Marriage On The Cards for Britney Spears

A source has revealed that Britney Spears’ long time boyfriend Jason Trawick has been hunting for the perfect engagement ring at several celebrity jewellers, confirming suspicions that the famous pop star is to marry in the near future.

The insider commented: “He has been everywhere from Tiffany to Harry Winston looking for a ring and he is close to making his final decision… Don’t expect anything too massive or obnoxious. This ring will be classy and under 4-carats.”

Trawick, who is currently with Spears on her Femme Fatale tour in South America, is said to be very close to picking the winning sparkler, meaning a winter engagement is likely on the cards.

This latest report is the second source to confirm the good news. Last week, a family insider said: “Britney and Jason discuss marriage all the time. Britney is truly in love with Jason, and well, Jason has loved her for a very, very long time.”

The couple have been dating since 2009. If and when the marriage goes ahead, it will hopefully be a case of “third time’s the charm” for Miss Spears.

Nikki Reed Marries in Dazzling Diamonds

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.”

Liz Hurley and Shane Warne Engaged

Ex model Liz Hurley and cricketer Shane Warne are now set to tie the knot as early as this winter after the question was popped this past Friday during the Alfred Dunhill pro-am Golf Championship.

The accepted proposal was confirmed when Hurley was seen the following day sporting an impressive sapphire and diamond ring on her wedding finger which is estimated to have cost in the region of £50,000.

A spokesperson for Liz Hurley also confirmed on Saturday that the couple had got engaged the previous evening. While no further details have been confirmed, there is speculation that the pair could marry as early as this winter in Warne’s native Australia.

Liz and Shayne first got together after meeting at Goodwood in July last year, however they kept their relationship secret until officially announcing they were an item in December.

This will be the second marriage for both – Hurley was married to businessman Arun Nayer for four years before ending it last June, while Warne had a previous 10 year marriage before splitting with his wife Simone in 2006.

Molly Sims Marries Hollywood Producer

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.

Wiltshire Times Wedding Fair Not to Be Missed

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.

India Gold Buying Rise 15% for Wedding Season

India, the world’s largest consumer of gold, is set to see a 15% increase in gold sales ahead of the wedding season that starts next month, regardless of record high prices.

The wedding season officially begins from the second week of April. Purchases start a fortnight before that and make up approximately half of all sales.

Jeweller Bachhraj Bamalwa, founder partner of Nemichand Bamalwa, commented: “Price rise has not stopped people from buying gold jewellery for the wedding season. We are expecting a 10-15% growth in gold jewellery buying this season.”

While the rise in gold prices has not stemmed people’s appetite for it, this factor has brought a change in design trend – people are increasingly opting for light-weight jewellery with a heavy look. To cater to this, most of the jewellery chains in West Bengal have created light gold designs that suit the pockets of the middle class, who are the largest consumer of gold jewellery in India.

However, jewellers also say traditional heavy jewellery continues to be popular for marriages.

Kareena Kapoor Dazzles at Wedding Carnival

Kareena Kapoor looked spectacular in a sheer pink sari at Mumbai’s Hotel President on April 7to celebrate the launch of The Great Indian Wedding Carnival.

The 30 year old Bollywood actress paired her sari with a sequined mini halter blouse and accessorised with diamond jewels, chandelier earrings and a bracelet on her right arm.

She wore striking eye makeup, with thick eyeliner on her eyelids and pink sparkling eye shadow as well as lipstick. Her long dark brown hair was styled straight with a middle parting and a jewelled bindi rounded off her festive look.

‘The Great Indian Wedding Carnival’  is a large shopping festival organised by India’s leading jewellery brands, including Nakshatra, Gili, Asmi, D’damas, Sangini, Diya and Menz.  Running from April 8to May 5 this year, it has been launched to coincide with the Indian marriage season.

In a press statement endorsing the festival, Ms Kapoor said: “Today’s Indian bride is showing an increasing preference for jewellery that integrates an international diamond look into traditional wedding jewellery designs.”

Kapoor remained tight-lipped about her own upcoming wedding plans and avoided questions from the attendant media crowd, revealing no new information.

Lara Dutta’s Fabulous Wedding Jewellery Announced

Lara Dutta, who will soon be marrying tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi, will be celebrating her wedding complete with a stunning diamond necklace designed especially for the occasion.

As the main feature of her wedding jewellery, the necklace set will feature uncut diamonds studded with vilandis, rose-cut diamonds, round diamonds, emeralds, rubies and pearls with maang-tika.

Even though Lara Dutta has been the official brand ambassador of the famous D’damas diamond jewellery brand for some time now, she has chosen to have her wedding jewellery designed by Anmol Jewellers from Mumbai.

Her wedding to Mahesh Bhupathi is set to be one of the most high profile weddings of this year and promises to be a mixture of Bollywood glamour and sports chique.

The Sangeet ceremony is scheduled for the evening of the 19th at the five-star Candolim in Goa. It is there Lara will be wearing the striking necklace. A seaside party will follow, attended only by close friends and family.

The following day, the couple will have a Christian-style Victorian wedding where Lara will wear an elegant diamond necklace with matching earrings.

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