December 2008
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Honeymoon money-saving tips offered to couples
Newly married couples looking to save some money on their honeymoon have been given some tips by one website on how to keep expenses low. According to the Wedding Channel, couples are likely to find that it will cost them less if they go on their romantic getaways during the off-peak season. By doing some research beforehand they could find that they save money on hotel and flight bookings, esp… Continue reading: Honeymoon money-saving tips offered to couples » -
Scarlett Johansson 'pleased' with secret wedding plans
Scarlett Johansson has spoken out about the secret wedding in which she got married to Ryan Reynolds. Speaking to the LA Times, the actress said that she wanted it to be a private event, which was why she kept the plans low-key. "It was my mission to have a moment of privacy, to do something for myself. I was happy with the results of that," she said. It was not reported that the Los… Continue reading: Scarlett Johansson 'pleased' with secret wedding plans » -
Couple marry in chilly ice chapel
One couple recently chose to hold their wedding in an unusual and rather cold venue. Michael Cook and Sigret Ball were married on Christmas Day in a specially built ice chapel in Alaska, the Boston Herald reports. The venue was inspired by the Aurora Ice Museum at Chena Hot Springs and the couple said their own version had special meaning, as did getting married on Christmas Day. "We want… Continue reading: Couple marry in chilly ice chapel » -
Newlyweds round off their day with a ride on the big wheel
One couple ended their wedding day in style with a ride on a big wheel in Bradford. Martyn and Kelly Lewis were married at Bradford City Hall before being asked if they wanted a special ride on the attraction to round off their celebrations, the Bradford Telegraph and Argus reports. Many of the guests from their wedding also joined the couple on the ride. Mr Lewis, 30, said: "When the Cou… Continue reading: Newlyweds round off their day with a ride on the big wheel » -
Maths teacher earns extra income with wedding cakes
A maths teacher in the US is earning himself some extra money by running his own wedding cake business out of school hours. According to the Dallas Morning News, 40-year-old Chad Fitzgerald and his partner Edward Navejas, 30, run a specialty bakery, called The Cake Guys, in the evenings. Mondays and Tuesdays are devoted to baking before fillings are spread and layers are stacked on Thursdays. … Continue reading: Maths teacher earns extra income with wedding cakes » -
Noel Edmonds announces summer wedding plans
Noel Edmonds has announced that he is to marry his girlfriend in a summer wedding next year. The Deal or No Deal presenter got down on one knee to pop the question to Liz Davies, 38 in the gardens of the Catherine Palace in St Petersburg. According to the Telegraph, the TV star kept the trip secret from Ms Davies and persuaded British Airways staff not to mention the destination of the flight d… Continue reading: Noel Edmonds announces summer wedding plans » -
Petite bride grows for her wedding day
A tiny bride who suffers from a rare kind of dwarfism underwent an operation to make her taller for her wedding day. Tiffanie Didonato, 27, previously measured just 3ft 6inches and has now been through bone-lengthening procedures to take her to a height of 4ft 10. She walked down the aisle in October and says she is now looking forward to living a normal life over Christmas. "All I ever w… Continue reading: Petite bride grows for her wedding day » -
Newspaper reunites couple with wedding photos
One lucky newlywed couple will get to see wedding photos taken for them on their honeymoon after a story in the Yorkshire Post. The newspaper writes that Sarah and Barry Reid were on holiday in Cephalonia, Greece when they met Norwegian couple Nils and Kaia Mortensen. Mr and Mrs Mortensen offered to take photographs of the Reids as they were without a camera. However, Mrs Mortensen had her pur… Continue reading: Newspaper reunites couple with wedding photos » -
Couple overcome house fire to tie the knot
A couple whose home was destroyed by a fire last month have put the past behind them and tied the knot. Ron Sharrard, a beach warden in Brean, and Angela Davies lived in a wooden chalet which was gutted by a large blaze last month, Burnham-On-Sea.com reports. However, they have now overcome these events to exchange vows in St Bridget's Church in Brean, surrounded by their family and friends. M… Continue reading: Couple overcome house fire to tie the knot » -
Kate's mother says royal wedding may never happen
Kate Middleton's mother has admitted that she thinks her daughter may never get married and become a member of the royal family. Although Kate, 26, continues to insist that she has no concerns over the fact the Prince William has not yet proposed, her mother Carole is more worried, the Daily Mail reports. Friends say she has said she believes a royal wedding may never happen for her daughter. … Continue reading: Kate's mother says royal wedding may never happen » -
Lottery win lets couple finally walk up the aisle
