Chris Martin may be the front man for the Grammy-winning group Coldplay, but the group's lead guitarist Jonny Buckland took center stage on November 14, 2009-- the day he said "I do" to Chloe Lee-Evans, the mother of their two-year-old daughter, Violet.
According to The Sun, the group's members who have stood beside the musician on stages around the globe-- Will Champion, Guy Berryman and the aforementioned Martin-- were on hand to watch their band mate unite in marriage with his soul mate at One Marylebone in London, and to cheer on a new face destined for fame-- former X Factor contestant Daniel Pearce, who performed for the newly-pronounced husband and wife.
The 1947 Wedding of The Future Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip: A Look Back
November 20th marks the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's wedding. Take a virtual trip back in time to 1947 with photos and video of the day they said "I do." For a full report, visit Lovetripper's royal brides section:
Princess Elizabeth arriving at Westminster Abbey. The future queen was escorted down the aisle by her father, King George VI:
Attendants make last minute arrangements of the bride's veil:
The royal bride and her attendants pass the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, where Princess Elizabeth would place her bouquet:
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip left Westminster Abbey accompanied by the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March:
Visitors of Buckingham Palace in the summer of 2007 were able to relive the magic of the monarch's wedding day in a special exhibition of "I do" items, including the Edward Rayne duchesse satin shoes the future sovereign slipped her feet into for her walk down the aisle:
An up close look at the attendants and page boy's attire:
Out of the public eye for many years, the bride's Norman Hartnell wedding dress, accented with 10,000 crystals and seed pearls, was once again shown in all its splendor:
Video of the 2007 wedding exhibition at Buckingham Palace:
Philadelphia Phillies Star Shane Victorino's Wedding
As former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Jon Gosselin deals with the end of his love story, the reality personality returned to Hawaii-- where he had renewed his vows one year before-- to witness the start of another couple's life together as husband and wife.
On November 14, 2009, Pacific Coast News reports that Shane Victorino of the Philadelphia Phillies said "I do" to Melissa Smith at a church which looks out on the school the baseball hero once attended in Wailuku, Maui.
Following the exchange of vows, the newlyweds and their 300 guests, which also included baseball star Jimmy Rollins and UFC wrestler Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell (who had stood by the groom in the role of best man) celebrated the couple's marital status at the Sugarman Estate, where The Flyin' Hawaiian and his bride were spotted flashing the baseball star's signature Shaka sign.
Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill, who has harmonized with his band mates for the past decade, was united in matrimony with his soul mate on November 14, 2009.
According to People magazine, screen star Scarlett Johansson, country crooner Billy Currington and family members Caleb, Jared and Matthew Followill-- who, along with the groom, make up the Grammy Award-winning group-- gathered at Wolf Den Farm to witness the groom receive a gold wedding band from singer Jessie Baylin in an outdoor ceremony just before the sun began to set over the city of Brentwood, Tennessee.
After the I do's, the newlyweds and their guests enjoyed a meal catered by Miel, a Nashville eatery, before dancing the night away in a barn on the estate.
The thrashing guitar riffs of Metallica's "For Whom The Bell Tolls" may sound ominous to some, but it was music to the ears of Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor as he watched his love Stephanie Luby walk down the aisle to the heavy metal song on Friday the 13th.
Having rocked the world's arenas as the lead singer of the Grammy-winning band since the late 1990's, the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas was an apt venue for the couple's exchange of vows on November 13, 2009. According to People magazine, Dave Navarro and Sugar Ray frontman Mark McGrath were among the 350 friends and family members who witnessed Camp Freddy's Billy Morrison pronounce the couple husband and wife.
Rosemarie DeWitt, who portrayed the title role in the 2008 drama Rachel Getting Married, walked down the aisle on November 2, 2009 with actor Ron Livingston (Office Space, The Time Traveler's Wife,) her former co-star on the Fox series Standoff who, in the process of their three-year courtship, became her leading man in real life.
Informing People magazine that their ceremony took place in San Francisco, the happy couple are currently keeping further details of their I do's a cherished secret.
On November 13, 1960 Rat Pack romantic Sammy Davis Jr. said "I do" to Swedish star May Britt. Although their love was not to last a lifetime (both would go on to marry others after parting ways in 1968) the pair always carried the memory of the day when Britt-- in a silk brocade wedding dress and tiara-- and her newly pronounced husband posed for posterity at their Hollywood home during a reception attended by Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford.
Over the course of her acting career Marla Sokoloff, a star on the Emmy-winning ABC series The Practice, has portrayed a bride on five different occasions. No doubt the imaginary I do's (one of which can be seen in the following photos from the Hallmark Channel original movie Flower Girl) proved to be good experience for her own wedding day, which took place on November 8, 2009.
A profusion of petals from deep red roses and other autumn-hued botanical beauties from Mark's Garden perfumed the outdoor Chapel Garden area of Il Cielo restaurant in Beverly Hills as five bridesmaids and two matrons of honor strolled down the aisle before the lady of the hour made her grand entrance, WeddingChannel.com reports. One hundred friends and family members rose in honor of the bride, who clutched a bouquet of white blossoms as she walked past, the flicker of candlelight and tiny twinkle lights giving a warm glow to her white, strapless silk Amsale silhouette as she stood beside her fiance since October 2008, musician Alec Puro.
Following the exchange of vows, the newlyweds and their guests sampled slices of a wedding cake from Buttercake Bakery after enjoying a feast of Italian fare.
Fans can see the bride in a small screen ceremony when the Hallmark Channel original movie Flower Girl debuts on November 14, 2009.
Photos of Marla Sokoloff dressed as a bride for the Hallmark Channel original movie, Flower Girl:
Flower Girl photos courtesy Hallmark Channel
See the bride in her new maritally-minded TV movie Flower Girl November 14, 2009 on the Hallmark Channel. Following is an in-depth interview with the cast:
As Take That fans await the November 30th release of the group's live CD The GreatestDay, on November 8, 2009 band member Mark Owen experienced a day which lived up to the album's title as he said "I do" to the mother of his two children, Emma Ferguson.
As though symbolizing a fresh start, two bridesmaids in white dresses designed with handkerchief hemlines walked down the aisle of Cawdor Parish Church before the bride-- who has been engaged to the singer since 2006-- made her grand entrance inside the house of worship. Clutching a bouquet of white blossoms, the bride's lace-edged veil draped down the back of her white wedding dress as she made her way to the altar where the groom-- who had donned an aubergine-hued, velvet coat and top hat for the occasion-- waited to make her his wife.
Following the nuptials, Hello Magazine reports that 50 family members and friends-- including the groom's band mates Gary Barlow, Jason Orange and Howard Donald-- wished the newlyweds happiness during a reception held at Cawdor Castle in the Scottish highlands.
"Big Brother" Stars Mikey Dalton and Grace Adams-Short Marry
The cameras have chronicled the love story of reality TV romantics Mikey Dalton and Grace Adams-Short since their appearance on Big Brother in 2006, and on October 17, 2009 the lens captured the happiest moment of their lives as they were pronounced husband and wife at Langdon Court.
Fans who flocked in front of the television set to watch the future Mrs. Dalton mull over "I do" details on Celebrity Brides Unveiled and Help! I Need A Wedding Entertainer will witness the bride walk down the aisle in a dream dress on an upcoming episode of Wedding TV. In a pre- "I do" interview with The Plymouth Herald , the reality personality confided that the creation was the work of designer Eric Way, and that her bridesmaids would don wardrobe purchased from Plympton's The Wedding Company.
The former Big Brother lovebirds share the joy of their "I do" day in an episode of Wedding TV, to air November 18, 2009:
Prior to pledging her love to Mikey Dalton, the bride-to-be posed for posterity in a number of nuptial dresses for The Plymouth Herald:
Following in the footsteps of fellow Mad Men star Christina Hendricks, who exchanged vows with actor Geoffrey Arend in mid-October, Elizabeth Moss-- who portrays Peggy Olson on the hit AMC series-- said "I do" in October to her love, Saturday Night Live cast member Fred Armisen.
A betrothal in January led to a jaunt down the aisle at The Foundry, a 19th century events venue in Long Island City, New York on October 25, 2009, US magazine reported. Family and friends were on hand to watch the bride walk down the aisle in a creation by designer Claire Pettibone.
"Just finished a gorgeous hike. The leaves are spectacular and the sun is shining. Everything is simply perfect! I'm getting married today!" Ivanka Trump Tweeted to her Twitter followers just hours before her walk down the aisle. No doubt the sunlight danced on the facets of the bride's 5.22-carat cushion-cut diamond engagement ring, which was joined by a wedding band later that day as the businesswoman and boardroom judge of TheCelebrity Apprentice and New York Observer owner Jared Kushner, her fiance since July 2009, were pronounced husband and wife on October 25, 2009.
Photo, right: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner attend their wedding at Trump National Golf Club on October 25, 2009 in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Photo Brian Marcus/Fred Marcus Photography via Getty Images)
Inspired by the quiet elegance of Grace Kelly, the bride was a vision in a Vera Wang creation as she made her grand entrance, People magazine reported. The sparkle of a $90,000 platinum and diamond bracelet, $130,000 diamond and platinum earrings and $45,000 platinum and diamond hairpiece adding an extra glint of glamor as she strolled past a gathering of the more than 500 guests who had received Tiffany's invitations, including friends who had attended her August 22nd bachelorette party along the Hudson River as well as such glitterati as Natalie Portman, Russell Crowe and Barbara Walters. All looked on as the couple, whose bond was further strengthened by a faith which they now both share, were united as one in an Orthodox Jewish ceremony.
Following the nuptials, guests converged at a reception designed by event planner Preston Bailey, where attendees sampled slices of a Sylvia Weinstock-concocted cake as talk show host Regis Philbin serenaded the crowd. As the evening wore on, father of the bride Donald Trump raised his glass in a toast that summed up a priceless day of joy: "Be happy and enjoy your life."
Following a planned honeymoon excursion to Africa, the newlyweds will be busy writing Thank You notes for the many items received from their wedding registry list, which ranged from a sterling silver footed bowl from Tiffany's worth $1,350 to $3.95 cotton lapis napkins from Crate & Barrel.
(Photo Brian Marcus/Fred Marcus Photography via Getty Images)
(Photo Brian Marcus/Fred Marcus Photography via Getty Images)
(Photo Brian Marcus/Fred Marcus Photography via Getty Images)
(Photo Brian Marcus/Fred Marcus Photography via Getty Images)
Designer Vera Wang offers details of Ivanka's "I do" dress in the following clip from Entertainment Tonight:
Wordless Wednesday: Looking Back at Twisted Sister Frontman Dee Snider's Wedding Vow Renewal
In the spirit of the upcoming Halloween holiday, Lovetripper takes a look back at the gothic-themed wedding vow renewal ceremony of Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider and his wife Suzette, who said "I do" once again on October 21, 2006 in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary:
The groom made his grand entrance at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas in a velvet-lined coffin carried from a hearse by cloak-draped pall bearers:
Penn Jillette of Penn and Teller fame officiated:
Family Portrait: The couple's children Shane, Cody, Jesse Blaze and Cheyenne were in attendance.
"The Bold and The Beautiful" Star Ronn Moss Marries
Although Brooke Logan Forrester and Taylor Hayes Forrester's tug-of-war for the love of Ridge Forrester may forever stay a perpetual plotline on the CBS soap The Bold andThe Beautiful, only one woman holds the heart of actor Ronn Moss-- his real life leading lady and new bride, Devin Devasquez.
