Looking Back at Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen's 2002 Wedding
Charlie Sheen's love of baseball was a running thread throughout his June 2002 nuptials to actress Denise Richards, from the chorus of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" as the couple were introduced to assembled guests as husband and wife to a Gold Glove trophy bearing a likeness of the newlyweds, which was presented to the groom at the reception. Even the 85 friends and family members, including Jason Sehorn and Angie Harmon, Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy and Heather Locklear and Richie Sambora, received a souvenir of summer's favorite past time in the form of L.A. Dodgers caps as parting gifts, emblazoned with the the lovebird's initials.
The following photo captures a family snapshot of the happy day. Although their love was not to last, the union produced two daughters, Sam and Lola, who would watch their father exchange vows with Brooke Mueller on May 30, 2008.
Throughout his acting career, Charlie Sheen has grown accustomed to bringing the words of screenwriters to life. On the evening of May 30, 2008, however, the star of such diverse works as Platoon and the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men recited words not penned by a script writer, but rather by his own hand, as he professed his devotion to Brooke Mueller. According to OK magazine, the groom's father Martin Sheen, the TV Guide channel's Lisa Joyner (the wife of Sheen's Two and a Half Men co-star Jon Cryer, who was unable to attend due to a prior engagement), actress Rebecca Gayheart and her husband, Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane and the groom's two daughters by former wife Denise Richards were among the intimate group of 60 who gathered at a Beverly Hills estate to witness the evening ceremony.
The bride walked down the aisle in an ivory Reem Acra creation, the path leading her to her leading man, who had donned a Pronto Uomo suit for the occasion. During the intimate I do's, the newly-dubbed Mrs. received a wedding band to accompany the 11-carat, yellow diamond engagement ring she has worn since July 2007, when the actor asked for her hand in marriage during a romantic getaway at the Four Seasons Resort in Costa Rica.
Wanting nothing more than the presence of family and friends, the newlyweds requested that any gifts should be in the form of a donation to the Chrysalis charitable organization.
55408: Hotel Plays Role in Liv Tyler Movie "The Strangers"
Sweethearts in search of cinematic suspense this weekend need look no further than The Strangers, which hit theaters on May 30th. Filmed in the cozy community of Florence, South Carolina, the beauty of a wedding scene lensed partially at the Hilton Garden Inn holds no hint of the peril that lies in store for the movie's main characters, played by Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman, as the plot line progresses, scnow.com reports. The 8-story, 186-guest room hotel is a popular "I do" destination for couples,offering a spacious grand ballroom and the assistance of an on-site wedding planner.
Although production on the fright flick ended back in December 2006, the cast have fond memories of their stay in the South Carolina city. In the following Movieweb clip, Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman reminisce about crooning tunes at a karaoke bar and attending a Florence festival.
55308: Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson Dine at Tere's Mexican Grill
Customers standing in line for arguably the best Mexican food on Melrose Avenue were happy to discover an A-lister mulling over the menu alongside them as Lindsay Lohan and her gal pal Samantha Ronson ordered a leisurely lunch at Tere's Mexican Grill, an eatery that has become a hit among Hispanic stars, as the signed photos on its wall of fame attests. Seated below an array of fake parrots and maracas that dangle from the ceiling, the Mean Girls star, whose features were photo-ready thanks to an earlier appointment at the Neil George Salon, enjoyed sampling the south of the border fare before facing the throng of paparazzi waiting outside the diner's door.
LiLo and the haberdasherie-happy DJ are back in L.A. after May jaunts to New York's Peninsula Hotel and the Eden Roc Hotel in Cap d'Antibes, France, where the blonde beauty was spotted soaking up some rays.
55208: Football Star Larry Johnson Engaged to BET Host
As the former host of BET network's 106 & Park and a correspondent on The Black Carpet, Julissa Bermudez became accustomed to reporting the top entertainment news stories of the day. In mid-May 2008, however, the TV presenter became the news as she and her beau of the past three years, Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, announced their plans to pledge their love in a wedding ceremony. According to the Las VegasReview-Journal, the happily betrothed pair recently partied the night away at Pure nightclub inside Caesars Palace during a soiree held in celebration of their impending I do's.
The couple made a pronouncement regarding the proposal after returning from a romantic springtime sojourn to St. Peter, Barbados. A date for their walk down the aisle has not been announced.
Throughout three seasons of the VH1 series Flavor of Love, 65 women battled for the coveted clocks that would keep them both on the show and one step closer to winning the heart of performer turned reality star Flavor Flav. While Hoopz, Deelishis, Thing 2 and two-time runner-up New York all felt that they would be the regal rapper's queen, during the final reunion show the television audience discovered that it is Liz, the mother of his youngest child, who truly knows what time it is.
Prophetically naming their son Karma, Flavor Flav (aka William Drayton) knelt on one knee to present an engagement ring to the woman he was fated to love. The happy couple have not disclosed a wedding date.
Reality TV fans can take a peek at the proposal in the following VH1 clip:
Weeks after saying "I do," Mr. and Mrs. Hager said "aloha" to the Hawaiian island of Maui, People magazine online reports. As the thermometer rose into the mid-90's back on the Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas, where the couple were wed, Hawaii's second largest island was blessed with a balmy 82 degree temperature, which the former Jenna Bush and her newly-dubbed husband enjoyed as they basked in the sun on a golden sand beach on May 28, 2008. (Pre-wedding reports indicated the the pair would travel in Europe for their honeymoon.)
The tanned twosome will soon make an appearance in Washington D.C., according to the Austin American-Statesman. Anthony Camargo and Nak Armstrong, the design duo behind Anthony Nak jewelry, are reportedly among those to receive an invitation to a White House party to be thrown in honor of the pair on June 21, 2008.
54908: New York Giants Star Antonio Pierce's Wedding
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. For New York Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce and his lady love, Mets Weekly host Jocelyn Maldonado, the holiday also marked the start of their new life together as husband and wife. On May 24, 2008, as the sun began to descend on south Maui, the bride clutched a bouquet of white orchids and peach-petaled roses and began her walk down the aisle.
According to InStyle Weddings, the bride chose a white chiffon gown designed with an intricately detailed bodice and a plunging neckline, its pristine beauty enhanced with the addition of the white flowers that adorned her upswept hair, while the groom opted for a beige suit paired with a white shirt sporting a stand up collar. The couple's happiness was captured for posterity by photographer Eric Lamph, who also immortalized the I do's of NationalGeographic Explorer host Lisa Ling and Paul Song in 2007.
A platinum Neil Lane engagement ring crowned with a cushion-cut diamond led to a February 23, 2002 walk down the aisle in a pair of Chanel shoes for country crooner LeAnn Rimes at Southern Methodist University's Perkins Chapel. Standing at the altar in her Vera Wang gown, the Grammy Award winner received a platinum and diamond wedding band purchased from the same famed jeweler by her husband, Dean Sheremet.
Now a part of Denmark's royal family, Princess Marie (formerly Marie Cavallier) will always have a touching reminder of her homeland whenever she gazes at the engagement ring she received during a romantic excursion to Turkey with the man she would marry, Prince Joachim. Adorned with a ruby, a diamond and a sapphire, the precious gems symbolize the French flag.
54808: Prince William and Kate Middleton Enjoy the Mystique of Mustique
Soon to embark on a three-month stint with the Royal Navy, Prince William will carry with him the memory of his romantic rendezvous with Kate Middleton on the island of Mustique. The West Indies idyll has long held an allure for members of the monarchy-- in 1966 Queen Elizabeth made a private sojourn to the southern Caribbean's 1,400 acres, while the late Princess Margaret chose the palm-laden paradise for a holiday home.