One couple is finally tying the knot after winning a share of a National Lottery jackpot. Peter Chaloner and Wendy Thompson, from Chester, have been engaged for three years but could previously not afford to get married, the Chester Chronicle reports. However, Mr Chaloner recently won £163,142 as part of a £2,283.99 scoop by the 14-person lottery syndicate he is part of. Now he plans…Continue reading: Lottery win lets couple finally walk up the aisle » -
Wedding cake designer reveals his secrets to success
One wedding cake designer has revealed why he loves creating the celebratory masterpieces so much. Speaking to EastBayRI.com, Roy McGill said that making the perfect wedding cake is like fashion. He believes it must be cutting edge and follow the trends of colouring and shape, as well as allowing for some creativity on the part of the creator. To keep up with these trends, Mr McGill reads culi… Continue reading: Wedding cake designer reveals his secrets to success » -
Beyonce wears fake wedding ring bling
They may be two of the biggest names in the music industry and worth millions of pounds each, but it seems that even Beyonce and Jay-Z are being cautious when it comes to money. According to Star magazine, the rapper has given his wife a fake wedding ring to wear so that she doesn't lose the $5 million (£3.4 million) piece of jewellery he proposed to her with. Instead, the Bootylicious sin… Continue reading: Beyonce wears fake wedding ring bling » -
Wedding flower arranger celebrates diamond anniversary
A woman who used to work at a garden centre creating wedding bouquets and flower arrangements has just celebrated her diamond wedding anniversary. Fred and Barbara Evans, from Nuneaton, found romance when they were both in a production of The Belle of New York by the Nuneaton Operatic Society, the Coventry Telegraph reports. The couple married in December 1948 and together ran Nuneaton Nursery … Continue reading: Wedding flower arranger celebrates diamond anniversary » -
Pick up a wedding favour festive bargain
Any couples planning a festive wintery wedding this year may be interested to read some advice from one company. According to AmericanBridal.com, people should consider buying their wedding favours closer to Christmas as it is likely that they will be able to pick up some bargains in the sales. Shirley Tan, founder of the website, said: "The holidays can be an especially challenging time … Continue reading: Pick up a wedding favour festive bargain » -
Fergie reveals plans to tie the knot
A Chanel wedding dress may be the order of the day for one singer who has just announced she is to get married. Fergie, 33, the female vocalist from the Black Eyed Peas, is expected to tie the knot with her fiance Josh Duhamel in January. The singer, whose real name is Stacey Ferguson, has allocated some time in the second week of January for her big day and may be wearing a very special gown f… Continue reading: Fergie reveals plans to tie the knot » -
Jessica Alba holds 'very late' wedding reception
Film star Jessica Alba has held a wedding reception to celebrate getting married, over six months after her wedding. The actress, 27, married her husband, 29-year-old Cash Warren in a secret ceremony in May this year. Now the couple have held a wedding reception for their friends and family which was to be a formal celebration to "celebrate their love and commitment to each other", on… Continue reading: Jessica Alba holds 'very late' wedding reception » -
Flowers make a wedding 'blooming marvellous'
Most couples will want their wedding to be the perfect day to remember and having a beautiful venue with attractive flower arrangements may be one way to help make it special. According to the Philadelphia Marriage Examiner, a lot of people spend between ten and 15 per cent of their wedding budgets on floral decorations. They can bring a simple and sophisticated beauty to the event and the brid… Continue reading: Flowers make a wedding 'blooming marvellous' » -
Couple gets hitched twice in one month
A couple have been forced to get married twice in the same month after their first wedding was declared to be unlawful. The trainee vicar who married Sam and Michelle Marles was not qualified to perform the ceremony without supervision but had to step up as the original register was ill with vertigo. This meant that the wedding was not legally binding and the vows were declared null and void. … Continue reading: Couple gets hitched twice in one month » -
French first lady reveals truth about speedy wedding
The first lady of France Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has revealed details about he wedding to the country's president Nicolas Sarkozy. In a television programme called Carla Bruni in Complete Freedom, she tells how her wedding was decided just two days in advance of the big event. She also describes how this barely gave her enough time to find a wedding dress before she decided to choose a cream knee-l… Continue reading: French first lady reveals truth about speedy wedding » -
Wedding crasher detective fined
