74908: Sylvester Stallone and Family Take European Vacation (Photo)
Although best known for his acting and writing skills, silver screen star Sylvester Stallone, who has long had a passion for painting, savored the opportunity to let his artistic eye wander over the masterpieces housed in the Capitoline museum in Rome during his July jaunt to the Italian capital. Designed by Michelangelo, Sly and his family walked through the Piazza de Campidoglio on their way to the cluster of museums which line the square for a face-to-face encounter with the bronze bust of Emperor Constantine I.
Playing a prominent role alongside Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in the 1953 romantic romp Roman Holiday, the Spanish Steps is a site with its own star quality. According to Hello magazine online, the Hollywood heavyweight, his wife Jennifer Flavin and their three children climbed the 138 stone slabs as they enjoyed a shopping spree. Taking a break on the steps from their perusal for purchases, the movie icon could gaze at the splashing waters of La Fontana della Barcaccia and the Keats-Shelley House, where poet John Keats spent his last months of life. Today a museum, the structure contains a treasure trove of romantic memorabilia ranging from strands of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's hair to poetry penned by Oscar Wilde.
Days before embarking on their Italian vacation itinerary, the 1970's king of the box office was in France paying a visit to the former abode of the Sun King, the Palace of Versailles. After strolling in the footsteps of Louis XIV, Madame de Pompadour, Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI, Stallone ventured into the heart of Paris and its most beloved landmark, the Eiffel Tower, where the star of Rocky and Rambo, his wife and daughters mulled over the menu at Le Jules Verne restaurant before returning to their regal accommodations at the George V Palace Hotel.
Wedding Photo: Elizabeth Taylor and Nick Hilton, 1950
On May 6, 1950 the strains of "The Wedding March" was the cue for guests inside The Church of The Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills to rise from the pews as Elizabeth Taylor made her grand entrance in a white satin wedding dress created by MGM studio designer Helen Rose, who would go on to construct bridal attire for another queen of the silver screen when Grace Kelly became the wife of Prince Rainier. The look of the gown would create movie magic soon after the bride's walk down the aisle, as the silver screen beauty had donned bridal attire almost identical to her own "I do" design for the comedy Father of The Bride.
Standing at the altar was Hilton Hotel heir Conrad "Nicky" Hilton, Jr. The couple parted ways in January 1951.
Meeting model Paola Guerro in Brazil added a dash of romance to Top Chef season two finalist Sam Talbot's 30th birthday in December 2007, and over the following months the reality TV star discovered the recipe for a lifelong romance. People magazine online reports that the fan favorite on the Bravo reality series, who today entices taste buds as the Executive Chef at Surf Lodge in Montauk, New York, asked for the hand of his lady love during the last weekend in July 2008.
Currently enjoying their new betrothed status, the happy couple have yet to contemplate a date for their I do's.
Dressed in a cherubic white frock, nine-month-old Yelena looked on as her father, Juan Luis Morera-- better known as Wisin of Wisin y Yandel-- pledged his eternal devotion to her mother, Yomaira Ortiz Feliciano, the singer's love of the past four years. Accustomed to standing by Wisin on stage, Yandel took his place by the groom's side in his role as best man during the ceremony, which took place at Jájome Terrace restaurant in Cayey, Puerto Rico on July 26, 2008,univision.com reports.
As was the wish of the reggaeton romantic, the couple enjoyed an intimate ceremony among family and friends, with cell phones and cameras prohibited in order to preserve the sanctity of their special day.
Wedding Photo: Prince Charles and Princess Diana On Balcony of Buckingham Palace
A courtly buss on the hand would later be followed by a proper kiss as the newly pronounced Diana, Princess of Wales and her prince stood on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their July 29, 1981 wedding ceremony.
Images captured of the moment also reveal details of Princess Diana's wedding dress. Constructed of ivory silk, the David and Elizabeth Emanuel creation is sprinkled with 10,000 pearls and mother of pearl sequins and lavishly accented with Carrickmacross lace, which was originally a present to Queen Mary from the Royal School of Needlework. While the gown's 25-foot-long train and lace-edged veil were the hallmarks of a royal bride, Diana's wedding dress also contained more intimate items, including a small blue bow (her "something blue") and a diamond-bedecked gold horseshoe for good luck.
A wedding dress with such "wow" factor needed a bouquet to make an equally impressive impact. When Diana walked down the aisle of St. Paul's Cathedral she had carried with her a cluster of yellow Mountbatten roses, gardenias, stephanotis, orchids, lily of the valley, freesia, and cuttings of myrtle and veronica from Osborne House-- a royal tradition observed since the days of Queen Victoria. Image details: Royal Wedding served by picapp.com
Wedding Photo: Princess Diana On Her Way To St. Paul's Cathedral
The eyes of the world were upon 20-year-old former nanny Diana Spencer as a Glass Coach left Clarence House, the residence of the Queen Mother, and made its way through the streets of London. Peering through the same window just as Princess Elizabeth (today Queen Elizabeth) did on her wedding day in 1947, the bride waved to the spectators that lined the way to St. Paul's Cathedral as an estimated 750 million television viewers shared in the happy occasion.
Her carriage reaching its destination at 11 A.M., a crowd that had held its collective breath in anticipation let out a thunderous cheer as Diana stepped out from her ride in a pair of gold-gilded, ivory silk Baboucha slippers, revealing for the first time the silhouette of her Emanuel wedding dress.
Photo: Looking Back at Prince Charles and Diana Spencer's 1981 Engagement
Although nothing could match the sparkle in her eyes that day, the play of light on Diana Spencer's engagement ring came in a close second. Purchased from Garrard Jewellers, deemed the Crown Jeweller since the time of Queen Victoria, the ring featured an oval blue sapphire embraced by 14 small diamonds. The couple, who became engaged on February 6, 1981 in the nursery at Windsor Castle, according to Andrew Morton's book Diana Her True Story, accepted the well wishes of the press on the 24th of the same month as the official announcement was made from Buckingham Palace that the heir to the throne had chosen a bride.
74608: NHL Star Dan Hinote and Amy McCarthy's Wedding
Clearly sharing the same comedic gene as her sister Jenny McCarthy, former Playboy cyber girl Amy McCarthy turned her wedding into a '50's-style fete when she walked down the aisle on July 25, 2008. Although the bride, in a classic strapless gown accented with a gold buckle belt to accentuate her fit frame; her groom-- NHL hockey star Dan Hinote, who donned a black suit, and their 10 bridesmaids and groomsmen were dressed in traditional wedding wear, the seating outside at Keystone Ranch in Colorado was a sea of guests garbed as Elvis and Marilyn Monroe. Beneath the costumes were an array of today's famous faces, including The Bachelorette's Ryan and Trista Sutter, NHL players Adam Foote and Peter Forsberg, and a Fidel Castro-clad impersonator who is a cinematic master of disguise-- Jenny McCarthy's beau, Jim Carrey, the RockyMountain News reports.
Following the exchange of vows, Grease was the word at the reception. Joining in on the fun, the newlyweds doffed their wedding duds and transformed into everyone's favorite Rydell High romantics, Danny and Sandy.
Actress Maria Bello, who will soon be seen on the silver screen in The Mummy: Tomb ofthe Dragon Emperor, is preparing to take on one of life's most important roles-- that of wife to the man she loves. Wedding wary in the past, the bride-to-be recently confided to the New York Post that she is ready to declare her devotion Bryan Mooser, to whom she felt an instant attraction when meeting him for the first time one and one-half years ago.
Presently enjoying their new betrothed status, the happy couple have not announced a date for their walk down the aisle.