According to The Daily Mail, the doors of Mustique's Villa Alumbrera recently opened for a visit from the second in line to the throne and his lady love. The restless waves of the Atlantic Ocean lulled the couple to sleep at night after days spent enjoying the venue's amenities, swimming in the azure waters and leaving their footprints on the white sands of Macaroni Beach.
54708: Christina Aguilera Dines at The Little Door
Over the holiday weekend, the flash of photogs' flashbulbs illuminated Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman's path to their vehicle as the couple emerged from The Little Door restaurant. Max Liron's parents, who have enjoyed two and a half years of wedded bliss, took time out from their busy schedules for a "date night" at the dining establishment deemed "The best romantic restaurant in L.A." While a number of notables have mulled over the eatery's Mediterranean-style menu, The Little Door restaurant is a paparazzi magnet all on its own, having shared the screen with Jane Fonda and Jennifer Lopez in the box office hit Monster-In-Law.
Later in the night, the pulsating rhythm of music spun by Dustin Hoffman's son greeted the platinum pop princess and her husband as they walked inside Villa Lounge, Melrose Avenue's music mecca for West Hollywood's happening crowd.
54608: Charlie Sheen's Fiancee Enjoys Bridal Shower
Preparing to set sail for a life together with actor Charlie Sheen, The Warehouse restaurant's nautical theme provided a ship shape locale for soon-to-wed Brooke Mueller's bridal shower, OK magazine online reports. The towering palms which guard the Marina del Rey, California eatery were silent witnesses as actress Rebecca Gayheart, surely thinking back to her own 2004 "I do" day with Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane, walked past the moored yachts bobbing in the water and the antique whiskey barrels that decorate the dining establishment on her way to the afternoon fete. (The former Nip/Tuck cast member will have yet another reason to reminisce about her wedding to "McSteamy" when her upcoming romantic comedy For Better or for Worse hits theaters.)
The bride-to-be does not have long to wait before the Two and a Half Men star presents her with a wedding band to accompany her 11-carat, radiant cut yellow diamond engagement ring from jeweler Alon Barak, which the prospective groom slipped on her finger during a romantic getaway at the Four Seasons Resort in Costa Rica. OK magazine announced that the happy couple are planning to exchange vows on May 30, 2008.
Brooke Mueller offered a close up view of her 11-carat sparkler in the following photo, taken in 2007 at the launch of the Tweety Designer Collection at the Warner Brothers Tweety Boutique:
54508: "American Idol" Contestant Carly Smithson To Renew Wedding Vows
Songbird Carly Smithson may have only reached sixth place in her quest to become season seven's American Idol, but the reality TV contestant has long held the number one position in the heart of her husband, tattoo artist Todd Smithson. Walking in the footsteps of chart-topping legends Judy Garland, Britney Spears and The Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines before her, the aspiring singer said "I do" to her love at A Little White Chapel back in 2004.
According to The Las Vegas Review-Journal, the couple are hoping to reaffirm their devotion to each other with a vow renewal ceremony in the same Vegas venue where their lives together began. Carly Smithson will return to the Neon City on July 5, 2008 as part of the American Idols Live tour.
54408: "High School Musical" Star KayCee Stroh Engaged
While her character Martha Cox might wear a class ring to remember her days at East High, actress KayCee Stroh will forever fondly recall her days on the set of High School Musical 3: Senior Year whenever she looks at her engagement ring. The rising star confided to People magazine online that her beau Ben Higginson greeted her after a night of filming and escorted her to H Rock for a panoramic view of the sunrise over the community which holds all of her childhood memories-- Salt Lake City, Utah. As morning broke on May 24, 2008 a new life together also dawned for the couple as her prospective groom knelt on one knee and slipped a ring crowned with a princess cut solitaire diamond embraced by pave diamonds on her finger.
Just as music has played a role in introducing KayCee Stroh to her fans around the world, music also played a part in bringing the two lovebirds together, as the pair met in 2007 at a concert. The bride-to-be, who will celebrate her 24th birthday on May 29th, is currently making plans for a walk down the aisle late in the calendar year.
For fans eager for HSM3, KayCee Stroh gives a tour of the Salt Lake City high school where the action takes place in the following Popstar Magazine clip:
Dancing on the breeze, Marie Cavallier's lace-edged tulle veil seemed to mirror the joy in the bride's heart on the afternoon on May 24, 2008 as she stood by her father's side outside of Møgeltønder Church and waited for the start of a ceremony which would unite her in matrimony with the fourth in line to Denmark's throne. A romance punctuated with a proposal during a trip to Turkey in the summer of 2007 led the French beauty to this moment in which she stepped upon a red carpet, its path leading her toward a flower-festooned altar where Prince Joachim, dressed in an infantry uniform, hugged his two young sons as he waited for the arrival of his bride.
Seventy-three years ago to the day, Queen Ingrid, a princess at the time, clutched a bouquet of white lilies on her way to say "I do" to Crown Prince Frederik. Her memory was lovingly interwoven into the grandeur of this wedding day as the same fragrant flower joining an array of cream roses, winter barley (representing the land in Schackenborg where the couple will reside) and myrtle from Fredensborg Palace carried by Marie Cavallier as she was escorted down the aisle to the strains of "Sarabande Tres Tendrement" by French composer Francois Couperin.
The glint of diamonds from a tiara lent by Queen Margrethe, the bride's new mother-in-law, sparkled in the light as the bride walked past an assemblage of royalty, including Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria, Greek Crown Prince Pavlos and his wife Marie Chantal and Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, who stood in her honor as she strolled past in an off-white gown from Arasa Morelli, a creation lined with ivory silk faille and detailed with raised satin stitch flowers and Calais lace.
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As tradition dictates, the couple took their places in the center of a heart fashioned from roses as they pledged their love to one another. Symbolizing their devotion, the groom received a band of gold, while the bride was presented with an 18-karat gold band accented with six brilliant-cut diamonds to accompany her ruby, diamond and sapphire engagement ring.
Following the nuptials, the newlyweds and invited guests convened at Schackenborg Castle for the reception. Guests enjoyed a regal repast of beef tenderloin with summer truffles, turbot with scallops and fjord shrimps and wadden sea oysters-- a feast topped with slices of an eight-tier wedding cake.
Enjoy a gallery of photos in Lovetripper's new Celebrity Wedding Scrapbook, including:
For the past 200 years, brides in the Danish royal family gave carried sprigs of myrtle down the aisle. The tradition continued on May 24, 2008 as Marie Cavallier clutched cuttings of the flowering plant along with cream-petaled roses, white lilies, winter barley and green Camellia leaves. The botanical beauty was the creation of florist Jan Munch of Munch & Levison, who also arranged floral finery for the wedding of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik and Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary.
The following photo also showcases the elegance of Queen Margrethe's diamond diadem, which graced the bride's head on her special day.
A lace-lined tulle veil provided an extra touch of romance to the bride's Calais lace-accented wedding dress from Swiss design duo David Arasa and Claudio Morelli of Arasa Morelli. The gown's three-meter-long train gently brushed the scarlet aisle runner as the French-born beauty walked toward an altar adorned with a botanical blend of white belladonna, larkspurs, white and cream-hued roses,plumoses, winter barley and white lilies.
The Silver Cross of the Order of Dannebrog and King Frederik IX's Centenary Medal glistened in the afternoon sun as Prince Joachim walked toward Mogeltonder Church, but the shine was still not as bright as the beaming smile on the groom's face as he received the congratulations of well-wishers.
