105308: "Canadian Idol" Host Ben Mulroney's Wedding (video)
As the host of Canadian Idol, Ben Mulroney is accustomed to stepping aside when hopeful hit makers perform. On October 30, 2008, however, the TV personality took center stage as he said "I do" to fashion designer/stylist Jessica Brownstein. Illuminating the late fall evening, photographer's flashbulbs brightened the bride's path as she clutched a white fur cape which kept the nighttime chill at bay as well as keeping her wedding dress a secret as she made her way to the entrance of St. Patrick's Basilica in the heart of Montreal, Canada. Arriving in a separate limousine, the groom darted in a side entrance before the start of the half-hour ceremony.
Inside the basilica's Our Lady Chapel, 75 guests-- including the groom's father, former prime minister Brian Mulroney-- stood in honor of the bride as she walked down the aisle in a classic creation, its lace-accented overlay gently fluttering as she walked to the altar to speak her self-penned vows during a ceremony which honored the couple's Catholic and Jewish heritage, The Gazette reported.
The newlyweds are expected to celebrate with 350 friends and family members the following day.
Get a glimpse of the bride and groom in the video clip below: (the video will open a new window)
To pass the time, people playing the desert island game have pondered with whom they would want to be stranded. For actor Philip Winchester, who portrays author Daniel Defoe's iconic castaway Robinson Crusoe in the new NBC series Crusoe, the answer is easy-- his fiancee, Megan Coughlin.
According to the New York Post's Page Six section, the bride-to-be recently regaled friends in Times Square with the story of the chivalrous small screen star's proposal on bended knee while in the TV show's treehouse set in South Africa.
Currently enjoying betrothed bliss, the happy couple have not announced plans for their impending "I do."
105108: Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer's Arizona Getaway
While only time will tell what the future holds for reunited romantics Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer, the present is pleasant for the celebrity couple. The pair of paparazzi magnets enjoyed a welcome break from prying eyes during a weekend-long stay at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa in Paradise Valley, Arizona, Star magazine reports.
Having played host to a number of notables over the years including Britney Spears, Elton John and Indianapolis 500 champion Buddy Rice, who chose the site for his wedding ceremony, the boutique retreat is accustomed to accommodating A-listers, offering several secluded guest quarters, including Casa Nine, where the Emmy Award winner and her Grammy-garnering beau unpacked their luggage.
A decade after saying "I do," former child star Soleil Moon Frye (Punky Brewster, Sabrina The Teenage Witch) and her husband, producer Jason Goldberg, marked the dawn of the next chapter in their lives together during a sunset vow renewal ceremony on October 25, 2008. Realizing that home is where the heart is, the happy couple-- who first pledged their love to one another at a Los Angeles house of worship-- gathered together an intimate group of friends, including Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane and Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, to share in their joy as they rededicated themselves to each other in the garden of their Hollywood residence, People magazine reported.
Memories of the day she donned a wedding dress by Norma LeNain for Celeste of Beverly Hills no doubt brought a smile to the bride's face as she walked down the aisle in a gown from Les Habitudes and once again recited the words which would forever join her with the man who slipped a platinum wedding band on her finger on the same date 10 years ago.
Symbolic of a love that continues to grow, the actress (who will star alongside Janeane Garofalo and Rebecca Gayheart in the upcoming comedy For Better or Worse) and her husband-- along with the fruit of their union, their daughters Poet and Jagger-- planted a pomegranate tree to mark the occasion before presenting each of their guests with a sapling to be an evergreen reminder of their own love story.
104908: Penelope Cruz and Daniel Day-Lewis Filming "Nine"
From joyful reunions to tearful farewells, the Old Wansford Station Building-- a part of the Nene Valley Railway-- has been a witness to the highs and lows of human drama since 1845. In late October 2008, the Jacobean style edifice stood silently by as cinematic emotions unfolded between actors Penelope Cruz and Daniel Day-Lewis when the two stars stepped into the shoes of film director Guido Contini and his secret love Carla for a scene from the upcoming musical Nine. As the director yelled "Action!," the photogenic pair recited their dialogue as a heavy mist of steam-- a combination of exhaling locomotives and movie magic-- provided a dramatic backdrop for the actors before drifting out of shot toward nearby River Nene, a body of water which also flows near the cast's accommodations while filming in the area-- the Haycock Hotel, Herewood FM reports.
A portal to the past, the 48-room coaching inn is an apt choice for silver screen royalty. Over the passage of the years its history has become forever intertwined with such regal guests as Diana, Princess of Wales, a young Princess Victoria and Mary Queen of Scots, for whom the venue provided a final memory of hospitality as she travelled to her final destination in life, Fotheringhay Castle.
104808: "Twilight" Star Robert Pattinson at Bardot
Illuminated by the warm glow of interior lighting, the gold toned walls of Bardot nightclub reflected in the eyes of actor Robert Pattinson last night, creating the illusion of vampire Edward Cullen's amber gaze-- the character for which he will be forever linked when Twilight, the movie adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's best selling novel, opens in theaters on November 21st. Enter to win Lovetripper magazine's Twilight contest
Recently reborn as Bardot after its former life as the Spider Club, the venue has been transformed into a vintage vision of flapper era excess, complete with burlesque dancers whose come hither moves captivate audiences each Monday evening. October 27, 2008, however, was a night for Tinseltown talent to shine as the hot spot christened after one of cinema's most elusive actresses opened its doors for the silver screen's latest heart throb after his appearance at the 12th Annual Hollywood Film Festival Awards Gala and the 3rd Annual Starz Awards after-party, where the actor's just bestowed New Hollywood award gleamed in the light of a crescent moon as he mingled with industry icons during the pool-side soiree at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
104708: Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens Back from Hawaiian Getaway
Bundled up in hoodies, Disney darlings Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were dressed for dropping temperatures when they landed at LAX Airport on October 27, 2008, but the memories of their short stay on the island of Kauai, where they attended the wedding of manager and friend Jason Barrett, will keep the lovebirds warm in the months ahead.
The couple, who are currently riding the crest of High School Musical 3's success at the box office, had watched the waves roll in on a Kauai beach the previous day, their footprints in the sand temporarily marking their moments together before they returned to their Hawaiian hideaway to pack their bags and head home.
