Baltimore Ravens Star Daniel Wilcox Shares Wedding Day Memories
Although thousands of football fans usually fill the seats at M&T Bank Stadium whenever Baltimore Ravens team member Daniel Wilcox takes the field, on June 28, 2008 only a crowd of 300 friends and family members were on hand as the tight end made his way to the 50-yard line and exchanged vows with his love, Shauna Chine. The couple's special day, from the moment the bride stepped out of a Cinderella-style coach in a Pnina Tornai gown to the flutter of dove's wings as the pair were pronounced husband and wife, was captured for posterity by the Style Network's Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?, which celebrates its new season premiere on October 7, 2008.
While the rap group 2 Live Crew were "As Nasty As They Wanna Be" back in the '80's, on July 19, 2008 former band member Luther "Luke" Campbell was an angel as he exchanged vows with Kristin Thompson. From the bride's stroll in her Monique Lhuillier gown down the aisle of Saint Luke Community College's chapel to the cake cutting at the Hotel Palomar reception, see the "I do" details in this VH1 clip from Luke's ParentalAdvisory:
On September 12, 2008 Sandy Leah Lima exchanged white and yellow gold wedding bands with her long-time love, musician Lucas Lima in a ceremony which many Brazilians have deemed "the wedding of the year." The bride, famous for her years as one-half of the brother/sister duo Sandy & Junior as well as for her performances alongside such international stars as Andrea Bocelli and Enrique Iglesias, has shared photos of her special day in the following clip:
Celebrity Style Destination Weddings During Frugal Times
This video from CBS Early Show features an interview with Antonia van der Meer, editor-in-chief of Modern Bride for her advice on having a celebrity style destination wedding during this tight economic times. She recommends villa weddings in Europe, economical properties in Mexico and intimate properties in the Bahamas.
"Without A Trace" Star Roselyn Sanchez Discusses Upcoming Wedding
While every woman preparing to walk down the aisle finds herself flipping through the latest bridal magazines in search of her fantasy wedding wear, celebrity bride-to-be Roselyn Sanchez will see herself in a variety of dream designer dresses when she browses through the pages of InStyle Weddings' July 2008 issue. The Without A Trace star, who is still searching for the perfect wedding dress for her November 2008 nuptials to actor Eric Winter, posed in a plethora of bridal gowns for the magazine, ranging from Christian Lacroix and Elizabeth Fillmore to Melissa Sweet and Oscar de la Renta. The following TV Guide clip also shows the small screen beauty's 4.3-carat, brilliant cut engagement ring from jeweler Michael Barin.
Even though the Romanian language is foreign to many, the joy on the faces of soccer star Cristian Chivu and his bride, Adelina Elisei, is universal. In the following video clip, the happy couple, both dressed in Armani attire, proudly show their wedding bands after their July 6, 2008 ceremony at Prince Stirbey Palace.
To see images from the civil wedding ceremony of the Romanian national team's captain, visit Lovetripper's BridalStars section.
Although theirs was not to be a happily ever after, former First Daughter Luci Baines Johnson Turpin still holds fond memories of of her August 6, 1966 wedding to Patrick Nugent. Only 19 years old at the time, the Georgetown University School of Nursing student lived out every young girl's dream of a fairytale wedding as the 9ft. long Watteau train of her wedding dress unfurl and she began her walk up the steps of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Choosing Priscilla of Boston for her bridal attire, the bride's gown was composed of white taffeta draped with an overlay of English net and French Alencon lace, while her 12 bridesmaids walked down the aisle in baby pink tulle dresses topped with matching veils.
At the conclusion of an hour-long ceremony in which the bride received two wedding bands, the newlyweds and their guests gathered in the east room of the White House, where they sampled slices of a 9 ft. tall, 13-tier cake which weighed 300 pounds, Life magazine reported.
In the following CBS News clip, Luci Baines Johnson, who would go on to become the wife of Ian J. Turpin in a ceremony held at the LBJ Ranch in 1984, reminisces about her Washington ceremony:
One of The Rolling Stones biggest hits may have been titled "You Can't Always Get What You Want," but model Leah Wood got exactly what she wanted on June 21, 2008 as she and her love of the past 11 years were pronounced husband and wife. Mr. Paparazzi was one of a phalanx of photographers lined up outside of London's Southwark Cathedral to capture the happy event for posterity. In the following clip, such famous faces as Cilla Black and Keith Richards file into the house of worship, followed by bridesmaids dressed in lavender-colored gowns and flower girls attired in aqua frocks. His face beaming with pride, proud parent Ron Wood is next seen escorting his daughter to the cathedral's entrance. After the I do's, the bride reappears on screen-- this time on the arm of her new husband, Jack MacDonald.