Young Prince Nikolai and Prince Felix, the groom's sons from his previous marriage, were proud to stand at their father's side on his wedding day. In a touching paternal display, the prince would hug his children as he stood at the altar and waited the arrival of his bride.
Prince Joachim and Marie Cavallier Kiss After Wedding
Wearing wedding bands from jeweler Mette Rosgaard, the royal newlyweds kiss beneath an arch of swords as they exit Mogeltonder Church. A wedding banquet awaited at Schackenborg Castle, where the newlyweds enjoyed slices of an eight-tier, octagonal cake garnished with sugar and caramel flowers, birds, bows emblazoned with the colors of the bride and groom's home countries, and a crown motif.
On March 3, 2007 spring, a time of new beginnings, was just around the corner according to the calendar. For the former wife of Denmark's Prince Joachim, however, the season which brings new life had already begun as she happily exchanged the royal title of Princess for that of Mrs. Martin Jorgensen. Approximately 120 friends and family members gathered at the Oster Egede church in Fakse to watch the bride, now known as the Countess of Frederiksborg, walk down the aisle in a champagne satin silhouette created by Henrik Hviid.
Having designed several special occasion gowns for Her Excellency Alexandra Christina during her years as a royal, the bride once again turned to Henrik Hviid to concoct a creation for the happiest day of her life. The Danish designer applied thousands of rose and gold-tinted pearls and crystals to the wedding dress, which was paired with a ribbon-edged, chapel-length veil.
Eschewing a traditional tiara, dainty white flowers woven into the bride's upswept hair provided a touch of innocence to the ensemble.
From his sensitive portrayals of Hubbell Gardner in The Way We Were and Denys Finch Hatton in Out of Africa to his directorial and environmental achievements, silver screen legend Robert Redford has won the hearts of fans the world over. According to Bunte magazine, the Academy Award winner is now ready to take on his most important role to date-- that of husband to his long-time love, Sibylle Szaggars.
The bride-to-be, a German artist who has captured on canvas the essence of exotic cultures as well as the Utah area which she and her love now call home, has captivated the movie idol for the past 12 years. The happy couple, still enjoying their current betrothed status, have not set a wedding date.
The always on patrol paparazzi recently spotted two of Hugh Hefner's honeys, Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt, indulging their passion for fashion with a springtime shopping spree down Robertson Boulevard. Browsing for a friend with a new baby, the reality TV stars perused for purchases first at Kitson Kids.
Evidence of its recent May 16, 2008 opening, pink balloons bobbed in the breeze at the entrance of Kira Plastinina, the eponymous venture of an adolescent Russian designer with an eye for cute, contemporary attire. The Girls Next Door were among the first to cross the threshold of the boulevard's latest boutique, which is set to open a new Beverly Hills branch on May 24th, according to Racked LA.
In this LAphoto clip, follow the pretty Playboy pair as they promenade down the pavement and find out their replies when asked about the California Supreme Court's new ruling on same-sex marriage:
Taking her cue from her role as the Invisible Woman in The Fantastic Four, actress Jessica Alba pulled a disappearing act of her own on May 19, 2008, escaping the prying eyes of the paparazzi in order to exchange vows with her love Cash Warren in a private ceremony. As is the custom with the publicity-shy pair, "I do" details were not forthcoming.
The happy couple, who have been an item since 2004, announced their engagement in December 2007, at which time US magazine reports that the bride-to-be began sporting a 5-carat diamond engagement ring. The newlyweds will soon have another reason to rejoice, as they await the arrival of their daughter this summer.
Fans eager to see more of the ALMA Award-nominated star, Jessica Alba will return to the silver screen in the upcoming comedy The Love Guru on June 20, 2008.
UPDATE: According to People magazine online, Jessica Alba donned a blue dress for a simple noon ceremony at the Beverly Hills Courthouse. The big screen beauty was not the first celebrity bride to stand beneath the the courthouse chapel's flower-adorned arch. Pamela Anderson tied the knot with Kid Rock at the same venue on August 3, 2008 following their Saint Tropez ceremony.
Readers often write in to ask for "I do" details about their favorite celebrities, so Lovetripper magazine is introducing a new reader mail section. Some of the most frequently asked questions involve royal weddings, such as the enquiry below:
Q: Reading media coverage of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly's recent ceremony has made me nostalgic about the most beautiful wedding I've ever seen-- that of Princess Diana and Prince Charles. An impressionable girl of 14 at the time, I can remember waking up at four in the morning so I could "be a part" of the nuptials.
Twenty-seven years later, I find myself helping with arrangements for my own daughter's special day. She's always been my little princess, and I would love for her to walk down the aisle to the same music chosen by Princess Diana. Do you know the name of the music played during the processional?
Brooke Chicago, Illinois
A: Your daughter would enjoy a regal walk down the aisle if accompanied by "Trumpet Voluntary" by 17th century composer Jeremiah Clarke. Often referred to as "The Prince of Denmark's March," the classic composition not only rang out in St. Paul's Cathedral on July 29, 1981 as Lady Diana Spencer strolled to the altar on her way to becoming the Princess of Wales -- the tune also escorted the most recent addition to the royal family, Autumn Kelly, as she entered St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
As Kristi Yamaguchi attempts to win the coveted disco ball trophy on Dancing with the Stars, Lovetripper takes a look back to the day the Olympic gold medalist waltzed down the aisle with her husband, hockey player Bret Hedican:
The blast of a conch shell rang out over the grounds of Hawaii's Mauna Lani Hotel on July 8, 2000, heralding the arrival of figure skating icon Kristi Yamaguchi, who glided past 300 friends and family members in her Vera Wang gown to the tune "Hawaiian Love Song" on her way to the groom, who stood beneath a pergola festooned with flowers. Mirroring the early evening sky, the brides chapel-length veil was a diaphanous cloud floating in a light breeze as she exchanged vows with her love, while the diamonds on her Fred Leighton tiara sparkled like the stars that would soon appear overhead.
According to InStyle Weddings, a shower of fragrant orchid and rose petals sprinkled by the assembled guests and six bridesmaids in periwinkle blue dresses from Laundry by Shelli Segal christened the couple's marriage as they took their first steps together as husband and wife, heading to the resort's ballroom. As attendees, which included fellow Olympians Scott Hamilton, Brian Boitano and Peggy Fleming, dined on seared tuna-and-shrimp followed by filet mignon and Hawaiian snapper, the newlyweds took to the dance floor to sway to a contemporary classic which summed up their special day-- "I Could Not Ask For More."
Actor George Takei, who flew among the stars aboard the USS Enterprise as Sulu in the sci-fi cult classic Star Trek, is currently floating on a cloud, having announced on May 16, 2008 that his 21-year romance with Brad Altman will lead to a trip down the aisle. The actor, who has won over a new generation of fans for his appearances on the NBC hit Heroes, openly proclaimed his sexual orientation in October 2005.
After their long wait to have their love legally recognized, the happy couple declared their intention to say "I do" one day after the California Supreme Court lifted the ban on gay marriage. The pair are presently enjoying their first days of betrothed bliss as they decide on wedding details, the TV icon confided on his official web site.
The rain drops which fell over Windsor Castle on May 17, 2008 served only to christen the impending marriage of Peter Phillips, 11th in line to the throne, and his love Autumn Kelly as the Queen's maroon Bentley bore the bride to St. George's Chapel, a house of worship which has welcomed a number of royal brides over the years. Queen Alexandra strolled through the entrance on her way to wed King Edward VII in 1863, as did the former Sophie Rhys-Jones during her 1999 wedding to Prince Edward and The Duchess of Cornwall, who received a blessing of her union with Prince Charles inside the house of worship in 2005. On this day it was a Canadian beauty's turn to walk up the chapel steps, her six bridesmaids attending to her Swiss silk tulle veil and the cathedral-length train of her ivory silk satin Sassi Holford gown, which was paired with a Chantilly lace shrug, the Daily Telegraph reported.
