Since 1924 brides have strolled beneath the arched ceiling of Honolulu's Central Union Church on their way to the altar, and on August 30, 2008 the house of worship was filled with the ethereal music of a harp as the "Hawaiian Wedding Song" accompanied Deborah Lin on her walk toward the man she loves, actor James Gandolfini. According to People magazine online, family and friends seated at pews adorned with white lilies and rhododendrons rose in honor of the bride as she walked past in a white bridal silhouette enhanced with Italian lace.
Proudly fulfilling his role as best man, eight-year-old Michael Gandolfini-- the groom's son from his previous union-- stood by his father's side throughout the 20-minute ceremony as TheSopranos star exchanged vows with the woman to whom he had become engaged during a romantic holiday getaway to the Bahamas.
While their rise in star stature over the years has allowed for an ever-changing array of diamond rings for her left hand, the three-carat, marquise cut ring presented to Victoria Beckham (still Victoria Adams at the time) by soccer legend David Beckham when he asked for her hand in marriage at the Rookery Hall Hotel in January 1998 surely holds a special place in the heart of the former Spice Girl. Purchased at a price of $65,000, reports have attributed the sparkler to two different jewelers, with some sites claiming Van Cleef & Arpels as the ring's origin, while others indicate that the symbol of the couple's love came from the equally top drawer jewelry retailer Boodle & Dunthorpe.
Equally enamoured by diamonds, the prospective groom received his own engagement ring from his bride-to-be-- a band embellished with 96 diamonds at the cost of $80,000, People magazine reported. Doubtless both of their rings, along with their wedding bands, sparkled in the light as they drank Laurent Perrier rose champagne toasts to their union on July 4, 1999.
She has shared the silver screen with such actors as Vin Diesel and Jason Schwartzman, but in real life Michele Civetta is Asia Argento's leading man and on August 27, 2008 the Italian director took on the role of the movie star's husband, Ace Showbiz reports. Wearing a cream-colored dress accented with purple piping, the beaming bride (a star in such cinematic fare as xXx and Marie Antoinette) clutched a bouquet of white and blue blossoms which harmonized with the groom's sky-hued shirt and white suit as they stood side by side at the city hall in Arezzo, Tuscany and professed their devotion in a civil ceremony.
The joyful occasion will soon be followed by another blessed event, as news reports indicate that the couple are possibly expecting the arrival of their first child together. On her wedding day, the actress was able to share her happiness with Anna Lou, her daughter from a previous relationship, who was a cherubic vision dressed in a white, flower-print frock as she watched her mother receive a wedding band.
Named after the legendary Italian explorer, the Marco Polo Airport was a fitting first stop for globe-trotting trio Brad Pitt, Maddox and Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt as they arrived in the city of Venice on August 26, 2008 for the 65th Venice International Film Festival. Following their flight, fellow travelers caught a glimpse of the doting Dad and his two young boys as they boarded the Gioia, the motorboat which cruised through the City of Canals on its way to The Westin Excelsior Hotel, where the A-lister -- who will, along with other members of a design team, soon unveil plans for a hotel complex in Dubai-- had the opportunity to admire the 5-star sanctuary's Moorish architecture.
Although enjoying their father/son time, it was back to business for the box office star the following day as he joined his former Ocean's cast mate George Clooney at the Palazzo del Casino to promote their latest cinematic offering, Burn After Reading. The two silver screen idols are among the steady stream of celebrities that will venture to Venice as the film festival continues through September 6, 2008.
The following ITN clip captures the commotion as the Hollywood heavyweight and his two little men arrived in Venice:
His summertime smash hit "Te Quiero" dominated the Latin Billboard charts during the months of June and July, and as the summer season came to a close reggaeton star Flex (real name Felix Gomez) surely recited the song's title to Osiris Vega, his love of the past six years, as the couple were pronounced husband and wife. Dressed in a white wedding gown designed with a halter neckline, the bride's image was reflected on the sunglasses worn by the groom, who donned a white suit for the civil ceremony, which took place in Chitre, Panama on the morning of August 26, 2008.
According to Prensa.com, the newlyweds celebrated both their union and the singer's 28th birthday with friends at the Hotel Los Guayacanes, a 4-star boutique retreat on the Pacific Coast of Panama which features a number of ballrooms, a casino and nightclub. Reports indicate that the happy couple will once again pledge their devotion in a religious blessing of their marriage.