Actress Jennifer Siebel, who played the part of a bride in the upcoming romantic comedy Till You Get To Baraboo, donned a wedding dress for her own nuptials on July 26, 2008 as she prepared exchange vows with San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom. According to People magazine online, the star of NBC's Life chose a strapless Vera Wang gown for the occasion, which she paired with pieces from S.H. Silver Company, a San Francisco store specializing in estate and fine jewelry.
Guests from the worlds of politics and entertainment, including Sex and the City's Jason Lewis and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, were on hand to witness the bride walk down the aisle in a riverside ceremony conducted on her parent's ranch in Stephensville, Montana.
The couple, who became betrothed during a romantic stay in Hawaii, have packed their suitcases for an exotic excursion to Africa for their honeymoon.
Taped just days before their I do's, the following NBC news clip offers the couple's thoughts on their upcoming life together.
Looking for the perfect cake to add just the right ingredient to your wedding reception? Sample the confectionery tastes of the following notable newlyweds from yesterday and today for inspiration:
"Love is like a butterfly...it settles upon you when you least expect it." This anonymous quote seems to have been written with Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon in mind. The couple's love, which caught the world by surprise, led to a wedding ceremony held on the sands of Windemere Island in the Bahamas, followed by a seaside reception featuring a four-tier wedding cake adorned with sugar bows and the multi-Grammy Award winner's trademark butterflies. According to Food & Wine, the chocolate blackout creation enhanced with bittersweet chocolate and toffee ganache was produced by cake designer Margaret Braun, whose cake frosting also wowed the crowd at Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's wedding.
Observing a time-honored tradition, Elizabeth Taylor fed her newly-pronounced first husband Nick Hilton a slice of a five-tier wedding cake adorned with a wedding bell cake topper following their May 1950 walk down the aisle at The Church of The Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. Still in her white satin Helen Rose bridal attire, the shining star of the MGM studio and her groom greeted an array of cinema stars, including Roddy McDowall, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Mickey Rooney, Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett as they arrived for a reception at The Bel-Air Country Club.
Following their I do's on the grounds of Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas, guests at the wedding of First Daughter Jenna Bush and Henry Hager sat down to a Lone Star-sized feast featuring shrimp Mexicali, fried Gulf Oyster tostadas, Rio Grande flat iron steak and snapper, according to Special Events.com. The mouth-watering menu was topped with a four-tier tres leches cake-- the work of the Ultimate Cheesecake Bakery in San Antonio.
As their web site proudly proclaims, LaStarr Cakes & Co. offers its clientele "a galaxy of cakes that are out of this world!" The Ventura, California bakery was a fitting choice for actor Jason Behr, who portrayed a teen not of this earth on the sci-fi cult series Roswell, when ordering a wedding cake for his November 2006 nuptials to Private Practice cast member KaDee Strickland. Following their ceremony at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, the happy couple dined on slices of a three-tier treat made with cream cheese filling and maple mousse.
Dressed in a number 9 jersey, a figurine of basketball great Tony Parker was perched next to a miniature Eva Longoria atop of the couple's four-tier vanilla bean pound cake from Sam Godfrey of Perfect Endings. Edible red roses wreathed each layer of the perfect pastry, which was filled with crushed organic raspberry preserves and white buttercream.
Although she dubbed her music label Red Velvet Cake records, former Roswell star Majandra Delfino and her actor husband Devon Gummersall (My So-Called Life, Quarterlife) chose a lavender-infused, red-chili-truffle wedding cake adorned with white icing-- a triple-tiered creation concocted at Dragonfly Cafe and Bakery in Taos, New Mexico. For fans interested in tasting some of the confectionery's treats, boxes of red chili infused chocolate truffles, a special breakfast blend coffee and other dietary delights can be ordered online from the Dragonfly Cafe's web site.
Harmonizing with the simple beauty of a barn interior in Hillsboro, Oregon, a three-tier tiramisu cake draped in buttercream icing added down home flavor to the nuptials of One Tree Hill cast member BethanyJoy Lenz and musician MichaelGalcotti. The couple's celebratory confection was made by Beaverton Bakery, which has created post-ceremony sweets for lovebirds since 1925.
After Grey's Anatomy's Katherine Heigl and musician Josh Kelley's ceremony at the Stein Ericksen Lodge, Kate Walsh and T.R. Knight were two of the guests to sample the three-tier white chocolate and lemon curd wedding cake created by Heather Berntsen of Ambrosia Exquisite Wedding Cakes of Layton, Utah.
Following a post-nuptial feast of chicken with sichuan pepper, roast king fish, pepper steak, roast pumpkin and mascarpone ravioli, guests at the reception of tennis ace Leyton Hewitt and former Home and Away cast member Bec Cartwright still had room for slices of an eight-tier, white and dark chocolate treat by Planet Cake, an Australian bakery that adorned the layers with delicate sugar roses and plumeria.
An ode to opulence, the 600 pound, 12 foot tall cake created by German bakers created considerable awe from attendees of Ivana Trump and Rossano Rubicondi's wedding.
A trail of crimson flowers cascaded down five tiers of frosting like the Man of Steel's cape on Superman Returns star Brandon Routh and Courtney Ford's wedding cake. The product of NancyKay's Confections, the Century City, California cake designer's creations are a staple on the Hollywood scene, having appeared on the vow renewal episode of Father Hood with Snoop Dogg as well as the Days of Our Lives "I do" between Sami and Lucas.
Like the folds of her Austin Scarlett for Kenneth Poole wedding dress, icing draped over the five-tier, flower-festooned wedding cake which The Real Housewives of Orange County cast member LauriWaring and her new husband GeorgePeterson sliced into after their back yard wedding. The delectable design was the creation of The Cake Studio's Linda Goldsheft, whose delectable designs have also made the nuptials of Holly Robinson-Peete, Kelsey Grammer and Jay McGraw that much sweeter.
A lemon and coconut cake concocted by Rosebud Cakes was waiting for 24 cast member Marisol Nichols and her new director husband Taron Lexton following their April 13, 2008 ceremony at the Church of Scientology's Celebrity Centre in Los Angeles.
The droplets that tumbled down Victoria Falls seemed to form the image of a bridal veil and a rainbow born of the landmark's mist marked a bright future ahead for CSI: Miami star Eva LaRue as she accepted the proposal of Joe Cappuccio at the base of the world's largest waterfall.
Confiding to OK magazine recently, the actress spoke of her 4-carat diamond engagement ring which her love since the autumn of 2007 slipped on her finger one May 2008 afternoon following an exotic elephant ride and a helicopter tour over the same falls where the couple were officially betrothed. The pair's "I do" plans were later celebrated at a party thrown by jewelry designer Larry Brown of Browns Jewelers, the Johannesburg-based store which caters to such celebrity clientele as Charlize Theron, Caprice and JK of the group Jamiroquai.
Currently planning their summer 2009 ceremony, the lovebirds are still undecided as to the venue for their vows.
74108: Chris Evert and Greg Norman's Safari Honeymoon (Photo)
While golfing great Greg Norman is back in the swing of things with his July appearances at both the 137th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England and the Senior Open Championship in Troon, Scotland, "The Shark" recently exchanged the putting green for the wide open plains of South Africa as he and his new Mrs., tennis icon Chris Evert, enjoyed a honeymoon hideaway at Singita Lodge. Dubbed the "Place of Miracles," the queen of the tennis court of the ruler of the fairway came face to face with the king of the jungle as they snapped pictures while on safari.
The two sports legends are not the first notable newlyweds to celebrate their first days of wedded bliss in the wilds of South Africa this year. Following their May 2008 march down the aisle, Peter Phillips (the son of Britain's Princess Anne) and his bride, the former Autumn Kelly, embarked on a journey to the Tuningi Safari Lodge on the Madikwe Game Reserve, where the couple jumped into a jeep for a photo exploration of an exotic Eden inhabited by elephants, hyenas and leopards.