The regal strains of the Prince of Denmark's March by Jeremiah Clarke rang out inside the chapel as the bride walked past 300 friends and family members, the light dancing on the diamond studded tiara belonging to her new mother-in-law Princess Anne as she made her way toward the altar. During the 55-minute ceremony, guests listened intently to the hymn "Now Thank We All Our God" and a reading of Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 by Princess Eugenie, then watched as the bride received a wedding band to accompany her three-diamond, white gold engagement ring.
Read about the wedding reception after the following video:
Church bells peeled after the ceremony as bridesmaids in celadon-colored Vera Wang gowns and members of the royal family waved as the newlyweds were whisked away in a horse-drawn carriage to Frogmore House for the reception. The former home of Queen Victoria welcomed Prince Harry and his girlfriend Chelsey Davy, who had just made her first appearance with the Queen; Kate Middleton-- who celebrated with Prince William's family as he attended a wedding in Kenya-- and 350 other guests, who dined on Cornish crab and Welsh lamb according to Hello magazine, which will feature exclusive coverage of the event.
Home is where the heart is, according to Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz, who were pronounced husband and wife in a tent erected at the Encino, California residence of the bride's parents on May 17, 2008. The couple made the evening a family affair, with the bride's sister Jessica Simpson acting as maid of honor and father Joe Simpson hearkening back to his days as a pastor to unite the pair in matrimony during a non-denominational service, while the groom's four-legged family member-- his bulldog, Hemingway-- proudly trotted down the aisle in his role as ring bearer.
According to People magazine online, Scrubs star Donald Faison, CaCee Cobb, the Simpson sister's "mane" man Ken Paves, Nicole Richie, Joel Madden and Tony Romo were among the 150 guests who bore witness as bridesmaids in Vera Wang creations strolled past before the bride made her grand entrance in an ivory, lace-accented Monique Lhuillier design, the facets of her Neil Lane diamond earrings and necklace sparkling in the light cast by black chandeliers as she made her way toward the altar, where the groom stood in a Dior Homme tuxedo, waiting to make her his wife.
Following the nuptials, the newlyweds and their friends sat at tables adorned with black rose centerpieces and dined on cuisine concocted by Wolfgang Puck. The feast was topped with slices of an Alice in Wonderland-themed cake-- the tea pot, top hat and stop watch images the work of Napa bakery Perfect Endings, which also created confection perfection for Jessica Simpson's wedding in 2002.
See the pre-wedding preparations for the pair of paparazzi magnets in the following Access Hollywood video:
Although their six-month romance ended back in 1963, the fire of true love is never extinguished-- a fact perennial small screen siren Loni Anderson learned when she contacted her old flame, folk singer Bob Flick, five years ago. The couple's rekindled feelings led to a trip down the aisle on May 17, 2008, when the bride's granddaughters, each wearing a diamond heart necklace which had accented the beauty of the actress in the movie Stroker Ace, sprinkled rose petals along a path taken next by the bride's daughter in her role as maid of honor. Making her grand entrance, the former star of WKRP In Cincinnati linked arms with her son and walked down the aisle, smiling at the intimate group of friends who admired her strapless Monique Lhuillier gown.
The newlyweds will soon sit down to write thank you notes for gifts purchased at Williams-Sonoma, where the couple set up a wedding registry, Entertainment Tonight reports.
53308: "Australian Idol" Winner Guy Sebastian's Wedding
In 2006, country music superstar Keith Urban took Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman for his bride at the Cardinal Cerretti Memorial Chapel. Two years later another performer from the land down under is singing the praises of the neogothic house of worship as Australian Idol season one winner Guy Sebastian exchanged vows with his long-time love, Jules Egan. Jennifer Hawkins, Jake Wall, former Australian Idol contestants Shannon Noll and Dean Geyer, who recently announced his plans to say "I do" to Lisa Origliasso of The Veronicas, were among the 200 friends and family members who stood in honor of the bride as she began her walk down the aisle in an off-white, one-shoulder creation from Master/slave, a clothing brand popular among many of Australia's chart toppers..
During the ceremony the groom, who wore a brown suit for the occasion, slipped a wedding band on his bride's finger to accompany the white gold, 140-diamond engagement ring which has graced her finger since January 2008.
Following the nuptials and a photo op at the Hilton Hotel, the newlyweds and their guests headed to Luna Park for the reception, the Sunday Telegraph reports. Sampling slices of their white chocolate wedding cake, the bride and groom enjoyed their first hours together as husband and wife and, like the title of the singer's second CD, celebrated the beginning of their "Beautiful Life" together.
Catch a glimpse of Guy Sebastian's wedding day in the following clip:
The CW is set to celebrate the small screen ceremony of the year as Lily van der Woodsen (portrayed by Kelly Rutherford) and Bart Bass (played by actor Robert John Burke) exchange vows during the season finale of Gossip Girl, which airs May 19, 2008. All the "I do" drama takes place at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, an early 20th century architectural treasure located on Manhattan's Museum Mile. Once the abode of Andrew Carnegie, today the venue welcomes those interested in the preservation of design history. Its doors, which currently lead visitors to an exhibition featuring Rococo era wonders, are open seven days a week.
While the public can promenade through the museum's garden entrance on 90th Street annually from May through September, in late April the verdant area was transformed into an Upper East Side utopia for the cast and crew of the teen drama, complete with floral finery from the proprietor of Doro's Annex, florist Sung Jung, who also provided botanical beauty when Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) exchanged vows with Harry Goldenblatt (Evan Handler) in Sex and the City . As cameras rolled, actress Blake Lively (Serena) looked like a ray of sunshine in her butter yellow print Ralph Lauren maid of honor gown,its multi-tiered ruffles fluttering in the light spring breeze as she walked down the aisle ahead of her onscreen mother Kelly Rutherford (Lily van der Woodsen), who wore bridal attire created by designer to the stars Vera Wang.
Get a behind the scenes glimpse at the wedding preparations in the following CW clip:
53108: Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz Enjoy Pre-Wedding Parties
Acknowledging a time-honored tradition, bride-to-be Ashlee Simpson celebrated the impending end of her single status with an all girl get together on May 15, 2008. According to E! online, the "Little Miss Obsessive" singer and her party posse soon moved from the sedate setting of her parent's residence in order to check out the pleasure treasures sold at Kiki de Montparnasse, a Beverly Hills boutique brimming with such naughty notions as Amour peek-a-boo lingerie and lace beaded blindfolds.
Pete Wentz also said bye bye to bachelorhood, bonding with his buddies and soon-to-be father-in-law during a celebratory dinner at Mr. Chow. A landmark restaurant among luminaries, Mr. Chow is the eponymous eatery of Michael Chow, an actor recognizable to movie buffs from his roles in You Only Live Twice, Rush Hour and Lethal Weapon 4.
From hosting the first Academy Awards ceremony to supposedly harboring the restless ghost of cinematic legend Montgomery Clift, the Roosevelt Hotel is the architectural heart of Hollywood. The soon-to-wed couple and their respective friends and family members ended their late night fete at the hotel's Marilyn Monroe suite, where the lovebirds could look down on the waters of the same palm-lined pool where the silver screen siren posed for her first ad.
