Wedding Bells

Customize Series of Wedding Dresses for No Extra Charge

2011-07-06T06:23:00.000-07:00

4 Jul 2011 18:30 Africa/Lagos

Customize Series of Wedding Dresses for No Extra Charge

PR Newswire

SHENZHEN, China, July 4, 2011

SHENZHEN, China, July 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Shenzhen Wuzhou Changlian International Trading, Co., a trading company that manufactures wedding dresses, is pleased to announce its new round of promotion. From July on customizing the wedding dress will be free of charge - no size, material or quantity limits.

Wuzhou Changlian mainly deals with wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, dresses of mother of bride, and prom and evening gowns are also available. Three largest styles can summarize all of wedding dresses. We offer natural simple style for newly-weds that want to show their unique personalities; for those romantic brides, we will suggest a model of romance series, decorated with laces, crinkles, multi-layer skirts or long veil, romantic and elegant, which will make the whole wedding like a grand fairy wedding center around the bride; last but not least, we specially introduced noble model dresses, with delicate detail and great amount of hand crafts, including embroidery. Meanwhile, the dresses will be ornamented by a proper diamond or belt.

Moreover, Wuzhou Changlian tries hard to describe brides' unique personalities through detail. They adopt stylish design in sleeve part, capped, side-draped, half or long size, which can make best use of their advantages and bypass the disadvantages; in the same time, a series of descriptive details were innovated, such as floor length v neck model, knee length off the shoulder scoop series. With more choices, customers can easily get their favorite models no matter where they plan to hold their weddings - church, garden, or along the beach.

To ensure customization and shipping processes, Wuzhou Changlian kindly reminds customers to check all sizes of customization, and check the time schedule before placing an order. Customers who need ornaments to collocate like veils or gloves should please inquire customer staff first.

To know more details about customization please go to www.bridalsweddingdress.com.

SOURCE Shenzhen Wuzhou Changlian International Trading Co., LTD

CONTACT: Jenny Zhong, 86-013265737060, service@bridalsweddingdress.com

Web Site: http://www.bridalsweddingdress.com

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Bride news from abroad and closer to home

2011-07-06T04:36:00.000-07:00

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Bride news from abroad and closer to home

A Sydney bride wears Vera Wang and swaps a traditional veil for thoroughly modern millinery by Nerida Winter over on Sugar Love Weddings.

Lauren Sherman, editor of Fashionista, shares her love for vintage and her big-day eBay buys at The Inside Source.

Planning of a cool-weather wedding? These real-life nuptials at 100 Layer Cake provide plenty of inspiration.

A Melbourne bride keeps it simple and stylish in a beaded Gwendolynne gown and Jimmy Choo shoes at Polkadot Brides.

Order your perfect wedding pieces online with Anthropologie’s sister brand BHLDN’s five themed collections - lace, garden variety, feathered, graphic and in the fold.

French Lacemaker Sophie Hallette Makes the Cut on Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress

2011-06-08T06:15:00.000-07:00

8 Jun 2011 07:00 Africa/Lagos

French Lacemaker Sophie Hallette Makes the Cut on Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress

CAUDRY, France, June 8, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

- Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen Chooses Sophie Hallette Lace for Royal Gown

After much anticipation across the globe, the wedding gown of the century was finally unveiled and it was a vision of modern British splendor, with a French touch.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/sophiehallette/48927/

Kate Middleton, the new Duchess of Cambridge, wore a gown designed by Sarah Burton, the Artistic Director at Alexander McQueen. Made of white and ivory satin gazar and designed to emulate an opening flower, the gown featured a lace adorned bodice inspired by Victorian corsetry - a classic McQueen reference, a plunging neckline, long sleeves, and a train of more than nine cascading feet. A truly extraordinary lace was needed to exalt the dress and in a symbolic nod to time-honored traditions, Burton and the newest member of the monarchy chose Sophie Hallette, the renown French company that has been making lace since 1887.

"Everybody from the factory floor to the designers was thrilled when the news spread that our lace was on the dress," said Romain Lescroart, CEO of Sophie Hallette. "Our laces have adorned haute couture creations and luxury goods worldwide for 127 years, but this certainly marks a crowning achievement in our history for which we draw great pride."

The Sophie Hallette lace selected by Burton is an exclusive model designed in 1958 and was manufactured on artisanal looms that are more than 100 years old. The roses, daffodils and shamrocks of the particularly dainty floral motif were cut out from the original lace and hand-sewn onto the silk tulle of the décolleté, sleeves and train by the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace, using a Carrickmacross lace-making technique, which originates from 1820's Ireland.

About Sophie Hallette

Based in Caudry, France and family-run for three generations since its founding in 1887, Sophie Hallette sets the world standard for high-quality lace craftsmanship. Manufactured respecting traditional methods on Leavers looms more than 100 years old and maintained by craftsmen whose know-how is unique in the world, Sophie Hallette laces are a staple of the most famous brands in haute couture and luxury goods including: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Zuhair Murad, Basil Soda, Elie Saab, Nina Ricci,Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Bottega Veneta, Valentino, Brioni, Fendi, Lanvin and Givenchy among others.