As the sun began to sink into the horizon over Los Angeles on September 25, 2009, the one-time Playboy Playmate stepped out from a horse-drawn Cinderella carriage and began her walk toward the gazebo where her groom-- dressed in a black tuxedo paired with a white vest and tie-- waited to make her his wife. Clutching a rainbow assortment of flowers, the happy hues mirroring the individualized color of each bridesmaids gown, the bride smiled at the gathered guests who admired her strapless wedding dress, consisting of a curve-conscious bodice which flowed into a full, pick-up skirt.
A brother on the small screen and a friend in real life, actor Winsor Harmon took on the role of groomsman, while the actor who introduced the couple, former B&B cast member Lorenzo Lamas, stood by as best man. Both stars, along with bridesmaids Cindy Margolis and the groom's daughters Creason and Calle, looked on as Moss-- who had long ago begun wearing his wedding band on a chain around his neck, he had confided to Ninemsn'sWoman's Day-- slipped a ring on his bride's finger as stuntman Wally Crowder pronounced the pair husband and wife, Digital Spy reports.
Actor Jeremy Sisto, who portrays Detective Cyrus Lupo on the NBC series Law & Order, became the lawfully wedded husband of Addie Lane on October 13, 2009.
Opting for an intimate "I do," WENN reports that the couple's four-month-old baby girl Charlie Ballerina and their child's caretaker were the only witnesses present as the pair pledged their devotion to each other at City Hall in Manhattan.
As former soap star/Hell's Kitchen winner Jennifer Ellison and semi-pro pugilist Robbie Tickle await the arrival of their first child at the start of the new year, the happy couple celebrated the birth of a new life together as husband and wife on October 10, 2009.
Although television viewers had watched her fictional walk down the aisle during her stint on Brookside, the Daily Mail reports that only two guests gathered in the garden of the Four Seasons Hotel in Anahita, Mauritius to witness the bride--dressed in an empire-wait Jenny Packham creation-- exchange vows with her love of the past 17 months.
Both friends and fans are accustomed to the sight of actress Christina Hendricks dressed in designs from the early 1960's for her role in the AMC hit series Mad Men, but on October 11, 2009 the TV star donned a Carolina Herrera creation that married classic and contemporary styles for her "I do" to Geoffrey Arend, People magazine reports.
Guests gathered at Il Buco restaurant in New York City may have felt as though they had passed through a time portal as they watched bridesmaids walk down the aisle in designs that evoked an earlier era. Their individuality displayed in each garment, dresses ranged from a scarlet silhouette to porcelain blue paired with illusion, while feathered fascinators clung to their coifs. In contrast, the bride's alabaster skin was bathed in an ivory fils coupe design which showcased her hourglass frame, while a lace-edged veil added an ethereal element to her Titian tresses.
Harmonizing with the fall foliage of her bouquet, a pair of russet-hued shoes carried the bride to her groom at the start of a ceremony in which the actress-- holding out a hand decorated in mendhi designs-- received a platinum Tacori wedding band sprinkled with pave-set diamonds to accompany her vintage engagement ring.
The 1920's engagement ring which Hendricks has worn since late 2008:
Formula One driver Giancarlo Fisichella may be accustomed to accelerated speeds behind the wheel, but on October 10, 2009 the Ferrari pilot no doubt found his own heart racing at the sight of his bride as she made her grand entrance inside the Church of San Lorenzo in Lucina, Rome.
Peering out from behind a lace-edged veil, former showgirl Luna Castellani saw the father of her two children waiting for her as she walked down the aisle in a traditional wedding gown, the hem of its voluminous skirt gently brushing the white aisle runner which led a path to the altar, where the next chapter of the couple's 15-year love story began as the pair were pronounced husband and wife, Il Messaggero reports.
A photo of the groom:
The groom near the altar, waiting for the ceremony to begin:
His mobile phone empire has produced millions of "rings" over the years, but on October 10, 2009 Charles Dunstone-- co-founder of The Carphone Warehouse-- was thinking only of the wedding ring which he presented to his bride, Celia Gordon Shute.
A gathering of glitterati, including Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon (who was among the attendees at the groom's sailing stag party on the Isle of Wight, the Telegraph reports), Girls Aloud member Sarah Harding and former Prime Minister Tony Blair converged at Christ Church Spitalfields in London on a sun-splashed fall day to witness the couple-- who became betrothed in December 2008-- exchange vows.
The newlyweds are reportedly heading to the Seychelles for their honeymoon.
The bride's arrival at Christ Church Spitalfields in London:
Duran Duran frontman Simon LeBon and his wife Yasmin pose for photographers before entering the house of worship:
Girls Aloud member Sarah Harding and DJ Tom Crane were among the guests:
Rose petals rained down on the newlyweds as they exited the church:
Elvis Presley Wedding Reception Photos Up For Bid at Auction
More than three decades after his untimely passing, the king of rock 'n' roll still holds court in the hearts of his fans, many of whom will gather at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in Chicago on October 18th as an auction of Elvis Presley memorabilia gets underway. From a high school year book that chronicles his freshman year, to records which preserved on vinyl the vibrating beat of the birth of contemporary music, to even a hunka hunka hair from his famous 1958 Army haircut, numerous items from longtime Elvis friend Gary Pepper will go under the gavel, including a few of interest to retro romantics.
Gazing into each other's eyes on their wedding day, no doubt Elvis and Priscilla Presley saw a bright future ahead-- an intimate moment captured by an unknown artist who created two pastel portraits of the King and his Queen in their wedding wear. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, one held a place of prominence for many years at Graceland-- the other is now up for auction. The couple's smiles were also snapped in a series of black and white photos and negatives which comprise Lot #129, each offering insight into the pair's wedding reception in Memphis, Tennessee on May 29, 1967.
Previews of the items will be held on October 15th from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and on October 16 - 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Photos of Elvis and Priscilla's wedding reception:
An ultrasuede shirt from 1963:
A shorn lock of The King's hair from the day he was inducted in the Army:
Wordless Wednesday: Photo of Actor Harvey Keitel's 2001 Wedding
While attending the Haifa International Film Festival, Academy Award-nominated actor Harvey Keitel and writer/director Daphna Kastner exchanged vows on October 7, 2001 in the city of Jerusalem. Their marriage still strong, today the pair are parents to a son, Roman.
One of the most important choices for a ceremony, wedding music is the soundtrack of two souls becoming one. Find inspiration for your own "I do" day among the selections made by the stars:
Walk Down the Aisle
Alyssa Milano-- "Imagine" by John Lennon Mary Lynn Rajskub (24)-- "A little less Conversation" by Elvis Presley Janie Liszewski, bride of rocker Eddie Van Halen-- "When It's Love" by Van Halen Toni Braxton-- "Handel's "Arrival of The Queen of Sheba" and Wagner's "Bridal Chorus" American Idol season one contestant Jim Verraros-- "Air" by Johann Sebastian Bach Marsha Thomason (Make It or Break It)-- "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" as sung by George Michael Jen Schefft (The Bachelorette)-- Pachelbel's Canon in D Duchess of Windsor-- Dupree's Wedding March Evangeline Duy (bride of Flashpoint star David Paetkau)-- "Novia Mia" Princess Margaret-- "Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation"
Recessional
Jen Schefft (The Bachelorette) and Joe Waterman-- "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" by Stevie Wonder Josh Schartz (producer of Gossip Girl and Chuck) and Jill Stonerock-- "Love You 'Till The End" by The Pogues Arden Myrin (MADtv and Dan Martin-- "I've Just Seen A Face" by The Beatles Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy-- "I Feel Good" by James Brown
Ceremony
Elizabeth Taylor and Mike Todd-- "Mexican Love Song"-- performed by Eddie Fisher, Taylor's future husband Edward Kennedy and Victoria Reggie-- "You'll Never Know" Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy-- "Wedding On The Mountain" by Robin Spielberg
First Dance
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom-- "Angel" by Anita Baker Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum-- "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole Basketball star Brian Cook and Victoria Velasquez-- "Ribbon In The Sky" by Stevie Wonder David Miller (a member of Il Divo) and Sarah Joy Kabanuck-- "Such Great Heights" by Iron and Wine Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett-- "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait Jen Schefft (The Bachelorette) and Joe Waterman-- "Everything" by Michael Buble Jaime Pressly and Simran Singh-- "Make You Feel my Love" by Adele American Idol season one contestant Jim Verraros and Bill Brennan-- "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley Taboo and Jaymie Dizon-- "Bended Knee" perfomed by Boyz II Men Josh Schwartz and Jill Stonerock-- "First Day of My Life" by Bright Eyes, as performed by Imogen Heap Justin Guarini (American Idol) and Reina Capodici-- "Hallelujah" by Jeff Buckley
Family
Jen Schefft (The Bachelorette) with her father-- "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas with his mother-- "More Than Words" by Extreme, as performed by Frankie J Justin Guarini with his new daughter, Lola-- "Samson" by Regina Spektor
Reception
Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Saarsgard-- "Volare" and " Tu Si Na' Cosa Bella Pe Me"-- by Domenico Modignio Brad Arnold (vocalist of the band 3 Doors Down) and Jennifer Sanderford-- "Meet Me In Montana" Jen Schefft (The Bachelorette) and Joe Waterman-- "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga and "Single Ladies" by Beyonce (during the bouquet toss) Arden Myrin (MADtv) and Dan Martin-- "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'"-- by Scissor Sisters
While most brides wait until well after the ceremony to pose for a trash the dress portrait, country music singer Holly Williams didn't mind the mud marks and rips on her Vera Wang wedding wear at the conclusion of her "I do" day. The stains and shredded fabric symbolize the bride's joyful exuberance on September 27, 2009, when she was pronounced the wife of drummer Chris Coleman.
Nature served as the couple's cathedral as guests rose in honor of the bride from rows of church pews set out on the grounds of the Cedarwood estate in Nashville as the lady of the hour strolled down the aisle with her father-- country music great Hank Williams, Jr.-- who escorted his daughter to her groom.
According to People magazine, Kid Rock, Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts and Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill (who took on the role of a groomsman) were among the friends and family members to witness the pair--who had become betrothed while on a picnic in Leipers Fork, Tennessee in July 200-- exchange vows. Following the nuptials, the newlyweds-- the groom on drums and the bride at the mic-- entertained their guests with a rousing rendition of a song that summed up the happy occasion, Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered."
Signing up with the online dating site Match.com produced a match made in heaven for actress Essence Atkins, who portrayed Dee Dee Thorn for four seasons on the UPN series Half & Half, and her "other half," Jaime Mendez.
The couple's online friendship, which began last year on Valentine's Day, lead to a walk down the aisle at the Ambassador Mansion and Gardens in Pasadena, California on September 26, 2009. Clutching a bouquet of purple, yellow and ivory blossoms, the bride smiled at the gathering of guests as she strolled past in a strapless Stephen Yearick creation, its beauty enhanced with the addition of a diaphanous veil which clung to her neatly coiffed chignon.
According to People magazine, after the I do's the newly pronounced Mrs. slipped into a silhouette from Angel Rivera for the reception, where family and friends danced to salsa tunes and enjoyed a repast of roasted pork and peach cobbler before receiving their parting presents-- for unattached attendees, a six-month membership to the dating site which brought the two soul mates together, and for twosomes-- candles and match books to keep the fire of love alive.
