their suite at the Four Seasons Hotel in Costa Rica, a 153-room retreat offering views of golden sand beaches, tropical gardens and cobalt blue waves of the Pacific Ocean.
2)
Nick Cannon and Selita Ebanks-- Although an October announcement revealed that their romance would not lead to a walk down the aisle, the
Drumline star and the Victoria's Secret model will always look back fondly on their May 7, 2007 proposal in the heart of Times Square, when a jumbotron flashed the words "Selita, Will You Marry Me?" as the actor slipped a 15-carat, cushion-cut engagement ring from Jacob & Co. on to the model's finger.
3)
Natalie Glebova-- Thai tennis star Paradorn Srichaphan had two reasons to celebrate on April 13th, 2007. The day marked not only the start of his country's New Year, but also the beginning of a new life together with the woman he loves as he presented the former Miss Universe with a 3-carat diamond engagement ring during a romantic vacation on the Indonesian island of Bali. The couple wed seven months later in a ceremony held in Bangkok.
4)
Prince Joachim of Denmark-- The colors of the French flag, represented by the ruby, diamond and sapphire that sparkles on Parisian Marie Cavallier's engagement ring, are both a loving reminder of her native land and a symbol of the lifetime of happiness that is to come after the fourth in line to the Danish throne asked for her hand in marriage during a trip to Turkey.
5)
Jimmy Fallon-- Choosing a cinematic setting for his sunset proposal to movie producer Nancy Juvonen, the former
Saturday Night Live comedian escorted his bride-to-be to a deck over the waters of Lake Winnepesaukee in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, a view made famous in the Oscar-winning ode to everlasting love,
On Golden Pond, where he presented the producer behind such romantic flicks as
Never Been Kissed and
50 First Dates with a Neil Lane engagement ring.
6)
Amber Peebles-- The Louvre may be the home of such stirring works of art as Winged Victory, the Venus de Milo and Mona Lisa, but as he stood outside on the steps of the Paris museum, radio personality Brooke Howard-Smith only had eyes for one beauty-- MTV New Zealand's Amber Peebles. On bended knee, the prospective groom presented his love with a loose diamond, which the bride-to-be would later have set in a ring of her own design.
7)
Rosamund Pike and director Joe Wright-- Keira Knightley congratulated her "cinematic sister" as the actress's
Pride & Prejudice co-star and the director of the 2005 Jane Austen classic announced at The Bauer Hotel in Venice that they were engaged on the banks of Lake Como. The couple plan to become husband and wife in May 2008.
8)
Mekhi Phifer-- 2007 was a year of new beginnings for the
ER star, who welcomed a 5lb., 4oz. baby boy on October 30th, six months after presenting a 2.65-carat diamond engagement ring to Oni Souratha during a getaway to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
9)
Kate Walsh and Alex Young-- They may be one of Tinseltown's top twosomes, but the newly wed
Private Practice star and the FOX studio executive left their hearts in San Francisco when the couple became engaged over dinner at Restaurant Gary Danko, a five-star Mobile-rated eatery. The Jubilee cut Neil Lane engagement ring slipped on the TV star's finger was accompanied by a wedding band in September 2007 during a ceremony held in Ojai, California.
10)
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt-- A Santa Barbara sanctuary for stars in love, the Bacara Resort and Spa has been the site of several celebrity celebrations. Since opening its doors in 2000, the Spanish Colonial-style retreat has welcomed the weddings of Shanna Moakler and Travis Barker and
Rules of Engagement cast member Bianca Kajlich and L.A. Galaxy soccer player Landon Donovan, hosted the wedding reception of
Beverly Hills 90210's Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli and provided a hideaway for
One Tree Hill honeymooners Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush. In May 2007, the Tinseltown twosome from
The Hills continued the tradition as Spencer Pratt knelt on bended knee and presented his love with a platinum engagement ring topped with a lemon amethyst embraced by small diamonds.
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121907: Top 10 Celebrity Honeymoons of 2007
Escaping the ever-present paparazzi, a number of noteworthy newlyweds found honeymoon hideaways around the globe in 2007. From idyllic islands to European excursions, Lovetripper takes a look at the destinations the stars escaped to after saying "I do."
