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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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Sinead O’Conner Married Last Night

9 December 2011 By

Famous Irish singer was married last night (on the evening of her 45th Birthday) for the fourth time in a wedding chapel in Las Vegas.

The Nothing Compares 2 U singer and mother-of-four tied the knot with 38-year-old therapist Barry Herridge. The two met after O’Connor advertised for a man on Twitter in August, including posting a list of her requirements.

As she prepared to fly to Las Vegas from Dublin Airport this week, she explained in her blog: “Barry sent me this wonderful email, which just took my heart away. It had to be him.”

O’Connor described the Las Vegas ceremony as “Too glorious for words” on her blog, and promised to give fans and friends more details after she enjoys time with her new husband.

True to character, she also posted a picture of an empty chapel, with the caption: “Photo of the celebrity guests at our wedding.”

The marriage comes just a week after O’Connor jokingly said to Hot Press magazine: “I’ve been married three times, really I should only have been married once.”

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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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Anne Hathaway Overheard Planning Wedding

1 December 2011 By

According to a new source, Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway, who announced her engagement to fiancé Adam Shulman earlier this week, is reportedly already planning her wedding.

An onlooker told the New York Post that the couple attended La Esquina restaurant in New York with a friend on Monday night, where they were overheard “excitedly discussing ideas about their nuptials”.

The eavesdropping onlooker further claims that Anne and Adam said they are considering a “non-traditional ceremony with co-ed bridesmaids and groomsmen”. They were also reportedly talking about incorporating wine tasting into the special day.

The lovebirds were further said to be “very touchy-feely” during their dinner, and were seen kissing throughout their meal.

Anne, 29, was previously involved in a highly publicised break-up with Italian real estate developer Raffaello Follieri in 2008. During a business scandal at the time, he pleaded guilty to 14 counts of money laundering, conspiracy and wire fraud.

The actress seems to have made the right choice this time with partner Adam, and fans will be looking forward to the official date for their wedding.

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