Like Shakespeare's Romeo, who proclaimed that "stoney limits can not keep love out," Mario Marconi-- evicted from the Big Brother house after five weeks on the British reality series-- found that the glass partition which separated him from fellow Big Brother 9 cast mate Lisa Appleton proved not to be an obstacle as he stood outside in the reality show studio's garden and proposed to his love of the past four years.
A nation of BB fans were silent witnesses as the prospective groom, dressed in a classic black tuxedo for the occasion, held up a series of signs which read "Lisa... I am sorry... to say you're single... no more... as I have spoken to your Daddy. Therefore I would like to...marry you?" As though symbolizing the promise of a love which has blossomed between the couple, the ousted contestant opened a rose-shaped box containing an engagement ring crowned with a pear cut diamond, the Warrington Guardian reports. To commemorate the moment, the ring bears the inscriptions not only of the happy couple's names and the date of the proposal (August 24, 2008,) but also the initials of the show which brought them one step closer to a lifetime together-- BB9.
Gymnast Jonathan Horton may have won a bronze medal in the team competition and a silver medal in the high bar during the 2008 Beijing Olympic games, but the athlete has a heart of gold, and no one knows this better than Haley DeProspero-- the University of Oklahoma gymnast who recently promised to be his wife. Not long before the start of the Olympic trials this past June, the 22-year-old paved a path toward their future life together with a trail of Hershey's Kisses, The Oklahoman reports. The chocolate treat offered a sweet stroll through the athlete's apartment which led to his bedroom door, where a sign which stated "Now that I've kissed the floor that you walk on, there's only one more question for me to ask" greeted his girlfriend. Opening the door on the next chapter of their love story as she turned the doorknob, the words "Marry Me"-- spelled out in twinkling candlelight-- illuminated the bride-to-be's smile as she accepted the proposal.
Purchased from a jeweler in his hometown of Houston, Texas, a diamond engagement ring sparkled with the promise of tomorrow on Ms. DeProspero's left hand. The happy couple, currently enjoying their new betrothed status, are making plans for a summer 2009 wedding.
82808: The Jonas Brothers Visit Two Museums (video)
Screams and smiles from a flock of fans greeted The Jonas Brothers as they walked inside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio on August 22, 2008. As the flickering flashbulbs from photographers illuminated their way, the fraternal phenomenons followed a guide on a private tour which took them on a trip through music's most cherished memorabilia, including a viewing of the band uniform worn by John Lennon for the cover of rock's iconic "Sgt. Pepper" album, cleveland.com reports. For a time, the designer duds worn by the talented trio for the cover of their current chart-topper " A Little Bit Longer" will have a temporary home inside the same venue as items owned by the Fab Four as the brothers donated the garments for display as part of the ever-revolving Right Here, Right Now exhibit, which highlights today's hottest hit makers. The clothing is currently showcased alongside items belonging to members of the High School Musical cast, John Mayer and Usher.
Take a virtual tour of Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with The Jonas Brothers in the following clip from Cleveland.com's The Plain Dealer:
Jonas Brothers tour the Rock Hall
On August 18, 2008, enthusiasts of the celebrity siblings who have felt that "It's About Time" that Kevin, Joe and Nick's cute countenances were immortalized in wax got their wish as Madame Tussauds in Washington D.C. unveiled wax renderings of the three teen dreams. Fifty fortunate fans were able to compare the figures' features with their real life counterparts as the chart-toppers posted for posterity by their likenesses.
82708: Actress Beverley Mitchell Makes Wedding Plans
Former 7th Heaven star Beverley Mitchell is on cloud nine now that final preparations are being made for her wedding to long time love Michael Cameron, which will take place in Italy in October 2008. According to the LA Times, the bride-to-be's small screen sister Jessica Biel, who stood by the actress as she-- in the role of Lucy Camden-- recited her TV vows to Kevin Kinkirk during the popular family drama's seventh season, will take on the role of bridesmaid in real life when Ms. Mitchell marches down the aisle, as will fellow 7th Heaven alum Haylie Duff and her star sibling, Hilary Duff. A number of notables are expected to receive invitations to the destination "I do," including Jessica Biel's beau Justin Timberlake and his former *NSYNC band mates Joey Fatone and Lance Bass.
During the ceremony, family and friends will look on as the bride receives a wedding band to accompany the 3.5-carat yellow diamond engagement ring purchased at Louis Glick, which has graced her finger since New Year's Eve 2005.
