"American Idol" Contestant Jason Castro Reportedly Engaged
Although season 7 American Idol finalist Jason Castro is currently promoting "Let's Fall In Love Again", his just-released single from his forthcoming debut CD, the reality personality has yet another reason to feel like singing, as Mandy Mayhall has promised to be his bride.
Dressed as Beauty and The Beast for Halloween, the performer proposed in true fairytale fashion, on bended knee prior to the Oklahoma-Kansas State football game in Norman, Oklahoma, according to several sources including AceShowbiz, Examiner and AI Now. Although words did not fail him as he asked for his love's hand in marriage, the words "Marry me?"-- carved into a pumpkin at the event-- helped to bring the happiness of the moment home.
While cameras captured the occasion for posterity, the prospective groom and his bride-to-be have yet to publicly discuss their betrothed status or any details of their impending I do's.
"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:
Love was in the air as 100 singles in search of a soul mate boarded an Air NZ matchmaking flight from Los Angeles to Auckland in mid-October. However, two passengers were already paired off-- The Bachelor's Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney, who were returning to relive the magic of the land that captured both of their hearts during the November 2008 filming of the ABC reality series.
Already comfortable in front of the camera due to their shared experience on the 13th season of The Bachelor, the happy couple's romantic getaway to Queenstown, which included a flight to Milford Sound with The Helicopter Line, a ride on Shotover Jet and skydiving with NZONE, was captured on film by Tourism NZ for future viewing by the fans who followed their televised love story.
After a stay at Eichardt's Private Hotel in the city's center, the pair found themselves back at the retreat where Mesnick's heart momentarily misled him into choosing another. Rectifying the wrong, on October 20, 2009 at the Kohara Lodge the bachelor slipped a diamond and platinum engagement ring into a glass of celebratory champagne,
Tennis Star Mark Philippoussis Engaged to Jennifer Esposito
His search for a soul mate on the 2007 reality TV series Age of Love may have been unsuccessful, but Australian tennis ace Mark Philippoussis' romance in the real world with actress Jennifer Esposito, a costar on the recently cancelled comedy series Samantha Who?, has become a true love match.
Keeping their status a cherished secret since the summer of 2009, the couple's betrothal has only recently come to light, People magazine reports. The bride-to-be, who was previously married to actor Bradley Cooper, and the sports star have yet to give details about their impending I do's.
"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)
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Designer Vera Wang offers details of Ivanka's "I do" dress in the following clip from Entertainment Tonight:
Bollywood beauty Shilpa Shetty, who recently stepped in front of the camera with costars Edward Furlong and Dennis Hopper for the upcoming film Forever, took her first step toward a lifetime of love as she exchanged rings in an engagement ceremony with businessman Raj Kundra.
According to Puggal.com, family and friends gathered at the prospective groom's apartment in Mumbia, India on October 24, 2009 to offer their best wishes to the future husband and his Celebrity Big Brother-winning bride-to-be, who donned a pink saree edged in red fabric by movie costume designer Manish Malhotra for the intimate pre-I do's. (Designer Tarun Tahiliani has reportedly created bridal attire for the actress, Filmicafe reports.)
The happy couple plan to become Mr. and Mrs. by the end of the calendar year.
Instead of receiving the final rose from The Bachelor on season 13 of the ABC series, Molly Malaney's second chance romance with Jason Mesnick will lead to a bridal bouquet.
Although all three reality personalities learned that every rose has its thorns when Mesnick confessed his feeling to former fiancee Melissa Rycroft that his true soul mate was actually the woman he had let go, time has a way of healing all wounds. Rycroft, who waltzed her way into America's heart as a contestant on Dancing with TheStars, became betrothed to Tye Strickland on June 26, 2009, leaving Mesnick and Malaney to continue their long-distance relationship.
As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder, and People magazine reports that the distance between Seattle and Milwaukee did little to deter the couple's romance. On October 20, 2009, during a romantic getaway to New Zealand-- the same place where their relationship once came to a tearful end-- the bachelor mended the mistake he had made with a proposal. The pair have not announced a date for their impending I do's.
Jason Mesnick with 25 bachelorettes at the start of the ABC reality series The Bachelor:
Bethenny Frankel of "The Real Housewives of New York City" Engaged
Bravo to Bethenny Frankel of The Real Housewives of New York City, who has announced that she is a bride-to-be. People magazine reports that on October 8, 2009 the reality personality accepted a proposal from Jason Hoppy, her love of the past 11 months.
