Wedding News

Couples should be able to have elaborate weddings if they wish as people are now more financially independent and may want to use their hard-earned money to celebrate. This is the opinion of Guardian writer Deborah Joseph, who hit back at comments made on BBC Radio 4 that marriage has become "overblown". In response to Reverend Canon Dr Giles Fraser's claim that nuptials are often…

One lucky bride was shocked when her doting partner arranged for a musical surprise copied straight from a romantic film to feature at their nuptials. Rob Chamberlain from Colchester arranged for a gospel choir to perform All You Need Is Love by The Beatles like the wedding scene in Love Actually, the Daily Gazette reports. Talking about the performance, he said: "The row in front nearly…

Changing the colour or style of a wedding dress could allow brides to wear them again, according to one writer. In an article for the Los Angeles Times, Whitney Friedlander explained that a number of designer collections feature dresses that could be worn after a ceremony. She referred to BCBG Max Azria's wedding collection after seeing one of the pieces being sported at the Emmy Awards. B…

Peaches Geldof has sparked rumours she is planning to marry for the second time after she was spotted sporting a diamond ring. The Daily Mail featured pictures of the celeb wearing a sparkling band on her engagement finger while on a night out in London. Having previously wed musician Max Drummery in Las Vegas before splitting after six months, the 21-year-old is now dating film director Eli …

More British couples will tie the knot this weekend than at any other time this year, one insurance company has stated. Ecclesiastical explained that Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th September will prove to be the most fashionable time in 2010 to wed. It noted that 2.5 per cent of all marriage policies issued were for those dates. Dave Simms, personal lines insurance manager for the company, said: &qu…

Soap star Sid Owen has revealed he proposed to his on-off girlfriend Polly Parsons six months ago while on holiday in Barbados. The actor, who plays Patsy Palmer's on-screen husband Ricky Butcher in EastEnders, explained in an interview with OK! magazine that he popped the question when the pair were out at sea on a raft. It was when they were starring together in the pantomime Snow White f…

Hilary Swank's ex-husband Chad Lowe has married for the second time, three years after divorcing the Million Dollar Baby actress. The 42-year-old wed film producer Kim Painter at the Terranea Resort in Los Angeles in front of friends and family. It was a private, low-key affair that took place on Saturday (August 28th) at the luxury retreat that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Lowe split from…

Wedding insurance is important in preventing money worries should troubles arise before the big day, one specialist has advised. Speaking to 33 KDAF-TV, insurance expert Jack Brown explained that people should check what cover a venue has in case of a cancellation. He stated that a policy would "cover deposits, if the venue goes under" and will also cover incidents such as "a rai…

Konnie Huq and Charlie Brooker have confirmed they have secretly wed during a vacation in the US. The couple got hitched earlier this month while in Las Vegas and have managed to keep news of their union under wraps until now. Huq and her new husband chose to have a low-key ceremony in Nevada away from the press. The former Blue Peter presenter recently took over from Holly Willoughby as the…

Spanish crooner Julio Iglesias has finally got hitched to his long-term love Miranda Rijnsburger. The 66-year-old, who is father to pop singer Enrique Iglesias, married his younger girlfriend in Marbella in front of the couples' five children. After 20 years together, the pair decided to exchange vows and make their love official. The 44-year-old model began dating the star in 1990 and the…