53008: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Engaged
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, who often dances down the aisles during her daily monologue, confided to her fans that she plans to walk down the aisle with her long-time love, actress Portia de Rossi. The former Arrested Development star applauded from her front row seat in the audience as the Emmy Award winner made the announcement on the day the California Supreme Court lifted the ban on gay marriage.
An item since late 2004, the couple have long been committed to each other in their hearts. Hollywood.com reports that the former Ally McBeal cast member presented the comedienne with a Tiffany wedding ring in January 2005, slipping a matching band on her own finger.
In the waning years of the 19th century, La Goulou was the queen of the Can Can, her high kicks and swirling skirts captured on canvas for all eternity by Toulouse Lautrec. Two centuries later, the dancers of the Moulin Rouge are still muses-- not only for artists, but also for hotel heiress Paris Hilton, who has dubbed her fourth fragrance Can Can. In England's capital city to promote her celebrity scent, fans flocked to meet the society siren during a May 15, 2008 photocall at Selfridges.
Following her appearance, the socialite's Louboutin stilettos carried the blonde beauty through the lobby of The Dorchester Hotel, where she and her trilby-wearing beau Benji Madden had booked a suite overlooking Hyde Park. The hotel's revolving doors once again turned as the pair of paparazzi magnets ventured out for an epicurean adventure at Nobu, where the couple mulled over a menu featuring such appetizing Asian fare as snow crab with creamy spicy sauce, sea urchin tempura and spicy sour shrimp.
In the following Mr. Paparazzi clip, the couple's walk through London is illuminated by media flashbulbs:
Stealing smooches under the sun, Gossip Girl co-stars Blake Lively and Penn Badgley gave fans something to talk about during their recent romantic rendezvous on Mexico's Mayan Riviera. According to Peoplemagazine online, the canoodling couple spent their stay at Paraiso de la Bonita, a boutique hotel deemed "One of the Coolest Places To Stay" by Conde Nast Traveller. Patrons of the hideaway, which is located a short distance from Cancun, can unwind with a hot stone holistic massage or a Janzu Tibetan therapy at the resort's Thalasso Center & Spa, skim across sea waters on a 48-foot catamaran or simply soak up some rays by an infinity pool.
Returning to reality after their getaway weekend, The CW's "Serena van der Woodsen" showed off her newly-acquired sun-kissed complexion in a Dolce & Gabbana dress on May 13, 2008 during the network's upfronts party at The Bowery Hotel in New York City.
52708: Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's Post-Wedding Party at Magic Mountain
On top of the world since their April 30th I do's, newlyweds Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's love literally reached new heights on May 13, 2008 as they climbed aboard the Tatsu roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. At a speed of 62 mph, the joyous screams of the multi-Grammy winner, her "Dream Lover" and their friends echoed throughout the Valencia, California theme park as they plummeted 17 stories during the two minute thrill ride.
People magazine online reports that a banner emblazoned with the words "Mariah and Nick: A Love Story" greeted the lovebirds at the Grand Carousel, where the newly-dubbed Mrs. let her inner child out to play among the hand-carved horses as 100 friends sipped Chardonnay and Hess Cabernet Sauvignon and enjoyed cupcakes adorned with chanteuse's signature symbol, butterflies.
A private party, the lavender and pink balloons that lent an extra touch of flirtatious fun to the couple's fete were but a memory when the park reopened to the public the following day.
A bouquet of 25 beauties vied for the affections of Matt Grant, but on the May 12, 2008 finale of The Bachelor: London Calling it was revealed that a true romance has blossomed between the global financier and actress Shayne Dahl Lamas, who was the recipient not only of the coveted final rose, but also her love's heart.
From the 3.5-carat, emerald cut stunner that graces the hand of Grey's Anatomy's Ellen Pompeo to the platinum and diamond eternity band former Roswell star Jason Behr presented to Private Practice cast member KaDee Strickland, celebrities often turn to Tacori for their engagement rings. The British bachelor was no exception, bending on one knee and opening a box from the famed jewelry house which contained a 2.85-carat, platinum and diamond eternity ring crowned with a round-cut diamond-- ice priced at $60,000, according to Entertainment Tonight.
While the couple has decided to simply enjoy their new betrothed status and will let the future decide when the time is right to walk down the aisle, fans of Lorenzo Lamas' daughter can catch a sneak peek of the bride-to-be posing with a poesy and wedding veil in the pages of an upcoming issue of Girls Gone Wild magazine.
52508: Wayne Rooney's Bride-To-Be Enjoys Bachelorette Party
The industrialized idylls that cover the canvases of famed artist L.S.Lowry have been muses for the music of Oasis, the cinematic landscape of a Terry Gilliam-directed movie and Manchester, England's five-star urban utopia The Lowry Hotel, which recently welcomed Coleen McLoughlin, fiancee of footballer Wayne Rooney, as she said so long to the single life with a weekend-long bachelorette bash. According to the Sunday Mirror, 24 friends and family members, including both the bride and groom's mothers, enjoyed both relaxation and transformation in the hotel's spa, followed by champagne toasts in the Presidential Suite, where guests could gaze out the windows on to the flowing waters of the River Irwell.
Saying bye bye to bachelorhood, the prospective groom will reportedly celebrate the impending "I do" with a stag party in Ibiza before watching his love, to whom his has been betrothed since 2003, walk down the aisle in a Marchesa wedding dress. A well guarded secret, the nuptials are rumored to take place in Portofino in June.
52408: Matthew McConaughey's Stay in a Massachusetts Inn
Although it may not have been cast as a cinematic backdrop for the romantic comedy Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, the Country Garden Inn & Spa nevertheless played a pivotal role in bringing the upcoming February 2009 flick to the silver screen. During production of the movie, the Newbury Port News reports that, following a long day spent on the set, nature-loving luminary Matthew McConaughey would unwind amid the verdant beauty of the Rowley, Massachusetts venue, which offers accommodations inside a 1901 farmhouse, a carriage house adorned with Laura Ashley fabrics, a cozy motel featuring private patios and fireplaces, and a collection of country collection suites, village suites, cottages and townhouses.
Before leaving the Old Colony State, the former recipient of People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive title was Bean Town bound in early May. According the the Boston Herald, the Hollywood hunk was spotted at the Hotel Commonwealth, a 150-room retreat in Kenmore Square. An upscale sanctuary for baseball buffs, patrons staying at the hotel can almost hear the crack of the bat as the boys of summer play ball at Fenway Park, located just moments away.
Just as the sunrise over Acadia National Park in Maine marked the start of their journey toward a lifetime together in August 2007, sunset saw the fruition of that promise as Jenna Bush and Henry Hager were pronounced husband and wife on May 10, 2008. Approximately 200 friends and family members blessed the couple with their presence, rising from the rows of white chairs situated on the grounds of the Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas as the 43rd President of the United States, like any other proud papa on his daughter's wedding day, walked his little girl down the aisle.
All eyes were on the bride in her Oscar de la Renta silk organza gown, the garment's beauty enhanced with the addition of quartz earrings from Anthony Nak and the dainty white flowers which she had gathered in her hair. Clutching her bouquet, she smiled at her mother (who had donned a turquoise blue dress by the same designer ) as she continued down the path which led her to a limestone altar crowned with a 4-foot tall cross, where her love waited to make her his bride.
Following the ceremony, in which the First Daughter received a wedding band to accompany her diamond and sapphire engagement ring, guests convened to a tent erected on the property, where 14 attendants in multi-colored Lela Rose chiffon creations and the maid of honor-- wearing a pale blue gown with a metallic sheen that mirrored the moonlight rising overhead-- sat at tables draped with mint green tablecloths and sampled slices of a four-tier wedding cake adorned with lavender, blue and white blossoms. The sounds of The Tyrone Smith Revue got the party going, but one tune tugged at the heartstrings of all in attendance as President Bush led his daughter out on to the dance floor as the the Joe Cocker classic "You Are So Beautiful" began to play.