104608: Robert Downey Jr. Filming at Manchester Town Hall
Sightseers in the vicinity of Manchester Town Hall recently need not have been detectives to suspect that filming was afoot at the 19th century edifice. Much like the bees decorating the mosaic on the floor of the entrance hall, actors in Victorian vestments buzzed about as they readied themselves to step in front of the camera alongside the star of the cinematic venture being shot at the site, Robert Downey Jr. As he exited the building, the Oscar-nominated star portraying England's famed fictional sleuth in Guy Ritchie's adaptation of SherlockHolmes caught a glimpse of the stone visage of Prince Albert across the way, eternally gazing at Manchester Town Hall from its plinth on the Albert Memorial, which served as an artistic muse for the more well-known Albert Memorial in London.
The cast and crew of Sherlock Holmes is slated to appear at a number of locations as filming continues this fall. When the whodunit arrives on the the silver screen the Chatham docks, Freemason's Hall in Covent Garden, London, the Liverpool docks and St. Paul's Cathedral will all play supporting roles.
104508: Actress Gemma Atkinson Reportedly Engaged to Marcus Bent
Actress Gemma Atkinson, who once compared her beau to a rare diamond, is now sporting a sparkler on her ring finger worth £83,000, courtesy of the same gem of a man-- Birmingham City striker Marcus Bent. According to the Daily Star, the former Hollyoaks star, who recently appeared on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, said "Yes" when the footballer asked for her hand in marriage during a recent romantic getaway to the Lake District, England's largest National Park.
Their shared feelings having survived a 2007 breakup, the couple-- whose love story began in 2006-- have not announced plans for their proposed walk down the aisle.
104408: World's Heaviest Man Enjoys Monterrey Wedding (video)
Formerly tipping the scales at 1,230 pounds, Manuel Uribe may be known as the former world's heaviest man, but in the eyes of Claudia Solis--his love of the past four years-- she sees only the world's most loving heart. Having shed 550 pounds, Mr. Uribe embarked on a new chapter in his life on October 26, 2008, a fresh start symbolized by the white sheets which draped the canopy bed that has held him for the past six years and the white silk shirt he donned for his wedding day.
The bow-bedecked bed and its inhabitant made a procession through the streets of Monterrey, Mexico before the bride, clutching a bouquet of white calla lilies, strolled down the aisle of an events hall in a strapless ivory wedding dress. Pledging their love to each other, light danced on the facets of the bride's dainty tiara as the couple, who became betrothed in 2006, were pronounced husband and wife in a civil ceremony.
Following the exchange of vows,the buoyant melodies of norteno tunes echoed throughout the reception hall as 400 friends and family members enjoyed a banquet of meat, buttered vegetables and slices of a five-tier wedding cake. Everyone, that is, except for the groom, who feasted his eyes on the sight of the woman he loves.
104308: Kate Beckinsale Shops for Halloween Costumes
She's played a Death Dealer in Underworld and Underworld: Evolution, a Shakespearean heroine in Much Ado About Nothing and the lead role in a television production of Lewis Carroll's Alice Through The Looking Glass, but even a star of the silver screen like Kate Beckinsale enjoys dressing up for Halloween. The English beauty and her husband, director Len Wiseman, recently strolled along Hollywood Boulevard, passing by the steady stream of tourists gazing at the names on the Walk of Fame as they went in search of the perfect All Hallow's Eve attire.
Although she may have a devil of a time topping the hottie from Hades costume she wore last year, the actress voted "Scream Queen" at the 2006 Spike Awards had a variety of vestments from which to choose at the many costume shops that line the famed Tinseltown street, including Hollywood Toys & Costumes and Outfitter Wigs of Hollywood.
104208: "90210" Star AnnaLynne McCord Ventures to Vegas (video)
AnnaLynne McCord, who portrays 90210's resident bad girl Naomi Clark, found herself in the 89109 zip code on October 25, 2008 as she hosted the fifth anniversary celebration of Treasure Island hotel and casino's erotically-charged ode to Homer's Odyssey, Sirens of TI. Slipping into the come hither costume of "Sin," the small screen femme fatale boarded the pirate ship Song for the Kenny Ortega-choreographed finale of the free to the public fantasy, which has been enjoyed by over 10 million spectators since its debut.
After gyrating to Emilio Estefan's seductive soundtrack on the ship's stage, the actress was a blur of flapper-style fringe as she joined the show's cast on the dance floor at Christian Audigier The Nightclub during the after party.
In the following RawVegas.tv clip, the TV vision, who will soon appear on the big screen along with Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford in the upcoming thriller The Haunting of Molly Hartley, talks about her turn on the Vegas stage and urges voters to let their voice be heard on election day.
104108: Brisbane Lions Star Jonathan Brown's Wedding
When stepping out on the playing field, Australian footballer Jonathan Brown holds the title of co-captain of the Brisbane Lions. On October 25, 2008 the centre half forward took on a new title as co-captian of a life together with his love of the past seven years, Kylie Adams.
According to the Courier Mail, fellow sports stars Luke Power, Simon Black and Daniel Bradshaw were among the guests who rose in honor of the bride as she walked down the aisle of St. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church in a strapless creation by designer Wendy Makim, her floor-length veil gently brushing the aisle as she made her way toward the groom, who stood at the altar of the Balmoral, Australia house of worship in a classic black suit paired with a white tie.
Following the exchange of vows, the newlyweds celebrated their union at the Gabba in Woolloogabba, Queensland-- the home of the Brisbane Lions since 1997.
During her career as one of Australia's top models, Kristy Hinze has ruled the catwalk in a number of couture creations. No designer dress, however, will have more meaning to the current host of Project Runway Australia than the bridal attire she will select to wear for her walk down the aisle with Netscape founder Jim Clark.
Discovering over the course of their romance, which began in 2006, that their 36-year age difference was not a hindrance to their happiness, the bride-to-be and her American billionaire beau became betrothed-- happy news which was relayed by e-mail to friends and family members on October 22, 2008, The Courier Mail revealed.
"I do" details are few and far between at the moment, but reports indicate that the pair are pondering an April wedding ceremony.