Actress Claire Danes, who rose to fame as lovestruck high school sophomore Angela Chase in the short-lived series My So-Called Life, has begun a new chapter in her life as the wife of actor Hugh Dancy--her fiance since February 2009.
A private pair, details of their I do's have not been divulged. According to Life &Style, the co-stars of the 2007 drama Evening became each other's leading man and lady in real life a few weeks ago in France. A few select witnesses were on hand to wish the couple happiness.
Reality personality Khloe Kardashian enjoyed a fantasy wedding on September 27, 2009 with her love of the past month, Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom. A steady stream of stars, including Kobe and Vanessa Bryant, Kelly Osbourne, Adrienne Bailon, Ryan Seacrest, Alan Thicke, Lola Vasquez and Brittany Gastinau, gathered at the estate of music manager Irving Azoff to witness a wedding arranged perhaps in haste, but with a lot of heart.
Clutching a bouquet of roses, lilies of the valley and stephanotis, the bride began her walk down the aisle with her escort, Olympic champion and stepfather Bruce Jenner. Taking on the dual role of maids of honor were sisters Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, while siblings Kendall and Kylie Jenner joined three of Khloe's close friends as bridesmaids. Donning dresses which ranged from a heliotrope hue to a dreamy aubergine, the female family members filed down the aisle with the bride, who had donned a strapless, white Vera Wang creation accented with a lavender sash to tie in with the colors of her wedding party, People magazine reported.
A 10-piece orchestra provided the soundtrack for the early evening event, in which the bride received a wedding band to accompany her 9-carat diamond engagement ring.
Following the nuptials, the newlyweds swayed to the sound of Anita Baker's "Angel" for their first dance, then enjoyed a moving rendition of "You Are So Beautiful," as performed by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds during a reception in which 250 family members and friends sampled slices of a cake created by Hansen's Bakery and servings of filet mignon and wild salmon fillet. As guests departed, each received cupcakes as a sweet souvenir of a day when two souls were united as one.
Guests Kobe Bryant and his wife, Vanessa:
Herself a bride-to-be, current Dancing with The Stars competitor Kelly Osbourne was among the guests:
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom at their wedding rehearsal dinner, which took place at The Lobster in Santa Monica after a rehearsal at The Viceroy Hotel:
Although he's not scheduled to step inside a recording studio until this winter, no doubt Justin Guarini felt like singing on September 26, 2009 as he and his love Reina Capodici were pronounced husband and wife.
Far from the world of glitterati, the groom returned to Doylestown, Pennsylvania-- the community where the American Idol season one runner-up first met his future bride during their days in high school-- to begin his new life as a married man. The performer, who plans to pen songs for his third CD, expressed his emotions in handwritten vows, as did the bride as the couple stood in front of a female minister of the Universalist Church. Making their I do's a family affair, the bride's young daughter Lola also spoke during the ceremony, People magazine reported.
As music is a driving force in the life of the TV Guide co-host of Idol Tonight, songs by Paramore, Radiohead and Peter Gabriel-- as interpreted by the Vitamin String Quartet-- provided a romantic soundtrack for the event, which took place at a private estate.
Although she was the picture of composure as she posed for photos with members of her wedding party, no doubt on the inside My Name is Earl star Jaime Pressly was jumping for "joy" on September 26, 2009-- the day she said "I do" to entertainment lawyer Simran Singh.
Walking in the footsteps of Melissa Etheridge and Tammy Lynn Michaels and Adam Sandler and his wife Jackie Titone, whose vows once echoed on the Malibu property of Dick Clark, the bride clutched a bouquet of pink and white blossoms as she strolled in a body-conscious creation down a pure white aisle runner which led to her love. Just as the sun began its descent in the southern California sky, the pair-- who became betrothed in July 2009-- exchanged rings carried during the ceremony by Dezi James, the TV star's two-year-old son, US magazine reports.
The groom, standing outside The Viceroy Hotel before heading to the Dick Clark estate:
Lost star Sonya Walger, who will soon be seen in the upcoming ABC series FlashForward, flashed back to July 2009 during a recent interview at BAFTAs 7th annual TV Tea Party in Los Angeles as she recalled the happy events of her wedding day, People magazine reported.
The timeless tunes of The Beatles, performed by a karaoke band, provided the soundtrack to a relaxing rehearsal dinner, followed by an intimate "I do" in which the bride exchanged vows with her "constant," Davey Holmes (a former producer of Pushing Daisies and a one-time member of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones) in the presence of 100 friends and family members.
Zooey Deschanel Marries Death Cab for Cutie Frontman
(500) Days of Summer star Zooey Deschanel, who walked down the yellow brick road in the SyFy Channel's futuristic retelling of The Wizard of Oz, strolled down the aisle at a site near Seattle on September 19,2009. During the nighttime ceremony, People magazine reports that the bride received a wedding band to accompany the 3-carat diamond and platinum Neil Lane engagement ring she received in late 2008 from Ben Gibbard, the frontman for Death Cab for Cutie, whose song "Meet Me on the Equinox" will appear on the soundtrack to New Moon.
A low-key couple, the newlyweds are currently keeping the details of their I do's a cherished secret.
On September 18, 2009 three-time Grammy winner Lucinda Williams celebrated both the beginning of her 30th Anniversary Tour and the start of a countdown to her first wedding anniversary as the singer said "I do" to her manager, Tom Overby.
Accustomed to grasping her guitar, the entertainer found herself clutching a bouquet of roses as she stood on stage in a black ensemble at the First Avenue venue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Fans who have followed her over the years as she bared her soul in song bore witness to her wedding before the bride once again stepped up to the mic for the concert's encore, US magazine reported.
The ceremony was the culmination of a five-year romance which had led to a 2006 engagement.
His band has risen to the top of the Billboard charts numerous times, and now 3 Doors Down vocalist Brad Arnold holds the number one spot in the heart of Jennifer Sanderford, who became his bride on September 12, 2009.
Their childhood friendship reigniting into romance after their first date in 2006, the happy couple chose to start the next chapter of their lives together in the town where their relationship began to blossom years ago-- Escatawpa, Mississippi.
According to People magazine, the pair invited 120 friends and family members to share in their happiness.
Following the exchange of vows, the newlyweds embarked on a honeymoon excursion to Kauai, Hawaii.
Still a "Daydream Believer," Davy Jones of the '60's pop sensations The Monkees has said "I do" actress Jessica Pacheco-- a star of the 2007 Telemundo telenovela Dame Chocolate (Give Me Chocolate)-- following a two-year roller coaster romance.
The ceremony, although unseen by the former teen idol's four daughters or his former band mates, was nonetheless a family affair, held on August 30, 2009 at the Miami, Florida residence of the bride's parents Radar online reported.
Although in its former life it was used as a weapon of destruction, a converted Cold War fighter served a peaceful purpose as a vehicle to transport a couple to their wedding venue on the day they embarked on the building of their new life together as husband and wife.
On August 29, 2009, Emily Eavis climbed atop the transfigured warplane with her father, Michael Eavis-- the organizer of The Glastonbury Festival, known as the world's largest outdoor music festival-- for a drive through the streets of Pilton, Somerset in England, waving to wellwishers along the way as their ride guided the bride to Pilton Methodist Chapel, where groom Nick Dewey and 185 friends and family members celebrated the culmination of the couple's six-year romance.
Following the 45-minute ceremony, the Telegraph reports that the newlyweds returned to their residence at Worthy Farm, where songstress Lily Allen and recording artist Fatboy Slim (who won a VMA award in 2001 for his hit "Weapon of Choice") were among the guests who mingled as The Chemical Brothers, serving as DJs, provided the soundtrack for the evening.
The bride and groom, standing outside of Pilton Methodist Chapel:
The bride with her father, Glastonbury Festival organizer Michael Eavis:
The bride's wedding dress:
The bride and her father atop the converted Cold War fighter which took them to the wedding venue::
The bride and groom on the transformed Cold War fighter, headed for the reception:
In 2001, the crystalline voice of Denyce Graves singing "America The Beautiful" and "The Lord's Prayer" at The Washington National Cathedral helped to heal the hearts of the nation just days after after 9/11. Eight years later, the opera star's voice echoed within the cathedral's walls once again as she said "I do" to her love, Dr. Robert Montgomery on September 12, 2009.
Their two souls already united as one in two previous ceremonies-- an intimate "I do" in June at the same Washington DC venue and an African ceremony at the Masai Mara village in Kenya on August 18, 2009, the happy couple pledged their devotion once again in the presence of family and friends, who witnessed the bride walk down the aisle in an off-the-shoulder silhouette by Donna Langman toward her waiting groom, who stood at the altar in a kilt, People magazine reported.
Lord Freddie Windsor and Actress Sophie Winkleman's Wedding
In the year 1543, the Chapel Royal of Hampton Court Palace echoed with the vows of King Henry VIII and Catherine Parr. Five hundred and sixty-six years later, on September 12, 2009, the former royal residence was once again a silent witness to the start of a new chapter in the ever-unfolding story of the British royal family as Lord Frederick Windsor, the 31st in line to the throne, said "I do" to an actress who once wore a crown as the mature version of Queen Susan the Gentle in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, TheWitch and The Wardrobe, Sophie Winkleman.
Approximately 350 friends and family members, including Princess Eugenie and Lady Helen Taylor, rose in honor of the bride, who clutched a bouquet of ivory-petaled roses as she made her grand entrance in a design by Anna Roza Bistroff for Roza. Her ballgown skirt and 10 ft. train gently sweeping the aisle with each step, the gown's Duchesse satin and silk taffeta was bathed in the warm glow of candlelight as she made her way to the altar.
According to the BBC, the reverential refrains of "Be Thou My Vision," "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind" and "I Vow To Thee My Country," a hymn performed at the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, rang out inside the chapel during a ceremony which brought to fruition a Valentine's Day promise of a lifetime together.
The exterior of Hampton Court Palace:
An archive photo of the bride (Sophie Winkleman) and groom (Lord Freddie Windsor) taken at Wimbledon in the summer of 2009:
Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, parents of the groom, after attending the wedding:
Less than three months after her former husband, tennis legend Boris Becker, exchanged vows with his lady love Sharlely "Lilly" Kerssenberg, Barbara Becker said "I do" on September 9, 2009 to her own perfect love match, artist Arne Quinze.
As home is where the heart is, the couple began their new life together as husband and wife at their Miami, Florida residence with their children from previous relationships present to share in their joy. Perhaps influenced by the swaying palms at their waterfront residence, the pair added Hawaiian-inspired highlights to their trip down the aisle, with the groom draping a lei over the shirt of his all-white ensemble, while the bride tucked white tropical flowers in her hair.
The barefoot bride, who donned a lace-embellished, multi-tiered gown for the occasion, received a wedding band during the ceremony to accompany an engagement ring composed of eight black diamonds, Bild reports. The couple will continue to celebrate their union with a "Gypsy and Rock 'n' Roll"-themed soiree in Potsdam this weekend.
As the clock struck midnight on September 4, 2009 it marked not only the birth of a new day, but also the start of a new life together as husband and wife for Christina Milian and music producer The-Dream (Terius Hagert Youngdell Nash).
Perhaps taking inspiration from the bride's latest CD Elope, the happy couple enjoyed a secret ceremony at Las Vegas's landmark of love, The Little White Wedding Chapel. According to TMZ, Milian donned a $200 rented dress for the I do's.
