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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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Princess Diana Wedding Attire Auctioned

5 December 2011 By

An exact ‘just in case’ replica of Princess Diana’s famous wedding dress and accompanying shoes have sold at auction for the grand sum of £84,000.

Commissioned by Princess Diana herself, the back-up dress was made by David Emanuel, who was also responsible for the original lavish gown.

It had been in the possession of Madame Tussauds in London before being sold to a private collector for £48,000 by a fashion museum in Chile.

The size 6.5 shoes that complete the gown are also identical to those worn at the 1981 Royal Wedding. As part of their intricate design they include an interwoven C and D on their sole. They were sold for £36,000 by their original designer as Diana’s mother had not paid for the spare pair.

Speaking of the shoes, auctioneer Kerry Taylor said: “They are identical to the ones Diana wore for her wedding – absolutely the same. She could have changed the left or the right and you wouldn’t notice the difference. They were made in case her first pair got stained or damaged, or something happened to them on the day.”

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Designer Creates Human Hair Wedding Dress

17 November 2011 By

Seamstress Thelma Madine, who rose to fame on Channel 4’s My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, has taken bizarre bridal wear to the next level with a gown made of human hair.

The eccentric creation will retail for no less than £50,000. It was created with 250m of hair extensions, numerous individual hair wefts as well as 1,500 crystals and 12 underskirts.

Eight people from Nico (the bridal store owned by Madine) worked on the 95kg (15st) dress, alongside stylists from hair salon Voodou.

In addition, the unforgettable gown won the Alternative Miss Liverpool pageant on Saturday.

Ms Madine commented on her aspirations for the dress: “I’d be overwhelmed if someone like Lady Gaga would consider wearing it. In fact, we would be more than happy for her to wear it on her next tour. It’s a unique creation, just like her, and I think it would be a hair match made in heaven!”

Nevertheless, while extrovert performers might be tempted to buy the unique garment, most ordinary people might find their wedding day already a little too hairy without the need for such an extravagant creation.

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Designer Describes Twilight Wedding Dress

16 November 2011 By

As fans prepare for the magical Twilight wedding to screen in the upcoming ‘Breaking Dawn’ release, the top secret gown that Bella will wear has been the subject of much speculation and anticipation.

Famous designer Carolina Herrera, the creator of the stunning wedding dress, has finally shed some light on what to expect.

She commented: “The inspiration became a little bit by the book… the description of the book, and the magic and the moment that is the wedding and also about her [Bella's] personality which is very important in a wedding gown. She is this very innocent girl that is believing in her first true love and there is romance and there is fantasy and mystery. Everything so I took all that into consideration.”

While the exact details are still a closely guarded secret (the dress was protected by military-like security during filming), it has been reported that it’s made of lace and satin, features 100 buttons down the back and has long sleeves.

In addition, the Twilight book describes Bella’s bridal gown as an early 1900s design that’s ‘just stepped out of an Austen movie’, so it will be suitably classic in style.

The same kind of approach is reflected in Herrera’s Autumn / Winter 2012 bridal collection, which features nipped-in waists flowing into gorgeously full and flowing skirts.

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Cricketer Gautam Gambhir Ties the Knot Today

28 October 2011 By

It is a special day for sportsman Gautam Gambhir as he marries Natasha Jain, daughter of a prominent businessman.

Reports say that the ceremony will be held at the Westend Farms in Gurgaon Road, Delhi. The pheras will begin at around 5pm.

The mehndi ceremony took place at 5pm last evening followed by the sangeet ceremony, while the haat thera ceremony was held at Ms Jain’s house this morning.

Around 300 guests have been invited to the private affair, including cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and actor Shah Rukh Khan. Gautam was also keen on having perform at his wedding but this was unfortunately not possible due to a visa issue.

Bride Natasha will be wearing a gown made by fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani during the marriage ceremony.

Famous wedding planner Meher Sarid and Sunny Sarid have given the wedding venue a stylish floral look with elaborate décor in maroon, off white and gold. In addition, fresh flowers have been exported from abroad to add to the celebration.

Later in the evening, the newly married couple will give media interviews for 45 minutes at a separate venue and will then head back to the wedding venue where the reception will be followed with a dinner party.

It is rumoured that the dinner will include an elaborate menu of Indian, Thai and Continental dishes, plus a special paan stall. And since Gautam is extremely fond of hot chocolate fudge, a chocolate fountain will be flowing.