While parasols prevented Coleen McLoughlin's wedding dress from getting soaked as rain fell over Santa Margherita Ligure on June 12, 2008, they also provided shelter from the ever-watchful paparazzi, who vied to be the first to capture images of the bride on her way to marry her long time love, soccer star Wayne Rooney. In the following ITN video, catch a glimpse of the newly-dubbed Mrs. Rooney on her way to the civil ceremony, dodging rain drops in an ankle-length wedding dress, designed with a pearl-encrusted bodice and a layered chiffon shirt. According to the Daily Telegraph, the white stilettos which carried her down the aisle at Villa Durazzo are Christian Louboutins.
For images of the Marchesa wedding dress worn during the religious blessing of their union, check out the upcoming issue of the UK's OK! magazine.
Prince Joachim of Denmark's Wedding to Marie Cavallier
Four years after receiving a diamond-encrusted, white gold wedding band from her true love Crown Prince Frederik, Princess Mary looked on as another bride became a part of the Danish royal family as French-born Marie Cavallier exchanged vows with Crown Prince Frederik's younger brother, Prince Joachim. Standing at the altar of Møgeltønder Church with his two young sons, the groom could scarcely contain his emotions as he waited for his bride to walk down the aisle in her Arasa Morelli wedding gown. The following clip captures a few of the touching moments:
Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly's Wedding at St. George's Chapel
Inside St. George's Chapel, happy memories of her own 2005 wedding day surely came to The Duchess of Cornwall's mind as she watched Autumn Kelly slip a five millimeter platinum band from Midas Jewellers in Northern Ireland on to the hand of Princess Anne's son, Peter Phillips. The following ITN News clip offers highlights of the special day, from the Vera Wang bridesmaids dresses to the horse-drawn carriage that whisked the newlyweds to their reception at Frogmore House.
Countless couples consider the upbeat romantic hit "All For You" by Sister Hazel "their song." In the following clip, the band's lead singer Ryan Newell reminisces about his seaside wedding ceremony and the tune that played as he and his bride, the hostess of getmarried.com, enjoyed their first dance together as husband and wife:
Even though the Bacara Resort and Spa is known as a venue for elegant celebrity ceremonies (past paparazzi magnets who began their marriages at the Santa Barbara sanctuary include Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler, Rules of Engagement's Bianca Kajlich and L.A. Galaxy soccer star Landon Donovan and 7th Heaven's Sarah Thompson) small, personal touches, including the starfish and sand dollars which dangled from the arch which framed the couple during their seaside ceremony to the Red Sox groom's cake served at the reception, made former Seinfeld cast member John O'Hurley and his bride Lisa Mesloh's I do's an intimate occasion.
In the following clip from GetMarried.com, the winner of Dancing with the Stars' season one dance off against General Hospital's Kelly Monaco recalls his wedding day-- when he danced on a cloud:
A blind date in 2003 opened the eyes of NASCAR champion Kurt Busch and Eva Bryan to the possibility of true love, and in July 2006 the race car driver said "I do" to his bride in a fairytale ceremony. From the moment the horse-drawn carriage bearing the bride arrived to their first dance as husband and wife beneath a sparkling chandelier, the winner of the 2007 3M Performance 400 relives the highlights of his Virginia vows in the following GetMarried.com clip:
Lela Rose Unveils Designs for Jenna Bush Wedding Party
A painting and sculpting major at the University of Colorado before turning her sights toward the Parsons School of Design and a career in fashion, Dallas, Texas native Lela Rose brings an artist's eye to her creations. In the following interview, the designer gives insight into the making of the dresses worn by Jenna Bush's bridesmaids at Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas on May 10, 2008:
This interview with volleyball superstar Kerri Walsh by GetMarried.com covers the 2005 wedding that took place at La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs, California. The video covers many of the special moments of the wedding and afterwards as well as looking at Kerri's dress, the couple's wedding cake, and even the cake topper. La Quinta is a popular spot for destination weddings and this one was an elegant affair.
Although the cake at their reception was garnished with 24 karat gold, it was the small, personal touches, such as the poem read by the bride's sister and a self-penned song sung by the groom, that made Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell and Leighanne Wallace's wedding day priceless.