Gazing down from a stone monument which guards over Rome's Piazza Campo de' Fiori, the ever-watchful eyes of the 16th century philosopher Giordano Bruno bore witness on May 8, 2008 as production assistants made last minute preparations for statuesque silver screen beauty Gwyneth Paltrow's appearance in an ad for the Italian brand Tods. Walking in a pair of high-rise heels, the Academy Award winner's footsteps echoed on the piazza's cobblestones which lead to an open air market, where six days a week locals and tourists alike can purchase produce and bouquets of blossoms-- fragrant reminders of the days long ago, when the area was a field of flowers (hence the name Campo de' Fiori).
Currently riding high on the box office success of Iron Man, People magazine online reports that the Academy Award winner had also donned a pair of seductive stilettos in the Eternal City the day before, looking red carpet ready in a curvaceous creation by Herve Leroux (formerly known as Herve Leger).
Guarding over the ever-flowing waters of Salado Creek, the statue of a mermaid christened Sirena has seen a steady stream of tourists over the years cross over the Main Street Bridge in Salado in search of an elusive Roseville planter at one of the town's myriad antiques stores, an oil painting by a local artist in the town's art galleries or simply to wade in the refreshing waters of its bubbling brook. On May 9, 2008, however, Sirena was a silent witness to a historic event as Secret Service escorted the President of the Unites States across the bridge for a pre-wedding party in celebration of the First Daughter's impending I do's.
The Bridal Luncheon
Jenna Bush's pre-wedding festivities began with a bridal luncheon conducted at The Inn on the Creek, a Victorian era vision popular for romantic getaways. Family and friends sipped both champagne as well as tea and lemonade in order to combat the almost triple digit temperature before heading to the dining room for cake and to bestow gifts, the inn's owner recalls on the venue's official website. A 14-room retreat, guests can walk in the footsteps of the Bush family by booking a stay at either the Main Manor, Holland House or Giles-Kindred House, while those interested in entertaining in the style accustomed to the Bush family can order the inn's cook book, Salado Sunsets, which is filled with 100 signature recipes.
The Rehearsal Dinner
Attractions are only a short stroll away in this close-knit community, and the soon-to-be Mrs. Hager had only a few blocks to travel before meeting up with the groom and his family for a rehearsal dinner at Old Salado Springs Celebration Center and Retreat. Situated in a verdant landscape, the 5,000 square foot venue often echoes with the I do's of Hill Country couples.
Pre-Wedding Party
The Salado Silver Spur Theater often rings out with the applause of audiences as they take a nostalgic trip back in time to the days of vaudeville or the laughter of cinema buffs as they sing along with their favorite movie musicals during a special classic film festival. On the evening of May 9th, the converted stagecoach stop reverberated with words of congratulations as 200 friends and family members gathered for a Lone Star soiree.
Photos of The Inn on the Creek and The Salado Silver Spur Theater courtesy of www.texastripper.com.
52008: Lindsay Lohan at Historic Hollywood Theater
A hip homage to Hollywood's quirkier characters, the handprints of Zelda Rubenstein, whose portrayal of a paranormal medium in the horror flick Poltergeist sent a collective shiver down the spines of cinema buffs in the early 1980's, and cast members of the 1960's cult TV classic Dark Shadows mark the cement blocks that pave the path to the entrance of the Vista Theater. Since the first silent film flickered across its screen in 1923, a steady stream of cinema buffs have munched on buttered popcorn beneath the crystal chandeliers of this Sunset Boulevard landmark, an architectural treasure whose Egyptian-themed ticket counter was immortalized on May 9, 2008 in a photo shoot with Lindsay Lohan. The carved cartouches adorned with ankhs and scarabs provided a dramatic backdrop for the silver screen star as she posed to promote her upcoming line of leggings.
Dark sunglasses are de rigeur for any Tinseltown temptress, and following the photo session LiLo slipped on a pair of shades for a stroll down Robinson Boulevard, which included a stop at Cuvee Wine & Food. The paparazzi a constant presence, Hollywood TV captured the moments on film:
Kate Moss has ruled the runway in a number of fashionable frocks over the years, and it seems only fitting that the catwalk queen might chose the royal color purple for the most important designer silhouette she will ever slip into-- her wedding dress. According to the Daily Star, the supermodel will either be eye-catching in aubergine or a beauty in black when she sashays down the aisle in a full-skirted gown accented with charms featuring a musical motif in honor of the groom, guitarist Jamie Hince of the indie band The Kills.
Attracted to the avant-garde, the bride-to-be has reportedly requested conceptual artists Dinos and Jake Chapman to create unconventional centerpieces for her wedding reception. When Kate's wedding day arrives, artist Jake Chapman, among the masterminds to concoct Agent Provocateurs latest ad campaign, which features the mesmerizing mannequin, will undoubtedly think back to his own special day back in 2004 when the supermodel sat in a pew at London's Christ Church to witness his exchange of vows with model Rosemary Ferguson.
The reception, which is said to take place following a wedding in the Cotswolds, will be held at Wapping Project. Formerly a hydraulic power station, the venue will be an industrial idyll for the bride and groom's Gothic gathering.
Actor/comedian Jamel Debbouze, whose portrayal of Lucien in the offbeat box office hit Amelie captured the collective hearts of movie buffs around the world, won the heart of the woman he loves on May 7, 2008. The cinema star walked in the footsteps of ancient French kings as he and his bride, M6 news anchor Melissa Theuriau, entered the Abbey of Vaux de Carnay, which echoed with the voice of Cernay's mayor as passages from the Koran and the Bible were recited.
Befitting a bride deemed the most beautiful woman in the world by the French version of FHM, the television presenter, who has clasped a cascading bouquet of roses and greenery as she strolled down the aisle, donned an off-the-shoulder, gossamer gown which created an ethereal effect as she stepped out into the sunlight, which beamed as brightly as the smiles of the newlyweds as received the best wishes of family and friends.
According to the French site 20 Minutes, following the civil ceremony the lovebirds flew to Marrakesh, where they would once again proclaim their eternal devotion to one another during a three day celebration.
Mariah Carey's latest single may be titled "Bye Bye," but the multi-Grammy winner has confessed that she has just said "hello" to life as the wife of actor Nick Cannon. As the sun sank beneath the ocean waves on April 30, 2008 the bride clutched a bouquet of ivory roses and walked in a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes along a white aisle runner which blanketed the sands on her Windermere Island estate in the Bahamas. The path led her to the shore's edge, where the couple were united in matrimony as they looked out on a horizon which seemed to stretch to infinity.
Although the bride has donned dresses by the world's top designers over the years, for her wedding Mariah was a vision as she spoke her vows in a curve-conscious, off-white creation from designer familiar with her physique-- Nile Cmylo, who fashioned the frocks for her Adventures of Mimi tour. The groom opted for a classic white on white suit from Balenciaga.
The couple share their special day with their fans in People magazine, which goes on sale May 9, 2008.
The bright lights of Tinseltown focused on an environmentally-friendly Beverly Hills boite on May 7, 2008 as stars Kevin Connolly, Kevin Dillon and Adrian Grenier filmed a scene for the HBO hit Entourage amid the forest green umbrellas which shelter the patrons outside of Urth Caffe. A staple among the celebrity set, customers frequently find themselves sipping a cup of joe alongside such coffee-craving celebs as Jake Gyllenhaal, Lindsay Lohan or Academy Award winner Adrien Brody.