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Vera Wang Shocks with Dark Bridal Gowns

24 October 2011 By

Prestigious designer Vera Wang shocked even the fashionista’s with the exhibition of her Fall 2012 Collection of bridal gowns at New York’s bridal fashion week.

The Queen of wedding couture has introduced a range of gowns in her signature colour – black. While initially there were looks of disbelief at the initial black and beige wedding dress that appeared decidedly like something out of the Adam’s Family as it hit the runway, Wang’s genius for bridal design won through as the collection unfolded.

The audience quickly recovered and became increasingly appreciative of the beautiful and unforgettable bridal dresses.

Many style guru’s have said that Wang’s revolutionary collection is also a sign of the modern times – the blushing brides of traditional weddings are giving way to marriages which increasingly feature gay couples or women who are more mature and successful in their own right. People are increasingly looking to make new rules to suit their individual tastes.

This opens the doors to new cutting-edge traditions using non-white wedding gowns. And if Vera Wang’s collection proves successful, other designers will surely be jumping on the bandwagon to start a whole new trend.

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Nikki Reed Marries in Dazzling Diamonds

19 October 2011 By

Twilight actress Nikki Reed, who married her fiancé Paul McDonald earlier this week, wore a magical wedding dress studded with no less than one hundred diamond buttons.

The 23-year-old celebrity has spoken of her delight with the ivory white, body-hugging gown. She collaborated with respected bridal jewellery brand Tacori, which not only crafted the bridal dress, but also created the engagement and wedding bands for the couple.

Michelle Adorjan, designer at Tacori, commented on the spectacular gown: “It was a 40′s classic glamour silhouette. It flows back into a 72-inch train, about six feet. It’s extremely simple. Instead of a traditional, silk wrap button, we did diamond buttons. A little over 100 carats just on the buttons.”

Nikki and Paul tied the knot at a private ranch in Malibu, California. They had only been dating for two months, but have been seen to be very much in love when out in public.

Reed said the following about her special day: “We couldn’t be happier. We were surrounded by our family and friends. We’re so glad this day has come.”

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Shannen Doherty Dons Three Bridal Gowns

17 October 2011 By

Former 90210 star Shannen Doherty caused a stir at her marriage ceremony to boyfriend Kurt Iswarienko on Saturday by wearing no less than three wedding gowns.

The couple wed at a friend’s beautiful Malibu residence. Doherty’s nuptials will be part of her upcoming WE reality show called ‘Shannen Says’, which premiers in 2012.

The actress wore a gorgeous gown for her walk down the aisle. In a post-wedding interview with Us on Sunday, she said: “I felt great… My dress [was] stunning… There was no question. The moment I saw it, I knew it was my dress! I felt like a fairytale princess.”

Shannen further explained that she first spotted the gown online and then went to see it in person at Lhuillier’s boutique in LA.

Famous designer Lhuillier’s iconic gowns have previously been worn by such celebrity brides as Reese Witherspoon, Alicia Silverstone, Vanessa Minnillo, Carrie Underwood, Ashlee Simpson, Jewel, Pink, and many more.

Not satisfied with just one unforgettable gown, Doherty changed into a second Lhullier creation which she described as “blush with lots and lots of tulle.”

For the reception, she made a third dress change into a tight-fitting, knee-length number with a slit up the side – Shannen called it “my get-down and be-sexy bridal dress.”

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Molly Sims Marries Hollywood Producer

26 September 2011 By

In an intimate affair at Napa Valley, California yesterday, supermodel turned actress Molly Sims wed film producer Scott Stuber.

The couple tied the knot infront of celebrity guests that included Josh Duhamel and his wife, Black Eyed Peas singer, Fergie.

Sims, now 38, wore an elegant dress by designer Marchesa and jewels by. Her groom wore a classic Tom Ford suit.

The couple got engaged on May 20 and have tied the knot just four months later. Stuber presented his bride-to-be with a stunning Diana von Furstenberg engagement ring that he helped design. He also flew her parents on a private jet to share in the proposal celebration.

Sims, a former Sports Illustrated model who shot to stardom as an actress on the hit NBC show Las Vegas, is currently starring in made-for-TV movie Shredd and is soon launching her jewellery line Grayce by Molly Sims. She also has several films due out next year, including Battleship, which co-stars Rihanna.

Her new husband Stuber is best known for producing hit movie Love And Other Drugs, The Break Up and Role Models.

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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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