In this clip from Getmarried.com, watch as Brian Littrell and Leighanne Wallace relive the romance of their September 2000 wedding at the Peachtree Christian Church in Atlanta:
While he may be known for crass antics during his days on MTV's Viva La Bam and Jackass, Bam Margera's "I do" day was a class act.
Bringing his own unique vision of wedding wear to his February 3, 2007 nuptials, the skateboarding star's purple velvet jacket, along with bridesmaids in black, added a rock 'n' roll edge to the traditional ceremony.
In the following MTV clip from Bam's Unholy Union, watch as the groom and his bride, Missy Rothstein, are pronounced husband and wife at Loews Philadelphia Hotel (video will open in a new window):
The start of a new year also meant the start of a new life together as husband and wife for actress Billie Piper and actor Laurence Fox, who said so long to 2007 with a New Year's Eve wedding. Choosing a site close to home, the couple exchanged vows at the Parish Church of St. Mary in Easebourne, West Sussex, England.
Although their marriage did not stand the test of time, radio personality Chris Evans was among the first to arrive at the chapel. In the following Mr. Paparazzi clip, the bride's former husband and his new bride stroll past the camera, as does Doctor Who star David Tennant, who enters the church before bridemaids in lovely lavender dresses and the bride, hiding her formal frock beneath a black coat, make their grand entrance.
Sean Bean may be one of Britain's biggest box office draws, but on February 19, 2008 only 15 close friends and family members looked on as the Lord of the Rings star took on the role of a lifetime as he vowed to be a husband to Georgina Sutcliffe. Like many couples who prefer a simple "I do," the actor and his bride chose to declare their devotion in a civil ceremony.
In this Mr. Paparazzi clip, the newlyweds take their first walk together as husband and wife:
Christopher Knight, Adrianne Curry Vow Renewal in Hawaii
video.vh1.com This video clip features Christopher Knight and Adrianne Curry and includes their spiritual Hawaiian vow renewal, a ceremony that many couples enjoy during their island vacations. Remember, with a vow renewal, there's none of the paperwork you have with a destination wedding.
Color is a common theme for many weddings, and former Charles in Charge star Scott Baio and Renee Sloan's ceremony centered around shades of scarlet. From the crimson carpet which harmonized with the hue of the bridesmaids dresses and accents on the bride's gown to the titian threads of the pashmina shawl wrapped around Renee's shoulders as she danced with her new husband on a floor sprinkled with red rose petals, the color of passion made a bold statement on the day the couple said "I do."
Although only 250 guests sat in the pews inside Christ Episcopal Church in Joliet, Illinois on May 29, 2006 to watch America'sNext Top Model season one winner Adrianne Curry walk down the aisle toward former Brady Bunch star Christopher Knight, millions of fans shared in the bride and groom's joy months later when the nuptials aired on My Fair Brady: We're Getting Married! This clip from VH1's wedding special captures the couple's moments leading up to their union.
Throughout three seasons of Bravo's hit series "The Real Housewives of Orange County," television viewers empathically felt cast member Lauri Waring's heartache transform into happiness as the single mother of three found love again with George Peterson. From fittings of her Austin Scarlett-designed gown to decorating decisions, the TV audience was entranced by the romance of the couple's wedding preparations.
Over two million fans tuned in during the season three finale to witness the reality star's happily ever after come true. Viewers can relive the memories with this 10-minute video presentation of Lauri's special day, captured by Elysium Productions. [Also see:Lauri Waring's Wedding in Lovetripper.com's BridalStars Blog]
During those happy days of reading Tiger Beat and 16 magazines in the late '70s and early '80's, a plethora of pre-teens dreamed that one day they would be Mrs. Scott Baio. On December 8, 2007, Renee Sloan was the lucky bride who said "I do' to the former idol during a rooftop ceremony in Los Angeles.
From the moment they tied the knot to the garter toss at the reception, fans who grew up watching "Chachi Arcola" were invited to witness the happiest day in the TV star's life during the season finale of VH1's Scott Baio is 46...and Pregnant.
During cycle one of America's Next Top Model, Adrianne Curry posed for the camera in a number of couture creations. On her wedding day, the reality TV star was a vision in an Alvina Valenta creation. From her bouquet of red roses to her platinum and diamond wedding band from Whiteflash.com, relive Adrianne Curry and Christopher Knight's candlelit ceremony and take a peek at their reception at the Rialto Square Theatre.
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