Urth Caffe's familiar cup and saucer logo can be found in Santa Monica, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Fans not in Southern California can still drink espresso like one of La La Land's elite by ordering an Urth Caffe catalog.
In the following Hollywood TV clip, catch a glimpse of a scene that will appear on TV screens this fall:
51508: Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz Travel Through Paris
Checking out the decidedly upper crust clothing at Lanvin, Dior and Chanel as well as the trendy togs sold at Starcow, newly engaged lovebirds Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz promise to be a well-dressed duo as they continue their excursion through Europe in order to promote the bride-to-be's current CD, "Bittersweet World."
The globetrotting twosome caused a photog frenzy in the French capital in early May 2008 as they browsed among the various boutiques in the rue Saint Honore, People magazine online reports. Frequently welcoming A-listers into its lobby, the Hotel Costes, which was a temporary home away from home for actor/singer Jared Leto in June 2007, also opened its doors for the pair during their stay.
The couple arrived in Paris after a short stop in Munich, Germany, where they were spotted at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof. A venue befitting a pop princess, the hotel was built on command of King Ludwig I in 1841 for the pleasure of his guests.
51408: Princess Margarita of Bourbon-Parma's Wedding
The fragrant white rose petals which rained down on Princess Margarita of Bourbon-Parma and lawyer Tjalling Ten Cate seemed to christen their love as the couple exited the Maarsbergen venue where they were pronounced husband and wife on May 3, 2008. According to Hello magazine, Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands, the bride's aunt, was among those who blessed the bride and groom with their presence at the civil ceremony.
Mirroring the beauty of the clear sky overhead, the bride wore a baby blue, knee-length dress for the occasion, its billowing sleeves fluttering in the breeze as she posed for photos alongside the groom, who donned a buff-hued suit for the occasion. The happiness which radiated from the couple on their special day may soon be equalled by the birth of their first bundle of joy, who will arrive in August.
Superstars of both the silver and small screens gathered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2008 for a soiree saluting the stylish silhouette of super heroes. Co-chaired by George Clooney, who once donned Batman's brooding black mantle, and Julia Roberts, the Met rolled out the red carpet for a phalanx of fashion-savvy stars, including newlywed Beyonce, who looked the part of a blushing bride in a pale pink Armani Prive gown, while the tulle skirt of newly engaged Scarlett Johansson's Dolce & Gabbana design was reminiscent of a bridal veil.
A bevy of Hollywood beauties in black brought drama to the red carpet, including Gossip Girl's Blake Lively, who looked glamorous in a Ralph Lauren garment; Claire Danes, who had slipped into a Narciso Rodriguez design and Rachel Bilson, who opted for a Calvin Klein creation, People magazine online reported. Representing the opposite end of the color spectrum, Naomi Watts wowed the crowd in a white wardrobe choice by Thierry Mugler and Victoria Beckham was an alabaster vision in Armani, while Jennifer Connelly's black and white Balenciaga ensemble struck a harmonious balance between the two contrasting hues.
Before joining the flock of fashionistas getting a sneak peek at the clothing of costumed crime fighters, a number of notables posed for photographers in gowns which rivaled the saturated shades of comic book panels, including country crooner TaylorSwift, who glowed in a gold Badgley Mischka gown and Eva Longoria, who wore an aubergine Marchesa masterpiece to the opulent event.
Fans can follow in the steps of their favorite stars and visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy exhibition, which is on display on the first floor of the special exhibition galleries, from May 7 - September 1, 2008.
51208: Jenna Bush To Enjoy Post-Wedding Party at White House in June
Although Jenna Bush will say "I do" to her love Henry Hager on the grounds of the Western White House in Crawford, Texas on May 10, 2008, the couple will also soon have the opportunity to celebrate their new status as Mr. and Mrs. at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The Austin American-Statesman reports that jewelry designers Anthony Camargo and Nak Armstong, who have designed adornments for several of the bride-to-be's memory-making moments, including the 2001 inaugural ball and her upcoming wedding ceremony, will be among the guests who will gather at The White House on June 21, 2008 for a post-nuptial party.
The lovebirds, who watched the sun rise on Cadillac Mountain in Maine's Acadia National Park on the day they became betrothed, will exchange vows in a sunset ceremony near a lake on the Prairie Chapel Ranch. Mirroring the beauty of the bluebonnets and buttercups that grace the Texas landscape each spring, 14 attendants will walk down the aisle in silk crinkle chiffon dresses by designer Lela Rose before the bride makes her grand entrance in an Oscar de la Renta creation. Expressing the couple's deep abiding faith, a limestone cross will serve as the altar and will remain as a permanent fixture on the site, forever marking the place where their two souls were united in the bonds of matrimony.
In the following video clip from TXA 21, see sketches of the bridesmaids dresses and hear tidbits about the upcoming ceremony:
The City of Lights was illuminated by both the flash of cameras and the beaming smile of Kylie Minogue as Australia's queen of the pop scene was presented with the Chevalier dans l'ordre des Arts et Lettres on May 5, 2008 in recognition of the singer's "contribution to the enrichment of French culture." The superstar had double the reason to rejoice, as her latest single, "In My Arms," was released the same day.
The chanteuse, who is set to shimmy on stage in a series of Jean Paul Gaultier creations when her KylieX2008 concert tour kicks off at the Bercy in Paris on May 6, 2008, proudly posed after the awards ceremony with her medal outside of the Hotel de Crillon, a 5-star sanctuary on the Place de la Concorde. Beloved by the British as well, Queen Elizabeth is scheduled to bestow the honor of an OBE to the singer in July of this year.
51008: Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds Engaged
A year-long romance has led to an impending "I do" for actress Scarlett Johansson and actor Ryan Reynolds. Although a wedding date has yet to be announced, no doubt thoughts of her own eventual walk down the aisle crossed the bride-to-be's mind as she stood by her prospective groom's side on March 8, 2008 and watched her mother marry atop a replica of the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.
This marks the second engagement for the Blade: Trinity star. Ryan Reynolds had presented singer Alanis Morissette with a diamond-studded platinum engagement ring topped with a 3.75-carat, emerald cut diamond in 2004. The couple's wedding was called off in 2006.
50908: Chelsy Davy Sees Prince Harry Receive Medal
Embraced by the royals, Chelsy Davy made her first official public appearance with her long-time love Prince Harry as the camouflage-wearing lieutenant joined 170 members of his regiment at Combermere Barracks in Windsor, England on May 5, 2008. Her face beaming with pride, the blonde beauty took her place in the front row by her beau's brother Prince William and his father Prince Charles and watched as Princess Anne pinned an Operational Service Medal on the third in line to the throne in recognition of the 10 weeks he served in Afghanistan. (The young prince's tour of duty, which was to last four months. was reluctantly cut short when the media divulged the news of his whereabouts.)
Following the ceremony, the regiment marched through the street to thunderous applause from on-lookers who lined the route to Holy Trinity Church, a 19th century Parish and Garrison house of worship deemed "the church on the roundabout" by Windsor residents. Once inside, the soldiers bowed their heads both in thanks for their safe return and in remembrance of the service men and women who have fallen in the line of duty.
Royal watchers may soon see Chelsy Davy at another royal occasion, as the Daily Mail reports that the Leeds University student has received an invitation to the wedding of Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips and his bride-to-be Autumn Kelly, which will take place at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 17, 2008.