Although the author of The Skinnygirl Rules and The Skinnygirl Dish has lived out her life in the public eye for the past two seasons of the Bravo series, only her canine companion Cookie was privy to the proposal in her Big Apple apartment as the prospective groom knelt and presented her with an engagement ring from jewelry designer Kristin Farrell. The warm glow of over 100 candles illuminating a room perfumed with scattered rose petals danced on the facets of the ring's crowning glory-- a 6 1/2-carat, pear-shaped diamond embraced by two smaller diamonds, for a total of eight carats.
Still enjoying the first days of betrothed bliss, the happy couple have yet to decide on a date for their I do's.
Top 5 Best Dressed Stars at The 2009 Fox Reality Channel Really Awards
Who wore the most fabulous fantasy frocks on reality TV's biggest night? Here's Lovetripper's picks of the evening's divine designs. Be sure to tune in to see all the couture creations on the red carpet when the Fox Reality Channel airs the 2009 Really Awards on October 17th.
1) Judging by her look on the red carpet, Paris Hilton's new BFF should be designer Brian Lichtenberg, who created this shimmering, one-shoulder silhouette. The sequins on this marvelous mini, which danced in spotlight as the high fashion hotel heiress arrived to receive the Innovator Award, lands the reality personality in first place in our style stakes.
2) She's both producer and presenter of the VH1 reality series Glam God, and as the host for the evening event Vivica A. Fox was transformed into a glam goddess, thanks in part to this noir number.
3) At an event that is recognized as an homage to excess, the best way to wow the crowd is to wear a study in refined simplicity, so Keeping Up with The Kardashians starKimKardashian donned a demure dove-hued design.
4) Her new single status seems to suit Dancing with The Stars hoofer Karina Smirnoff, who looked picture perfect in periwinkle. The full-length, feathered frock is apt attire for a performer who floats across the dance floor.
5) She's one of theReal Housewives of Orange County, but on award night Gretchen Rossi looked pretty in peach. Waves of ruffles turned this traditional style into a flirtatious frock.
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.
Reality TV Stars Katie Cleary and Andrew Stern Engaged
Internet entrepreneur Andrew Stern may not have found his soul mate during his date on season two of The Millionaire Matchmaker, but the co-founder of RipLounge.com-- a 3-D, flash-based social networking site-- has recently announced that Cupid's arrow finally found its mark when he met reality personality Katie Cleary, his bride-to-be.
The season one America's Next Top Model contestant, who followed her fashionable foray in front of the camera with a 3 1/2-year stint as briefcase girl number 11 on Deal or No Deal, accepted the deal of a lifetime when her prospective groom proposed during a romantic getaway to Venice, Italy.
According to Radar online, the reality TV romantics are currently contemplating a June walk down the aisle at a venue in California.
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.
"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:
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.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
"The Bachelorette" Jillian Harris Engaged
Like the petals of a flower unfolding, the budding feelings between The Bachelorette's Jillian Harris and her suitor Ed Swiderski began to blossom with each passing rose ceremony, and on July 27, 2009 fans who have followed their reality relationship witnessed a couple celebrating a love in full bloom.
The blushing bride-to-be, dressed in a pastel pink design from Cennamo Couture by Rafael Cennamo, accepted her love's proposal with a smile that rivaled the sparkle of her new Neil Lane engagement ring. Valued at $60,000, People magazine reports that the platinum band is crowned with a 2.05-carat, pear-shaped diamond, which is highlighted by six baguettes and 94 round-cut diamonds.
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:
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.
Although the final rose she received from The Bachelor's Jason Mesnick turned out to have thorns, reality personality Melissa Rycroft has announced that her days of hoping for one long-stemmed flower from a beau are over, exchanged for the promise of a bridal bouquet.
Relaying the happy news on Good Morning America, the former Dancing with the Stars contestant confided to fans that she has accepted a June 26 proposal from her friend-turned-fiance, Tye Strickland.
According to People magazine, the prospective groom asked for his love's hand in marriage amid the reverential atmosphere of White's Chapel in Southlake, Texas. Wanting to share their joy with those closest to their hearts, the betrothed twosome dined with their parents at Brio Tuscan Grille at Southlake Town Square before enjoying a festive evening with friends at Cretia's restaurant.