Actress Amy Adams, who played the part of a bride in the 2005 romantic comedy The Wedding Date, will take on that role in real life some time in 2009. An acting class sparked a six-year romance which led to actor Darren Legallo's proposal, USA Today reported.
The prospective groom, who will next appear on the big screen with co-stars Rachael Leigh Cook and Daniel Gillies in the upcoming drama The Disposables, slipped a diamond engagement ring on the Enchanted star's finger which was purchased from Jean Dousset of Beverly Hills, the jeweler who created the 5.18-carat sparkler which basketball great Tony Parker presented to Desperate Housewives' Eva Longoria when he asked for her hand in marriage.
Known for performing some of the most ribald raps in music history as a member of 2 Live Crew, Luther "Luke" Campbell changed his tune on July 19, 2008 as he professed his devotion to Kristin Thompson. According to People magazine online the couple were pronounced husband and wife at Saint Luke Community College, where 300 guests gathered to see the bride in her strapless Monique Lhuillier gown. The ceremony was followed by a reception in the banquet room of the Hotel Palomar, a boutique retreat in the bride's home town of Dallas, Texas.
Letting his fans share his happiest moment, the wedding will be broadcast on VH1 as part of Campbell's upcoming reality series Luke's Parental Advisory, an eight-episode run which begins August 4, 2008.
UPDATE: While earlier reports had indicated that the wedding took place at the Hotel Palomar, the venue was, in fact, the site of the wedding reception.
Celebrity Wedding Photo: Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew' s Wedding in 1986
Mirroring the joy in her heart that day, Sarah Ferguson's silk tulle veil danced in the breeze as she stepped out of a glass carriage to the thunderous cheers of wellwishers who had gathered outside of Westminster Abbey on July 23, 1986 in order to be among the first to glimpse the bride's wedding dress. A fairytale frock composed of ivory duchess satin, designer Lindka Cierach created a 17-foot, 6 inch train which trailed behind the bride as she was escorted down the aisle by her father toward the man she loved, Prince Andrew. Marking her transformation into The Duchess of York, the halo of roses, gardenias, lily petals and lilies-of-the-valley which graced her head at the start of the ceremony was removed once the bride and groom were pronounced husband and wife, revealing a decidedly more regal accessory-- a diamond tiara.
While their marriage was not to stand the test of time, their union not only produced two daughters which are the lights of both their lives, it also created a lasting friendship between the former couple, whose love and respect for each other carry on to this day.
73808: Paul Lieberstein of "The Office" Celebrates Wedding in NYC
Actor Paul Lieberstein, who played Dunder Mifflin paper company's mild-mannered human resources director Toby Flenderman on the NBC comedy hit The Office, received a piece of paper with special significance on July 19, 2008-- a marriage certificate. According to the New York Times, the Emmy- Award-winning screenwriter/co-executive producer exchanged vows with Santa Monica College English instructor Janine Serafin Poreba during a ceremony presided over by both a Presbyterian minister and a rabbi.
The happy couple chose to set out on their new life together as husband and wife at Battery Gardens restaurant in New York City. Situated within Battery Park, the venue offered a view of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
Symbolizing a love which continues to shine as brightly as when it began almost two decades ago, a 12-carat Cartier diamond ring now graces the hand of actress Carina Lau courtesy of her new husband, actor Tony Leung. Although earlier reports had indicated that the happy couple would exchange vows at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong, approximately 100 guests-- including such luminaries as actress Brigette Lin and singer Faye Wong-- gathered at Uma Paro Hotel, a boutique hilltop retreat in the Kingdom of Bhutan, on July 20, 2008 to witness the pair pledge their devotion to each other, Batgwa.com reports.
Although choosing to be united in a Buddhist ceremony, the star of Lust, Caution and his love opted for Western wear for their wedding ensembles. The bride donned a strapless ivory creation featuring a diaphanous overlay accented with a leaf motif which harmonized with the wedding venue's tree-lined exterior, while the groom looked dashing in an ivory-hued tuxedo.
73608: Zac Efron Back at Work After Romantic Getaway in Turks and Caicos (Photos)
Travelers traipsing through LAX International Airport on July 20, 2008 may have been lucky enough to catch sight of High School Musical dreamboat Zac Efron as he walked through the terminal. While his luggage held clothes from his quick trip to New York City, it was not so long ago that the heartthrob had packed his bags with swim trunks and sunscreen for a romantic rendezvous with his leading lady both on screen and off, Vanessa Hudgens.
The internet recently sizzled with snaps taken of Tinseltown's hottest twosome on the white sands of Malcolm's Beach at the Amanyara Resort, a retreat accustomed to the arrival of famous faces, including TV star LisaRaye, who chose the Caribbean sanctuary for her April 2006 wedding ceremony to Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Michael E. Misick. Meaning "peaceful place," the 40-pavilion paradise offers its guests Asian and Mediterranean-inspired menus and an expanse of azure ocean in which to scuba dive and kayak, just two of the pastimes enjoyed by the screen's cutest couple, In Touch magazine reported.
Although their July jaunt to the Turks and Caicos is a now just a memory, the pair's lingering tans, still evident on the smiling faces of Zac and Vanessa, who picked up her sweetheart at the airport, are a playful reminder of their fun in the sun.
Rising from her pew inside the Queen's Chapel in London on July 19, 2008, happy memories of her own recent walk down the aisle no doubt brought a smile to the former Autumn Kelly as she stood by Peter Phillips' side and watched Lady Rose Windsor as she made her grand entrance on the arm of her father, the Duke of Gloucester. Wearing a classic white gown created by Franka Couture, the London design house which also produced Davina Windsor's lace-accented, cream-hued bridal attire for her Kensington Palace wedding ceremony in July 2004, the bride swept passed Princess Anne, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Lady Sarah Chatto and Kate Middleton, who will possibly be the next to enter into the royal fold, as she made her way to the altar, where George Gilman, her fiance since November 2007, waited to make her his wife.
During the ceremony the bride (whose name may be familiar to movie buffs from its appearance by the title "art assistant" in the credits for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) and her groom listened intently as Lady Sarah Chatto and Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, who had guided to bride through the years in their roles as godparents, gave readings, the Daily Telegraph reported.
Following the exchange of rings, the newlyweds were greeted with a shower of rose petals which christened their love as they left the church.
Celebrity Wedding Photo: Lady Rose Windsor and George Gilman
July 19, 2008 was not the first time that a member of the royal family was escorted down the aisle in a Franka Couture creation. On July 31, 2004 Lady Davina Windsor, the elder sister of Lady Rose Windsor, said "I do" to Gary Lewis in an intimate ceremony held at the chapel at Kensington Palace.
The following photo also offers a glimpse at the flower girls' garments, which were ballerina-length white dresses accented with a sash. For the bridesmaids (not shown), Lady Rose Windsor chose flattering porcelain blue gowns.
Celebrity Wedding Photo: Kate Middleton Attends Wedding of Lady Rose Windsor
Kate Middleton wore a black fascinator to witness Lady Rose Windsor pledge her devotion to George Gilman. Will she soon don a tiara for her own walk down the aisle? While only time can answer that question, speculation of an impending engagement continues to grow as Prince William's love once again stands in for the second in line to the throne while the young royal continues his tour of duty aboard the Iron Duke in the Caribbean.
Celebrity Wedding Photo: Peter Phillips and Autumn Phillips Attend Wedding of Lady Rose Windsor
Two months before the wedding of Lady Rose Windsor, Autumn Kelly donned a silk satin gown by Sassi Holford for her exchange of vows with Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne, at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Autumn Kelly said "I do" in a diadem on loan from her new mother-in-law Princess Anne, while Lady Rose Windsor placed a tiara which once belonged to Queen Mary on her head before her walk down the aisle.