50808: Jenna Bush To Wear Anthony Nak Earrings on Wedding Day
As the sun begins to descend on Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas on May 10, 2008, its last rays will sparkle on the pair of Anthony Nak earrings which Jenna Bush will wear when she says "I do" to Henry Hager. According to the Austin American-Statesman, the design team of Nak Armstrong and Anthony Camargo created the dangling adornments of ice quartz, the tear-drop shapes embraced by 18-carat white gold, platinum and small diamonds.
Launching in 1999, Anthony Nak jewelry has embellished the beauty of some of today's top stars, including Mandy Moore, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, and Kimberly (Buffington) Quaid, the wife of actor Dennis Quaid, who commissioned his wife's engagement ring from the Austin-based jewelers.
In the following clip from CBS News, take a trip back in time to the day the couple's betrothal was announced to the public and catch a glimpse of the last White House wedding-- that of Patricia Nixon Cox-- when she said "I do" to Edward Cox on June 12, 1971:
Both as a member of Boyzone and as a solo artist, Ronan Keating's voice has accompanied a number of newlyweds on the dance floor for their first dance together as husband and wife. On April 30, 2008, however, the superstar was singing the praises of his own wife, Yvonne Connelly Keating, as the couple celebrated a decade of devotion at Shanahans on the Green restaurant, a Georgian-era edifice in Dublin, Ireland.
As the couple clinked glasses in a champagne toast, no doubt the details of their wedding day were replayed in their memories. According to You & Your Wedding, the sounds of a steel drum band and the rolling waves of the sea provided a soundtrack for their sunset ceremony on the sands of a beach near the Four Seasons Hotel on the Caribbean island of Nevis. An intimate occasion witnessed by a select few, the lovebirds exchanged vows in the presence of family and friends once more upon their return to their home land.
50608: Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher Celebrate Premiere of "What Happens in Vegas"
As Cameron Diaz walked the red carpet outside of Mann's Village Theater in Westwood, California for the Hollywood premiere of What Happens in Vegas, no doubt the blonde beauty thought back to the day that she strolled down a white carpet aisle as she filmed an imaginary "I do" with co-star Ashton Kutcher. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the onscreen pair stepped in front of the camera for their Neon City nuptials on November 1, 2007 inside the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino's wedding chapel, which offers real life couples an option of six wedding packages, each one fittingly named after a romantic tale from the silver screen.
The Palms is another Vegas vision that will appear when the lights go down in theaters on May 9, 2008. Scenes were lensed amid the pulsating lights of Rain nightclub and at one of the hotel's poolside bungalows.
In the following Sipa Press clip, see some of the famous faces who flocked to the Hollywood premiere on May 2, 2008, including Eva Longoria, Vince Vaughn, Bai Ling and former Sister, Sister star Tamera Mowry:
Like the echo of a memory that refuses to die, the staccato sounds of gun fire rang out once again at the Little Bohemia Lodge on April 23, 2008, 74 years to the day after the Wisconsin restaurant was ravaged by bullets during a shootout between the FBI and John Dillinger's band of thieves. On this day, however, it was not the notorious gangster who narrowly escaped the long arm of the law but the criminal's cinematic doppelganger, Johnny Depp, who is currently inhabiting the persona of the bank robber as filming continues on the upcoming drama, Public Enemies, the Wausau Daily Herald reported.
The Little Bohemia Lodge wears its battle scars with pride, and today patrons can not only mull over the menu, but also take a trip back in time as they gaze at the barrage of bullet holes that pock the walls and the Tommy gun, luggage, and other personal effects which have found a permanent home behind glass display cases at the lodge after being abandoned by the felons upon their flight to temporary freedom. The doors of the Manitowish Waters dining establishment are open to customers seven days a week.
Freedom has been a running theme throughout Mariah Carey's musical career, from christening her 1997 album after her trademark Butterfly-- a symbol of the singer emerging from the chrysalis of her former life to become both a stronger and wiser woman and performer-- to titling her 2005 CD The Emancipation of Mimi. It seems only fitting that, when the time arrived to tie the knot with the man she loves, the multi-Grammy winning recording artist would pledge her devotion on Windermere Island, a small strip of land nestled next to the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, a Greek word meaning "free."
Rumors of a romance and upcoming wedding became reality on April 30, 2008 for superstar Mariah Carey and actor Nick Cannon. Although the bride offered a clue regarding her impending "I do" when she appeared at an event wearing a platinum engagement ring from Jacob The Jeweler, adorned with a pale pink, emerald-cut 10 carat diamond embraced by 58 vivid pink diamonds which are guarded on either side a crescent-shaped diamond (totaling 17 caratsThe New York Post reports)-- when the couple exchanged vows it was a private affair blessed by the presence of a few close friends, including rapper Da Brat.
While the public has yet to see images of Mariah's wedding day, the singer's fans can take a trip back in time to watch the chart-topper walk down the aisle in the Vera Wang creation she wore the day she wed Tommy Mottola in her 2005 video for "We Belong Together," which features a cameo by actor Wentworth Miller:
50308: Bond Girl Gemma Arterton Films "Tess of the d'Urbervilles"
Actress Gemma Arterton may be a fresh face on the cinematic scene, but the British beauty who will go toe to toe with Daniel Craig's 007 in the upcoming Bond flick Quantum of Solace is currently stepping into the shoes of one of a timeless, tragic literary heroine as filming continues on a BBC version of Thomas Hardy's Tess of thed'Urbervilles. According to the Gazette InternetEdition, the director recently yelled "That's a wrap!" as scenes were completed at Owlpen Manor, a Tudor era treasure in Gloucestershire, England.
When television viewers tune in to watch the drama unfold, they just may spot a spirit hovering in the background. Legend states that four ghosts, including that of Queen Margaret of Anjou, roam the rooms of the 900-year-old edifice. Once a visitor to the regal retreat, Owlpen was the final venue to hear the carefree laughter of the queen, who would lose both her husband and son to the ravages of war only days after her departure, and many believe that her restless soul lingers on at the place of her last happy memories.
Like the flicker of fireflies in the dark, the blinding lights of paparazzi flashbulbs momentarily illuminate the darkness outside of E. Baldi restaurant on any given evening. Drawn in by the tempting Tuscan-inspired dishes prepared by master chef Edoardo Baldi as well as the reputation of his father's Ristorante Giorgio Baldi, an elegant eatery in Santa Monica, a steady stream of celebrities routinely make reservations at the Beverly Hills dining establishment. In the past, such Hollywood royalty as Warren Beatty and Annette Bening have mulled over the menu at E. Baldi, and in late April 2008 Hollywood TV spotted Lindsay Lohan walking through the restaurant's door in order to enjoy a gastronomic journey to Italy.
Foodies wishing to sample E. Baldi's star-quality cuisine can add a touch of Tinseltown to their own home-cooked spaghetti or mozzarella with the help of the restaurant's own brand of sauces. Puttanesca, tomato and basil, mushroom, arrabbiata, pizzaiola and garden vegetables sauces are available by calling the number provided on the restaurant's official website.
While actor Jason Biggs may have experienced an elaborate exchange of vows with co-star Alyson Hannigan at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, California in the 2003 comedy American Wedding, in real life the screen star and his love of the past nine months opted for an intimate "I do." According to Star magazine, the groom took actress Jenny Mollen to be his bride during a ceremony held on April 23, 2008 at City Hall in Los Angeles.
The newlyweds, who announced their intention to walk down the aisle in January 2008, later celebrated their new marital status at dinner with a small band of friends before embarking on a honeymoon excursion to Hawaii. Movie goers will get a chance to check out the couple's cinematic chemistry when My Best Friend's Girl, the film which brought the lovebirds together, hits theaters in September 2008.
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