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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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Stylish Bridal Lingerie Range Launched by M&S

30 September 2011 By

Brides-to-be will be pleased to know that retailer M&S, known for quality at an affordable price, has now launched its first bridal lingerie range.

The fashion shoot to introduce their new offering was held in front of The Goring hotel, which was put on the map as being one of the luxurious locations for the Royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. It’s rumoured that on the special day, the Duchess’s bridal gown was so voluminous that she had to ride down in the lift in just her underwear.

In line with the current Great Gatsby influence seeping through from the Spring/Summer 2012 catwalks, the new M&S bridal lingerie line features Twenties inspired silk pleated bras and French knicker-style shorts to bring classic vintage style to any wedding day.

The lingerie line also comes complete with high-waisted Brazilian style knickers for the more body conscious brides, plus suspenders and adjustable basques for a more risqué flair.

Judging from the pictures that have been released, M&S outlets will soon be offering something to suit every bride-to-be’s tastes.

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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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Saif and Kareena to Tie the Knot Next Year

19 September 2011 By

The hottest couple in Bollywood are causing a stir with talk of marriage next year.

While actors Saif Ali Khan and his girlfriend have generally been tight lipped about their relationship, an exclusive interview with NDTV revealed that Saif is looking forward to tying the knot with Bebo and will announce the wedding date after the release of his new movie ‘Agent Vinod’.

The 41-year-old Bollywood star is keeping fans guessing by saying that he wants to focus on his movie project for the moment before releasing more details.

Nevertheless, rumours about Kareena Kapoor’s wedding outfit are already rife. She is said to be making frequent trips to Delhi for fittings with popular fashion designer Ritu Kumar.

Further rumours indicate that Manish Malhotra will be the designer for Kareena as they are friends. Saif’s mother Sharmila Tagore also has an old association with Kumar and reportedly wants her to design the wedding dresses for her future daughter-in-law.

What’s more, the dupatta Sharmila wore on her wedding day will reportedly be incorporated in Bebo’s wedding attire since the family wants a royal traditional look for Kareena on her special day.

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Royal Wedding Sets World Record

16 September 2011 By

The Royal wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on April 29 at London’s Westminster Abbey has now entered the Guinness Book of World Records after being watched by 72 million online viewers.

It has earned the title of ‘Most Live Streams for a Single Event’ in their annual publication.

In addition to this award, the balcony kiss between William and Catherine at Buckingham Palace on their special day was recently voted the UK’s best loved TV moment in a poll by Samsung Freesat+ PVR.

The newlyweds thrilled the crowds and a worldwide TV audience which is estimated to have reached two billion with their now-famous kiss.

William turned to his beautiful bride and said: “Kate, shall we? Shall we kiss. Come on, OK? The kiss.”

After they briefly touched lips, William stood back, smiled, and asked her: “That OK?”

The crowd however cheered for more by chanting “kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss”, prompting the prince to say to Kate: “Another kiss! One more? Let’s give them another one. I love you. One more kiss – go on, come here.”

This second kiss lasted 1.25 seconds before the Duchess pulled away with a big smile on her face for the assembled crowd lining The Mall below.

William is then said to have ended their public display of affection, saying: “That’s it, no more, I’m embarrassed.”

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Eric Clapton Performs at Daughter’s Wedding

14 September 2011 By

Famous guitarist and blues singer Eric Clapton gave his daughter Ruth away in marriage and also officiated as the wedding singer on the special day.

Ruth Patricia Clapton and her fiancé Dean Bartlett tied the knot at St Mary Magdalen Church in Ripley. The celebration that followed was an intimate event in a marquee on the grounds of Clapton’s Surrey mansion, with 150 guests in attendance.

His three daughters Julie, Ella and Sophie from his current marriage to Melia McEnery, acted as flower girls.

Vidal Sassoon-trained hairdresser Ruth, once labelled Eric Clapton’s ‘secret’ daughter, surprised her groom by singing Use Somebody by The Kings of Leon, with her superstar father performing backing.

A friend of the couple said: “She’s got a good voice and has sung with her father before.”