Six years after his debut CD "What My Heart Wants To Say" reached the top of the charts, 2002 Pop Idol runner-up Gareth Gates found the words to say what his heart longed to express as he said "I do" to his love, Suzanne Mole. Keeping wedding details a cherished secret for the moment, the media was only informed that the couple were pronounced husband and wife on July 18, 2008, the Daily Mail revealed. According to reports, the groom's speech therapist, who helped the singer overcome his impediment, apparently stood by his former patient's side as best man.
The ceremony marks the fruition of a five-year romance which led to a December 31, 2007 proposal of marriage.
UPDATE: Although only a privileged few were privy to the details of Gareth Gates and Suzanne Mole's wedding ceremony during their first few days of married life, the happy news of their union was not concealed for long. According to the Grantham Journal, the chart-topper and his bride professed their devotion to each other in a ceremony held at Belvoir Castle, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland. A popular tourist attraction, the castle is a familiar site to movie enthusiasts from its appearances in The Da Vinci Code, The Haunting and Young Sherlock Holmes. The stately manor will soon star alongside Emily Blunt and Paul Bettany in Young Victoria, the upcoming cinematic portrayal of the former monarch.
While time wasn't on their side, the nine-year marriage of Rolling Stones flamboyant frontman Mick Jagger and first wife Bianca Perez Morena de Macias left a lasting impression on the world of rock and roll.
Although four months into her pregnancy with daughter Jade, the bride's body-conscious Yves Saint Laurent pantsuit gave no indication of her baby bump as she arrived at the Saint-Tropez Town Hall on May 12, 1971 for a civil wedding ceremony. Projecting an image more of a businessman than rock's reigning bad boy, the groom donned a three-piece suit for the occasion, which he paired with tennis shoes, allowing a touch of his rebellious spirit to shine through.
Following a civil ceremony held at the St. Tropez Town Hall, Mick Jagger and his bride, the former Bianca Perez Morena de Macias, were greeted by a swarm of devoted fans as they arrived at the Chapel of St. Anne for a religious blessing of their union.
Although known for performing lustful lyrics, the Rolling Stones lead singer opted for traditional music on his wedding day. According to the BBC, Bach's wedding march played as the couple presented each other with wedding bands, while the theme from Love Story, the year's most popular cinematic tear-jerker, also echoed inside the house of worship.
Celebrity Wedding Photos: Keith Richards, Ringo Starr Attend Mick Jagger Wedding in 1971
Mick Jagger's 1971 nuptials brought about a mini-Beatles reunion as former Fab Four member Ringo Starr, accompanied by his then wife Maureen, and Paul McCartney were among the 200 guests to receive a wedding invitation. Other A-list attendees included Eric Clapton, director Roger Vadim and a lone representative of the groom's group-- band mate Keith Richards.
Following their May 1971 wedding at the Chapel of St. Anne in Saint-Tropez and a reception held at the Cafe des Arts, Mick Jagger and his newly-pronounced wife Bianca embarked on a 10-day excursion to Corsica and Sardinia. Still in honeymoon mode one month later, the couple enjoyed a June jaunt to Venice where, like so many other lovers throughout the years, the couple enjoyed a romantic gondola ride.
Rolling Stones Guitarist Ronnie Wood's 1985 Wedding (Photo)
When Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood said "I do" to Jo Howard on January 2, 1985, little did anyone realize that their union would become one of the longest in rock music history. As the group's frontman Mick Jagger was enjoying a holiday on the island of Mustique at the time, band mates Keith Richards and Charlie Watts had the privilege to standing by their friends in the roles of best men as the groom stood at the altar of St. Mary's Church, a 500-year-old house of worship in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England.
The photo below captures a moment in time at Gerrards Cross, where the newlyweds celebrated their wedding reception.
Celebrity Wedding Photos: Stars Attend Ronnie Wood's 1985 Wedding
Among those to wish Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and his bride Jo Howard well after their January 1985 nuptials were actress Britt Ekland and Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom, themselves still newlyweds following their 1984 ceremony. Sadly, the former Bond Girl and the rockabilly bad boy parted ways in 1992.
Although considered the reserved member of the band during his years with The Rolling Stones, bassist Bill Wyman caused quite a stir when he took then 18-year-old Mandy Smith for his wife. The bride, whose love for the rock star was ignited at the start of her teen years, enjoyed a fairy tale wedding on June 2, 1989 at St. John's Church, a Gothic revival house of worship in London. The couple's union would last only 23 months.
73308: Miley Cyrus Filming at Santa Monica Pier (Video)
A star in its own right, the Santa Monica Pier has shared both the small and big screens with a number of A-list actors over the years, from cast members on Alias and Baywatch to Hollywood legends Paul Newman and Robert Redford, who filmed a pivotal scene for The Sting at the carousel. In mid-July, teen sensation Miley Cyrus joined the elite list of luminaries to film at Santa Monica's favorite summertime playground as she mixed movie magic with mirth aboard the Sea Dragon while cameras rolled on her upcoming cinematic venture, Hannah Montana: The Movie.
Open 365 days a year, Santa Monica Pier's Pacific Park is a seaside haven for the young and the young at heart, where tourists can test their skills on a wac-a-mole or any of the other 20 midway games, try for the perfect putt on a mini-golf course, or look out over the ocean from the top of the Pacific wheel.
In the following Mavrixonline.com clip, Tinseltown's top star flashes a peace sign to her fans before her turn on the amusement ride:
73208: Actor Kwon Sang-Woo Announces Upcoming Wedding
Korean movie star Kwon Sang-Woo, whose career skyrocketed with the TV drama "Stairway To Heaven," announced that he has found his angel in former Miss Korea Sohn Tae-Young. On July 18, 2008, reporters gathered at the Seoul Plaza Hotel to hear the happy news that the celebrity couple would exchange vows on September 28th of this year at the Shilla Hotel, a retreat deemed one of the world's top 100 hotels by Zagat.
Although the Shilla Hotel offers a number of indoor "I do" sites, the prospective groom and his bride-to-be, whose romance began at a party in early 2008, have decided on an outdoor ceremony, the Korea Times reports.
On July 16, 2008, left-handed Chicago Cubs center fielder Jim Edmonds slipped a wedding band on to the third finger of Allison Raski's left hand, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. A low-key lovebird, "Jimmy Ballgame" donned classic All-American attire- a T-shirt, jeans and sneakers- to pledge his devotion to the mother of his son Landon during a simple afternoon ceremony, which was conducted at the St. Louis Courthouse in Clayton, Missouri.
Following the intimate "I do," the newlyweds stopped by F15teen, the restaurant/lounge co-owned by the groom, which opened its doors to the public in late 2007.
Actress Mena Suvari, who will next appear on the silver screen in the cinematic adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's Garden of Eden, has found her own personal paradise in the arms of her new fiance, music producer Simone Sestito. According to Peoplemagazine online, the couple's year-long romance, which began at the Toronto International Film Festival, has led to a promise of a lifetime together after the concert promoter asked for the American Beauty's hand in marriage during a romantic getaway to Jamaica.
Currently enjoying their betrothed status, the pair have not set a date for their "I do." The upcoming nuptials will be the second for the actress, who previously exchanged vows with cinematographer Robert Brinkmann in 2000.
The following Mavrixphoto.com clip offers a glimpse of the prospective groom as he and his bride-to-be leave Madeos restaurant in Los Angeles back in April 2008.
72908: Fox News Correspondent Molly Henneberg's Wedding
As a Fox News correspondent, Molly Henneberg has been a witness to some of the nation's landmark events, so on July 12, 2008 no site could have served as a more fitting wedding venue for the television journalist and Chris Nagle, her fiance since March 2008, than The Falls Church in her home town of Falls Church, Virginia.