A private detective who posed as a wedding guest in Spain has been fined £53,700 after gatecrashing the happy couples reception to collect evidence against the owners of the venue. He was employed by the Spanish General Society of Authors and Editors (SGAE), which protects the rights of musicians and artists to their work, who suspected that the owners of La Doma restaurant were not paying … Continue reading: Wedding crasher detective fined » -
Man asks for hand in marriage at Santa's Grotto
People can often propose to their other half in unusual places, however one mum got an early Christmas present this year when her partner proposed in Santa's Grotto. Dom Hennessy made arrangements for the surprise at a Grotto at Woodcote Green Garden Centre when he took his daughter there with her mother and his partner Sarah Brick, the Croydon Guardian reports. The ring was wrapped up and smug… Continue reading: Man asks for hand in marriage at Santa's Grotto » -
Be fashion forward with a wedding planner
Using a wedding planner has never been more fashionable and it can be an easy way to help ensure that the big days goes off without a hitch, it has been reported. According to MSN Life & Style, using an expert can make sure that everything goes to plan as well as taking care of all the arrangements without the interference of nosey relatives. "Of course, just a word of advice – do… Continue reading: Be fashion forward with a wedding planner » -
Brides have the chance to pick up a bargain at dress auction
Any brides-to-be who still have not yet found their perfect dress may be interested to learn about an auction that is taking place. The GL1 leisure centre in Gloucester will be holding a wedding show on January 4th and excited fiancées will have the chance to bid on a dozen beautiful gowns. According to The Forester, the dresses are being provided by insurer Ecclesiastical after being rece… Continue reading: Brides have the chance to pick up a bargain at dress auction » -
Eco-chic weddings are a top wedding tip
Couples deciding how to make their big day go with a bang may want to take advice from one website which suggests that eco-chic weddings could be the next big thing. Writing for MSN Life & Style, Meenakshi Shankar says that with the current focus on preserving the planet and being environmentally friendly it is the perfect opportunity for couples to go green as well. Using handmade paper fo… Continue reading: Eco-chic weddings are a top wedding tip » -
All aboard for the perfect wedding vehicle
A couple from Wigan chose a slightly more unusual form of transport to get them to the church on time as they hitched a lift in a newly restored bus to tour the town after their big event. Andrew Garrity and Paula Halsall boarded a perfectly-restored Leyland Titan double-decker Wigan Corporation bus along with their 65 guests after the ceremony, Wigan Today reports. Mr Garrity, 36, who works as… Continue reading: All aboard for the perfect wedding vehicle » -
Anne Hathaway reveals lure of wedding venues
Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway has revealed that she would love to get married one day - when she finds the right person. She has also described how she sometimes walks past wedding venues and can envisage herself getting married there, Monsters and Critics reports. Anne told US TV show Access Hollywood: "Sometimes I find myself somewhere and I'm just like, oh, it'd be really fun to get m… Continue reading: Anne Hathaway reveals lure of wedding venues » -
Beyonce keeps wedding catering a family affair
Guests at Beyonce Knowles' recent top-secret wedding to rapper Jay-Z were treated to home cooking thanks to a little help from her family While the superstar managed to keep a lid on her wedding plans, her mother and grandmother were keeping lids on a kitchen full of pans as they prepared the feast. Creole food and oxtails were two of the delights on the menu, Knowles' mother Tina told Giant … Continue reading: Beyonce keeps wedding catering a family affair » -
Scarlett Johansson admits weddings can be "crazy"
Scarlett Johansson has spoken out about what it was like to get married and how she is now finding life with her new husband. The 24-year-old Black Dahlia actress has not denied that organising a wedding and the months leading up to it can be a little hectic, but believes it is worth it. She said: "This is a very beautiful time for me. Getting married is a huge moment in anyone's life and … Continue reading: Scarlett Johansson admits weddings can be "crazy" » -
Website gives wedding gift advice
The tradition of giving wedding gifts to guests is something that will never go out of fashion as it makes the day "special and personal" for every couple, one website has claimed. According to Best Syndication, new and innovative gifts can be a useful present for the recipient as well as making the big day memorable for them. The website suggests that it can often be harder to buy gi… Continue reading: Website gives wedding gift advice » -
Smash and grab thief steals designer dress
There is one bride in the UK who may be left blushing if the dress she is wearing in her wedding photographs is recognised and reported by anyone. A hand-made, £2,500 dress and matching pearl necklace have been stolen from Natalia Misslin Designs in Scotland, the Scotsman reports. The thief smashed the window of the shop and left everything else untouched apart from the gown and the jewels… Continue reading: Smash and grab thief steals designer dress » -