The bride-to-be and her fiance have not divulged a date for their impending I do's.
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:
While only time will tell if the final rose ceremony will lead to everlasting love for The Bachelorette, there's no denying that the show's latest reality romantic will take from her adventure for amour a bouquet of memories which will include a getaway to Whistler, British Columbia, a destination which will host many of the events in the 2010 Olympic Games.
Cameras rolled in April 2009 as Jillian Harris and the 10 remaining men vying to win her affection unpacked their luggage at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Not only a site for the suitors and their sweetheart to stay, the retreat's Mallard Terrace would provide a place for a romantic repast and its Wine Cellar a spot where nine nine gentleman would receive a rose, symbolizing the continuation of their courtship for one more week.
The beauty of the Canadian wilderness provided a dramatic backdrop for love's potential as Harris and her would-be honeys enjoyed a snowmobile excursion, courtesy of Outdoor Adventures at Whistler, to Callaghan Lodge. Later, love was literally in the air as The Bachelorette and one potential beau flew over the valleys on a Ziptrek tour, (which ended with the couple clinking glasses in the private wine cellar of Bearfoot Bistro) while another date involved a ski plane flight to Champagne Glacier.
A ride aboard the new PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola was the perfect way to say goodbye to Whistler. Jillian Harris will share her experiences from her trip when the two-hour episode of The Bachelorette airs on ABC on June 15, 2009. See a sneak peek at the episode in the clip below:
Her search for a soul mate on reality TV may have been unsuccessful, but true romance was waiting for former Bachelor and Bachelorette star Jen Schefft in the real world. The television personality/author said so long to the single life on May 15, 2009 as she exchanged vows with the man she loves, Joe Waterman.
The bride, who has provided a few "I do" details over the past few months on her weddingchannel.com blog, walked down the aisle in the private dining rooms of Spiaggia restaurant in Chicago in a gown purchased from Ultimate Bridal.
Following the nuptials, People magazine reports that the newlyweds and their guests dined on pulled pork, beef, chicken and pasta before sampling slices of a red velvet wedding cake created by Sarah's Pastries and Candies.
Prior to pledging her love, Jen Schefft enjoyed a dream day trying on designer wedding dresses by RS Couture, David Fielden and Prina Tornai for Entertainment Tonight:
Former "Bachelorette" Jen Schefft Discusses Upcoming Wedding (includes video)
Only weeks remain before her walk down the aisle, and like any excited bride-to-be Jen Schefft is delighted to discuss a few of the details of her upcoming "I do" to her fiance since September 2008, Joe Waterman.
Posting in her bridal blog on weddingchannel.com, the former Bachelorette confided that she will sample slices of a red velvet wedding cake created by Sarah's Pastries and Candies in Chicago following her springtime ceremony, in which her father will escort her to the altar in the presence of approximately 100- 125 guests.
Keeping the designer of her wedding dress a secret, the reality personality did reveal that the gown was purchased at Ultimate Bridal, a Chicago company which has helped brides look their best for more than two decades. Although her dream dress has been chosen, the future Mrs. enjoyed the opportunity to try on a few fairy tale frocks from RS Couture, David Fielden, Prina Tornai for Entertainment Tonight.
"Survivor: China" Contestants Jaime Dugan and Erik Huffman's Wedding
Survivor: China stars Jaime Dugan and Erik Huffman formed a permanent alliance on April 4, 2009 as the reality personalities pledged their love in the presence of family and friends, People magazine reported. Although neither of the two Zhan Hu tribe members emerged victorious on the 15th season of the CBS reality series, luck was on the couple's side when the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau announced the pair winners of an $80,000 wedding at The Wild Dunes Resort.
As the sun began its descent over the beachside retreat, its last rays stretched out across the manicured croquet lawn where 150 guests had gathered to witness bridesmaids Marisa Axelrod and Brooke Jackson of The Amazing Race walk down the aisle before the bride made her grand entrance in Ulla-Maija Couture creation. As light danced on the facets of her snowflake Pocahontas necklace from Felice Designs, the bride made her way toward the groom, who had donned a sand-hued suit from Berlin's for the occasion, the reality star revealed on the couple's Charleston Wedding Giveaway blog. During the half-hour-long ceremony, the pair presented each other with wedding bands-- an official recognition of a love which had led to an August 2008 proposal at The Battery in Charleston, South Carolina.