As Twilight descends in theaters across the country on November 21, 2008, movie goers gazing at actors Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart might also, with a little imagination, spot a spectral star on screen during a scene filmed at Multnomah Falls on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge-- the image of a Native American girl whose death long ago is said to have given birth to America's second largest continuously flowing waterfall.
According to legend, on the day that the young woman-- the daughter of the Multnomah tribe's chief-- married a warrior from the Clatsop clan an epidemic befell the bride's people. Advised by a tribal elder that the Great Spirit was angry and must be appeased with the sacrifice of a maiden with a pure heart, the Multnomah chief gathered his tribe's women to tell them of the dire prophesy. Finding himself unable to condemn anyone to death, however, the chief proclaimed that no one would give up their life.
One by one, those who had attended the wedding of the chief's daughter succumbed to the plague, and when the man she loved fell ill the destiny of the chief's daughter became clear. Stealing away in the night, the maiden jumped from a clifftop to the earth below, where her father found her lifeless body. As he cried out to the Great Spirit for proof that his child's death had meaning, droplets of water began to fall from the cliff's summit, eternally signifying the sacrifice of one young woman for her people and the man she loved.
Today, two million visitors each year walk along Benson bridge, which stands below the falls, and over the years there have been several sightings of a lady in white standing in the mist. Perhaps, if her soul lingered as the camera rolled, the Native American girl-- who was robbed of her own romance-- found comfort as she watched the immortal love story unfold.
She may not tie the knot until 2010, but actress Mena Suvari is already searching for the perfect ceremony site. Having celebrated the start of their romance in 2007 with a trip to Rome that included stops at the Spanish Steps and the Coliseum, Italy holds a special place the the hearts of the American Beauty star and her fiance, music producer Simone Sestito, and the lovebirds will soon be packing their bags for a another trip to the country, People magazine revealed.
According to reports, the silver screen stunner-- who proclaimed her betrothed status in July 2008 after accepting her love's proposal of marriage during a romantic getaway to Jamaica-- wants to walk down the aisle in her own vision of bridal attire, created with the help of the designer from Alice + Olivia.
103708: Blackmore's Night Band Members Marry (photos)
Having made beautiful music together in Blackmore's Night since 1997, the October 5, 2008 wedding ceremony which joined guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (formerly with Deep Purple) and vocalist Candice Night offered the couple a promise of perfect harmony as they travel life's road together as husband and wife.
Staying true to the mood of their music, the Renaissance romantics-- whose renditions of medieval melodies have been performed at ancient sites around the globe-- chose to pledge their troth at a venue which evokes the ambiance of another era-- Castle on the Hudson in Tarrytown, New York, the musicians reported on their official web site.
Just as their seventh album, entitled Secret Voyage, was a melding of medieval and modern music, so the pair's nuptials married the contemporary creation worn by the bride-- a classic white wedding dress complete with a fingertip veil-- with the period costumes which has become the signature look of the couple's band.
Their ceremony complete, the newlyweds enjoyed timeless tunes during the reception, even gracing guests with their own performance as they celebrated the fruition of their 19-year love story.
In 2002, Zach Behr partnered with long time friend Flo Pesenti to win the grand prize on the third season of the CBS series The Amazing Race. On October 11, 2008, the reality star became part of another winning team as he exchanged vows with his love, Elyse Steinberg.
Although his stint on The Amazing Race took him on a journey through portions of South America, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and South-east Asia, when the time arrived to walk down the aisle the television personality-- who today is the supervising producer of MTV's Made-- realized that there's no place like home to get hitched, so the happy couple said "I do" at a summer residence in Hopewell Junction, New York which belongs to the Behr family, the NewYork Times reported.
While she regularly reports on financial issues on Your World with Neil Cavuto and as co-host of Fox Business Happy Hour with Cody Willard, on October 11, 2008 the TV journalist became the news as she said "I do" to Brett Edward Diamond.
Walking past rows of wooden pews filled with family and friends who had risen in her honor, the bride made her way to the high altar, where statues of saints and angels looked silently on as she pledged her devotion during a ceremony held at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer in Manhattan's Upper East Side, the New York Times reported.
Throughout his quarter of a century in show business, Michael Feinstein has often performed the classic ballad "Isn't It Romantic." The sentiments of the song summed up the entertainer's emotions on October 17, 2008 as he pledged his love to his partner of the past 11 years, Terrence Flannery.
Although only time will tell if same sex marriages will continue to be legally recognized in the state of California, no matter the outcome of the upcoming vote the happy couple will forever be united as one in their hearts after a ceremony in their Los Angeles home. As Judge Judy Sheindlin and Gabriel Ferrer presided over the event, 115 guests-- including Liza Minnelli, Barry Manilow, Joan Collins, Florence Henderson, Debby Boone and Henry Winkler-- witnessed the start of the pair's new life together, Broadwayworld.com reports.
More than a decade had passed since Holby City star Tom Chambers stood on the grounds of Repton school in Derbyshire, England and foretold that the young lady at his side, Clare Harding, would one day be his wife. On October 19, 2008 the actor's prediction came true as the happy couple were united in marriage at the site.
Lifting her veil from ground carpeted by autumn leaves, bridesmaids in brown gowns aided the bride as she walked to the entrance of the venue in a classic white wedding dress topped with a bolero jacket. Once inside, family and friends-- including the groom's Holby City cast mates Amanda Mealing and Paul Bradley--stood in her honor as she made her way toward the groom, This isDerbyshire reported.
In his white tie and tails, the TV star-- fresh from that week's Strictly Come Dancing competition-- displayed fancy footwork that would have made Fred Astaire proud as he and his bride walked to their white Fiat and drove off for a three-day honeymoon getaway in Leicestershire.
As November 4th grows closer thoughts of the presidential election is on everyone's mind, and celebrities are no exception. On hand to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Wynn Las Vegas resort's Blush nightclub, several celebrities did not shy away from the hot topic, with reality romantics Christopher Knight and Adrianne Curry, How I MetYour Mother's Neil Patrick Harris, House cast member Olivia Wilde and former That 70'sShow star Laura Prepon voicing their support for Barack Obama.