"American Idol" Season One Contestant Jim Verraros' Wedding
He may not have won the top spot on season one of American Idol, but Jim Verraros has long been number one in the heart of Bill Brennan, who became the singer's husband on September 6, 2009 after a four-year romance that began to blossom on MySpace.
Music is a driving force in the entertainer's life, and on his wedding day the notes of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Air" floated on the breeze at the Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois, guiding the performer along a path of white rose petals toward the man he loves. According to People magazine, 174 friends and family members looked on as the partners-- standing amid fragrant arrangements of roses, orchids and white hydrangeas-- expressed their love to one another with personalized vows.
At the reception, guests sampled slices of an Oak Mill Bakery cake embellished with vanilla buttercream icing as the newly wedded entertainer-- looking dapper in his black Ermenegildo Zegna tuxedo-- swayed with his husband to the romantic refrain of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love."
Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion of FeastofFools.net offers fans a glimpse into the post-wedding festivities (including a look at the lion motif ice sculpture from Nadeau's Ice Sculptures) in the following clip:
Having accepted the role of a lifetime, on September 5, 2009 Italian actress Isabella Orsini walked the red carpet that led inside the Antoing church, where Prince Edouard Lamoral Rodolphe de Ligne de la Tremoille-- officially her husband for the past two days after their civil ceremony-- waited to once again declare his love for his bride.
Orsini, who was last seen on screen in Il Sangue e la Rosa (The Blood and The Rose), clutched a bouquet of crimson roses as she strolled down the aisle in a Gerald Watelet creation, the elegance of the ensemble was enhanced with the addition of a HollemensThiery tiara topped with aquamarines and diamonds, Fraticappuccini reports.
Following the exchange of vows, the peal of church bells announced the happy news to the village as the newlyweds waved to the well wishers who had gathered outside the Belgian house of worship. Cherubic children, their hair wreathed in halos of tiny roses, gathered round to watch the bride release a dove-- the sound of its beating wings no doubt matching that of the bride and groom's joy-filled hearts as they climbed into a carriage which whisked them away for post-wedding celebrations.
In childhood fairy tales the story would end once the heroine married her handsome prince. For Italian actress Isabella Orsini and Prince Edouard Lamoral Rodolphe de Ligne la Tremoille, however, their "I do's" on September 2, 2009 marked only the beginning of their happily ever after.
Dressed in a one-shoulder scarlet silhouette, the beaming bride stood my her husband's side and waved to well-wishers gathered outside the town hall in Hainaut, Antoing, Belgium moments after the civil ceremony.
The happy couple will once again pledge their love during a religious blessing of their union at chateau d'Antoing on September 5th.
Enter Lovetripper's "Movie Magic" Contests For a Chance To Win "Twilight" Prizes
In anticipation of the upcoming supernatural romance New Moon, Lovetripper is launching TWO new "Movie Magic" contests! The winner of our first contest will receive a Twilight fleece blanket an an "Edward Cullen" umbrella, and the winner of our second contest will receive a copy of Twilight Tours: An Illustrated Guide To The Real Forks!
Race car driver Erin Crocker made a pit stop on August 26, 2009 to pledge her love to former NASCAR team owner Ray Evernham. The bride, accustomed to clutching the wheel, held on to a bouquet of red roses as she walked down the aisle in a white, strapless wedding dress at the start of a low key ceremony held at the Southpoint Hotel Casino and Spa in Las Vegas, USA Today reports.
As 140 characters or less is the fastest way to convey the happy news to her fans, the speed demon gave her Twitter followers an inkling of the impending I do's with her August 23rd Tweet "Big week ahead...So excited!" and her August 25th message that she "is heading to Vegas." ;)" Two days after the exchange of vows, the newly pronounced Mrs. Evernham happily typed that she "is thankful for all the congrats and well wishes! :) :) :)"
A wreath of dainty flowers encircling her head, Drag Me To Hell star Alison Lohman looked heavenly as she walked down the aisle of St. Anthony's Church in Watertown, New York on August 19, 2009 toward one of the city's former citizens-- Mark Neveldine, the co-director of her next movie,the sci-fi action flick Gamer.
Clutching a bouquet of white calla lilies, the actress who came to prominence in the movie White Oleander donned a white gown for her special day, its beauty accented with the addition of a cross, WWTI TV reported.
The bride-to-be's smile matched the sparkle of the engagement ring which she displayed for the press at the premiere of Drag Me To Hell:
Actress Milla Jovovich and director Paul W.S. Anderson, having met on the set of Resident Evil, chose their own Beverly Hills residence to begin their new life together as husband and wife on August 22, 2009.
Celebrating her own "summer of love," the bride's hair was arranged in flower child-style. A wheat-inspired wreath crowned tresses accented with blossoms which enriched the beauty of her Temperley London goddess gown as she mingled with guests at a wedding in which she presented her love since 2002 with an 18k gold Neil Lane wedding band. According to People magazine, 50 family members and friends-- including Grey'sAnatomy star Patrick Dempsey, who arrived with his wife-- witness the bride receive a matching band, which now complements the sparkle of the yellow, pink and white diamonds that adorn her 19th century gold engagement ring.
Guests (including the couple's daughter Ever Gabo, who took on the role of flower girl) entertained by the seductive strumming of a Spanish guitar prior to the nuptials enjoyed the jubilant jams of Cuban musicians at the post-wedding festivities.
Celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary on August 21, 2009, no doubt the sight of Andrea Corr in bridal attire brought back happy memories to U2 frontman Bono and his wife Ali Hewson as they, along with more than 400 guests, rose from the pews of St. Joseph's Church in Milltown Malbay, County Claire, Ireland as The Corrs band member began her walk down the aisle toward the man who leaves her "Breathless," Brett Desmond.
Acting as bridesmaids, the lady of the hour's sisters Sharon and Caroline Corr-- clad in lavender-hued gowns-- looked on as their sibling stood at the altar in a strapless, ivory creation by Vera Wang. During the ceremony the bride received a wedding band to accompany an engagement ring worth 70,000 euros which has graced her finger since saying "yes" to a proposal on Christmas Day 2008 at the Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados, the Daily Mail reports.
As a star of the silver screen, Jason Schwartzman has traveled to Jodhpur, India for his appearance in The Darjeeling Limited and has stepped in front of the camera as King Louis XVI at the Palace of Versailles in Marie Antoinette, a movie directed by his cousin, Sofia Coppola. However, when taking on the role of a lifetime-- that of husband to the woman he loves-- the actor felt that there was no place like home.
Keeping news of the ceremony a cherished secret for more than one month, People magazine reports that Schwartzman (who is the son of actress Talia Shire) said "I do" to Brady Cunningham on July 11, 2009 at their shared residence in the San Fernando Valley.
The nuptials were the culmination of a three-year romance which had led to an engagement earlier in 2009.
Singer Lisa Loeb Discusses Her Wedding Day on The Knot LIVE
Grammy-nominated newlywed will reminisce about her New York City nuptials on The Knot LIVE, today at noon EST! From her pink Amsale bridal attire to the Muppet bride and groom who posed with guests for souvenir photos, the singer-- whose single" Stay" skyrocketed to the top on the charts in the early '90's-- and event coordinator Amy Shey Jacobs will offer "I do" details about the ceremony, which was arranged in less than three weeks!
Don't miss this lifve, half-hour show, hosted by editors Anja Winikka and Heather Levine, which will also features news on honeymoon hot spots, trends in gold jewelry and budgeting advice for your walk down the aisle! To tune in, go to http://www.theknot.com/live
NOTE: Lisa Loeb's appearance on The Knot LIVE can be viewed on The Knot's web site beginning August 20th.
As a bride-to-be waging a battle of the bulge, Nicole Brewer was a fierce competitor on The Biggest Loser, and while the ultimate winner's reward was not to be hers, the reality personality accomplished her personal goal on August 16, 2009 as she walked down the aisle toward fellow pound-dropping participant Damien Gurganious at the Renaissance of Astoria Hall in a body-hugging Amsale wedding dress.
Although most dread the treadmill, the desire to get into shape brought the soul mates together at a YMCA in 2006. Determined to leave their excess lbs. in the past before they pledged their love, the couple competed in The Biggest Loser: Couples edition, each losing more than 100 pounds in the process-- an accomplishment which continued after their time at the ranch was complete. By the time the twosome tied the knot in Long Island City, Nicole Brewer had gone from a size 24 to a size 8, while her groom-- who once wore size 60 clothing-- looked dapper when he tried on his size 42 Calvin Klein tuxedo at a Men's Wearhouse fitting prior to the pair's exchange of vows, the New York Daily News revealed.
As any couple's "I do" day is meant for indulgence, TMZ reports that the newlyweds joined family and friends in sampling slices of a Bill Jones Epicure cake, which was served after guests dined on crab cake and spring roll appetizers and a main course of sauteed chicken, fish and grilled beef. Following the festivities, the happy couple embarked on a honeymoon excursion to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, US magazine states
The beaming smile on Nicole Brewer's face says it all as she tries on some form-flattering Amsale wedding frocks for US magazine in the months prior to the nuptials.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Alyssa Milano's Wedding
Sometimes it can be difficult to express emotion in 140 characters or less, but when breaking the happy news of her nuptials to her fans Alyssa Milano's Tweet said it all: "Happiest. Day. Of. My. Life."
On August 15, 2009 a gathering of guests-- including actor Bradley Cooper-- converged on the New Jersey estate belonging to the groom's family to witness the bride, dressed in a Vera Wang creation, follow a fragrant path of cream-hued rose petals which led her to her love, agent David Bugliari. Clutching a bouquet composed of lily of the valley, the stirring sounds of John Lennon's "Imagine" escorted the former Charmed star to a wrought iron gazebo adorned with roses, calla lilies and willow, for the start of the ceremony, People magazine reports.
Following the exchange of vows, the newlyweds joined family and friends beneath a tent erected on the site for a reception transformed into a pastoral paradise by event coordinator Colin Cowie, whose use of bales of hay and rattan furniture created an ambiance of rustic romance.
Alyssa Milano's engagement ring-- a creation of Jim Lavi for Daniel Jewelry in La Jolla, California-- which the actress received from her fiance on December 18, 2008.
"Parks and Recreation" Star Chris Pratt and Actress Anna Faris Marry
Far from the pre-marital madness experienced by his character in the comedy BrideWars, Parks and Recreation cast member Chris Pratt enjoyed an intimate "I do" recently with his real life love Anna Faris, the star of The House Bunny.
Keeping their ceremony a cherished secret for the past month, the couple have now divulged that vows were exchanged on July 9, 2009 on the island of Bali, People magazine reports.
The newlyweds, who are currently savoring the first weeks of wedded bliss, will soon share time on the silver screen when their upcoming dramedy Young Americans hits theaters in early 2010.
A close up look at Anna Faris's engagement ring, which she received during the 2008 holiday season:
Music has long been a magical force in the romance between David Miller-- a member of the pop operatic quartet Il Divo-- and theater actress Sarah Joy Kabanuck. Their love story beginning six years ago with the passion of Puccini's La Bohème, the opera in which they both starred, the Italian composer's works would once again play a role in the couple's lives as they celebrated their special day. Kabanuck's walk down the aisle, however, called for a more intimate arrangement-- a work penned by the groom and performed by a string trio with a harp's accompaniment.