Its doors open to the faithful since 1769, the brick building has a long and illustrious history, having acted as a recruiting station for the Fairfax militia as America fought for its freedom in the Revolutionary War, and serving as a hospital during the Civil War. As a lay reader, the voice of Francis Scott Key once filled the house of worship, but on this day inside The Falls Church its interior rang out with two voices saying "I do."
Fox News favorites Janice Dean, (who reported on the happy news in her blog), chief White House correspondent Bret Baier, Supreme Court reporter Shannon Bream and more were among those who wished the newlyweds well at the reception where the groom, dressed in his Marine Captain's uniform, and his bride, who has donned a classic lace-embellished gown accented with beading, used the groom's sword to cut into a four-tier wedding cake.
As co-host of The Insider, Pat O'Brien is accustomed to presenting the latest breaking Hollywood news. However, on July 14, 2008 the entertainment journalist made headlines as he announced his engagement to Betsy Stephens, his love of the past five years, during A-Rod's All Star party at Jay-Z's 40/40 club in New York City. The bride-to-be, owner of B...for Betsy fashionable sports fan accessories, may soon be inspired to create more Swarovski crystal-studded items for the bridal party section of her online boutique as she prepares for her upcoming walk down the aisle.
According to People magazine online, the happy couple are currently mulling over choices for their "I do" destination, with Nantucket, New York and Jamaica all early front runners. Although an official date has not been set, the pair are contemplating a fall wedding.
Receiving a platinum engagement ring from former Aberdeen striker Steve Lovell as they enjoyed their June jaunt to Grenada, the title of her debut CD "This Is The Life" surely came to Scottish singing sensation Amy Macdonald's mind. Although she has no intention of becoming a WAG, the songwriter who penned the biting lyrics to the tune "Footballer's Wife" is now looking forward to her ceremony with a soccer star.
Currently enjoying the first few weeks of her betrothed status, the Daily Record reports that the entertainer poured her heart out on stage at T In The Park music festival as she performed "Troubled Soul," which she dedicated to her love. The couple have not announced a date for their impending walk down the aisle.
72608: "American Pie" Star Jason Biggs Enjoys Second Wedding Ceremony
Although the title of their upcoming comedy is My Best Friend's Girl, actor Jason Biggs has no doubt that Jenny Mollen is his girl, having pledged his love to the actress in two separate wedding ceremonies. Officially pronounced husband and wife in an intimate "I do" held at City Hall in Los Angeles on April 23, 2008, the newlyweds decided to share their happiness with friends and family members with a more formal declaration of their devotion on July 13, 2008.
According to US magazine online, guests gathered at the Honig Winery in Napa Valley, California to watch the bride walk down the aisle in a Monique Lhuillier wedding dress. Offering their best wishes after the nuptials, attendees nibbled on a fun-filled cake made of Rice Krispies.
Years ago, famed conductor Riccardo Muti stood at the altar at Sant' Agata Maggiore in the Italian city of Ravenna and watched his bride walk down the aisle toward him. On July 14, 2008 it was the music director's turn to take his daughter, actress Chiara Muti, by the arm and escort her down the same house of worship's path as she embarked on her new life together with the man she loves, French classical pianist David Fray.
Looking through the diaphanous blusher of her veil, the bride smiled at the 200 guests who had gathered together to share in her happiness. Clutching a bouquet of roses and lilac-hued blossoms wrapped in ribbon, the bride walked past in a romantic off-the-shoulder gown which was created by a movie costume designer, Romagno Oggi reported.
Following the exchange of vows, a shower of rose petals christened the couple's union as they walked hand in hand out the church door. Following a reception, the newlyweds enjoyed their first days of wedded bliss in the Seychelles.
Wedding Photo: Chiara Muti and David Fray Leaving Church After Ceremony
Clasping hands, newly-pronounced husband and wife Chiara Muti and David Fray emerge from Sant' Agata Maggiore in Ravenna, Italy. The doorway of the church, once walked through by the bride's mother and grandmother on their wedding days, was edged with fragrant roses for the actress and the French classical pianist on the day they said "I do."
Wedding Photo: Actress Chiara Muti with Her Father Riccardo Muti
No doubt happy memories of his own wedding occupied maestro Riccardo Muti's thoughts as he walked his daughter down the same aisle tread upon by his own bride long ago. Standing at the altar where he had waited for his love on their special day was classical pianist David Fray, who had donned a smart pinstripe suit for the occasion.
72408: Soccer Star Michael Ballack's Second Wedding Ceremony
Although raindrops had christened their union during a civil ceremony at Schloss Kempfenhausen on July 14, 2008, the following day the weather mirrored the joy felt by German national team captain Michael Ballack and his newly-dubbed wife Simone Lambe as a religious blessing of their marriage was performed at the Bavarian Yacht Club.
Guests seated in rows of white chairs beneath a tent erected for the occasion rose in honor of Mrs. Ballack as the processional music began and the bride made her entrance. Choosing a white gown with illusion sleeves for the first exchange of vows, the mother of the soccer star's three children donned an ornate creation in order to say "I do" to her love of the past 10 years a second time. Sparkling like rays of sunlight on the surface of Lake Starnberg, the gown's crystal beading accentuated the bride's slim waistline as she walked past family and friends, while the white feathers attached to the garment's bodice which fluttered in the light breeze seemed to mirror the bride's racing heart as she took her place by the groom at the start of the Catholic ceremony.
Wedding Photo: Soccer Star Michael Ballack's Second Wedding Ceremony
Following the ceremony, a bridesmaid adjusts the train of Simone Lambe's wedding dress as she and her new husband pose for photos. Harmonizing with the lake surroundings, the soft blue shade of the bridesmaids dresses was a fitting choice for the bride's attendants, while a flower girl donned a simple white dress for the occasion.
An occasion of international interest, a flock of photographers scrambled for shots of the bride following the July 15, 2008 ceremony between soccer great Michael Ballack and his love. The following image captures the intricate details of Simone Lambe's wedding dress. A strapless creation, the gown features a crystal beaded bodice and white plumage.
While the bride chose a formal up do for the civil ceremony on July 14, 2008, the next day her locks were arranged in a more relaxed style which both suited the outdoor setting and let the bride's elaborate bridal attire-- a strapless design festooned with feathers and crystal beading-- take center stage.
Wedding Photo: Soccer Star Michael Ballack's First Wedding Ceremony
A decade after meeting his love, German national team captain and Chelsea midfielder Michael Barrack slipped a wedding band on to Simone Lambe's finger. The July 14, 2008 civil ceremony took place at Schloss Kempfenhausen, followed a day later by a religious blessing of their marriage at the Bavarian Yacht Club.
Already sporting a super-svelte post-baby body, actress Jessica Alba checked out the latest fashion fads at several Beverly Hills boutiques over the July weekend. First browsing through the racks at Hands On Retail Therapy, Honor Marie's mother and a gal pal next found themselves perusing for purchases at Anat B., a frequent fashion haunt not only of the Fantastic Four star, but also Eva Longoria, Eve and Kimora Lee Simmons.
Since shopping for a new wardrobe can work up an appetite, the recently-dubbed Mrs. Cash Warren stepped inside Burger 90210 for a leisurely lunch date with her husband. The Tinseltown twosome mulled over a menu which features such travel-inspired items as the Texas Burger, the London Burger, the Hawaiian Eye and, of course, the venue's tribute to the famous zip code, the 90210 Royal.
A decade-long love has led to "I do" for German national team captain Michael Ballack and the mother of his three children, Simone Lambe. Raindrops could not dampen the spirits of the guests who gathered inside Schloss Kempfenhausen's Knight's Hall near Lake Starnberg on July 14, 2008 to witness the bride walk down the aisle in a white wedding dress designed with illusion sleeves and a curve-conscious bodice.