Favoring a conservative candidate was actress Ali Landry, who stopped to talk to RawVegas TV before she and her husband, director Alejandro Gomez Monteverde, went inside to enjoy an evening's entertainment on Blush's illuminated onyx dance floor, while Greek's favorite frat brother, actor Scott MichaelFoster, was a bit bashful on the subject of which name he will choose on the ballot.
103108: Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden Visits Taj Mahal
She may have grown up amid the splendor of Drottningholm Palace, but even royalty stand in awe at the majestic beauty of the Taj Mahal in the city of Agra. Such was the case with Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, who toured the monument made in memory of Emperor Shah Jahan's lost love on October 19, 2008. Like any other tourist, the heiress apparent to the Swedish throne preserved her stay at the site with snapshots as she walked past the reflecting pool which mirrors the images of nearly 4 million visitors each year.
The Crown Princess is currently on a 10-day tour of India, with an itinerary which takes her to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory, as seen in the photo below) aw well as the cities of Pune, Mumbai and Jodhpur.
103008: Celebrities to Shine at Pre-Holiday Parade
Every parent loves to relive their childhood through the eyes of little ones, and Liam and Stella's Mom, pop culture icon Tori Spelling will be no exception as she enjoys a pre-Thanksgiving treat-- seeing the smiles of the children of San Diego County as she waves to the crowd from a float as a co-Grand Marshal of the 62nd annual Mother Goose parade in El Cajon, California on November 23, 2008. Joining in on the festivities as co-Grand Marshal with the former Beverly Hills 90210 star will be High School Musical's pop and lock girl KayCeeStroh, whose feet will move to the beat as an array of marching bands and performers promenade along the parade route.
A number of notables from the world of entertainment will enjoy the heartwarming pre-holiday event along with the throng of over 250,000 expected spectators, including soap stars Antonio Sabato Jr. (General Hospital: Night Shift) and Ashley Jones (The Bold &The Beautiful); reality romantics ChristopherKnight (The Brady Bunch, My Fair Brady) and Adrianne Curry; and classic small screen stars such as Kevin Sorbo(Andromeda, Hercules) and Erin Moran (Happy Days, Celebrity Fit Club).
Tweens on the scene can enjoy an entire weekend of fun, starting with Kewlfest on November 22nd. Kids can see the stars that strike a pose on Kewl magazine's covers up close as The Suite Life of Zach & Cody's Brenda Song, Hannah Montana cast member Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, iCarly's Jennette McCurdy, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide's Devon Werkheiser, Bring It On: In It To Win It star Cassie Scerbo and VarsityFanclub take the stage.
102908: Robert Downey Jr. Filming "Sherlock Holmes" (video)
When visiting St. Paul's Cathedral for the first time, tourists' memories often lead them back to July 29, 1981 and the image of a young Lady Diana Spencer ascending the steps of the London landmark in an Emanuel wedding dress, on her way to say "I do" to Prince Charles. On an October day in 2008, however, people in the vicinity of the Sir Christopher Wren-constructed house of worship were taken on a time trip back to the Victorian era as cameras rolled on director Guy Ritchie's adaptation of Sherlock Holmes. Bringing literature's favorite detective to life will be actor Robert Downey Jr., who cut a dashing figure in his bowler hat and 19th century suit as he stood outside the 17th century structure-- a star in its own right, having appeared over the years in such big and small screen hits as Mary Poppins and National Treasure: Book of Secrets and the British TV cult hit Doctor Who.
If either Madonna's soon-to-be ex or the Oscar-nominated star find themselves in search of inspiration during filming, they need look no further than 221b Baker Street, the home of the Sherlock Holmes Museum, which has had a number of celebrity sleuthing buffs walk through its door, from Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman to The Girls Next Door's Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson with Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner. Open daily, visitors can visualize the curling smoke of the sleuth's calabash pipe as they wander through the world of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's creation, which is decorated with the detective's distinctive deerstalker cap, violin, magnifying glass and more.
Mr. Paparazzi captured a few moments of Robert Downey Jr. and director Guy Ritchie on set in the following clip:
Having already made beautiful music together on her 2006 album Loose, Grammy Award winner Nelly Furtado is in perfect harmony with sound engineer Demacio "Demo" Castellon, who became the singer's husband on July 19, 2008. A couple who cherish their privacy, the songbird did not divulge news of the "I do" until October 17, 2008 in an interview with Entertainment Tonight Canada.
The secretive summer ceremony comes as no surprise to fans of the Maneater singer, who concealed for a month the true meaning of the diamond ring (seen in the photo below) which made its debut on the third finger of her left hand back in June 2007.
102708: Olympic Figure Skater Peter Tchernyshev's Wedding
While Naomi Lang has been the on ice partner of Peter Tchernyshev since 1996, on October 14, 2008 the male half of the gold medal-winning U.S. Figure Skating champions was joined in matrimony with the woman who has promised to be his partner in life, actress Anastasia Zavorotnyuk. The peal of wedding bells rang out the happy news as the newly-pronounced husband and wife emerged from the Church of Christ's Resurrection in Foros, Chimea to a shower of white rose petals which seemed to christen their union.
Less than two months before his nuptials, the 2002 Olympian had walked down the aisle at another blessed event-- the wedding of his skating mate, Naomi Lang. Donning a black suit, Tchernyshev acted as the bride's best man when Lang said "I do" to Mark Fitzgerald at a castle in Tarrytown, New York on August 24, 2008, icenetwork.com reports.
Red is the color of love, and Italian actress Patrizia Pellegrino chose to highlight the hue for her celebration of her nine-year romance with the man she married on October 8, 2008, Stefano Todini.
Clutching a bouquet of crimson roses with hands hidden by scarlet opera gloves, the television and movie star walked down the aisle of a Roman wedding venue in a gown that highlighted the bride's happiness on her special day. Bold candy stripes of red and white along the corset top accented her decolletage, while a full ballgown skirt provided a fairytale aspect to the frock.
After pledging their devotion during a civil ceremony in the presence of 150 guests, the newlyweds embarked on a honeymoon trip to Berlin, Librero reported.