According to People magazine, 100 friends and family members gathered at an old townhouse in New York City on the evening of August 8, 2009 to watch the bride, dressed in an ivory-hued creation by designer Michelle Rahn, and her groom in his Armani suit, exchange vows amid an atmosphere that evoked the memory of the opera which first brought them together.
Following the nuptials, the newlyweds and their guests dined in rooms reminiscent of operatic masterpieces. In yet another nod to Puccini, sushi was served in the Madame Butterfly area, while Tuscan delights filled the plates of those in the La Bohème room. In an homage to Giuseppe Verdi, French fare was enjoyed by attendees seated in the La Traviata room.
As guests sampled slices of a Ron Ben-Israel-concocted three-tier blueberry, vanilla and chocolate wedding cake, the happy couple stepped out on the floor for their first dance as husband and wife. As their wedding day had been a harmonious marriage between classical and contemporary, the lovebirds swayed in the operatic ambiance to the modern melody "Such Great Heights," a cover of The Postal Service's song by Iron and Wine, whose song "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" serenaded cinematic couple Edward Cullen and Bella Swan for their prom dance in the movie Twilight.
Cheech Marin, who for years shared billing with fellow counter-culture comedian Tommy Chong, formed a new partnership on August 8, 2009 as he said "I do" to classical pianist Natasha Rubin.
In a nostalgic nod to his Cheech and Chong days, the comedy classic "Earache My Eye" from the duo's 1974 "Wedding Album" echoed on the beachfront property of the lovebirds' shared Malibu home as the groom-- his all white ensemble seeming to symbolize this new chapter in his life-- strolled past 75 family members and friends, including his NashBridges co-star Don Johnson, Once Upon A Time in Mexico director Robert Rodriguez, Geraldo Rivera and Carlos Mencia, People magazine reported.
Taking his place by the happy event's officiant, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the groom watched the lady of the hour-- serenaded by the traditional tune "Here Comes The Bride"-- make her grand entrance in a form-fitting white wedding dress designed with a plunging v-neckline and a criss-cross back. Clutching a bouquet of white, lavender and deep purple-petaled roses, the pianist made her way toward the comic actor, her elbow-length veil joyfully dancing in the sea breeze with each step.
Two bridesmaids-- one in a lilac-hued, knee-length dress, the other in aubergine to harmonize with the bride's bouquet-- and an angelic flower girl completed the bridal party. During the civil ceremony, the guests bore witness as the groom presented his love with a wedding band-- the culmination of a romance which began five years before and had led to a February 17, 2009 proposal at Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Los Angeles.
Wedding ceremony styles may change over the years, but the joy that an "I do" dress gives to each bride is timeless. Here are a few celebrity silhouettes, past and present:
When it came time to Step Up to the altar, Jenna Dewan donned Reem Acra bridal attire. A feathered, peach-hued skirt created an illusion of ethereal innocence, while an ornate, curve-conscious bodice showcased her fit frame.
Snoop Dogg and his wife Shante's stroll down memory lane during their 10th anniversary celebrations was also a chance for the couple to once again walk down the aisle. Although a multitude of the rapper's fans shared the pair's happiness as they witnessed the wedding vow renewal on the reality series Father Hood, only friends and family members gathered at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Marina Del Ray on a June day in 1997 to see Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr. declare his love for his bride, who wore this off-the-shoulder silhouette.
Although her "I do" date isn't until June 2010, Project Runway winner Christian Siriano is already concocting a couture creation for Top Chef finalist Nikki Cascone. The bride-to-be will be a real "dish" when she walks down the aisle in Siriano's fierce frock-- a halter-style silhouette that will be a vision of pale violet, lilac and steel hues. Wanting to share her happiness with others, the restaurateur will auction off the gown for charity after her walk down the aisle.
90210 star Christina Moore took a walk on the wild side at her wedding by incorporating ostrich feathers into her bouquet of white phalaenopsis, which she carried as she strolled in a Vera Wang wedding dress down a path of rose petals sprinkled on the lawn of her back yard. The gown's mermaid skirt rustled as she walked past family and friends, including former Saved By The Bell star Mark-Paul Gosselaar.
One of today's kings of late night TV, Conan O'Brien made Liz Powel his queen in 2002. Friends star Lisa Kudrow was among the guests gathered at St. James Cathedral to wish happiness to the groom and his bride, whose lace coat offered an extra touch of romance to her empire-waist gown.
As a judge on American IdolKara DioGuardi may listen to would-be luminaries belt out tunes each week, but in June 2009 the reality personality no doubt felt like singing as she sashayed down the aisle in a strapless Vera Wang creation, its mermaid skirt swaying as she walked toward her groom.
Their stormy love story now belongs to the annals of Hollywood history, but on the day that Elizabeth Taylor said "I do" to Richard Burton for the first time she was a ray of sunshine in a yellow dress designed by Irene Sharoff. Like a halo resting lightly on her hair, a cluster of hyacinth provided the crowning glory for the silver screen goddess.
Their marriage was not to last, but actress Anne Heche will always have the memory of the day she donned this vintage-style vision for her I do's with cameraman Coley Laffoon. While still searching for the perfect silhouette, stylist Phillip Bloch predicted her dream dress for People magazine as "Something with a little femininity and just the tiniest bit odd."
A tiara topping off her look, Brooklyn Decker's form-fitting, strapless Vera Wang gown showcased her Sports Illustrated swimsuit silhouette when she exchanged vows with tennis ace Andy Roddick.
A single band of black wrapping beneath the bustline and a row of black buttons added gothic glamour accents to the white lace Kirstie Kelly Couture creation worn by LinziWilliamson, the bride of Good Charlotte's guitarist, Billy Martin. The glow of candlelight illuminating a path down the aisle at Malibu, California's Stone Manor, guests Nicole Ritchie and Benji and Joel Madden were among the guests who admired the bride's wedding dress, which was enhanced with the addition of a black net veil.
The movie And God Created Woman may have made her an overnight sex symbol, but Brigitte Bardot was the picture of primness in a demure bridal design at her 1952 wedding to director Roger Vadim at the Church of Passey in Paris. By 1959, when she said "I do" to actor Jacques Charrier, the silver screen siren would be bold enough to express her individualistic style with her choice of a pink checkered creation by designer Jacques Esterel.
Former "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" Star Marc Blucas Marries
Actor Marc Blucas, best known to TV buffs as secret government agent Riley Finn from the sci-fi classic Buffy The Vampire Slayer, recently pulled off a covert ceremony. Having applied for a marriage license on July 6, 2009 at the Erie County Courthouse, the actor exchanged vows with Ryan Haddon (the former wife of actor Christian Slater) on July 25, 2009. The couple's I do's were the culmination of a two-year romance.
According to the Erie Times-News, a sprinkling of stars-- including Reese Witherspoon and Kevin Costner-- were among those gathered to wish the groom and his bride happiness at their bayfront nuptials in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Actress Kristin Bauer, who portrays an immortal in the HBO series True Blood, pledged her eternal love to Abri van Straten on August 1, 2009. Knowing that home is where the heart is, the bride returned to her family's farm in Wisconsin for the happy event, Radar online reported.
As though christening their union, rain began to fall on the morning of the wedding, the droplets dissolving in time for a sun-splashed ceremony in a flower-sprinkled field.
Having first heard her husband's band The Lemmings on iTunes, the actress confided to fan site True-Blood.net, his voice led her on a journey to find him-- a trek which ended as she stood by his side and said "I do."
Mary Lynn Rajskub, better known to TV buffs as Chloe O'Brian on the Fox series 24, said "I do" on August 1, 2009 to the man she plans to love 24/7, personal trainer Matthew Rolph. Walking to the beat of Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation," the couple's one-year-old son Valentine escorted his mother down the aisle at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
According to People magazine, 20 friends and family members-- including It's AlwaysSunny in Philadelphia cast members Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney, who exchanged vows in September 2008-- were on hand to watch the bride in her ivory, lace-embellished Nicole Miller gown, receive a wedding band from the groom, who had donned a white Hugo Boss suit for the happy occasion.
Following the Neon City nuptials, the newlyweds and their guests gathered at Koi for the post-wedding festivities.
Tony Hadley, who provided the soundtrack for teenage dreams in the 1980's as the frontman for Spandau Ballet, knows this much is "True"...he plans to spend a lifetime loving Alison Evers, who became his bride on July 31, 2009. The groom may have performed in front of throngs of fans over the years, but for his "I do" day only two guests were invited to witness the couple recite their wedding vows at the culmination of their six-year romance.
At Cliveden House (a familiar site to music buffs for its appearance in the Beatles' 1965 comedy Help!), the bride slipped into a strapless ivory gown, its beauty accented with the addition of a dainty tiara, while the groom-- known for his impeccable onstage style-- chose a dove grey pinstripe suit for the civil ceremony, the Daily Express reports.
As the newlyweds begin their new life together as husband and wife, so Spandau Ballet is experiencing a renewed life. Having recently reformed, the band will embark on a tour of Europe in the fall.
Although her years as a member of the Britpop band S Club 7 are in the past, a memory of yesterday guided singer/actress Rachel Stevens toward her future on August 2, 2009 as the melody to "I've Never Had A Dream Come True" began to play on the keys of a white grand piano, the music escorting her steps down the aisle to the man of her dreams, Alex Bourne. The pair have been engaged since June 2008.
According to The Sun , 184 friends and family members-- including Coronation Street's Kate Ford-- witnessed the happy couple exchange vows beneath a white gazebo at Claridges Hotel in London. The newlyweds are currently keeping their "I do" details a secret until the release of a magazine's exclusive coverage of the event.
An archive photo of the bride from her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing:
The groom as he made his way inside Claridges shortly before the commencement of the ceremony:
A close up of newlywed Rachel Stevens' new engagement ring and wedding band:
A photo of Rachel Stevens' engagement ring, which muggers made the singer relinquish just weeks before her wedding day. The symbol of the couple's love has since been replaced:
An array of flower arrangements supplied by "Funky Flowers" were delivered to the hotel prior to the ceremony:
Millions may watch her superhuman stunts each week on the NBC series Heroes, but when it came time to say "I do" only a privileged few witnessed actress Ali Larter walk down the aisle. On August 1, 2009 family and friends-- including the bride's Varsity Blues co-star Amy Smart-- took a trolley ride to the Kennebunkport, Maine estate belonging to the groom's parents, where the lilt of Irish tunes mingled with the trill of song birds before the ceremony commenced.
According to US magazine, the bride linked arms with her father for her stroll down the lawn to the man waiting to make her his wife, actor Hayes MacArthur. The couple, who had shared screen time together in the National Lampoon comedy Homo Erectus, became the leading man and lady in each others' lives after the pronouncement that they are now husband and wife.
An up-close look at the engagement ring Ali Larter has worn since December 2007:
Since opening its doors to the faithful in 1924, The Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Beverly Hills has been a gathering place for the glitterati's life-changing moments. Over the years tears of both sorrow and of celebration have been shed inside the 600-seat house of worship for the weddings of such stars as Elizabeth Taylor and Nicky Hilton, Loretta Young and Tom Lewis and Rod Stewart and Rachel Hunter as well as for the final farewells of Rudolph Valentino and Frank Sinatra. On August 1, 2009 a new chapter was written in the church's Hollywood history as movie star Mark Wahlberg said "I do" to his longtime love, Rhea Durham.
