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All Blacks Rugby Star Dan Carter Weds

12 December 2011 By

One of New Zealand’s All Backs premiere rugby stars finally tied the knot with his girlfriend Honor Dillon at an exclusive lakeside venue called Lake Timara Lodge on Friday.

The NZ Herald website reported that the beautiful bride wore a flowing ivory dress with a plunging front, a cutaway back and a regal two metre train.

In total, 100 guests were in attendance, including All Blacks of the past and present such as Richie McCaw and coach Graham Henry.

Carter’s four grooms, one of which was All Blacks scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan, wore grey suits with long black tails.

The couple exchanged traditional wedding vows and several hymns were sung during their 30-minute ceremony. Adding magic to the special event, the bridal party sat in front of a “blaze of peonies and oriental lilies a metre deep”.

At 10pm, everyone moved outside to enjoy a stunning fireworks display that lit up the sky. Some guests left soon after, while others partied on until 1am. Many said that the couple’s nuptials had scored “a perfect 10”.

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Cunard Cruise Ships Set for Marriages at Sea

28 November 2011 By

The cruise ship operator Cunard has long been a popular honeymoon choice for newlywed Britons, but they are now making a historic shift to the wedding industry itself by permitting couples to marry at sea.

Weddings on cruise ships are becoming increasingly popular, with demand for them having risen by as much as 60% in the last decade.

Now, for an estimated £1,500, love birds can tie the knot during a spectacular cruise from Southampton to Bermuda.

Nevertheless, there have been some difficulties in navigating legalities for British cruise ship weddings.

A quirk in marriage laws means this move will do way with 170 years of maritime history, as the registered home of their luxury liners has had to be shifted from Southampton to Bermuda. This is because British law does not allow ocean-going ships to be used for marriages because they are not accessible for members of the public who want to object during the ceremony. The government is however reviewing this legal tradition.

The three Cunard vessels due for floating weddings can carry up to 2,600 passengers and are also home to some quintessential British bars and restaurants for wedding receptions.

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Couples Flock to Tie the Knot on 11/11/11

11 November 2011 By

With today’s date being 11/11/11 – a memorable occurrence that only happens once a century – wedding fever has been celebrated around the world.

Two of the most popular destinations have been Las Vegas in the US, and the UK’s world famous wedding location in the Scottish Borders town of Gretna and the adjoining village of Gretna Green.

An impressive total of 53 couples said “I do” in Gretna , which accounted for 51 weddings and two civil partnerships. Many lovebirds had flown in from as far afield as New Zealand, Canada and Germany to exchange their vows in the area’s seven wedding venues.

The first newlyweds at Gretna Registration Office today were Rob and Lorraine Taylor, from Coventry. The pair boosted the unforgettable day and date by exchanged their rings at precisely 11am.

A delighted Mr Taylor, 57, commented: “Everything just fell into place for us, the number on our wedding registration form was 1111 and we chose the 11th track on a CD for the ceremony music.”

His bride said: “It was all just meant to be. The date didn’t have a special significance for us before; we just had it in our heads. We love number one, we’re both very competitive and we always like to win, so having all the ones was a really good thing.”

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Bright Wedding Day for TV3’s Martin King

8 November 2011 By

TV3 celebrity Martin King and beloved partner of 13 years Jenny McCarthy were graced with blue skies on their wedding day yesterday.

As one of TV’s best-known weather forecasters, Mr King was not surprised by the good weather. He commented: “I’ve been studying the long-range weather forecast for 10 days now, and I couldn’t believe our luck when I realised we were going to get a sunny day.”

The couple held their wedding ceremony and reception in Killashee House Hotel in Naas, Co Kildare.

Over 100 guests attended the special day, including many of TV3′s best-known faces who all paid tribute to their much-loved colleague.

The couple’s five children also played their part: Ms McCarthy’s son Dean (from her previous relationship) gave her away; Martin’s children from his previous relationship, Victoria and James, did readings at the ceremony and the couple’s own children Matthew and Alex carried the rings down the aisle.

Since the couple met 13 years ago when both worked on Dublin radio station 98fm, the Irish city’s hotspots where their romance bloomed were featured on the wedding reception table titles, including Club 92, The Pink Elephant, Annabel’s and Tamangos.

The happy newlyweds are now flying to the Canaries for their honeymoon.

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Beach Weddings Now Available in Bournemouth

21 October 2011 By

Following being granted council permission to conduct weddings on the beach, the seaside resort of Bournemouth in Dorset is taking their first bookings at a specially made chapel.

Now that the official paperwork has been completed, the Beach Chapel will be open for weddings between April and October.

The Bournemouth Beach Chapel is the first in the UK to be able to offer couples the opportunity to have a legally binding marriage ceremony on the beach. It is hoped they will be able to lure couples to celebrate their nuptials locally rather than flying off to sunny destinations such as the Caribbean, Maldives and Europe.

In order to comply with UK law, a marriage ceremony must be conducted in a “permanent covered building”. This caused a debate over whether or not the beach chapel met these guidelines and delayed its approval.