While this will be the first marriage for the actress/country singer, Beverley Mitchell has donned a wedding dress once before. Television viewers who watched little Lucy Camden grow up witnessed the preacher's daughter walk to the altar in a satin and lace gown from Diamond Bride on the WB/CW series in 2003:
A photo of Beverley Mitchell with her fiance, Michael Cameron:
82608: Bridget Marquardt of "The Girls Next Door" Parties at The Palms (video)
The Playboy mansion's theme queen Bridget Marquardt was in her element on August 18, 2008 as a melange of merrymakers cloaked their countenances upon arrival at The Palms Hotel and Casino for the annual masquerade extravaganza, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Originally held at Hugh Hefner's home, for the second year the boisterous bash was also brought to life at the Las Vegas venue which has become synonymous with the magazine publisher's lavish lifestyle, from its Playboy nightclub to the bunny logo displayed on the side of The Palms.
Not the only notable at the Neon City celebration, Hef's honey welcomed actor Efren Ramirez (from Napoleon Dynamite) as well as reality TV revelers Brandi M. from VH1's Rock of Love and Janelle Perry of E!'s Sunset Tan, whose bronzed body partied poolside to tunes spun by DJ Eric Cubeechee.
Five years ago the Brian McKnight song "Never Felt This Way" provided a romantic ambiance for basketball star Ray Allen as he took the first step toward a lifetime together with his long time love by asking for her hand in marriage. On August 16, 2008 the melody, performed by the recording artist, escorted Shannon Walker Williams down a white aisle runner which led to the Boston Celtics shooting guard, who waited on the grounds of a Martha's Vineyard estate to make her his wife, the Boston Herald reports.
Framed by a purple and white flower bedecked arbor, the bride's fingertip veil danced joyfully in the breeze as she stood in her strapless, mermaid-style wedding dress from designer Melissa Sweet and professed her devotion to her groom, who donned an ivory suit for the occasion. Sharing in their special day, the couple's three children from their 12-year romance smiled as they watched their parents unite in matrimony.
82408: "General Hospital" Star Julie Berman's Wedding
While a record 30 million television viewers tuned in to watch her small screen parents tie the knot back in 1981, when actress Julie Berman-- who portrays Luke and Laura Spencer's daughter Lulu on the daytime drama General Hospital-- said "I do" to her love Michael Grady it was in the presence of a much smaller, yet equally as happy gathering of family and friends. On August 15, 2008, the soap stars fellow cast mates Rebecca Herbst, Kirsten Storms, Jane Elliot and Greg Vaughan stood in honor of the bride as she made her grand entrance inside the Sacred Heart Chapel on the campus of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, People magazine reports.
The fabric of the bride's silk tulle Monique Lhuillier wedding dress brushed the aisle as the actress clutched her bouquet and strolled to the altar where her eight bridesmaids-- each dresses in brown Amsale gowns-- looked on as she took her place by her groom, who coordinated with the wedding party in his deep chocolate Hugo Boss suit. During the Roman Catholic ceremony, the bride received a wedding band to accompany the engagement ring which marked their May 2007 betrothal during a romantic getaway to London.
Following the exchange of vows, the newlyweds and their guests sampled slices of a five-tier wedding cake lovingly created by the groom's brother and sister-in-law, who are the proprietors of Vanilla Bake Shop, which recently concocted sweet treats for Brooke Burke and David Charvet's baby shower.
The couple plan to celebrate their new marital status with a Hawaiian honeymoon in September 2008.
82308: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's Wedding (video)
Celebrating a love which began in 2004, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and actress Portia de Rossi were joined together in matrimony on August 16, 2008. As home is where the heart is, the couple chose to begin their life together as loving wives surrounded by an intimate gathering of family and friends at their Los Angeles estate.
According to People magazine online, the former host of the Academy Awards slipped a Neil Lane wedding band on the finger of the former Arrested Development star to accompany the Neil Lane engagement ring which has graced her hand since shortly after the announcement of their upcoming nuptials in May 2008. Crowned with a 3-carat marquise-cut diamond, the pink pave diamonds that decorated the engagement ring's band mirrored the blush hue of de Rossi's Zac Posen wedding dress-- itself a harmonious marriage between the modern back-baring halter top and a traditional ballgown shirt. Refining Ellen's signature style, the same designer created white pants, vest and a long sleeve chiffon shirt for the comedienne, who pledged her devotion to her bride with personal vows, just as de Rossi did as she presented DeGeneres with her Neil Lane wedding band.