The fragrant perfume of pink and lavender-hued roses filled the church as the bride began her walk down the aisle in a Marchesa gown accented with silver embroidery which harmonized with the groom's tie. The warm glow of candlelight reflected on the facets of her Neil Lane diamond and platinum, cushion-cut ring and her diamond bracelet and earrings as she stood at the altar during the 45-minute ceremony which united the couple in marriage after an eight-year romance, US magazine reported.
Stepping out into the midday sun after exchanging vows, the newlyweds were seen kissing in the car which whisked them away to their reception.
Rhea Durham in her Marchesa wedding dress:
Mark Wahlberg, moments after saying "I do":
The Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Beverly Hills:
Kendrick Perkins may be the center for the Boston Celtics, but the Texas-born basketball star who was once the pride of the Ozen High Panthers of Beaumont returned to his home state on the day he said "I do" to his longtime love, Vanity Alpough. According to the Boston Herald, family and friends gathered at the Carlton Woods Country Club in The Woodlands to share the joy of the blessed occasion.
On July 25, 2009 a blast of trumpets regally announced the arrival of the bride, who clutched a bouquet of calla lilies as she walked in a strapless, embroidery-embellished gown up the stone steps to the forecourt of the club house, where her groom-- looking dashing in a white jacket accented with black lapels that matched the remained of his ensemble-- waited beneath a flower-bedecked arbor to make her his wife.
After the exchange of vows, bridesmaids in chocolate brown dresses joined the guests as they watched the newlyweds release a basket of white doves before riding off in a horse-drawn carriage provided by Platinum Carriages. The lovebirds would soon return to sample slices of a four-tier wedding cake at their reception. In the years to come, the happy couple can reminisce about their special day as they flip through a wedding album filled with moments captured by Houston area photographers Mary Henry-Zeek of MH Photography and Holly Anne of Holly Anne Photography.
Although she is best known for baring her body in videos purely for adults, Mary Carey offered television viewers a look at her soul in the VH1 series Celebrity Rehab and Sober House. Having broken down the barriers of addiction with the guidance of Dr. Drew, Mary Ellen Cook (her true name) has now embarked on the next chapter in her life-- a chapter which includes her new husband by her side.
Keeping her nuptials a cherished secret for several days, the reality personality recently confided to her fans on The Howard Stern Show that she had exchanged vows with Mario Monge, Jr. on July 12, 2009.
Never a shrinking violet, the former California candidate for governor donned a daring white mini-dress featuring a keyhole cut out that revealed ample decolletage for the I do's, which took place inside the Heavenly Garden ceremony site at Heavenly Bliss Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. Clutching a bouquet of pale pink roses, a pair of stiletto sandals carried the bride down the aisle, where the groom-- dressed in a pin-striped suit and ballcap-- waited to make her his wife.
The happy couple were spotted in Hollywood days after pledging their devotion:
The newlyweds show the permanent reminders of their commitment to each other:
While he may offer contestants the opportunity to win riches on the UK edition of Dealor No Deal, television presenter Noel Edmonds won a priceless prize-- the heart of the woman he calls his soul mate-- when he accepted the deal of a lifetime on July 23, 2009 and said "I do" to make-up artist Liz Davies.
The couple, who had become betrothed in late 2008 in the garden at Catherine Palace in St Petersburg, Russia, found their love in full bloom as the bride-- carrying a bouquet of pink and yellow roses interspersed with greenery-- walked down the aisle of the Church of St. Mary's in the Cotswolds village of Lower Slaughter for a blessing of their union after their civil ceremony at a nearby hotel, the Daily Mail reports.
Following the nuptials, the newlyweds were greeted with a shower of confetti and rose petals which tumbled down over the groom in his dark suit and the bride in her strapless, crystal-encrusted ivory gown by Noi, christening their love as an organ's rendition of Beethoven's Ode To Joy mingled in the summer air with the peel of church bells, chiming the happy news to the townsfolk.
Teri Hatcher and Dana Delany Film in Wedding Dresses
The ladies of Wisteria Lane are known for making tongues wag, and two residents of small screen suburbia recently made rumors run rampant as Susan Meyer (portrayed by Teri Hatcher) and Katherine Mayfair (actress Dana Delany) both strolled on set in bridal attire.
While viewers still haven't a clue which bride will glide down the aisle when Desperate Housewives returns this September, we do know where wedding bells were ringing for the upcoming episode. According to The Insider, the director yelled "Action!" at Hollywood Presbyterian Church, a gothic-styled house of worship often referred to by its celebrity-style sobriquet, "Hollywood Pres."
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Top Chef Finalist Nikki Cascone Reveals Upcoming Wedding Details
As Top Chef Season Four finalist Nikki Cascone continues to prepare the perfect recipe for her wedding with Brad Grossman (her partner in both romance and their restaurant, 24 Prince) the bistro owner is divulging a few of the secret ingredients of the upcoming ceremony online at The Green Bride Guide.
Having already found her dream dress in 2005, the bride-to-be is turning to fellow reality personality Christian Siriano to create his own take on the halter-style silhouette. Adding a soupçon of spice to the "I do" attire, the Project Runway winner's eco-friendly, "fierce" frock will steer clear of traditional white, as the bride has opted for a "very pale, violet, steel, lilac color."
As she makes her way toward June 2010-- when she and her husband will drink a toast to their happiness at their wedding venue, the Wolffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, New York-- foodies can follow her journey online at www.thegreenbrideguide.com.
Stars of The Young and The Restless Attend Wedding
As daytime drama duo Lauren and Michael Baldwin, Tracey E. Bregman and Christian LeBlanc said small screen "I do's" on December 9, 2005. On July 19, 2009, however, the two stars of The Young and the Restless happily took on the supporting roles of witnesses while Charlene Lee and Willie Williams-- the winners of the Wedding of a Lifetime in Las Vegas Contest-- shined in the spotlight during their wedding ceremony.
Her hair coiffed and her complexion made perfection by Cristophe Salon at MGM Grand, the bride strolled past floral finery furnished by the hotel's Forever Grand Wedding Chapel as musicians from Cirque du Soleil's "O" at The Bellagio provided the soundtrack for the occasion, while took place poolside at The Signature at the MGM Grand.
During their honeymoon stay, the newlyweds will enjoy VIP seating at a performance of "O" at The Bellagio and a suite at The Signature at MGM Grand.
A portrait of the happy couple and their witnesses, Tracey E. Bregman and Christian LeBlanc.
Tracey E. Bregman and Christian LeBlanc file down the aisle:
Bridesmaids Latifah Williams and Joy Lee attend to the lady of the hour before the ceremony:
Actor Christian LeBlanc, along with the couple's family and friends, break into applause as the pair are pronounced husband and wife:
Tracey E. Bregman and Christian LeBlanc pose with a wedding cake created by the chefs at MGM Grand:
Limp Bizkit vocalist Fred Durst, known for bringing nu metal to the masses, is now a newlywed sporting a piece of precious metal on his ring finger. The singer, who had announced his betrothal to lady love Esther Nazarov on Twitter in April-- even showing the bride-to-be's Neil Lane engagement ring-- turned to the social networking site once again on July 16, 2009 to inform his fans that he is now a married man, writing "Cheers to the universe from me and my lovely wife Esther Durst! We are now one and complete.:0)."
Music buffs had the chance to share in the singer's happiness as the singer posted a picture of the pair drinking mojitos by the pool of a Las Vegas retreat, US magazine reported. Currently savoring their new marital status, the couple have yet to disclose details of their I do's.
Over the years Robert Redford has painted cinematic portraits of such iconic characters as outlaw Harry Longabaugh in Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, writer Hubbell Gardner in The Way We Were and big game hunter Denys Finch Hatton in Out ofAfrica. On the evening of July 11, 2009 the Academy Award winner accepted the role of a lifetime as Pastor Frank Engelbrecht of the St. Catherine Church pronounced him the husband of abstract artist Sibylle Szaggars.
According to the Daily Mail, 30 guests gathered at the Louis C. Jacobs Hotel-- an 18th century, 5-star retreat near the heart of Hamburg, Germany-- to witness the bride, dressed in a champagne-hued creation, walk down the aisle toward her love of the past 13 years, who had proposed in March 2008.
As home is where the heart is, Academy Award-nominated actor/director Griffin Dunne (MyGirl, An American Werewolf in London, Who's That Girl) and Anna Bingeman-- his love of the past two years-- invited a gathering of glitterati to their Rheinebeck, New York residence recently to share in their happiness as they said "I do."
According to the New York Post, 80 friends and family members-- including Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Uma Thurman and the groom's famous father Dominick Dunne-- were among those to wish the newlyweds well after their July 4, 2009 wedding.
Fans may sing a chorus of "We've got Robinho" whenever the soccer star enters a stadium, but on the evening of July 9, 2009 the Manchester City striker's heart and soul belonged to his bride, Vivian Guglielmetti Junits. The couple's 11-year love story-- which produced son Robson Jr., named in honor of the athlete's true name, Robson de Souza-- led to their pronouncement as husband and wife in a ceremony held at the Hotel Casa Grande in Guaruja, São Paulo, Brazil, Globo reports.
The sight of the groom in his Armani suit and the bride in her multi-tiered, crystal-accented creation no doubt brought back happy memories of their 2005 I do's to fellow soccer star Kaká and his wife Caroline Celico, just two of the many friends and family on hand to witness the wedding.
Although the following report from Globo.com is spoken in Portuguese, the joy on the faces of the bride and groom transcend any language barrier:
Actress Victoria Rowell, better known to fans of daytime drama as Drucilla Winters from her years on the CBS soap The Youngand The Restless, said "I do" to the role of a lifetime on June 27, 2009 as she became the wife of artist Radcliffe Bailey. The couple's romance, which began in July 2007, led to the bride's walk down the aisle on the arm of actor Samuel L. Jackson, whose wife played Cupid for the couple, the New York Times revealed.
A gathering of family and friends, including actress Alfre Woodard and the bride's many foster mothers, rose from the pews inside the Dublin Community Church in Dublin, New Hampshire as the actress made her grand entrance in a pale yellow creation from New York designer Jane Wilson-Marquis, whose silhouettes have been showcased on such stars as Mandy Moore in the movie Romance and Cigarettes and fellow soap star Robin Strasser on One Life To Live.
Following the exchange of vows the newlyweds, who had celebrated their engagement with an October 2008 party at an Atlanta residence, spent the first hours of their marriage in the company of loved ones at their reception on the Owlwood farm estate.
Almost four years after destiny paired them together for the movie Step Up, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan waltzed down the aisle on the afternoon of July 11, 2009. Having already welcomed wedding guests for the notable nuptials of both Fergie and Natasha Bedingfield earlier in the year, the Church Estates Vineyards in Malibu once again prepared its grounds for a star-studded ceremony, E! online reports.
A white aisle runner directing their path, five bridesmaids-- including former 7th Heaven cast member Haylie Duff and Entourage star Emmanuelle Chriqui, who took on the role of maid of honor-- strolled toward the altar in gowns designed in varying halter styles to compliment each woman's figure, the matching powder puff pink fabric harmonizing with the blush and white roses of their bouquets.