Nevertheless, the official green light has finally been achieved. Packages start from as little as £999, making a Bournemouth beach wedding substantially more affordable than a beach wedding abroad, not to mention the cost of having to fly guests to a chose resort.

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Bhutan’s “Dragon King” Weds

13 October 2011 By

Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the American and British educated monarch of Bhutan, has married his long term girlfriend Jetsun Pema.

The small private ceremony, held in an ancient monastic fortress, presented a mix of Buddhist spirituality with Bhutan traditions.

The 31 year old king is immensely popular in his kingdom and is famously a fan of Elvis Presley as well as basketball.

His beautiful 21 year old bride, looked slightly nervous throughout the ceremony, but with the placing of an embroidered silk brocade crown on her head she was made Queen.

When the ceremony was complete, the king took time to tell a group of reporters of his happiness at the special occasion: “I have been waiting for quite some time to get married. But it doesn’t matter when you get married as long as it is to the right person. I am certain I am married to the right person.”

The bride is a member of a family whom the Bhutan Royals had well known for a long period of time. Friends have spoken of the genuine love between the couple, who had been living together for eight months previous to the wedding.

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McCartney Ties the Knot

10 October 2011 By

A registry office in London’s Marylebone that had once served as the venue for former Beatle Paul McCartney’s marriage to his first wife Linda 42 years ago, held host to a small civil service on Sunday for his wedding to American-born Nancy Shevall.

The date chosen for the wedding coincides with what would have been the 71st birthday of John Lennon, lending a poignant air to the proceedings.

Paul’s brother Mike served as best man and guests included fellow Beatle Ringo Starr. This time, as opposed to his second marriage, McCartney’s family come out in support of the union.

Following the service, a small reception was held in the back garden of Sir Paul’s house in St John’s Wood, which is situated nearby the famous Abbey Road studios where the majority of the Beatles songs were recorded.

A friend of the iconic musician commented on the proceedings: “The wedding is in keeping with the way Paul and Nancy have conducted their entire relationship – low-key, understated and fuelled by goodwill. Neither of them wanted a huge fuss.”

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Nikki Reed Announces Wedding Plans

6 October 2011 By

Twilight star Nikki Reed has announced plans are underway to marry her former American Idol contestant Paul McDonald.

The official wedding date and location have not as yet been revealed, but the couple are expected to tie the knot soon.

Ms Reed has however confirmed that the location has been secured, and that she has already chosen her maid of honour – long time friend and actress , who starred in the movie called Spy Kids.

Nikki has also revealed that she has picked her wedding dress for the special day, but is refusing to share further details with the public or even her fiancée as she does not want to spoil the surprise.

Nevertheless, it is predicted that she will opt for a romantically soft and pale colour scheme for her gown.

The couple have said that they’re both taking a great interest in the planning of the nuptials and are thoroughly enjoying it. This makes a nice break from tradition where the bride mostly takes responsibility for the multitude of tasks to be completed before the big day.

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King of Bhutan to Marry Beautiful Bride

30 September 2011 By

Asia is set to host their version of a fairytale Royal wedding shortly – the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, is to wed commoner Jetsun Pema on October 13.

Bhutan is the last Himalayan Buddhist kingdom, comprised of some 700,000 subjects. Its imposing 17th-century fortress Punakha Dzong will be the venue on the special day and is currently being spruced up for the event.
King Jigme is adamant that his wedding will be a simple affair in keeping with the devoutly Buddhist traditions of his country.

When announcing his marriage in June to their parliament, he commented on his bride-to-be: ”While she is young, she is warm and kind in heart and character. These qualities, together with the wisdom that will come with age and experience, will make her a great servant to the nation.”

Following the marriage ceremony, public celebrations are expected to take place across the country – the current monarchy, established in 1907, is highly revered.

The king, crowned in 2008 after his father abdicated to allow the transition to democracy, has also endeared himself to his subjects with his good looks, reputation for hard work and informality.

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Wiltshire Times Wedding Fair Not to Be Missed

23 September 2011 By

Anyone due to marry this year will want to visit the Wiltshire Times Wedding Fair being held this Sunday from 11am to 4pm at the Leigh Park Hotel in Bradford on Avon.

The venue, a licensed wedding location, will host a range of wedding exhibitors providing invaluable advice. In addition, visitors to the fair will be given the exclusive chance to enter the Wiltshire Times Win a Wedding contest for the chance to walk away with a complete, paid-for wedding package.

Features of the event on Sunday include two fashion shows staged by Wayne’s World of Fashion providing a fascinating insight into appealing bridal gowns plus outfits for the bridesmaids, bridegroom, best men and ushers.

Brides-to-be will also benefit from ideas for everything from location and transport to the little things such as table decorations and presents for the bridesmaids.

The exhibitors are specialists in their field – couples will be able to avail themselves of special offers and expert advice for all they could possibly need to make the most special day of their lives perfect.

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