1)
Eva Longoria and Tony Parker-- After swaying to the sound of Peter Gabriel's "Book of Love" at their Chateau Vaux le Vicomte reception, the "Desperate Housewives" star and the NBA great packed their bags for a short stay at Parrot Cay, a paparazzi-free retreat in the Turks and Caicos islands. Billed as the world's most exclusive resort, the honeymooners walked on the same white sand beach where Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck exchanged vows.
2)
Jeff Francoeur-- The Atlanta Braves outfielder and his bride Catie McCoy nibbled on slices of a five-tier, carrot wedding cake embellished with cream cheese icing at their post-wedding party before spending their first weeks of marital bliss at the Four Seasons Hotel in Punta Mita, Mexico and at the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas,
Chop Talk revealed.
3)
Howie Dorough-- The Backstreet Boy's new bride, Leigh Boniello, was his Caribbean queen as the couple enjoyed a three-day honeymoon getaway on the island of Antigua.
4)
Kate Walsh-- Like newlyweds Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban in 2006, the beauty of Bora Bora beckoned to the "Private Practice" star and her studio executive husband Alex Young. The bride's Jubilee cut diamond engagement ring and her wedding band sparkled in the sunlight as the newlyweds trekked past Mount Otemanu.
5)
Laila Ali-- Not long after waltzing down the aisle at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Marina Del Rey, California, the former "Dancing With the Stars" participant and her newly dubbed husband, former NFL wide receiver Curtis Conway, packed their bags for a trip to Tahiti.
6)
Bam Margera-- Despite a problem with customs, the MTV star and his wife Missy Rothstein Margera will always have fond memories of their honeymoon in Dubai.
7)
Garth Fisher and Jessica Canseco-- Following their Bel-Air walk down the aisle, the "Extreme Makeover" plastic surgeon and the former Playboy model boarded a plane for a foray into France and Italy.
8)
Roma Downey-- After saying "I do" during a cliff side ceremony in Malibu, the "Touched By An Angel" star was in seventh heaven as she spent her first few weeks as Mrs. Mark Burnett in Jordan and London.
9)
Holly Willoughby-- Embarking on an exotic excursion, the "Dancing On Ice" co-presenter and her new husband enjoyed two weeks in Sri Lanka and the Maldives after their nuptials at Amberley Castle.
10)
Amy Lee-- Checking out of their suite at The Peabody Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas, the lead singer of Evanescence and husband Josh Hartzler spent the remainder of their honeymoon on an idyllic island south of the Bahamas.
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0121907: "Heroes" Star Ali Larter Engaged
"Heroes" star Ali Larter, who shared screen time with Hayes MacArthur, her beau of the past two and one-half years, in the comedy
National Lampoon's Homo Erectus, is looking forward to sharing the rest of her life together with the actor after accepting his mid-December 2007 proposal. According to
People magazine online, the couple have not announced a date for their impending walk down the aisle.
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0121807: Mary Bono's Wedding
A shared passion for politics sparked a romance that has led to a walk down the aisle for U.S. Representatives Connie Mack and Mary Bono, who were joined together in matrimony on December 15, 2007. According to the
Charlotte Sun-Herald, 32 friends and family members gathered at the Richmond Hill Inn, a Victorian-era vision perched on a mountaintop in Asheville, North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, to witness the bride, who accepted her love's proposal during an August 2007 trek through Utah's Arches National Park, say "I do."
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121807: Celebrities Attend Harvey Weinstein Wedding
Every bride has a vision of her dream wedding dress, but Georgina Chapman, co-founder of Marchesa, possesses the skill to transform her dream into reality, and on the evening of December 15, 2007 the British designer walked down the aisle toward movie producer Harvey Weinstein in her own couture creation. According to
The New York Daily News, the groom's Westport, Connecticut residence became a gathering place for such glitterati as Anne Hathaway, Eva Mendes, Cameron Diaz, and soon-to-be parents Jennifer
Lopez and Marc Anthony, who surely thought back to their own 2004 nuptials as they watched the couple say "I do".
Following the ceremony, family and friends converged in tents erected on the lawn, where they dined beneath the shimmer of crystal chandeliers on gourmet cuisine from Cipriani as they watched video tributes from such famous faces as George Clooney, Gwyneth Paltrow and Heidi Klum, who were with the newlyweds in spirit as they offered their best wishes to the couple. A profusion of pyrotechnics provided an exuberant ending to the festivities.
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