Following the nuptials, the newlyweds joined their guests for a reception offering a tropical and Asian ambiance, where the pair cut slices of a wedding cake from Ashley Bakery. Saying good-bye to their loved ones, the couple made their way to the retreat which offered the contest-winning couple a honeymoon night stay, The Mills House Hotel.
After returning to their Nashville home, the newlyweds will be busy writing thank you notes for the gifts received from their wedding registries at Macy's and Theodore Morris, a Spartanburg shop which had also been the locale of the newly-dubbed Mrs. Huffman's bridal shower. See the couple's contest-winning video entry
See the moment when Jaime Dugan discovered that she would walk down the aisle at The Wild Dunes Resort in the following clip:
In the early 1970's The Partridge Family topped the charts with the single "I Think I Love You." Unlike the title of the famous tune, there was no doubt about actor/radio show host Danny Bonaduce's love for Amy Railsback on March 12, 2009 when the former child star, who portrayed impish Danny Partridge on the classic series The PartridgeFamily, asked her to be his wife.
His penchant for pirate-style jewelry prevailing, the actor chose a sterling silver ring for his bride-to-be fashioned in the shape of a skull and crossbones, with rubies resting in the skull's sockets. Temporarily symbolizing that the pair are on the path toward "'til death do us part," Railsback revealed to US magazine that she will wear a more traditional engagement ring at a later time.
Bonaduce-- who today can be heard on station WYSP in Philadelphia-- and his intended, who have been an item for the past two years, have not declared a date for their impending "I do."
23009: Wedding Bells for Dog The Bounty Hunter's Daughter
Sunset on the evening of February 20, 2009 marked the dawn of a new day for Lyssa Chapman, the daughter of Duane "Dog" Chapman, as she said "I do" to her love of the past three years, Brahman "Bo" Galanti. Sinking into the horizon, the fading rays shined a spotlight on "Baby" Lyssa and her father as the group Na Leo performed "Rest of Your Life" while they walked down a white aisle runner which stretched over the ground at Lanikuhonua at Ko Olina, Oahu, leading her toward her groom.
According to the Honolulu Adviser, 200 friends and family members looked on as minister Tim Storey-- the officiant which united Dog The Bounty Hunter with Beth Smith in 2006-- pronounced the couple husband and wife after a ceremony complete with hand-penned vows and a traditional Hawaiian blessing.
Fans of the hit A&E series can witness the both pre-wedding preparations at the JW Marriott Resort & Spa and the happy event in an upcoming episode.
"One crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name." Knowing that no one is guaranteed tomorrow, British reality star Jade Goody and her love Jack Tweed seemed to take the Sir Walter Scott quote to heart on the day they were pronounced husband and wife.
Wanting to make each day count once the former cast member of Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother received news of her grim prognosis after a valiant battle against cervical cancer, the couple became engaged on Valentine's Day. The proposal was swiftly followed by an exchange of rings on the banks of the River Thames before making their union official on February 22, 2009 at Down Hall Country House Hotel in Hertfordshire, England, the Telegraph reports.
Dressed in an ivory and cream silk creation by designer Manuel Mota for Pronovias-- a £3,500 gown donated by Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed-- the bride pledged her devotion to her groom during a 45-minute ceremony witnessed by approximately 150 guests, including her two sons, who are still too young to understand that the ceremony-- which was covered by the UK edition of OK! magazine for the sum of £750,00-- took place in part to secure their future.
Following the ceremony, jubilant songs performed by the Sugababes mingled inside a marquee with the laughter of family and friends as they enjoyed a reception feast of jellied eels, mussels and lobster tagliatelle before gathering outside to watch a fireworks display in the heavens.
When Lee Mead auditioned for the reality TV contest Any Dream Will Do! in 2007, little did the aspiring star realize that he was embarking on a journey that would lead him not only to win the role of a lifetime in a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat-- it would also lead to the love of a lifetime, Hello magazine revealed.
Following an 18-month-long romance, the singing star knelt on one knee and asked for the hand of TV presenter Denise Van Outen, one of the judges of Any Dream Will Do! (who US TV audiences will remember fulfilling the same role in the NBC reality series Grease: You're The One That I Want!) Enjoying their first weeks of betrothed bliss, the pair packed their bags at their shared Kent residence and boarded a flight for St. Lucia.
The happy couple have not announced a date for their impending I do's.