Taking their places, the bridesmaids-- who had celebrated their friend's farewell to the single life in May with bachelorette parties at both the Gansevoort Hotel in Miami and the Bagatelle Beach Club on the Turks and Caicos islands-- watched the lady of the hour take her walk down the aisle in a strapless silhouette with an ornate sweetheart bodice which flowed into a feathered skirt that seemed to float with each fluid motion. Peering from behind the blusher of her veil, the bride smiled at the more than 200 friends and family members who rose in her honor before being seated once again in chairs arranged in a semi-circle around the lovebirds, ready to witness the groom presented his love with a band to accompany the engagement ring which has graced her finger since their Maui getaway in September 2008.
A closer look at the engagement ring which Channing Tatum presented to Jenna Dewan during their vacation in Maui in September 2008:
His band may have garnered the award for Top New Duo or Group from the Academy of Country music and received the nod for New Artist of the Year from the Country Music Association, but no accolade could ever top the winning smile that Lady Antebellum vocalist Charles Kelley saw on his bride's face on the day they said "I do." The singer exchanged vows with Cassie McConnell over the Fourth of July weekend, People magazine reports.
A Christmas 2008 proposal after their two-year romance had already led to an intimate civil ceremony in late June in the country music capital, Nashville. "Lookin' For A Good Time" with family and friends, the newlyweds once again pledged their devotion while in the Bahamas, and on July 7, 2009 the groom's brother and sister-in-law Josh Kelley and Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl were spotted at the Nassau International Airport after leaving the lavish Atlantis Cove Resort.
Although she portrayed a celestial being in the telenovela Dorinha, no doubt actress Sthefany Brito never looked more angelic in the eyes of her love Alexandre Pato than on the evening that she walked down the aisle in her Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress and said "I do" to the striker for AC Milan.
According to Globo, sports icon Cafu was among the 500 friends and family members to rise from the pews inside Sao Francisco de Paula church in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on the evening of July 7, 2009 as the bride, clutching a bouquet of ivory roses, made her grand entrance inside the house of worship, her ribbon-edged veil trailing behind as the voluminous folds of her ballgown skirt gently shifted to the sounds of the wedding march.
After the bride and her 19-year-old groom-- who donned an all-white tuxedo for the happy occasion-- exchanged vows, the Rolls Royce awaiting the newlyweds outside the church whisked the couple off to a reception at the Copacabana Palace Hotel where, like so many others around the world on that day, the music of Michael Jackson was played, both as a celebration of the superstar's life and of the start of the lovebirds' new life together.
As a judge on American Idol, Kara DioGuardi helps to make dreams of stardom a reality. July 5, 2009 was a day for the reality personality's own dream to come true, however, as she exchanged vows with the man she loves, contractor Mike McCuddy, InTouch Weekly revealed.
An intimate "I do," just 30 friends and family members walked through the doors of the United Methodist Church in Prospect Harbor, Maine, rising from the pews in honor of the bride as she made her grand entrance in a strapless Vera Wang gown featuring a show-stopping flared skirt. The sophisticated silhouette was a far cry from the smiley face pj's she wore on December 8, 2008, when her prospective groom slipped a David Yurman engagement ring on her finger-- an 18 karat gold band crowned with a champagne citrone stone which now rests alongside the wedding ring she received during the short ceremony.
A look at the bride's David Yurman engagement ring. The unique piece features a champagne citrone center stone:
An off the court courtship has led to a walk down the aisle on the fourth of July for Houston Rockets power forward Brian Cook and his love, Victoria Velasquez. According to People magazine, the groom's basketball star buddy Luke Walton of the LA Lakers took on the role of best man for the happy occasion, which was witnessed by 150 friends and family members at Trump National Golf Club, the Palos Verdes, California venue which will reportedly welcome Boston Red Sox player Clay Buchholz and Deal or No Deal model Lindsay Clubine for their I do's on November 14, 2009.
The light that danced off of the facets of $75,000 worth of jewelry from Adorn Brides matched the jubilant mood of the lady of the hour as she strolled down the aisle in a strapless creation from Priscilla of Boston's Platinum Collection to receive a wedding band from the man she loves.
Following the exchange of vows, the newlyweds joined their guests in sampling slices of a red velvet and vanilla cake concocted to conform to the shape of a basketball.
On October 2002 the Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas echoed with the laughter of newlyweds Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson as they enjoyed their wedding reception. Years later the Lone Star venue welcomed another celebrity celebration as actor Harry Lennix, star of the FOX sci-fi series Dollhouse, said "I do" to his love, Djena Nichole Graves.
According to the couple's wedding announcement in the New York Times, a romance which began after Graves saw her future groom on stage in a production of Radio Golf, led to their nondenominational ceremony on June 27, 2009.
The Holmby Hills home of publishing icon Hugh Hefner may be accustomed to the sight of Playmates, but on June 27, 2009 the mansion transformed into a site for soul mates as Hef's former honey Kendra Wilkinson said "I do" to her love, NFL star Hank Baskett.
Linking arms with her brother Colin, the reality personality peered from behind the diaphanous blusher of her veil at the 300 guests who rose in her honor as she began her walk down the aisle. The sun's last rays dancing on the facets of her diamond and platinum Michael Barin jewelry, the bride made her way toward her groom, who presented her with a band to accompany the 2 1/4-carat princess cut diamond engagement ring from Bernie Robbins Fine Jewelers, which has graced her finger since November 2008.
A tender moment as the couple take their first steps together as husband and wife:
A view of the bride as she is escorted down the aisle by her brother:
In a portrait of the people from the bride's former life at the mansion, Kendra's former Girls Next Door co-stars Bridget Marquardt and Holly Madison act as bridesmaids (seen in the upper left hand corner of the photo) while Hugh Hefner, with his latest girlfriends, look on:
The couple exchange vows:
The waters of the familiar fountain at the entrance to the Playboy mansion seem to applaud its approval as the newlyweds stroll along the rose petal-sprinkled driveway:
Slipping his feet into a pair of flip flops, rocker Eddie Van Halen was "standing on top of the world for a little while" on June 27, 2009 as he watched Janie Liszewski, his love of the past three years, walk down the aisle. Feeling that there's no place like home to begin their life together as husband and wife, the couple had requested the presence of 100 friends and family members in the garden of their Studio City, California residence to help them celebrate the happy event.
The mother of his child and his friend forever, Eddie Van Halen's former wife Valerie Bertinelli was among the guests to catch a glimpse of the bride as she made her grand entrance in a Hanna Hartnell creation, designed with blush pink detailing against warm champagne-hued silk which harmonized with the fur of the bride's Pomeranian Kano, who escorted his human parent down a white rose petal path toward the groom (who wore all white for the occasion) to the tune of the Van Halen hit "When It's Love," performed by L.A.-based spring ensemble the Sonus Quartet.
The facets of her Bulgari jewelry twinkling in the waning evening light, Liszewski presented the performer with a yellow diamond-studded gold band during the nondenominational ceremony, while the groom gifted his bride with a platinum band to accompany the engagement ring that has graced her finger since Van Halen's August 4, 2008 proposal inside Tiffany's during a Hawaiian getaway.
Making theirs a family affair, Van Halen's son Wolfgang stood by his father in the role of best man while the groom's brother Alex Van Halen, who has stood so often on stage with the guitar god, pronounced the couple husband and wife.
Toasting to their union with nonalcoholic beverages, the newlyweds joined their guests poolside for a post-wedding feast of French fries, corn dogs and mini-hamburgers followed by glazed grilled chicken and filet mignon before sampling slices of a flower-bedecked white chocolate cake.
The newly dubbed Mr. and Mrs. are scheduled to embark on a honeymoon excursion that will take them to New York, Germany and the Netherlands, People magazine reports.
Final Week To Enter Lovetripper's "Best TV Weddings Ever" Contest
In celebration of the wedding season, Lovetripper has been taking a trip down memory lane this past month with a look back at some of the small screen's most sensational ceremonies. But as June draws to a close, so does our contest poll-- there's only one week left to vote for your all-time favorite TV wedding!
To enter, just choose your favorite TV wedding from the list on our contest page (write ins are also welcome), then tell us why youthink that wedding is the best. A selection of reader comments will appear in Lovetripper's Romance Hall of Fame.
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Kendra Wilkinson may have proudly flashed a diamond-studded grill during her days in the Playboy mansion, but for her wedding day the reality personality has chosen tradition over current trends, and will wear platinum and diamond jewelry created by Michael Barin when she pledges her love to Hank Baskett.
While all brides beam on the day they say "I do," Hef's former honey will have extra sparkle thanks to more than $100,000 worth of Barin's bijoux, including a $47,000 pair of platinum drop earrings with 4.25 carats of diamonds, a $33,700 platinum pendant with 2.50 carats of diamonds and a $21,00 platinum bracelet with 4.50 carats of diamonds.
The star of her own E! series will not be the first famous face to dazzle in diamonds from Michael Barin. Without A Trace cast member Roselyn Sanchez wears a 4.3-carat brilliant cut engagement ring and wedding band made by the jeweler, and donned more of Barin's designs for special day.
French President Sarkozy, Lee Radziwill Attend Wedding of Prada Executive
The devil may wear Prada, but the designer label's executive Mathilde Agostinelli looked like an angel when she arrived at city hall in Paris' 16th arrondissement on June 23, 2009 to exchange vows with fashion photographer Antoine Meyer. Wearing a flirty white frock and casual cardigan paired with seductive silver stilettos, the bride's wedding day dress was a marriage of innocence and intrigue as she walked down the aisle.
The stylish civil ceremony was a gathering of high society and famous faces, including President Nicolas Sarkozy (who had invited Agostinelli to attend his nuptials with Carla Bruni) and Lee Radziwill (sister of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis), PurePeople reported.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy after attending the wedding ceremony:
Lee Radziwill outside of city hall in the 16th arrondissement of Paris:
In June 2007, soccer star Joe Cole and his love Carly Zucker were among the guests seated in the pews at St. Peter's Church to witness the wedding of Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick and Lisa Roughhead. Two years later the couples found their roles reversed as Michael Carrick and his wife joined Chelsea and England captain John Terry, fellow soccer star Scott Sinclair, EastEnders cast member Kara Tointon and approximately 150 friends and family members as they rose from their places inside Royal Hospital in Chelsea in honor of Carly Zucker as she began her walk down the aisle. During the ceremony guests witnessed the groom slip a wedding band on his bride's finger to accompany the £50,000 engagement ring which has graced Zucker's left hand for the past two years.
The newly pronounced Mrs., who recently said so long to the single life with a bachelorette party at London nightclub Mahiki, has kept the style of her "I do" dress (which the Mirror indicates was purchased at bespoke wedding supplier Ana Cristache) a secret which will only be revealed to the public upon the publication of the magazine chosen to present the details of the couple's special day.
The bride wore a white dressing down for her walk to the vehicle which whisked her to the wedding venue:
Wedding guests John Terry, who heads the Chelsea and England soccer teams, and his wife on their way to the chapel:
Guests pose for posterity among arrangements of white roses outside the chapel at Royal Hospital:
Only days away from saying "I do" to her football star fiance Hank Baskett, Kendra Wilkinson bid a fond farewell to her former footloose and fancy free lifestyle with a fete that included at least one familiar face-- another of Hef's former honeys, Bridget Marquardt.
Gathering at Hollywood's Guys and Dolls bar-lounge (a hot spot owned by former daytime drama heartthrob Michael Sutton, who portrayed Stone Cates on General Hospital), pals bearing provocative presents for the bride-to-be stopped at the door to record video messages for the guest of honor before sampling servings of Sprinkles cupcakes, US magazine revealed.