102508: "Lincoln Heights" Star Russell Hornsby Marries
As actor Russell Hornsby and his bride, the former Denise Walker, pack their bags for their December 2008 honeymoon trip to Australia, no doubt the couple will carry with them the memories of the summer day when they were pronounced husband and wife.
Like the roar of a theater crowd at one of his New York stage performances, the sound of lapping waves rushing up to shore on an Antigua beach seemed to applaud its approval as the star of ABC Family's Lincoln Heights stood on the grounds of the Verandah Resort & Spa on August 1, 2008 and became the leading man in the life of his love of the past seven years.
According to Essence magazine, who acquired exclusive coverage of the occasion, 85 guests had gathered to witness the bride walk down the aisle in a strapless white wedding dress, its beauty accented with a bouquet of sunshine yellow and white blossoms and a veil that joyfully danced in the breeze as she took her place by her groom's side.
Knowing that only their own words could express the love in their hearts, the couple declared their devotion through self-penned vows before the TV star, who had asked for his love's hand in marriage on August 27, 2007, slipped a band of gold studded with yellow sapphires on his new wife's finger.
Following the nuptials, the newlyweds enjoyed a reception complete with a first dance performed to a song that encapsulated the couple's emotions on their special day-- "Spend My Life With You" by Eric Benet.
102408: Australian Football Star Michael Doughty's Wedding
Accustomed to hearing the blast of a referee's whistle and the roar of a stadium crowd, Australian rules footballer Michael Doughty heard the peal of wedding bells on October 11, 2008. Looking dapper in a classic black Axel Beers suit, the midfielder for the Adelaide Crows stood at the altar of The Monastery at Glen Osmond and waited for the arrival of his long-time love, Sara Vecchio,Adelaide Now reports.
One hundred and fifty family members and friends-- including fellow footballers Brett Burton and Simon Goodwin-- rose from the pews as the bride made her entrance in Suzana Lucci creation, its trumpet skirt gently rustling as she clutched a bouquet of ivory roses and proceeded down the aisle. During the ceremony, sunlight streamed through the parish's stain glass windows, as though blessing the couple's union as they pledged their devotion.
Following the exchange of vows, the newlyweds embarked on a honeymoon excursion to Thailand.
102308: Mark Wahlberg Reveals Upcoming Wedding Details
As actor Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham, his love since 2001, celebrate the recent arrival of Brendan Joseph, their third child together, the couple are also contemplating their future together as husband and wife. According to US magazine, the Max Payne star and his bride-to-be are pondering an August 2009 walk down the aisle.
Hoping to preserve the sanctity of the moment, the Academy Award-nominated actor expressed his desire for an intimate "I do" that will be witnessed by friends and family only, as the couple have decided that there will be no journalistic coverage of their Catholic ceremony.
One of her band's most well-known hits may be I'm Only Happy When It Rains, but like any other bride-to-be, the sight of sunlight dancing on the facets of the diamond ring that graces the third finger of her left hand makes Garbage vocalist Shirley Manson smile. According to a report in the Sunday Mail, the Scottish singer--currently testing her acting chops on the CBS sci-fi drama Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles-- is betrothed to a mystery beau.
On the subject of marriage, Ms. Manson remains mum. If the rumors become reality, the "I do" would mark the singer's second walk down the aisle, having previously been the wife of sculptor Eddie Farrell from 1996 until their union was officially dissolved in 2005.
102108: Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Renew Wedding Vows
The neon lights of Las Vegas may have still held sway over the approaching dawn in the early morning hours of October 12, 2008, but the wattage could not hold a candle to the beaming smile of Jennifer Lopez as she once again pledged her devotion to her husband of the past four years, Latin superstar Marc Anthony. According to US magazine, a night of revelry which included a romantic repast at Bradley Ogden restaurant inside Caesars Palace and a stop at Pure nightclub concluded at the resort's Forum Tower Penthouse, where happy memories of their June 5, 2004 ceremony in Beverly Hills surely came to mind as the couple renewed their wedding vows.
Known for preserving their privacy, the pair made the event an intimate occasion, only sharing the moment with New York Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran, who also rededicated himself to his marriage with his wife of almost nine years, the former Jessica Lugo.
As she watched her former EastEnders cast mate Wendy Richard walk down the aisle at the Chesterfield Hotel in London on October 10, 2008, no doubt actress Natalie Cassidy, who portrayed Sonia Jackson on the venerable BBC soap for 12 years, dreamed of the day when she would don a wedding dress and say "I do" to the man who recently asked for her hand in marriage, Ben Porter. According to Now magazine online, the small screen star has moved in with her prospective groom in preparation for a spring 2009 ceremony.
Rumors of a betrothal have circulated since the summer, when Ms. Cassidy was spotted sporting a diamond ring on the third finger of her left hand. Reports now state that the symbol of their love was presented to the bride-to-be during a proposal on bended knee.
A love that will last forever both in the pages of author Stephenie Meyer's best-selling novels and in the hearts of fans is set to take a bite out of the box office as Twilight opens in theaters on November 21, 2008. To celebrate the impending arrival of Bella Swan and her supernatural soul mate Edward Cullen to the silver screen, Lovetripper is giving away to one lucky winner a copy of Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion, a 144-page paperback guide which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film; a copy of the official Twilight soundtrack, featuring music from Paramore, Muse, Linkin Park, Collective Soul and others, including a track from Twilight's leading man, Rob Pattinson; and a collector's edition of the novel that started it all, Twilight.
The contest is open to entrants worldwide of all ages. The winner will be chosen at random from all entries received by 11:59 p.m. on November 23, 2008. To find out how to enter, visit Lovetripper's Twilight contest page. Good luck!
101808: "General Hospital" Star Tyler Christopher Marries
Actor Tyler Christopher-- known to fans of daytime drama General Hospital as Nikolas Cassadine, a Russian prince-- has found his real life princess in Brienne Pedigo, a pit reporter for the ABC/ESPN Indy car circuit, who became the soap star's wife on September 27, 2008. A blind date in September 2006 opened the couple's eyes to true love, and an engagement one month later led to their happily ever after.