Save money with DIY wedding favours
The current financial and economic downturn isn't stopping people from getting married, however many couples may be looking for ways to cut costs. American Bridal has one suggestion to save the pennies and it involves a little DIY from the happy couple. The company claims that couples can save a lot of money if they make wedding favours themselves and that they can be elegant as well as economi… Continue reading: Save money with DIY wedding favours » -
Couple hold Halo-themed wedding
One couple with a love of gaming have decided to make their big day especially memorable by having a Halo-themed wedding. According to Electricpig, Desirai Labrada (29) and John Henry (26), are to marry in January after they met while playing the popular computer game Halo. Ms Labrada had the idea for the unusual wedding and they will have a Halo ringworld-shaped wedding cake while the musical … Continue reading: Couple hold Halo-themed wedding » -
Environmentally friendly couple 'recycle' their wedding
A couple who had an environmentally friendly wedding have now recycled their day for others to enjoy. The Yorkshire Evening Post has reported on the story of Stuart and Lucy Bannister who tied the knot after spending just £4,000 on their big event. Now the couple from Bingley have sold everything from table cloths to teapots and second-hand cake stands at a vintage fair so that other peopl… Continue reading: Environmentally friendly couple 'recycle' their wedding » -
Bride finds perfect charity shop bargain
It appears that one lucky bride has found herself a real bargain for her wedding day in the form of a £150 charity shop wedding dress. According to the Derbyshire Evening Telegraph, Yvonne Steele spotted the perfect bridal bodice and skirt at St Giles' Hospice shop in Swadlincote. Ms Steele has been the deputy manager there for two years and it has a selection of gowns on offer, the majori… Continue reading: Bride finds perfect charity shop bargain » -
Mariah Carey ties the knot? again
Getting married can be an expensive business, therefore it is not surprising that many couples plan on doing it just the once. This is not true for pop star Mariah Carey however. The singer has revealed that she plans to get remarried to her husband Nick Cannon every 12 months to celebrate the anniversary of their original big day. Speaking to Hello magazine, Carey said: "We've been talki… Continue reading: Mariah Carey ties the knot? again » -
Weddings are about 'location, location, location' for couples
It seems location is everything for those currently planning a wedding as alternative venues are becoming more and more popular, results of a new survey have shown. The poll by AmericanBridal.com found that 55 per cent of people questioned are looking to hire a different kind of venue for their ceremony and reception. A quarter of respondents are holding their reception in a hotel and 10 per ce… Continue reading: Weddings are about 'location, location, location' for couples » -
Bride postpones wedding to save her sister
A bride has put her wedding on hold so that she can use the money she saved for the event to help her sister who has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. Melissa Huggins had to postpone her wedding when she was told she needed £100,000 for lifesaving treatment for her condition in the US, the Daily Mail reports. After hearing the news her sister Katrina then cancelled her own wedding plans … Continue reading: Bride postpones wedding to save her sister » -
Couples urged to start planning early
Brides and grooms-to-be have been urged to make sure they start planning their big day early to avoid unwanted stress and stain when they tie the knot. AmericanBridal.com claims that all couples want to have a memorable wedding with their families and guests well catered for with food, drinks and entertainment. Therefore it is advisable to plan ahead as this can save money as well as meaning th… Continue reading: Couples urged to start planning early » -
Rivervale Barn 'could play host to the perfect eco-chic wedding'
Work has begun on a new wedding venue that may be perfect for anyone looking to bring a little eco-chic to their big day. Rivervale Barn is situated on the grounds of Mill Farm in Yateley, Hampshire and will be ready and open for guests in June 2009, with viewings available from April. Offering a civil ceremony venue for up to 150 guests, the barn aims to show how a beautiful and impressive wed… Continue reading: Rivervale Barn 'could play host to the perfect eco-chic wedding' » -
Cakemaker 'goes the extra mile' for a wedding
One cakemaker went the extra mile for a client recently after embarking on a 2,000 mile trip to deliver the perfect wedding cake. Paul Bradford, founder of Truly Scrumptious in Linlithgow, flew to Monte Carlo to come to the rescue of a wealthy Scottish businessman who could not get the fruit cake he wanted for his 12-tier wedding spectacular, the Scotsman reports. Mr Bradford then spent three d… Continue reading: Cakemaker 'goes the extra mile' for a wedding »