After the civil ceremony, which was conducted by the local mayor, Bild reports that family and friends wished the newlyweds well during a party held at the Bavarian Yacht Club. The following day, the lovebird's union will once more be toasted during a breakfast at the Four Seasons Hotel in Starnberg and at another celebration, in which 400 attendees will dance to music provided by Berlin DJ Noppe.
Thoughts of her own impending I do's surely brought a smile to the face of singer Fergie as she and fiance Josh Duhamel watched Jaymie Dizon walk down the aisle to marry Taboo (born Jaime Gomez) of The Black Eyed Peas. Accustomed to sharing concert stages with their band mate, will.i.am and apl.de.ap took their places at their friend's side on July 12, 2008 in the roles of groomsmen as the ceremony began inside St. Andrews Catholic Church in Pasadena, California, People magazine online reports.
The hip hop artist, who will turn 33 on July 14th, received an early birthday present as his bride slipped a platinum and diamond wedding band on his finger. During the nuptials the bride was presented with a matching band to accompany her platinum and diamond Neil Lane engagement ring.
72008: Historic Inn To Star in "Twilight" (Videos)
Destined to take a bite out of the box office upon its release on November 21, 2008, when movie theater light dim and Twilight appears on the silver screen a pivotal element in the story of an eternal love will play out against the backdrop of a historic hotel with its own tale to tell. Enter to win Lovetripper's Twilight contest
Like the hero of Stephenie Meyer's best selling novel, The View Point Inn in Corbett, Oregon seems to possess an undying spirit. Lording over the Columbia River Gorge, the beauty of the cliff top dwelling first beckoned to visitors back in the 1920's. While over the years such illustrious guests as silent screen legend Charlie Chaplin and President Franklin D. Roosevelt walked through the door of the boutique retreat, the arrival of an interstate in the 1960's drained the inn of its life's blood. Without the steady flow of patrons, the venue lay dormant until the arrival of its current owner, who has resurrected the Tudor Arts and Crafts-inspired venue and returned it to its former glory. Today, Twilighters can make their own immortal memories at the inn with Edward and Bella-inspired banquets, balls, birthday celebrations and more. For further information visit www.theviewpointinn.com.
As darkness descended over Corbett, Oregon, cameras rolled on the prom scene for the movie Twilight. Watch a moment of the magic between Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Bella (Kristen Stewart) in the following Popstar Magazine clip:
A daytime look at preparations for the prom scene was captured in the following Seventeen Magazine clip:
A pair of Christian Louboutin shoes took E! News host Giuliana DePandi down the aisle of Santa Sophia Church in Anacapri, where the entertainment journalist was not only presented with a wedding band to accompany the 4-carat, cushion-cut diamond engagement ring she had worn since a December 15, 2006 proposal conducted in a helicopter hovering over Chicago-- she also received a new last name. Mrs. Giuliana Rancic, the wife of reality TV personality Bill Rancic, enjoyed a reception at the Grand Hotel Quisisana following the September 1, 2007 ceremony.
The San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, California is known for inspiring romance among red carpet regulars. Over the years, it has been a wedding site for silver screen legends Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, former Charmed star Holly Marie Combs and David Donoho and Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, while John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy and Julia Roberts and Danny Moder spent their first days as husband and wife at the retreat. Guarded by the Santa Ynez mountains, the 41 villas and suites on 500 verdant acres offer a private sanctuary for special moments, including wedding proposals. During their stay at the ranch in celebration of their one-year anniversary, director Andrew Form presented actress Jordana Brewster with a platinum engagement ring topped with a 3.2-carat, emerald cut diamond embraced on either side by two similarly cut sparklers, InStyle Weddings revealed.
The ring, purchased at Peter Atman in New York City, was a prelude to a destination "I do" on the Caribbean island of Nevis on May 6, 2007.
The Dancing with the Stars mirrored disco ball trophy won by Kristi Yamaguchi in the finale of season six may be dazzling, but it still can't beat the sparkle of contestant Marissa Jaret Winokur's engagement ring. Presented to her by her love Judah Miller on July 4, 2005, the 5.5-carat sapphire ring led to an October 6, 2006 wedding ceremony in the couple's back yard in Toluka Lake, California.
Like a former Disney darling from days gone by, teen sensation Miley Cyrus seemed to tap into her inner Annette Funicello recently as she danced among an array of surfboards on the same sands where many of Frankie and Annette's Beach Party movies were filmed. Eager to see their favorite star, several young Hannah Montana fans were rewarded with an autograph when they flocked to Paradise Cove in Malibu-- a site accustomed to star sightings, having been a backdrop for everything from Gidget flicks to Paris Hilton's "Stars are Blind" video.
Although she has been hard at work on her Hannah Montana movie and preparing for the release of her second CD Breakout, Miley Cyrus took time out to be a typical 15-year-old this summer with a trip to Universal Studios theme park in Los Angeles. Seen with her mother, sister Noah and a bevy of buddies, the tween queen was all smiles as she enjoyed The Simpson's Ride.
Although high winds rattled the white tent erected on the grounds of La Mariposa ranch in Denver, Colorado on July 5, 2008, nothing could shake the resolve of singer Marisol Terrazas as she clutched a cascading bouquet of white flowers and began her walk toward her love of the past two years, businessman Rene Cervantes. Having stood at her sister's side on stage for years as co-frontwomen of the regional Mexican band Horóscopos de Durango, it came as no surprise that Vicky Terrazas was awarded the role of maid of honor. Donning a strapless white dress embellished with a red sash, the bride's singing sibling took her place by bridesmaids dressed in crimson gowns, while the woman of the hour stood at the altar in a strapless, curve-conscious creation, its beauty enhanced with the addition of a fingertip veil that danced in the wind as the couple said "I do."
After a horse-drawn ride, the newlyweds were ready for a reception, where guests dined on traditional Mexican cuisine and slices of a lemon wedding cake. Accustomed to entertaining crowds as a part of a Billboard Award-winning band, on this evening the bride enjoyed performances by Polo Urias, Guasaveña de Velentin Elizalde and Los Capis as she danced the night away in her husband's arms. According to People en Español, the lovebirds were soon to fly off on their honeymoon, which would include a stay in Mazatlan, Sinaloa.
Actress Zhang Ziyi, who will step in front of the camera alongside Hugh Grant when cameras roll in September 2008 on the upcoming romantic comedy Lost for Words, the movie star found one word to be sufficient when her beau, Aviv "Vivi" Nevo proposed-- "Yes." Although the diamond ring which has graced the left hand of Memoirs of a Geisha's leading lady since February 2008 brought speculation of a betrothal between the Beijing-born beauty and the billionaire, the rumor became reality on July 8, 2008 as the prospective groom announced the happy news during a conference in Sun Valley, Idaho.
According to Asiaone.com, the Golden Globe-nominated actress and her love are currently planning to walk down the aisle in 2009. Fans of the star can next see Zhang Ziyi share the silver screen with Dennis Quaid and Eric Balfour in TheHorsemen, which is scheduled to hit US theaters in August 2008.
Ryan Shawhughes, who once watched over young Maya and Levon Hawke as the children's nanny, has now become a part of their family as actor Ethan Hawke has taken on the role of her husband. A private couple, details of the I do's are scarce, but US magazine online reports that the pair were pronounced husband and wife in June 2008 in New York City. The happy newlyweds are currently awaiting the arrival of their first child together.
The news of Ethan Hawke's wedding comes shortly after the announcement that his ex-wife, actress Uma Thurman, has accepted a marriage proposal from her love, Arpad "Arki" Busson. The Kill Bill star, who is now sporting an engagement ring topped with an 8-carat diamond, has not revealed a wedding date.
