Monaco is waiting for word of a royal wedding for Prince Albert II and his girlfriend. The prince has been keeping company with South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock. The couple met at the Winter Olympics in Turin.Prince Albert II ascended the throne upon the death of his father, Prince Ranier in 2005. Albert, who [...] Read more »
Understanding the Role of a Wedding Celebrant
The role of the wedding celebrant consists of many duties which include performing the marriage ceremony. The celebrant must be legally allowed to perform marriage ceremonies. Depending on the type of wedding ceremony you are having, the role of the wedding celebrant can be major or minor. In many religions, the role of the wedding [...] Read more »
Katharine McPhee is engaged
Former American Idol contestant and singer Katharine McPhee is engaged to be married to beau actor Nick Cokas. McPhee, 23, recently received a diamond engagement ring from Cokas, 42. The pair met in 2005 at a theater production of “The Ghost And Mrs. Muir” and McPhee has been spotted in Los Angeles recently wearing the [...] Read more »
Leaving The Reception
Traditionally, a bride changed from her wedding gown into a suit or dress for travel at the end of the reception. While some brides choose to honour this tradition, more often, brides will leave their reception wearing their wedding dresses. Changing from a wedding dress to another outfit was a popular choice when brides left [...] Read more »
Prince Joachim of Denmark To Wed In May
Prince Joachim of Denmark will marry his girlfriend, Marie Cavallier, on May 24, 2008. The couple became engaged over the summer on a trip to Turkey. Prince Joachim is the fourth in line to the Dutch throne. The wedding will take place at Moegeltoender Church in Southern Jutland. Bishop Erik Norman Svendsen will officiate. Guests [...] Read more »
The Perfect Beach Wedding Invitations
It has become quite popular for a bride and groom to choose to have a beach themed wedding. Therefore, the invitation industry has met demand with an abundance of beach wedding invitations. Read more »
The Truth about Wedding Kisses
There is a movie starring Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler called “The Wedding Singer.†In this movie, they discuss what is appropriate for kissing at the altar. While this is going to be a very passionate moment, it is also a moment that is shared with family and friends. They finally decide that the kiss [...] Read more »
Why You Should Have a Unique Wedding Cake
You want your wedding to be the most special day of your life. You want a day that you will always remember fondly as well as a day that your guests will remember as well. People tend to commit visual images to memory. This is why we put so much time, effort, and money into [...] Read more »
Hurry Up Weddings
Typically, a western-style wedding takes months to plan, partially due to the high costs associated with it. In practical terms, if you plan to have the trappings of a traditional wedding, you should expect to spend minimally six months in the planning stages. As always, start with the venue for the reception. If you can [...] Read more »
Royal Couple Marks 60th Wedding Anniversary
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh will mark their 60th wedding anniversary on November 20. Elizabeth II is the first reigning English monarch to celebrate 60 years of marriage. Celebrations are planned all over the UK to honour the royal couple. The royal couple will celebrate their wedding with a service of thanksgiving [...] Read more »
Simplifying Your Wedding Plan
The cost for the average Australian wedding approaches $40,000, so it’s no surprise that couples are looking high and low for ways to save on the tab. If you are planning a wedding and haven’t done so yet, make a budget! Read more »
Model Mia Tyler Engaged To Brian Harrah
Mia Tyler, model and daughter of Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has announced that she is engaged to guitarist Brian Harrah, currently with The Mercy Clinic and formerly of the band Professional Murder Music. Tyler, 28 and Harrah, 31 will wed in the Fall of 2008. Harrah presented Tyler with an antique diamond ring in October. [...] Read more »
More News From The Runway
According to Brides.com, 2008 dress styles will filled with exquisite fabrics, colours, accessories and a variety of lengths. The Web site is also offering brides-to-be full-colour videos from the bridal runway shows. The videos also contain interviews with wedding fashion designers. According to the site, the 2008 wedding dress trends to watch are; Free-flowing fabrics. [...] Read more »
Cheap Wedding Invitations Don’t have to Look Cheap
Almost every couple that gets married has some sort of budget that they must adhere to while planning their wedding. Read more »
Registering For Gifts
When planning a wedding, brides often wonder how far in advance they should create their gift registries, what should go on the gift list and where they should register. Make your gift registries at least six months in advance of the wedding. This will give you time to consider your gift suggestions, and will also [...] Read more »
US Customs Nabs Wedding Dress Thief
United States Customs officials have arrested a driver they say was part of a plot to smuggle an estimated USD$3 million worth of stolen wedding dresses across the US border into Mexico. The driver, who was hired to take the dresses into Mexico, was refused entry into the country. When he attempted to re-enter the [...] Read more »
High Quality Budget Wedding Invitations
The first thing that a bride and groom must figure out before beginning the long process of wedding planning, they must decide on the budget for their event. Very few couples have the ability to plan a wedding without the consideration of a budget. Read more »
Wedding Party Dodges Hotel Collapse
A wedding party waiting at a hotel in Hunt Valley, Maryland in the US for a photo session in the hotel’s atrium missed injury when the glass ceiling of the eight-storey building suddenly collapsed. When the debris stopped falling, hotel personnel discovered that the accident had not injured a single person in the hotel, including [...] Read more »
Planning A Wedding? Think About Wedding Insurance
With the cost of the average Australian wedding approaching $40,000, some couples are not leaving much to chance. Wedding insurance, a relatively new phenomenon here, is catching the attention of brides-to-be who are putting down thousands of dollars on dresses, venues and food. With wedding budgets easily in the five-figure range, couples are left to [...] Read more »
The Easiest Way to find Affordable Wedding Invitations
Affordable wedding invitations are not mythical. They can be found and they can be just as beautiful as those much more costly invitations! Affordable wedding invitations are a necessity for any couple on a budget. Read more »
Down The Aisle At 96
When Bill Rodgers, 96, of Cherrybank in Scotland fell seriously ill for the third time, he knew just what to do. He proposed marriage to his love of 10 years, Liz Stewart. The couple were married at their home on Saturday, November 4 while 50 family members and well-wishers looked on. After the ceremony, the [...] Read more »
Beautiful Wedding Invitations for Your Wedding
Every couple has an idea of what they want their magical day to be like. No matter what they are planning, their love and commitment will make it a beautiful and special occasion. Such an occasion deserves the most beautiful wedding invitations! Read more »
Kim Fields Marries In Private Ceremony
US actress Kim Fields, best known for her roles as Tootie in the 1980′s television programme Facts of Life and Regine in Living Single, was married in a private ceremony in July. The actress released few details of the wedding. Ms. Fields, 38, married her long-time boyfriend, Broadway actor Christopher Morgan, 31. The pair were [...] Read more »
Comedian Jimmy Fallon Proposes To Hollywood Producer
Comedian Jimmy Fallon has proposed to his longtime girlfriend Nancy Juvonen. The 33 year-old comedian and actor proposed to Juvonen on one knee recently at Juvonen’s family home in New Hampshire, presenting Juvonen with a diamond ring designed by Neil Lane. Fallon is enthusiastic about being involved in the wedding planning. The couple have not [...] Read more »
Royal Mail Issues Six Commemorative Wedding Anniversary Stamps
The Royal Mail has issued six commemorative in honour of the six decades of the marriage of Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. The royal couple will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on November 20. The Royal Mail expects the stamps to be popular with customers and stamp collectors worldwide. The stamps feature black and [...] Read more »