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”.

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.”

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.”

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.

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.

Erik Downie, 36, a civil servant, and Victoria, 30, a biomedical scientist, not only married in black this past Halloween, they also wore specially made fangs.

Victoria commented “We’ve seen all the Twilight movies and really enjoyed Bella and Edward’s love story so it’s great they finally got married. People might think we’re weird having a vampire wedding but we both love vampires and think every-one should choose how they want to get married. It was our day and the memories will remain with us forever.”

The eccentric couple first met while working in a National Rail Enquiries call centre in 2000 and found out they shared a childhood love of vampire films.

Three years later, the pair got engaged and decided to marry after they moved into their first flat.

Victoria added: “At weekends we dress in Gothic outfits and fangs and go to clubs where everyone dresses like us. We all do boring nine-to-five jobs so it makes our lives a bit more interesting.”

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.

Danesh married lovely Reah Cama in a lavish ceremony. The reception was held at Reah Cama’s residence in Nana Chowk last night.

The couple first met in Dubai, where they currently reside. They have been dating for the past four-and-a-half years.

The event was made even more special as Boman Irani seemed to have invited every co-star he has ever worked with to attend, making for a who’s who of the Bollywood celebrity set.

Amitabh Bachchan was the first to make an appearance and give his good wishes, before leaving fairly early. Other celebrities in attendance included veteran actor Dilip Kumar who attended with wife Saira Banu, Amir Khan, Farah Khan, Shabana Azmi, Juhi Chawla, Sonakshi Sinha and Madhavan.

Shahrukh Khan’s wife Gauri Khan looked stunning in a green sari, and arrived with close friends Arjun Rampal, Mehrar Gill and Johnny Lever.

Photos of the beautiful event have already been released online so that fans can catch a glimpse of one of the biggest star studded Indian weddings this year.

FEED founder Lauren said she exchanged ideas with Ralph casually before their first official design meeting at his studio this past June.

She also commented on her fascination with watching the design process: “Any experience of a girl picking out her wedding dress is amazing. But I have to say it was really special to work with [husband David Lauren's] dad, to see him in action with his team.”

Lauren then described the beautiful creation itself: “It isn’t Victorian exactly. I wanted something modern as well, so there is the high-necked collar and puffed shoulders with the large open back.”

The top layer of the dress was made of tulle in antique ivory, and it took nearly 100 craftspeople more than 3,000 hours to hand-embroider the tulle with motifs of flowers and Renaissance-era scroll designs in ivory silk and metallic thread, Swarovski Elements crystals and off-white pearl beads.

The wedding took place in a 200-year-old barn on Ralph’s Double RL Ranch in Colorado.

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.