According to the actor's official web site, 200 friends and family members gathered together for an afternoon ceremony in Ojai, California, where they witnessed the groom's cousin-- actor Derk Cheetwood, who shares screen time with Mr. Christopher as Max Gambetti on the iconic ABC show-- take on the role of best man.
This is Tyler Christopher's second marriage, having formerly been the husband of Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria, who exchanged vows in Vegas with the Daytime Emmy-nominated actor in 2002. The pair's union lasted two years.
Traditionally a time of new beginnings, spring's arrival will bring both the birth of a baby and a new life as a wife for former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm, will will reportedly celebrate with her child's father, Thomas Starr, the fruition of a love that began to blossom six years ago with a wedding ceremony.
According to the Daily Mirror, the bride-to-be has already mailed invitations to the impending "I do," which might possibly be held in the singer's home town of Liverpool.
UPDATE: Although internet reports have indicated that former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm has been making preparations to walk down the aisle in a Roberto Cavalli gown, an announcement on the singer's official website now states that Mel C and Thomas Starr do not currently have plans to marry.
Although actress Wendy Richard will begin the fight of her life on October 13th as her chemotherapy treatments get under way, the TV star will have a strong ally by her side--John Burns, her love of the past 13 years, who became her husband on October 10, 2008. Enjoying the day, the former EastEnders matriarch-- who is best known to television viewers in the US through reruns of the Britcom Are You Being Served?-- was all smiles as she waved to reporters and made her way inside the Chesterfield Hotel in Mayfair, London.
Hidden from view by a dove grey sweater, the Daily Mail reports that the lady of the hour wore a silver blouse paired with a tie-dye skirt for the civil ceremony, which was witnessed not only by 60 guests, including members of her soap opera family Natalie Cassidy, Perry Fenwick, Emma Barton, Joel Beckett and Todd Carty, but also by her faithful canine companion-- her terrier, Lily.
101508: Zac Efron Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds (video)
Fans not fortunate enough to have seen the famous face of their fave star Zac Efron in the flesh during the recent High School Musical3: Senior Year promotional tour of Europe can get a close up look at the Disney dreamboat thanks to the new wax rendering of the actor's image, which was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London on October 9, 2008. Commemorating the upcoming big screen release of the film, sculptors created a mirror image of the teen idol's character Troy Bolton by referring to over 300 photographs.
Spotted back in the states on October 9th, the HSM star brought back more than merely the luggage which he retrieved from LAX Airport-- the memories of flashbulbs flickering at a photo call at the ME Hotel in Madrid, the sight of the Royal Palace from his suite at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm and the opportunity to mull over a menu with his lady love Vanessa Hudgens at La Fontaine de Mars restaurant in Paris will last a lifetime.
101408: Olympians Sarah Ayton and Nick Dempsey's Wedding
Having set their course for a lifetime of love together, athlete Sarah Ayton-- who, along with her team mates, sailed a keelboat to a gold medal victory in the 2008 Beijing Olympic games-- and her fiance since 2001, windsurfing Olympic bronze medalist Nick Dempsey, predict smooth sailing ahead as they ventured out into the uncharted waters of matrimony on October 9, 2008. Her team mates Pippa Wilson and Sarah Webb looking on, the bride walked down the aisle in an ivory-hued gown, its beauty enhanced with the addition of a bolero jacket and a bustle train which gently brushed the aisle as she walked to the altar at Holy Trinity Church in Weymouth, Dorset, England.
Following the exchange of vows, sports-minded married couple embarked on a honeymoon excursion to Scotland, the Daily Mail reports. Their canine companion-- a Cocker Spaniel named Ringo-- by their side, the newlyweds plan to tour the land in a camper van loaded with mountain bikes and surfboards so the pair can experience the sights by land and by sea.
101308: Christina Ricci at The Michigan Renaissance Festival
No doubt a resounding "Huzzah!" rang out at the Michigan Renaissance Festival recently when actress Christina Ricci walked through the turreted gates which act as a portal to the past. Filming scenes for her upcoming romantic comedy, All'sFaire in Love, the actress was transported back to the 17th century as she stepped in front of the camera with a passel of period performers ranging from knights in shining armor preparing for a joust to strolling minstrels.
The Penelope star was among one of over 200,000 faire folk who enjoyed the Michigan Renaissance Festival in the town of Holly this season. Each year from mid-August through early October, tourists can go on a time trip during themed weekends as entertainers make merry on 15 stages.
In marked contrast to the Elizabethan ambiance of the festival, the Art Deco designs of The Mott Foundation Building will also have a starring role in the feel good flick. The stylish skyscraper-- the first of its kind built in Flint, Michigan-- will share the screen with another Flint landmark, the Atwood Stadium, when All's Faire in Love opens in theaters in 2009.
101208: "Coronation Street" Star Tupele Dorgu Engaged
Fans of the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street who have followed the highs and lows of factory girl Kelly Crabtree's life were among the first to be privy to the pronouncement that Tupele Dorgu, the actress who portrays the popular character, is planning her real life walk down the aisle. Corrieblog revealed that Mark Flanagan, the TV star's love of over two years, asked for her hand in marriage with a ring secretly hidden inside a box of mints.
Although news of the impending nuptials was officially proclaimed on October 9, 2008, wedding whispers have circulated since August, when the Manchester Evening News reported that the soap star paid a visit to her hometown of Preston, where she shopped for her wedding wardrobe at Dan Kerr Brides.
Currently enjoying their betrothed status, the couple have not announced a wedding date.
Although she was among a group of eight honored to grace the cover of People en Español's "50 Most Beautiful People" issue in 2007, like any other bride, Primer Impacto host Bárbara Bermudo will no doubt feel at her most beautiful on her wedding day. The Univision presenter has announced that she will pledge her love to the man in her life for the past eight years, Mario Andrés Moreno, on November 29, 2008.
According to Univision.com, 350 guests will gather at the Paradisus Palma Real, an all-inclusive resort on the sands of Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic to watch the bride walk down the aisle in a creation by designer Angel Sanchez.
Chinese table tennis star Wang Nan, who has stepped on to the Olympic podium four times to receive gold medals, boarded a yacht on September 27, 2008 to receive a wedding band from her long-time love, Guo Bin.