82208: Prince William and Kate Middleton's Night on the Town
Future monarch Prince William was spotted, appropriately enough, on King's Road in the late night hours of August 14, 2008 as he and girlfriend Kate Middleton were welcomed through the door of Raffles nightclub, the Daily Mail reports. Offering cave-like coziness with its black-painted walls, Raffles creates a party paradise for London's elite, who can enjoy themselves away from the ever-watchful eyes of the paparazzi in the VIP area or at one of the private booths. While only time will tell if she will become an official part of the royal family, Kate Middleton was a "Dancing Queen" inside the popular hot spot, both her image and that of the royal reveler reflecting with those of other club regulars in the venue's mirrored column until the wee hours of the morning.
Having recently completed a two-month stint with the Royal Navy, the regal romantic and his lady love are back in England's capital after a getaway to the Caribbean island of Mustique, where the adventurous lovebirds tested their skills at wakeboarding when they were not enjoying the amenities at Villa Rocina. Situated on Endeavor Bay, the couple's accommodations offered a living room which led to a private pool and a bedroom with windows that frame an ocean view. The mysterious beauty of Mustique has beckoned to the pair twice this year, with their May stay at Villa Alumbrera still fresh in their memories.
82108: "The Bachelorette" Stars Trista and Ryan Sutter to Christen Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess
Having charted their course for a lifetime of love when they said "I do" on December 6, 2003, married life has been smooth sailing for The Bachelorette's Trista and Ryan Sutter, who will celebrate five years of wedded bliss as they christen Ruby Princess, the latest luxury liner in Princess Cruises' fleet, on November 6, 2008.
Docked in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the cruise ship will take 3,070 passengers on seven-day sailings to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mexico and Princess Cays in the Bahamas during its inaugural season, with 12-day excursions to the Mediterranean and Greek Islands slated for spring 2009.
Traveling twosomes can expect to enjoy a number of romantic onboard activities, from transcendental treatments at the Lotus Spa to cinematic love stories shown on a poolside screen during Movies Under the Stars.
82008: Rachel Hunter Engaged To NHL Star Jarret Stoll
During her years as one of the world's top models, New Zealand-born beauty Rachel Hunter donned a number of couture creations from fashion's leading designers. However, no garment will mean more to her than the design she will choose for her wedding to NHL hockey star Jarret Stoll. Finding that love bridges their 12-year age gap, the former Sports Illustrated cover girl accepted the proposal of the Los Angeles Kings centre after a two-year courtship,and was spotted in early August wearing a diamond sparkler which was confirmed on August 13, 2008 to be an engagement ring, People magazine reports.
Currently enjoying their first days of betrothed bliss, the couple have not announced a date for their impending I do's. Her walk down the aisle will be the second for the bride-to-be, who was previously married to rocker Rod Stewart.
Following in the footsteps of her famous parents, who exchanged vows in Vegas almost 22 years ago, Peaches Geldof chose the Wedding Capital of the World to make her whirlwind romance with musician Max Drummey official. On August 5, 2008, the socialite slipped into a wedding dress and walked down the aisle at The Little White Wedding Chapel, the site of Britney Spears' first foray into marriage. During a 15-minute ceremony, the bride's beaming face was reflected in the Chester French band members's sunglasses as he placed a sapphire ring on her finger, the DailyMail revealed.
While the newlyweds said "I do" after a four-week courtship, the bride's parents-- Live Aid founder/Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof and the late Paula Yates-- took their time before their trip to the altar. Following a decade-long romance, the couple found themselves on August 31, 1986 in front of an officiant at The Little Church of the West, where Duran Duran vocalist Simon Le Bon stood by the groom in the role of best man as the pair pledged their love at the start of a marriage that would last 10 years.
Travelers taking in the scenery on the Italian island of Sardinia recently may have been fortunate enough to spot Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon "(Reach Up For The) Sunrise" as he enjoyed a day of seaside activities with his wife Yasmin and their family. Having completed a European summer tour which took this band from Cologne, Germany to Malta, Italy, the leader of the iconic new wave group is relaxing on the waves of the Mediterranean during a holiday aboard a yacht owned by de Grisogono jewelry founder Fawaz Gruosi, according to Splash News.