71508: Olivia Newton-John Enjoys Two Wedding Ceremonies
Multi-Grammy Award winner Olivia Newton-John, who rocketed to the top of the charts with her silver screen co-star John Travolta in 1978 with "You're The One That I Want," has announced that she has found the the one that she wants to spend the rest of her life loving-- businessman John Easterling. The CEO of the Amazon Herb Company, who accompanied the singing legend on the Great Walk to Beijing in April 2008 in order to raise awareness and funds for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre, chose an equally exotic locale for the first of the couple's two I do's. The Australian beauty, whose romance with the businessman began in 2007, became a June bride on the 21st of the month with a ceremony held at Cuzco, Peru.
Nine days after exchanging vows, the hopelessly devoted honeymooners once again pledged their love, this time in a June 30, 2008 civil ceremony conducted on the sands of Jupiter Island in Florida, People magazine online reports.
"Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another." This anonymous quote seems to sum up little Leni and Henry Klum-Samuel's shopping spree display of fancy footwork as the playful pair joyfully jitterbugged around Intermix in New York City while their fashion-forward mother Heidi Klum contemplated clothing purchases. The children's impromptu performance came after enjoying a leisurely lunch with their Mom and maternal grandparents at Bar Pitti and a stop at Cones ice cream parlour.
As the Klum clan entertained the kids, their proud Papa Seal was wowing a concert crowd in Prague. During his time in the Czech Republic, the Grammy Award-winning singer unpacked his suitcase in a suite at the Four Seasons Hotel, a 161-room retreat which a view of the Charles Bridge and Vitava River.
The following Pacific Coast News clip can bring a smile to anyone's face:
Actor David Krumholtz, a star of the CBS crime series Numb3rs, is counting down the months until his wedding with actress Vanessa Britting, who is a familiar face to fans of daytime drama after her stint on The Young and the Restless. The prospective groom chose to propose to his love of the past three and one-half years during a June jaunt to Paris, People magazine online reported. The happy couple are currently planning to walk down the aisle some time in 2009.
The pair's upcoming nuptials will mark the third time an actor from Numb3ers has said "I do" since the show's premiere in 2005. Fellow cast mate Dylan Bruno exchanged vows with Emmeli Hultquist on June 24, 2006 and Diane Farr, who bowed out of the series at the end of season four, became the wife of Seung Chung on the same date.
After saying good-bye to 24 suitors during production of season four of TheBachelorette, DeAnna Pappas gave the final rose to Jesse Csincsak, and millions of television viewers watched as the snowboarder in turn presented his bride-to-be with a 2.3-carat Tacori engagement ring. The proposal on bended knee will lead to a walk down the aisle on May 9, 2009 in the Bahamas, People magazine online reports.
Following their Caribbean ceremony, the two reality stars will embark on a fantasy honeymoon in Santarini, Greece, courtesy of the network that played Cupid for the couple, ABC.
While only time will tell if Governor Charlie Crist will be chosen as Republican presidential hopeful John McCain's running mate for the upcoming election, the Florida politician knows that he has already been picked as the soul mate to his love of the past nine months, Carole Rome. As the happy couple celebrated the nation's birthday on the fourth of July, the sparkle of fireworks reflected on the large blue sapphire embraced by smaller diamonds on the bride-to-be's engagement ring, which she had received the day before when the prospective groom proposed at his condominium in St. Petersburg, Fox News reported.
Although no official date for their walk down the aisle has been announced, the couple are currently contemplating a fall ceremony. In the following video clip, the governor talks to reports about his happy news:
71008: Romanian Soccer Star Cristian Chivu's Wedding
As Romanian national team captain Cristian Chivu carries himself with a regal bearing on the soccer field, Prince Stirbey's Palace was a fitting choice for the Inter Milan star's July 6, 2008 wedding ceremony to his love of the past year, Adelina Elisei. Like the arrangements of white roses that adorned the walkway to the venue, a phalanx of photographers lined the red carpet to capture images of the approximately 1,000 invited guests who took their places inside the palace before the bride's arrival. Gandul.com reported.
Her fingertip-length veil bobbing in the summer breeze, the bride made last minute adjustments to her multi-tiered Giorgio Armani wedding dress before beginning her walk toward the altar where the groom, attired in a classic black Armani suit, waited to place a wedding band on his wife's finger to accompany her diamond solitaire engagement ring. Although the couple had already been pronounced husband and wife days before in a civil ceremony, the religious blessing of their love bound the pair's hearts closer together.
In the following video clip, the bride and groom smile for the cameras after their civil ceremony, which was held on July 3, 2008. For a look at the couple in their Armani wedding attire, go to Lovetripper's video section.
As a former member of the Britpop band Busted, Matt Willis enjoyed a stint at number one on the UK pop charts in 2003 with the single "Crashed The Wedding." Five years later, the singer now occupies the number one position in the heart of his new bride, former MTV presenter Emma Griffiths. Looking to the future after completing his recent stay in rehab, the I'm A Celebrity...Get MeOut of Here! winner and his love began a new life together on June 5, 2008 as they were pronounced husband and wife in a civil ceremony held at Rushton Hall, a 15th century manor/hotel whose grandeur once inspired Charles Dickens as he wrote Great Expectations.
According to reports, Liza Minnelli's former husband David Gest, who became the pop star's friend during the production of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, stood by the groom's side in the role of best man at the ceremony, the Sunday Mirror revealed.
Wedding Photo: Nicole Kidman Arriving at The Chapel in 2006
As Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban welcome the arrival of their daughter Sunday Rose, Lovetripper takes a look back to the moment when the Academy Award-winning actress arrived at the Cardinal Cerretti Memorial Chapel to say "I do" to the Grammy-winning country music star on June 25, 2006.
Pulling up at the house of worship in a white Rolls Royce, photographers captured images of a beaming bride peering out from beneath the blusher of her silk tulle veil. Moments later, the silver screen beauty would gather the folds of her silk organza and lace gown, designed with an empire waist and a puffed sleeve by Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga, and walk down the aisle in a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes.
Wedding Photo: Members of Nicole Kidman's Wedding Party
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's 2006 wedding was a family affair, as evidenced by the following photo, which shows the smiling faces of the bride's daughter Isabella Kidman Cruise and her sister Antonia, who acted as bridesmaids, and niece Lucia, who took on the role of flower girl, on their way to the ceremony. Like the bride herself, the women of the bridal party donned creations by Balenciaga for the occasion. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, the bridesmaids attire was composed of embroidered silk organza.
Wedding Photo: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban After 2006 Wedding
An array of A-listers, including Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Naomi Watts, enjoyed Tasmanian salmon, pumpkin ravioli and tuna on cucumber canapes at Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman's reception before wishing the newlyweds well as they left for their honeymoon. Needing a private retreat, the couple embarked on an excursion to Bora Bora, where a bungalow at the St. Regis Resort awaited their arrival.
On the afternoon of July 5, 2008, sunlight streamed through stained glass depictions of religious figures as model Ivana Bozilovic began to walk down the aisle of St. Mark's in the Valley Episcopal Church in Los Olivos, California toward her love, Andrew Firestone. Happily trading in his status as The Bachelor, the reality TV star slipped an engagement ring on his bride's finger to accompany the 2.5-carat diamond engagement ring she has worn since September 28, 2007.
According to US magazine, which will offer coverage of the nuptials in its upcoming issue, the house of worship rang out with the lyrics of Bon Jovi's "Living' On A Prayer" after the bride and groom were pronounced husband and wife.