Ruth’s mother is former record studio boss Yve Kelly. She had a year-long romance with Clapton when she was working for Beatles’ producer Sir George Martin on the island of Montserrat in the Eighties.

Ruth, 26, has been dating aspiring architect Dean Bartlett for the past three years. The newlyweds are now on a honeymoon cruise aboard Clapton’s yacht in the Adriatic.

A guest commented: “It was a delightful family wedding and with Clapton playing at the reception, you couldn’t have found a better wedding singer anywhere in the world.”

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Paul McCartney Begins Wedding Plans

12 September 2011 By

It has been officially announced that former Beatle Paul McCartney and his American heiress fiancée Nancy Shevell have begun their wedding preparations.

Reports claim that the special day will take place within weeks, if not sooner. The couple are said to be getting married in an intimate ceremony attended only by close friends and family at McCartney’s beautiful and spacious English estate.

Following the nuptials, the newly-weds also plan to throw a big bash for their friends in New York.

Ms Shevell is currently vice president for her family’s transport conglomerate there, but she will relocate to her fiancé’s native England while making regular trips back to the US. McCartney meanwhile is still enjoying making music and has even said he would play at the 2012 Olympic Games if asked.

This will be the third time McCartney has tied the knot, while Ms Shevell was formerly married to wealthy lawyer Bruce Blakeman.

The couple have been dating for four years. McCartney, 68, proposed to Shevell, 51, earlier this month in California with a five carat, $650,000 ring. She described the band as a vintage 1925 engagement solitaire.

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Fashion Icon Lagerfeld on Royal Wedding

9 September 2011 By

Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld has given his critique of the Royal Wedding fashion in an interview with a French television network.

On the positive side, he praised the integration of Duchess Catherine into the Royal family and said it has helped stir people’s interest in them again: “Royalty is very trendy. People are excited by it. There is no political ideology for the moment, so they have to turn to something they can identify with.”

He was impressed with Catherine’s choice of gown, designed by Sarah Burton, for her special day: “It’s a bridal gown of very refined detail, much more refined than the one Diana wore. Catherine’s dresses are always very elegant. It’s very pretty and relatively classic with a little touch of the 1950s that recalls Marilyn Monroe or Queen Elizabeth II’s dress. The lace is pretty, especially the embroidered veil, and the tiara not too high. It’s ravishing and the length of the train is perfect.”

Unfortunately, eccentric Lagerfeld made some searing remarks about the general fashion sense at the Royal nuptials, claiming the event was dominated by women with “bad proportions, ugly hats and short skirts on fat legs.”

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Groom Shocks with Wedding Day Skydive

7 September 2011 By

Jackie Burns was in for a major surprise when her groom organised the most eccentric wedding day to feature on BBC Three’s Don’t Tell The Bride.

After spending three hours getting her hair and make-up done on the morning of the special day, a car was sent to whisk her away. But instead of being taken to a picturesque venue or church, she was dropped off at Strathallan Airfield for a 13,000ft skydive.

The shocked Jackie commented: “I seriously thought I would die before I got the chance to become a bride. I was so angry, but my mum Carol persuaded me I would always regret it if I said no. I don’t know where he got the idea from.”

Nevertheless, windswept Jackie admitted it was one of the best things she has ever done: “The jump was amazing. The minute I hit the ground, I forgave him for making me do it on my big day.”

As if that weren’t enough, John had arranged for a Christmas-themed reception, complete with a large cake shaped as a nose (to tease his bride since she had always wanted a nose job) and cat-covered toilet seats (she loves felines).

After the humanist ceremony at the lovely Strathallan Castle, the bride was then taken to the Kirkintilloch Miners Welfare and Social Club where the couple first met six years ago.

Jackie said: “I was so angry I didn’t want to get out of the car. The Miners is OK for a quick drink but not a wedding. But when I saw the room, my anger disappeared. I love Christmas and John had decorated the whole place like a classy winter wonderland.”

The groom also chose his bride’s dress (which he picked in 10 minutes and got his best man to model) and spent a fair portion of the wedding budget to fly her best friend in from Australia.

The sporting bride concluded: “There were times when I wanted to kill John but once the shock wore off, I realised he had got everything spot on. I couldn’t have arranged it better myself.”

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