The '80's icon is just one of several celebrities who have been drawn to Sardinia this summer. In recent weeks the island's residents have welcomed Cindy Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber, George Clooney, Heidi Klum and Seal, Kate Moss and tenor Andrea Bocelli. Sardinia's village of Porto Cervo has also inspired romance this summer for tennis legend Boris Becker, who proposed to Alessandra "Sandy" Meyer-Woelden during their stay at the idyllic Italian retreat, and classic crooner Paul Anka, who wed Anna Aberg at the Hotel Cala di Volpi in late July 2008.
It's love all for tennis icon Boris Becker and Alessandra "Sandy" Meyer-Woelden, according to the German newspaper Bild. Familiarity between the two, who have known each other since the 1990's when the bride-to-be's father was the Wimbledon champion's manager, slowly grew into a romantic relationship which now holds the promise of a lifetime together. Their 16-year age difference proving not to be an obstacle, the king of the tennis courts proposed with an engagement ring topped with two diamonds on August 10, 2008 during a getaway to Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy.
This will be the second marriage for the one-time number one ranked tennis player in the world, who was formerly the husband of actress/designer Barbara Feltus. Currently enjoying their first days as a betrothed couple, the pair have not announced a date for their impending walk down the aisle.
Like so many other happy couples, IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire and Rachel Marcial dreamed of a prosperous union as they pledged their love on August 8, 2008, a lucky date on the Asian calendar. The couple, who became betrothed in front of a television audience in Quezon City back on January 22, 2008, stood side by side on the sands of Stewart's Cove at Carmel River State Beach in Carmel, California and pledged their love, exchanging rings crafted at H Bee Jewelry in San Pablo, California as shorebirds circled overhead. Both recognizing the purity of the day, the groom chose a white suit for the occasion, while his bride was dressed in a classic strapless creation designed with a short, sweeping train.
Following the exchange of vows, a gathering of friends drank toasts to the newlyweds from glasses filled with MFinity Wines and danced the night away to music provided by The Fuse Productions, according to philboxing.com.
81508: Lauren Conrad at Treasure Island's Nightclub (video)
Combining fashion with the passion to party, the Christian Audigier nightclub has become the place to see and be seen in Las Vegas since its grand opening on July 4th, 2008. Following in the footsteps of America's Next Top Model Jaslene Gonzalez, who played host to a designer do at the new Treasure Island Hotel and Casino hot spot the night before, The Hills star Lauren Conrad welcomed revelers to a stylish soiree on July 9, 2008.
Capturing her smile for posterity, flashbulbs flickered like fireflies in front of the always red carpet-ready reality star. Next month, however, it will be the TV personality's creativity in the spotlight when the trophy presenters for the 60th Annual Emmy Awards presentation stroll across the stage in elegant ensembles from the fast-rising designer. L.C. comments on her creations in the following RawVegas clip:
Although their six-month romance had ended back in 1998, fate found a way to reunite Heroes cast member Shalim Ortiz with his real life leading lady, Lesley Ann Machado. The couple's romance, which blossomed once again in late 2005, came to fruition on July 19, 2008 as the pair pledged their love in the courtyard of The Cottage Bed and Breakfast in Monticello, Florida, TVnotas reports.
As the traditional strains of "The Wedding March" began to play, the bride (the current host of The Fine Living Network's American Shopper) was escorted by her father past the intimate group of family and friends who admired her Oleg Cassini wedding dress. Standing by her groom, the bride's diaphanous veil danced in the light breeze as she slipped a platinum band on the actor's left hand, while he presented his love with a platinum ring embellished with 10 diamonds.
Once pronounced husband and wife, the newlyweds nibbled on red velvet, cream-covered cupcakes after enjoying a post-nuptial feast. The evening's entertainment, however, was the piece de resistance, as the groom's mother-- Escandalo TV host Charytin Goyco-- sang "Es un Historia de la Amor" to the delight of the crowd, followed by a performance by the groom, who serenaded his wife as she looked on lovingly from her chair on the patio, which was bathed in the light of a full moon as the evening progressed.
81308: "The Real World: Austin" Cast Members Danny Jamieson and Melinda Stolp Marry
While millions of television viewers watched their romance unfold during the 16th season of The Real World, only cherished family and friends were privileged to witness the start of their happily ever after as Danny Jamieson and Melinda Stolp, engaged since late 2005, were pronounced husband and wife. The couple's castmates from their Austin, Texas adventure-- Johanna Bott, Lacey Buehler, Rachel Moyal and Wes Bergmann, along with Real World San Diego star Randy Berry-- were among those to receive invitations to the August 2, 2008 wedding,MM Agency reports.