Fellow table tennis champions Ma Lin, in the role of best man, and Ai Fukuhara of Japan, who stood by her friend's side as maid of honor, walked down the aisle ahead of the bride, who had donned a strapless white gown and a ribbon-edged veil for her special day. As their vessel gently bobbed on the waters off of Yantai in the Shandong Province of China, the couple were pronounced husband and wife, asiaone.com reports.
Following her October 1, 2008 "I do" in Ravello, Italy, former 7th Heaven star Beverley Mitchell was on cloud nine as she and Michael Cameron, her newly pronounced husband, boarded a plane that whisked the newlyweds off on their first trip together as Mr and Mrs.
As the first online celebrity wedding blogger for InStyle Weddings, the actress/singer confided to her fans that the Four Seasons Maldives at Kuda Huraa was the couple's honeymoon hideaway. The bride, who shared photos of her special day at the Santa Maria della Gradillo church, found herself far from the prying eyes of the paparazzi as she and her love swam alongside the kaleidoscopic schools of fish that call the azure waters home and left their footprints on the white sands that rim the private paradise.
Like other patrons staying at the Four Seasons Maldives at Kuda Huraa, the high-profile honeymooners are able to book accommodations in either a thatched roof pavilion or a bungalow situated on stilts over the gently rolling waves. Guests can also mull over a menu seasoned with Indian items at Baraabaru restaurant or ride a wooden dhoni to The Island Spa, the resort's private island, for a transcendental treatment before ending their stay with a speedboat ride which returns visitors to Male-- the capital of the Republic of the Maldives-- and back to the real world.
In tune with his lady love, guitarist Eddie Van Halen proposed to his "Pretty Woman," publicist Janie Liszewski, on August 4, 2008. Perhaps inspired by the displays of engagement rings at the iconic jewelry store, the rocker asked for the hand of his new fiancee while on bended knee in a private room at Tiffany's during the couple's romantic getaway to Hawaii, People magazine reported. The happy couple are currently making plans for a June 2009 wedding ceremony.
The impending I do's will mark a second trip down the aisle for the musician. On April 11, 1981 Eddie Van Halen stood in front of a gathering of 450 friends and family members and slipped a wedding band on the finger of actress Valerie Bertinelli (One Day at A Time, Touched By AnAngel) to accompany her one-carat, emerald-cut engagement ring.
100708: "American Idol" Star LaKisha Jones Marries
The title of LaKisha Jones' upcoming single "So Glad I'm Me" certainly captured the American Idol sixth season finalist's frame of mind on October 5, 2008 as she said "I do" to her love, Larry Davis. According to Us magazine, approximately 50 guests, including the bride's former competitors turned pals Sanjaya Malakar, Gina Glocksen and Melinda Doolittle, gathered inside the ForbesLife Penthouse Suite at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and admired the view of Beverly Hills' famed Rodeo Drive before the ceremony commenced.
A trail of red rose petals, sprinkled by the singer's young daughter Brianna, paved a path for the bride as she waited for the melody of "Endless Love" to cue her entrance. The warm glow of candlelight dancing on the Swarovski crystals that embellished her Stuart Weitzman shoes, the reality TV star walked down the aisle in a pure white, strapless Alfred Angelo design created with a sweetheart neckline and a pick up skirt. Harmonizing with his bride, the groom-- who had asked for his love's hand in marriage in June 2008-- had donned an all white suit for the occasion.
Following the black and white-themed wedding, the newlyweds embarked on a honeymoon excursion to Barbados.
The choreographed water show that entertains tourists daily outside of The Bellagio Resort and Casino danced for newlyweds Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon as the multi-Grammy Award winner arrived to play the part of hostess for an extravagant soiree at the hotel's premier nightclub.
The couple's bash at The Bank was preceded one day earlier by a dinner date with resort developer Steve Wynn, his wife Elaine and director Brett Ratner, the Las VegasReview-Journal reported. Taking their seats at an outdoor cabana, the mirrored surface of a decorative lagoon reflected the sparkle of Mariah's emerald cut ring as she sat by her husband and mulled over a menu of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare at Wynn.
Mixing business with pleasure, the pair of paparazzi magnets are currently illuminating the Neon City with their presence as they shoot Mariah's latest video, IStay In Love, which will be directed by Nick Cannon.
Although the stars twinkled in night sky over New York City on October 3, 2008, their shine could not compete with the star wattage at Le Cirque restaurant as Donald Trump, John Stamos, Billy Joel and his wife Katie Lee, Barbara Walters, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, Chevy Chase, Joan Rivers and Robin Quivers gathered to witness the King of All Media crown Beth Ostrosky his queen.
The early autumn chill in the air had no effect on Stern's long-time love as she wrapped herself in a white shawl and stepped out of the black limousine which bore both the bride and groom to their wedding destination. The fabric had a double role for the evening, also shielding the paparazzi's view of the bride's Marchesa gown.
According to a pre-"I do" report in Page Six magazine, Bianca-- the couple's beloved English Bulldog-- was to be a bridesmaid in the ceremony, wearing a crystal-embellished collar from Hampton Hounds for her stroll down the aisle.
Although she was presented with a 5.2-carat, emerald cut engagement ring from jeweler Richie Winick after accepting the shock jock's February 2007 proposal, the bride intends only to wear the wedding band which was slipped on her finger during a ceremony conducted by actor Mark Consuelos (husband of Live with Regis and Kelly star Kelly Ripa, who was among the invited guests). As a piece of jewelry which holds a special significance, the diamond on her engagement ring will get a chance to shine on special occasions.
Following the exchange of vows, the New York Post reports that the newly pronounced Mr. and Mrs. and those dear to their hearts dined on bass garnished with a light sauce and caviar and sampled slices of a wedding cake topped with a likeness of the couple's "baby," Bianca the English Bulldog.
Her performance in the closing ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing was witnessed by a worldwide audience, but on October 2, 2008 only friends and family who received invitations emblazoned with lyrics from her hit singles "A Lover's Concerto" and Love Paradise" watched singer/actress Kelly Chen become the wife of Alex Lau, her love of the past 16 years. A virtual Who's Who of Asian entertainment, including Tony Ching, Patrick Tse and Mark Lui were among the guests who gathered in the ballroom of the International Hotel in Hong Kong for the joyous occasion, batgwa.com reports.