70708: Mariah Carey's Video at Sea Life Park Hawaii
Sparkling like diamonds, the rays of sunlight that danced on the surface of the water dazzled with the intensity of Mariah Carey's 10-carat, emerald-cut diamond ring as the newlywed frolicked with a few finned friends this past June at Sea Life Park Hawaii during production of her just-released video, "I'll Be Lovin' You Long Time." Like the multi-Grammy Award winner, visitors to the sanctuary, which is open daily, have the opportunity to play with the marine mammals by signing up for the dolphin adventure swim or the dolphin royal swim.
The flames of a fire dancers baton twist in time to the rhythm of a drum, the flickering light illuminating the night sky at Makapu'u Meadows- another of the video's filming locations, according to the Honolulu Adviser. A part of Sea Life Park Hawaii, the site is the setting of frequent luaus offered by the popular tourist attraction. Greeted with orchid leis, visitors can enjoy a dolphin show before heading to Makapu'u Meadows for a Polynesian presentation complete with a buffet featuring kalua pig and lomi-lomi salmon, followed by island entertainment which weaves a spell over its audience that lingers long after the conch shell call to end the ceremony echoes on the grounds.
Although his name on a marquee guaranteed a filled movie theater in 1942, only five people were on hand on January 10th of that year to witness the union between Mickey Rooney and then-rising star Ava Gardner at a Presbyterian church in Ballard, California. During an intimate ceremony, the groom slipped a wedding band engraved with the words "Love Forever" on his bride's finger...a prediction that was not meant to be, as their marriage would come to an end 16 months later.
While time would bring other loves into both their lives, with the all American boy saying "I do" seven more times and the silver screen beauty marrying band leader Artie Shaw and music legend Frank Sinatra- their days as a married couple would never fade from their memories. After Gardner's passing Rooney would make a visit to the Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, North Carolina, where the entertainer, who was 80 years old at the time, would come face to face with his 21-year-old self, smiling in a black and white wedding portrait beside his 19-year-old bride.
Country music's clown prince of parodies, Cledus T. Judd (born Barry Poole), has found his princess. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, as Judd healed after a recent softball injury the comedic star's heart, broken three times by divorce, was also on the mend with the help of massage therapist Amy Cameron.
The couple's whirlwind romance will reportedly lead to a walk down the aisle on July 18, 2008. Following the exchange of vows, the newlyweds are planning to enjoy their first days of wedded bliss in Destin, Florida.
The entertainer, who is currently a host on 94.9/The Bull's morning show in Atlanta, Georgia, will reportedly make an official announcement to his fans during his July 7, 2008 radio broadcast.
70508: Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's 1958 Wedding
"All right then...run,lady, and you keep on running. Buy yourself a bus ticket and disappear. Change your name, dye your hair, get lost-- and then maybe, just maybe, you're gonna be safe from me." Much like their characters Ben Quick and Clara Varner in the movie adaptation of the Tennessee Williams classic The Long, Hot Summer, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward would fight their fate before succumbing to their love for each other. Having met during the Broadway production of Picnic in 1953, it would take five years-- years which would see Newman end his first marriage and Ms. Woodward accept proposals from three different beaus-- before the couple said "I do."
On January 29, 1958, the future film legends pledged their devotion during a civil ceremony held at the El Rancho Hotel, a Las Vegas venue that would go up in flames two years later. To commemorate their marriage, AARP Magazine reports that the groom presented his bride with a silver cup engraved with a message to his love, "So you wound up with Apollo. If he's sometimes hard to swallow, use this."
"It is not only marrying the right partner, it is being the right partner." These words, the final lines of Wilferd Arlen Peterson's The Art of Marriage, were spoken on January 29, 1958 at the El Rancho Hotel in Las Vegas during the civil ceremony of the two future Oscar winners. The couple, whose union produced three daughters, obviously took the advice to heart, as they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2008.
70408: Baltimore Ravens Star Daniel Wilcox's Wedding
Daniel Wilcox may be known to football fans as the tight end for the Baltimore Ravens, but in the eyes of former Ms. Belize winner Shauna Chine he is Prince Charming, and on June 28, 2008 a Cinderella-style coach bore the beauty queen to the 50-yard line at M&T Bank Stadium for the start of their happily ever after. Approximately 300 guests rose from the white chairs placed on the playing turf as the bride began her walk down a white aisle runner which led to her love.
The bride's lace-edged veil and the mermaid skirt of her Pnina Tornai wedding dress gently swept the petal-strewn path as she made her way to her intended, who donned an off-white Devon Scott suit for the occasion. Standing side by side, Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryan, the host of The Power of Life, pronounced the couple husband and wife, abc2news.com reports.
The stadium's jumbotron projecting the image of a beaming bride and groom, the newlyweds walked back up the aisle to the waiting carriage, now decorated with a "Just Married" sticker.
70308: Jennifer Aniston, Owen Wilson Guests at Irish Castle
The silvered surface of the Ballynahinch River, which reflects the facade of the four-star Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, mirrored the faces of two cinematic stars in late June 2008 as Jennifer Aniston, Owen Wilson, and other cast members arrived in Connemara to continue filming the upcoming heart-tugging comedy Marley and Me. According to The Independent, the former Friends cast member and the box office favorite unpacked their suitcases in two of the 40 rooms and suites available at the regal retreat, which was once the stomping grounds of the Pirate Queen of Connaught, Grace O'Malley.
Staying at the 450-acre sanctuary for two nights, daylight would find the two A-listers, as well as an assembly of crew members who had also checked into the hotel, gazing out at the Twelve Bens Mountain Range as they made their way from the castle nearby Roundstone. The cozy hamlet, dotted with B&Bs and the powder white sands of shell-ground beaches which stretch to the Atlantic Ocean, will have its moment on the big screen when Marley and Me opens on Christmas Day.
70208: Christie Brinkley and Peter Cook's 1996 Wedding
Like every couple embarking on a life together, supermodel Christie Brinkley and architect Peter Cook were dreaming of their happily ever after on September 21, 1996 as they exchanged vows. Not all dreams are meant to come true, however, and the pair's parting of the ways would become tabloid fodder in the years ahead. As the media shines a spotlight on their lost love, take a trip back in time to the couple's happiest day:
As though racing to get to the altar, Christie Brinkley's shadow stretched across the manicured lawn of her Bridgehampton farm house as she began her walk down the aisle to a violin performance of "The Wedding March." Clutching a bouquet of roses, sweet pea and lily of the valley, the supermodel flashed her famous smile at family and friends as she strolled past in a white Armani creation consisting of a fitted jacket over a flowing skirt designed with a short train that gently brushed the grass as she moved toward a flower-bedecked gazebo, where Peter Cook stood in a black Armani suit.
Seated among the 125 guests, the bride's former husband Billy Joel looked on as their daughter Alexa Ray handed a wedding band to the groom. (The Piano Man's gesture of friendship was reciprocated in October 2004 when the model attended the singer's "I do" with Katie Lee.) A symbol of his devotion, the ring would accompany a platinum engagement ring crowned with a blue sapphire which was embraced by two trillion-cut diamonds, InStyle magazine reported.
Unable to contain the jubilant atmosphere inside, blues tunes by the Flying Neutrinos drifted out from the marquee erected on the site, echoing on the estate as the newlyweds and their guests enjoyed an evening reception.
70108: "American Idol" Finalist Paris Bennett Engaged
Singer Paris Bennett, who dubbed her 2007 debut CD "Princess P," has announced that she has found her Prince Charming. The American Idol season five finalist is now sporting a diamond engagement ring presented to her by her love, whose name has not been released to the media in order to preserve his privacy, US magazine online reports.
Belting out tunes since the age of four, Ms. Bennett also proclaimed that she will soon be singing lullabies to a baby daughter due to arrive in October. Named after the city of lights, Paris has chosen an equally exotic moniker for her little girl-- Egypt.
Currently enjoying their new betrothed status, the happy couple have not announced a date for their walk down the aisle.
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