Guests gathered for the nuptials at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, where they watched the bride walk down the aisle in a strapless ivory gown designed with an embellished bodice. Far from the first time there had been a celebrity sighting on the Ipswich, Massachusetts property, Castle Hill will be a star in its own right from its role alongside Jennifer Garner and Matthew McConaughey in the upcoming romantic comedy The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, which is scheduled to premiere in theaters in 2009.
Just as her musical artistry gives insight into her soul, so the blog on Linda Strawberry's web site sheds light on the daily musings of the indie singer/keyboardist, whose soaring sounds can be heard both in her own work and that of several Smashing Pumpkins videos. On July 22, 2008 the musician confided in her fans that she is now a bride-to-be, having the evening before accepted the proposal of music video and short film director Justin Coloma, who asked for her hand in marriage at the spot where their romance began.
Excited about the conflict free sparkler that now graces her left hand, Ms. Strawberry (born Linda Michelle Rowberry) proudly shows off her engagement ring in the following You Tube clip:
Although the message on her official web site gave little indication that her six-day getaway with seven-time World All-Around Rodeo Champion Ty Murray would include a wedding and honeymoon, fans need only to listen to the lyrics of her latest single to realize that singer/songwriter Jewel has been dreaming of a perfect "I Do" moment. On August 7, 2008, People magazine reports that the multi-platinum selling performer donned traditional bridal attire to say "You were meant for me, and I was meant for you" to her love of the past decade, who smiled beneath the brim of his cowboy hat as he slipped a wedding band on the singer's finger.
The Cove Atlantis, a 22-story all-suite tower on the aptly-named Paradise Island in the Bahamas was a silent witness as the couple stood on sands that stretch out to the ocean and pledged their devotion during a nighttime ceremony. Following their honeymoon, the pair will return to their 2,200-acre ranch in Stephenville, a Texas town dubbed the "Cowboy Capital of the World."
Both as a singer and as a songwriter, Paul Anka has had a number of chart-topping hits, but on the evening of July 26, 2008 the lyrics of his little known single "The Bells at My Wedding" summed up the performer's joy as he joined Anna Aberg in holy matrimony. No longer a "Lonely Boy" following their four-year romance, the crooner chose to start out his new life with the mother of his young son at the Hotel Cala di Volpe in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Hello! Canada reported.
The ceremony was conducted just weeks after the one-time teen idol presented the personal trainer with a diamond engagement ring as they enjoyed a romantic repast at Scolinatella restaurant in New York City. This is the legendary entertainer's second marriage.
80908: Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber Enjoy Vacation with George Clooney
Drifting aboard a yacht christened Silver, top star tourists George Clooney, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber bronzed their bodies in a quest for the perfect Saint-Tropez tan during their early August getaway to the Mediterranean. While Gorgeous George has been content to lounge on the luxury cruiser, the supermodel and her entrepreneur husband, who celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in May 2008, have been enjoying a few aquatic activities including jet-skiing and swimming, according to People magazine online.
Its beauty beckoning to Hollywood's elite each summer, the citizens of Saint-Tropez have become accustomed to star sightings. In 1971, the bells of the seaside town's Chapel of St. Anne rang out the news that Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger had married Bianca Perez Morena de Macias, while in 2006 former Baywatch beauty Pamela Anderson pledged her love to Kid Rock aboard a yacht which bobbed in the Mediterranean's azure waters.
Setting sail once again, the three paparazzi magnets are currently soaking up the sun in Porto Cervo, the Italian resort village which recently welcomed vacationing vision Heidi Klum, hubby Seal and their kids after their stay in Rome, Popsugar.com reports.
A nine-year romance has led to a promise of a lifetime of love for EastEnders star Scott Maslen and Estelle Rubio, the mother of the actor's seven-year-old son. Both wedding wary from growing up in single parent households, the prospective bride and groom now find themselves ready to look to the future as husband and wife, according to Hello! magazine.
Currently enjoying their new betrothed status, the happy couple have not publicly declared a date for their impending I do's. Their guest list, however, is already being prepared, with Maslen's co-stars Barbara Windsor and Steve McFadden reportedly among the names of those who will receive a wedding invitation.
It's a long and winding road from The Hamptons to Santa Monica, California-- 2,855 miles, to be exact, and Paul McCartney will definitely not be a "Day Tripper" as he and his lady love Nancy Shevell enjoy life on the open road this summer. Packing their bags in a 1989 Ford Bronco, the couple struck out July 30, 2008 on a month-long sojourn which will pair a music legend with an American icon-- Route 66.