Ten bridesmaids dressed in white helped the bride with the 30-foot-long train of her wedding dress-- a garment embellished with fabric flowers, its beauty enhanced with the addition of dainty gloves and a diaphanous veil which tumbled from her a headband placed around her sleek chignon. Following their vows, the newlyweds were greeted with the flash of reporter's camera's as they drank celebratory champagne and cut slices of a five-tier wedding cake.
Wedding Portrait of Beverley Mitchell and Michael Cameron
Pronounced husband and wife during a destination "I do" at the Santa Maria della Gradillo church in Ravello, Italy on October 1, 2008, actress/singer Beverley Mitchell and her husband, accountant Michael Cameron, posed for posterity in their wedding attire after their nuptials at Villa Cimbrione, Parteno Press reported. The groom wore a traditional black tuxedo and bow tie bearing the Kenneth Cole label, while the bride spoke her marriage vows in a strapless Melissa Sweet design.
White petals sprinkled on a white aisle runner inside the Santa Maria della Gradillo church led actress Beverley Mitchell to her fiance since New Year's Eve 2005, Michael Cameron. During the ceremony, the groom slipped a wedding band on to his bride's finger which now rests next to her 3.5-carat yellow diamond Louis Glick engagement ring.
The following photo offers a view of the bride's diaphanous veil, which draped over her ivory-hued Melissa Sweet gown.
Wedding Photo: Guests Greet Newlyweds Beverley Mitchell and Michael Cameron
As though christening their union, a shower of white petals rained down upon newlyweds Beverley Mitchell and Michael Cameron after their ceremony in Ravello, Italy. According to reports, the bride and groom shared their joyous occasion with 100 friends and family members.
Photo of Bridesmaids Congratulating Beverley Mitchell at Wedding
Former 7th Heaven star Beverley Mitchell was on cloud nine on October 1, 2008, her wedding day. Perhaps as an homage to her TV success, the actress asked seven friends to accompany her when she walked down the aisle. Carrying dainty bouquets of white blossoms, each bridesmaid was dressed in a strapless silhouette in an autumnal shade of rich brown.
Photo of Beverley Mitchell and Michael Cameron After Wedding
Capturing the magic of their Italian "I do" in music, a lute player strums a melody as he walks behind newlyweds Beverley Mitchell of 7th Heaven fame and her newly pronounced husband, Michael Cameron. No doubt the bride, who is a country singer as well as an actress, appreciated the musical accompaniment.
Photo of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel at Beverley Mitchell's Wedding
In an episode of the long-running family favorite 7th Heaven, Mary Camden stood by her sister Lucy on her wedding day. On October 1, 2008 life imitated art as actress Jessica Biel, who portrayed the eldest daughter of the Camden clan, stepped into the role of bridesmaid in the wedding of her small screen sister, Beverley Mitchell. Biel's beau Justin Timberlake was among the guests who watched the actress and her other TV sibling (Mackenzie Rosman, known to fans of the show as Ruthie Camden)) walk down the aisle prior to the bride's appearance.
According to People magazine online, during her stay in the area Biel booked a suite at the Palazzo Santa Croce in Positano before the nuptials.
100308: "7th Heaven" Star Beverley Mitchell's Wedding
On October 1, 2008, former 7th Heaven star Beverley Mitchell was an angelic vision in a strapless Melissa Sweet wedding dress when she made her grand entrance in a ceremony held at the Santa Maria della Gradillo church in Ravello, Italy, Parteno Press revealed. Joining her for her destination "I do", the bride's small screen sisters-- Mackenzie Rosman and Jessica Biel-- were two of the bridesmaids who donned strapless, chocolate brown dresses for their walk past a gathering of 100 friends and family members (which reportedly included Biel's beau, Justin Timberlake) before the woman of the hour strolled down the aisle, receiving during the ceremony a wedding band from her long-time love Michael Cameron to accompany the 3.5-carat yellow diamond Louis Glick engagement ring which has graced her finger since New Year's Eve 2005, People magazine reported.
The star's wedding day design-- a composite of a body-hugging, wrapped bodice flowing into a trumpet skirt with a short train-- offered a sophisticated silhouette which harmonized with the groom's classic black Kenneth Cole tuxedo. In the photo below, take a walk down memory lane to the day Lucy Camden donned a traditional gown from Diamond Bride and exchanged TV vows with Kevin Kinkirk (played by actor George Stults.)
A photo of real life lovebirds Beverley Mitchell and Michael Cameron:
A photo of Lucy Camden (Beverley Mitchell) and Kevin Kinkirk's (George Stults) wedding on the family favorite, 7th Heaven:
100208: "It's Aways Sunny in Philadelphia" Co-Stars Marry
Actors Rob McElhenny and Kaitlin Olson, who have shared time on the small screen in McElhenny's irreverent FX comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, are now sharing their lives together as each other's leading man and lady. Philly.com reports that the two stars, better known to fans of the show by their TV counterparts Mac and Diandra "Sweet Dee" Reynolds, were pronounced husband and wife on September 27, 2008.
A close-knit television family, the couple's fellow cast mates Danny DeVito, Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day joined Bones beauty Emily Deschanel and Fred Savage, the former star of The Wonder Years, at a vineyard in Malibu for an afternoon "I do."
100108: Comedians Margot Leitman and Daniel Curry Marry
As comedians, Daniel Curry (a contestant on NBC's Last Comic Standing) and Margot Leitman, known for her appearances on Late Night withConan O'Brien and VH1's Best Week Ever, are accustomed to tickling people's funny bones. Two years ago, however, the single stand-up stars tickled each other's fancy during trivia night at New York City's M.J. Armstrong's-- an encounter which led to their walk down the aisle on September 20, 2008.
Engaged since the winter of 2007, the bride-- who had contributed her thoughts about relationship mishaps in the humorous tome 50 Dates Worse Than Yours-- received a wedding band during a ceremony conducted by a Unitarian Universalist minister at La Tourelle Resort and Spa in Ithaca, New York, the New York Times reported.
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