On June 27, 2009 the reality personality will pledge her love to the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver, who will slip a wedding band on her finger to accompany the 2 1/4-carat princess-cut diamond engagement ring, purchased at Bernie Robbins Fine Jewelers in New Jersey, which the star has sported since November 2008.
An up close look at Kendra Wilkinson's 2 1/4 carat, princess-cut diamond engagement ring, which is embellished with 60 smaller diamonds. The 18 carat white gold ring was purchased at Bernie Robbins Fine Jewelers in New Jersey, and was presented to her by Hank Baskett at the top of Seattle's Space Needle.
Former Hear'Say member/Dancing on Ice champion Suzanne Shaw was dancing on a cloud as she waltzed down the aisle on June 13, 2009 and said "I do" to her love of almost four years, DJ Jason King.
The couple's commitment, which led to an August 2008 proposal after a three-year courtship, culminated with a wedding at Captain's Club Hotel in Christchurch, the Daily Mail reports. Although the details of the ceremony are currently shrouded in secrecy, early reports indicate that the bride's former Hear'Say band mates Noel Sullivan and Danny Foster were among the guests to wish the newlyweds happiness in their new life together.
While some believe that love flies in on the wings of a dove, it was an owl that was the bearer of the wedding bands that symbolize the everlasting bond between Manchester United defender Wes Brown and his love Leanne Wassell when the couple said "I do". Swooping down on the shoulder of the best man, "Ollie" presented a leather pouch containing the rings which were slipped on the lovebirds' fingers on June 13, 2009 in a ceremony held at Peckforton Castle, the North-West Evening Mail reports.
Having marked their first year of marriage the day before, soccer star Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen were among the group of well-wishers at the nuptials before traveling to Barbados to privately celebrate their anniversary and look forward to their future with the child they will welcome into the world later this year.
Brazilian athlete Roberto Carlos may be considered among the top 125 greatest footballers living today, but the soccer star holds the number one spot in the heart of his bride, Mariana Lucon. His happiness apparent to all in attendance, the wingman for Turkey's Fenerbahçe team showed off a few soccer moves for reporters on June 13, 2009 after saying "I do" to the physiotherapist in the presence of 600 guests-- including singer Alexandre Pires and fellow footballer Juninho Paulista-- who had gathered at Terraço Daslu in São Paulo to witness the happy occasion.
According to Midracon News, the bride walked down the aisle in a strapless creation by Manuel Motta, which was paired with a lace-edged veil. Tucking a white bloom into his jacket's lapel, the groom looked dapper in a dark suit by Camargo Alfaiataria.
After sampling sugar rose-covered mini-cakes at the reception, the newlyweds spent their first night together as husband and wife in a suite at the WTC Sheraton Hotel in São Paulo before embarking on an excursion to a Brazilian resort and a trip to Dubai.
A photo of the couple at their civil ceremony, earlier in the day:
"Coronation Street" Stars Lucy-Jo Hudson and Alan Halsall Marry
Having played a part in making the dreams of dance troupe Diversity and overnight sensation Susan Boyle come true, Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden witnessed the dream of a friend become reality as she and Chris Hughes, her husband of the past six months, sat in a pew at St. Bertoline's Church in Barthomley, Cheshire and watched ex-Coronation Street cast member Lucy-Jo Hudson join in matrimony with a current star of the popular soap, Alan Halsall.
Perhaps thinking of her own 2005 wedding, actress Samia Smith was also among the guests to watch Hudson walk down the aisle in a gown that would later be covered with a black cloak during the bride's exit from the house of worship, providing the public only a peek of her peep-toe shoes the Daily Mail reports.
It was love all for tennis legend Boris Becker as he exchanged vows with Sharlely "Lilly" Kerssenberg on June 12, 2009. The steps of the Seganini Museum in St. Moritz proved to be a stairway to heaven for the pair as they entered the St. Moritz venue for the civil ceremony.
Showcasing her individualistic sense of style, the bride donned a white trouser suit for the I do's-- a relaxed yet refined look enhanced with the addition of a dainty bouquet of ivory roses. According to Bild, supermodel Claudia Schiffer, champion cyclist Jan Ulrich, Prince Albert of Monaco and the groom's two sons were among those who witnessed the three-time Wimbledon winner-- dressed in a grey pinstripe suit paired with a pewter tie-- pledge his devotion to the Dutch model.
Pronounced husband and wife, the newlyweds would later celebrate their union with a religious blessing at Regina Pacis Chapel before welcoming 200 friends and family members to their post-wedding festivities at Badrutt's Palace Hotel. Wanting to share their happy day, the public will have the opportunity to take a peek at the festivities when German network RTL broadcasts coverage of the wedding.
In the midst of his sorrow over the recent passing of his daughter Exodus, boxing legend Mike Tyson has found his reason to once again-- in the words of poet Mary Lee Hall-- "turn back to life and smile." On June 6, 2009 the former heavyweight champ said "I do" to Lakiha Spicer, E! online reports.
Just 45 minutes after obtaining their license to wed, the nighttime nuptials took place at La Bella Wedding Chapel at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel. The pews were empty as the bride made her way down the aisle toward the groom, who donned a suit and tie for the occasion.
As though blessing the couple's union, the limbs of a 200-year-old oak tree stretched out toward actress Autumn Reeser (TheO.C.) and her love Jesse Warren as they pledged their devotion beneath its branches on May 9, 2009.
A popular place for stars to celebrate their new lives together, the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa-- the California retreat where Private Practice's Kate Walsh enjoyed her wedding reception and fellow cast member KaDee Strickland said "I do" to Roswell star Jason Behr-- welcomed the 200 friends and family members who stood in honor of the bride as she strolled past in a strapless Carolina Herrera creation, her diaphanous veil dancing joyfully with each breath of air as her shoes followed the fragrant path of white rose petals and herbs which led her to her love.
Once pronounced husband and wife, People magazine reports that the newlyweds and their guests convened to the Hacienda ballroom, which was aglow with the flicker of candlelight during the reception.
Seated in the pews at Brick Presbyterian Church in New York on June 4, 2009, no doubt images of the day they said "I do" brought smiles to the faces of mogul Donald Trump and Melania Trump and Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones as they watched Suzanne Ircha walk down the aisle toward the father of her two young sons, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson.
According to the New York Post, 150 friends and family members witnessed the union, then followed the newlyweds to a reception at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Woody Johnson was previously married to Sale Johnson, who exchanged vows with sportscaster/former football star Ahmad Rashad in November 2007.
Boris Becker and Fiancee Make Preparations for Wedding Day
Only one week remaining before their walk down the aisle, tennis great Boris Becker and Sharlely "Lilly" Kerssenberg, his soon-to-be Mrs., took a stroll down the Champs Elysees to the Dephine Manivet bridal boutique on June 4th for a pre-wedding day shopping excursion. Holding a plethora of purchases, the beaming bride-to-be left the swank shop with items for her "I do," which will take place June 12th at the Swiss ski resort of St. Moritz, the Daily Mail revealed.
Paris in the springtime is made for lovers, and the pair no doubt felt on top of the world as they enjoyed a romantic repast that June afternoon at Le Jules Verne restaurant, the Eiffel Tower's second level eatery which holds a special place in the heart of Tom Cruise, who chose the site for his proposal to Katie Holmes in 2005. The couple continued their stay in the City of Light in a suite at The Ritz Hotel.
Enter Lovetripper's "Best TV Wedding Ever" Contest!
The traditional month for weddings is upon us, and in celebration Lovetripper is taking a trip down memory lane with a look back at some of the small screen's most sensational ceremonies.
From classic couples to TV twosomes who just tied the knot, pick out your favorite wedding from the list on our contest page, then tell us why you think your choice is the best. (A selection of reader comments for the top 10 shows will be posted in our Romance Hall of Fame.) Can't find your preferred pair on the list? Write ins are welcome!
One winner, chosen at random from all entries received through 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2009, will receive their choice of either a wedding-themed DVD or one season of their favorite show on DVD.
Entrants can vote once a day. The contest is open to readers worldwide. The winner will be announced July 1, 2009.
As he cheered on Sex and The City star Cynthia Nixon during the announcement of her engagement to longtime girlfriend Christina Marinoni at a May 17th rally in support of gay marriage, former Frasier cast member David Hyde Pierce no doubt thought back on the struggle to have same sex marriages legally recognized-- a long road which, although it still continues, finally led to the day he could legally say "I do" to Brian Hargrove.
The couple, whose love has lasted a quarter of a century, were joined in marriage on October 24, 2008, the actor confided to the ladies on The View. Their vows, as well as those of other same sex couples taken before the passing of Proposition 8, have been declared legally binding by the California Supreme Court, although the ban still holds.
Although a formal announcement was not made at the time, the groom relayed the happy news to The Advocate weeks after the ceremony.
Nashville may be known as the home of country music, but on May 22, 2009 the city was the site of two simultaneous rock 'n' roll weddings.
Standing in the back yard of former husband Jack White's home, Meg White-- the drummer for Detroit duo The White Stripes-- exchanged vows with Jackson Smith, the son of punk legend Patti Smith and Fred "Sonic" Smith of MC5, Newsday.com reports. The nuptials took place almost four years after Ms. White took on the role of maid of honor at the wedding of Jack White and Karen Elson in Manaus, Brazil.
Adding a second dose of "I do" to the occasion, Jack Lawrence-- the bassist for both The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather-- tied the knot with his love Jo McCaughey during the same ceremony, which was presided over by Benjamin Swank.
Britney Spears may be in the center of the ring during her current "Circus" tour, but on May 23, 2009 the superstar was happy to hand the spotlight over to her cousin Laura Lynne Covington, who was celebrating her wedding day.
While the eyes of thousands are usually upon her, only a small congregation in the pews of the First United Methodist Church in Amite, Louisiana, a town with a population of 4,110 residents, were privy to the pop princess's walk down the aisle in her role as an "honorary" bridesmaid, People magazine revealed.
Their sibling bond as strong as ever, Britney enjoyed time together with sister Jamie Lynn (who also had a role in the ceremony as a bridesmaid) and Jamie Lynn's daughter, Maddie.
"Coronation Street" Cast Member Tupele Dorgu's Wedding
Having shared screen time over the years with her character Kelly Crabtree, Coronation Street cast members Alison King, Vicky Binns, Katherine Kelly, Julia Haworth and Antony Cotton shared in co-star Tupele Dorgu's joy on May 23, 2009 as she said "I do" to the man she loves, Mark Flanagan.
Adding her own touch of soap opera drama the the happy event, the bride draped herself in a cape to keep the details of her wedding dress a secret as she made her way inside Salford Cathedral, the Lancashire Evening Post reports.
As the reverential refrain's from a gospel choir rang out inside the 19th century house of worship, natural light filtered through a stained glass depiction of Jesus, Mary and St. John, providing an ethereal glow as the groom slipped a wedding band on his bride's finger to accompany the engagement ring he hid inside a box of mints as part of a 2008 proposal.
Following the nuptials, the newlyweds and their guests gathered at Midland Hotel in Manchester for the reception.
Just married to the woman he loves, life is a whole new ball game for Boston Red Sox team member John Smoltz. According to USA Today, the pitcher pledged his devotion to Kathryn Darden on May 16, 2009.
As home is where the heart is, the athlete chose to exchange vows at his Alpharetta, Georgia residence. Seventy friends and relatives were on hand to offer their best wishes to the happy couple after the early evening ceremony.