On August 2nd, McCartney and his travelling mate were spotted near the Mother Road's origins when they stopped at a gas station in Springfield, Illinois. According to the Chicago Tribune, the two were typical tourists when they strolled through the Joliet Area Historical Museum. Three days later the traveling twosome had made it as far as Bricktown, Oklahoma, where ktok.com reported that the Grammy winner mulled over the menu at Nonna's Ristorante and Bar.
An eight-state drive will take the former Beatle and his companion through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, the Texas panhandle, New Mexico, Arizona and finally California, where a journey that will leave them with "memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead" will end at the Santa Monica Pier.
80608: Arkansas Razorbacks Quarterback Casey Dick Engaged
When Felicia Davis sat down recently for a romantic repast in a restaurant in Cabo San Lucas, little did she realize that a wedding proposal from football star Casey Dick, her love of the past two years, was on the menu. Expecting her order, the bride-to-be was pleasantly surprised when she was presented with a tray containing not only flowers, but an engagement ring.
According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, the happy couple has yet to decide upon an "I do" destination. The date for their walk down the aisle, however, has already been chosen. Friends and family members will receive wedding invitations printed with July 11, 2009 in homage to the number emblazoned on the prospective groom's Arkansas Razorback jersey.
Celebrity Wedding Photos: Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Wilding
Not long after parting ways with first husband Conrad "Nicky" Hilton, a Cartier sapphire engagement ring marked the promise of a new life together with actor Michael Wilding, a star in such Hitchcock movies as Under Capricorn and Stage Fright. On February 21, 1952, the violet-eyed vision pledged her devotion during a short civil ceremony which was conducted at Caxton Hall in London, England, author C. David Heymann reported in Liz, a biography of the cinematic legend. Although the couple would enjoy a promising beginning, which included an eight-day honeymoon excursion to the Swiss Alps following their first night together as husband and wife at London's Berkley Hotel, their marriage --which produced two children-- came to an end in early 1957.
Displaying her diverse design skills, MGM's Helen Rose created a demure dove grey wool frock with white organdy accents for Elizabeth Taylor's second walk down the aisle-- a drastic change from the traditional white satin wedding dress she wore for her first foray into marriage with Nicky Hilton in 1950. Like many brides of the era, the actress embellished the look with a single strand of pearls and a pair of white gloves.
80508: Actress Sophia Bush Attends Bachelorette Bash
The neon lights that illuminate Las Vegas could not compete with the star wattage of One Tree Hill beauty Sophia Bush when she arrived at The Venetian Hotel Resort and Casino on the first weekend in August. Following in the footsteps of other luminaries, such as Private Practice star Kate Walsh, Ugly Betty cast member Ana Ortiz and Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough, the small screen star's friend Alisha Levine was saying so long to the single life with a bash at TAO, and Ms. Bush was among the party of 10 who celebrated the fashion designer's upcoming ceremony with a two-night soiree.
According to the Las Vegas Weekly, the actress enjoyed such culinary creations as slices of Kobe beef and egg rolls before kicking up her heels to hits spun by DJ Roach. Her Vegas adventure at an end, the A-lister was L.A.-bound for Sunday's appearance on the red carpet for the Teen Choice Awards at the Gibson Amphitheater.
Fans tuning in to MTV's long-running TRL show may notice a stunning sparkler on the ring finger of co-host Lyndsey Rodrigues as she turns the mic toward today's brightest stars. A 1.5 carat diamond embraced by a row of smaller diamonds, the elegant engagement ring comes courtesy of the television personality's long-time beau, Chris Durlacher.
A half a world away, absence made their hearts grow fonder when the VJ made her move from Australia to New York City in December 2007. Two months apart was all it took for the couple to realize that they should spend their lives together-- a realization that came one step closer to becoming a reality when the prospective groom asked for his love's hand in marriage as they enjoyed a mid-summer day rowing on the lake in Central Park, The Daily Telegraph revealed.
Currently savoring their first days of betrothed bliss, the pair have yet to decide on a date for their I do's, although they both know that they will return to their native Australia, the land where their romance first blossomed, to become husband and wife.
While approximately 500 million people watched her walk down the aisle at Westminster Abbey as a bridesmaid in the 1986 wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, 300 friends and family members looked on as Lady Rosanagh Innes-Ker make her grand entrance inside Kelso Old Parish Church on July 26, 2008-- her own wedding day. Once considered as a possible candidate to win the heart of Prince William, destiny decreed that Viscount James Grimston would be the man waiting at the altar to make her his wife, the Southern Reporter revealed.