12409: TV Guide Network's Justin Guarini Reveals Wedding Plans
He may have garnered the runner up position in the first season of American Idol, but singer/TV host Justin Guarini holds the number one spot in the heart of Reina Capodici, the woman who will be his bride.
Friendship during their high school days in Doylestown, Pennsylvania turned to love in 2007, with romance leading to a proposal on bended knee in September 2008, the reality star announced last year on his Blogtalkradio.com program, The Justin Guarini Show.
The happy couple are currently contemplating their "I do" options for a June 2009 ceremony as well as a honeymoon getaway, which the co-host of the TV Guide Network's Idol Wrap hopes to spend in the South Pacific.
12009: New "American Idol' Judge Kara DioGuardi Engaged
On the day she made her debut as the fourth judge on American Idol, Kara DioGuardi also revealed that she plans to embark on another new endeavor by becoming the wife of her beau, Mike McCuddy.
No doubt the songwriter/music producer had a song in her heart on December 8, 2008 when she accepted her love's proposal as they enjoyed a romantic getaway to Mexico, People magazine online reported. Currently savoring their new betrothed status, the happy couple have yet to announce a date for their impending "I do."
11109: "The Biggest Loser: Families" Winner Michelle Aguilar Engaged
Having emerged the victor in The Biggest Loser: Families, Michelle Aguilar has just revealed that she has also won the love of a lifetime.
Announced as the winner of the competition on December 16, 2008, an engagement ring helped to make the holiday season bright nine days later when Micah Whitehead, her beau of the past four months, asked for her hand in marriage, US magazine online reported.
Currently on a search for a slim silhouette for her wedding day, the bride-to-be is planning on using a portion of her $250,000 prize money for her walk down the aisle either in the spring or autumn of 2009.
Concocting the perfect recipe for a lifelong romance, Top Chef season four finalist Nikki Cascone has accepted a proposal of marriage from her business partner beau, 24 Prince restaurant co-owner Brad Grossman, People magazine online revealed.
Man's best friend became this bride-to-be's best buddy as well when Grossman persuaded one of the couple's pooches to help with the proposal. Securing the engagement ring around their canine companion's neck, the sparkler was a happy surprise for the reality TV star as she prepared dinner.
The happy couple are already gathering the ingredients for their dream "I do," which will take place in the presence of more than 200 friends and family members in the spring of 2010.
Celebrating the recent start of their married life together, the Maldives beckoned to Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden and music producer Chris Hughes, who left for their honeymoon hideaway on January 2, 2009. Along with their luggage, the couple carried with them the happy memories of their December 10, 2008 wedding, the Daily Mail reported.
Engaged since 2004, their years together brought about the birth of their daughter Alexa, who acted as a flower girl on her parents' special day, sprinkling petals in the church on the grounds of Babington House in Somerset, England.
Among the guests to witness the happy occasion was actress Sarah Parish (The Wedding Date), who had earlier joined her friend for a bachelorette party in Norfolk's Burnham Market, and who no doubt thought about her own December 2007 wedding day as she watched the bride walk to the altar, where F1 racing champion David Coulthard stood by in the role of best man as the groom recited his vows.
The end of the year marked the beginning of a new life for American Idol season six finalist Gina Glocksen, who became the wife of Joe Ruzicka following a three year courtship. Family and friends gathered at the Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement in Naperville, Illinois witnessed former AI contestants Jordin Sparks and Haley Scarnato walk down the aisle in champagne-hued designs before the bride made her grand entrance, People magazine online reported.
When attending the October 2008 "I do" of fellow American Idol contestant LaKisha Jones, no doubt the reality star dreamed of the day when she would don her own wedding dress. The moment arrived on New Year's Eve, when she slipped into a white, floor-length creation embellished with beading for the non-denominational ceremony. Clutching a bouquet of dark crimson roses, the bride's fingertip veil-- attached to tresses tinted with scarlet streaks-- gently swayed as she walked toward the groom, who presented the singer with a wedding band to accompany the engagement ring which has graced the performer's finger since August 7, 2007, when Ruzicka promised forever to the budding recording artist on stage at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.
Shortly after the celebration ended, bridesmaid Jordin Sparks shared the joy of the day with fans on MySpace. Serenading the newlyweds with a rendition of "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" for their first dance, the microphone was later handed over to the bride, who sang the touching contemporary country classic, "Lee Ann Womack's "I Hope You Dance," for her new husband and his mother.
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