Clutching a bouquet of white roses interspersed with blue blossoms, a leaf-design tiara gave the Duke of Roxburghe's daughter a regal air as she walked down the aisle in a classic white wedding dress, the garment's pristine color harmonizing with the hue of her flower girls' dresses, which were accented with tartan sashes in a nod to their Scottish surroundings.
After receiving a wedding band to accompany her emerald engagement ring, the newlyweds were whisked away to Floors Castle in Kelso, Scotland, a site owned by the bride's family which earned the honor of being the chosen locale of Prince Andrew when he proposed to Sarah Ferguson. Inside a marquee erected on the grounds, the happy couple accepted the best wishes of such esteemed guests as Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, who recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary, and the former Laura Parker-Bowles (daughter of Prince Charles' wife, the Duchess of Cornwall) and her husband, Harry Lopes.
The promise that came with a brilliant-cut marquise diamond engagement ring led to a walk down the aisle for actress LisaRaye McCoy, star of UPN/The CW's All of Us, and her real life leading man, Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Michael Misick. Among those to admire the sparkler and the small pink diamonds that enhanced the jewel were friends Jasmine Guy (former star of The Cosby Show spin-off A Different World) and silver screen siren Vivica A. Fox, two of the 356 guests to receive an invitation to the couple's April 8, 2006 outdoor ceremony at the Amanyara Resort, InStyle Weddings reported.
My Name Is Earl cast member Jaime Pressly surely jumped for joy in October 2006 when her long-time buddy turned beau Eric Cubiche presented her with an engagement ring from XIV Karats of Beverly Hills. A three-stone sparkler, each large diamond is embraced by a row of smaller diamonds. The proud parents of Dezi James, who was born in May 2007, have not disclosed a date for their impending I do's.
80208: Jonathan Rhys Meyers Films "The Tudors" at Cathedral (Photos)
For almost a thousand years the prayers of the faithful have reverberated inside Christ Church Cathedral, and today some of its record-holding 19 bells often call its parishioners to service. In late July 2008, however, the medieval house of worship rang out with the voice of actor Jonathan Rhys Meyer, wearing the mantle of King Henry VIII, a man whose passion for power was equaled only by his lust for the ladies, as he was bound in holy matrimony to Jane Seymour, portrayed by Annabelle Wallis, while cameras rolled on the third season of the Showtime sensation The Tudors.
Engaged in Hampton Court, the royal couple were actually united in marriage at York Place on May 30, 1536. Their happiness short-lived, the woman who ruled over the king's heart for a time was lost to him forever just days after the birth of the sovereign's son and heir, the future King Edward VI of England. Although three more women were destined to take her place, it is the remains of Jane Seymour which lies for eternity beside King Henry VIII inside St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
The following photos capture a behind-the-scenes look at the stars of The Tudors in their wedding clobber as they wait in between takes.
Actress Heather Matarazzo, whose talent has illuminated the silver screen in such box office fare as ThePrincess Diaries, Welcome to the Doll House and Scream 3, is preparing to take on the role of a lifetime-- that of cherished wife to her love of the past year, Carolyn Murphy. The movie star, who publicly proclaimed her sexual orientation in 2004, recently asked for Ms. Murphy's hand in marriage, a request that was not only accepted but reciprocated by her partner, Ms. Matarazzo's publicist relayed to E!
Presently enjoying their betrothed status, the happy couple have not announced a date for their impending I do's.
Celebrity Wedding Photo: Elizabeth Taylor and Nick Hilton on Honeymoon in 1950
Newlyweds Elizabeth Taylor and hotel heir Conrad "Nick" Hilton Jr. set a course for romance when the Queen Mary set sail on May 24, 1950, 18 days after the couple said "I do" at the Church of The Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. Her 5-carat diamond engagement ring and platinum-and-diamond wedding band sparkling in the light as she waved good-bye, the honeymooners headed out on a 14-week excursion which would take them to Monte Carlo, Cannes and Cap d'Antibes, according to Kitty Kelly, the author of Elizabeth Taylor: The Last Star. While the newly dubbed Mrs. Hilton may have felt, like so many other just-married lovebirds, as though she and her husband were the only two on board, the luxury liner's passenger list also contained the names of another twosome whose wedding caused a media frenzy in 1937-- the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
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