For more information, please visit http://www.sophiehallette.com
Video: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/sophiehallette/48927/

Source: Dentelle Sophie Hallette

Press contact: Media agent, Sonia Lemagnen, sonia.lemagnen@noos.fr, Tel : +33684984187

Royal Wedding of Prince William & Catherine Middleton dazzles the world

2011-04-29T05:46:00.000-07:00

The Royal Wedding of Prince William & Catherine Middleton dazzled the whole world on Friday April 29, 2011.

Prince William greets Kate Middleton as she arrives at the alter with her father Michael Middleton, prior to their marriage in London’s Westminster Abbey, Friday April 29 2011. (AP / Dominic Lipinsk)

Spring/Summer 2012 Bridal Shows

2011-04-20T06:43:00.000-07:00

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Are wedding soon? If the answer is YES, then you need to check out the Vogue Spring/Summer 2012 Bridal Shows from Vera Wang to Oscar de la Renta . The video is Oscar de la Renta's 2011 bridal show.

You are seeing the exclusive preview first time on a Nigerian site. Enjoy the privilege. Just click on any of the following top designers to view the galleries of their exclusive bridal shows.

Alfred Angelo

Alvina Valenta

Amsale

Anna Maier-Ulla Maija

Anne Barge

Anne Bowen

Augusta Jones

Badgley Mischka

Birnbaum & Bullock

Carolina Herrera

Christos

Claire Pettibone

Douglas Hannant

Francesca Miranda

Ines di Santo

Jenny Lee

Jim Hjelm

Kenneth Pool

Lazaro

Lela Rose

Marchesa

Monique Lhuillier

Nicole Miller

Oscar de la Renta

Pronovias

Reem Acra

Tara Keely

Vera Wang

Congratulations To Ingram And Laura Osigwe

2011-03-06T06:05:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Mr. Ingram Osigwe and Mrs. Laura Osigwe on their church wedding yesterday in Festac Town in Lagos, Nigeria.

May the Almighty God bless their marriage. I wish them happy married life.

Happy New Year 2011!

2011-01-01T08:18:00.001-08:00

Photo Credit: Trendz Info

Happy New Year 2011!

We give all the glory to God for protecting and saving our beautiful and wonderful life to see the dawn of another year and we trust HIM to continue to see us through in the coming years and decades!

We thank God 24/7!

31 Dec 2010 10:00 Africa/Lagos

The Top Baby Names of 2010 Revealed

LONDON, December 31, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Katie and Amy have fallen out of the list of the top 20 female christian names, it emerged yesterday (30th January 2010).

The monikers of troubled stars Katie Price and Amy Winehouse have been replaced by prettier and less infamous names, Maisie and Isabella.

The highest climber in the list of the most popular girls' names in the UK today is Bella, due in no small part to the lead character in Twilight, played by actress Kristen Stewart. Lacey, as in EastEnders actress Lacey Turner, is also on the up, soaring from number 57 up to 37. Florence is also becoming increasingly popular, moving up 33 places, as is Maisy.

Olivia is still top after 3 years and Sophie is still second. Lily is now third, up from 8th place, with Emily and Ruby completing the top five.

In the boys list Jack has finally been bumped off top spot by Oliver after 16 years in first place. Jack is now second while Harry, Charlie and Alfie, all non-movers, make up the top five.

Another bad year for F1 ace Lewis Hamilton has seen the popularity of his first name drop from 13th to 19th place, whilst his singer girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger fares even worse, with the name Nicole dropping seven places down the girls list to 84th place.

Ollie emerged as the biggest climber - up 56 places to number 53 - while Zachary, perhaps inspired by High School Musical's Zac Efron or even the son of jungle queen Stacey Soloman, has also become more common.

Bobby - the name of the late Jade Goody's son - is another big climber, up 25 places to number 70. And Kai - Coleen and Wayne Rooney's son has stepped up 10 places to number 56, despite his father's indiscretions.

The list was compiled by parenting club Bounty from names given to 423,000 children born in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland during 2010.

Yesterday, Faye Mingo, spokeswoman for bounty.com (http://www.bounty.com/) said: ''Our records show that parents are continuing to be influenced by popular culture and celebrity trends.

"The remarkable rise in popularity of names such as Ollie and Florence are most probably due to the X Factor star Olly Murs and the singer from Florence and the Machine experiencing their time in the limelight.

"However, parents are looking to a wide range of sources for influence and also seem to be rediscovering more traditional, 'old-fashioned' names like Ava and Stanley which have been more associated with grandparents in the past.

"Biblical names are also proving popular with Noah rising 20 places to 15th place and Jacob up 7, just missing the top ten."

Olivia is enjoying its third year in top spot after deposing Grace in 2008.

Jessica climbed one place to sixth, while Chloe dropped from fifth to seventh. Ava made it into the top ten for the first time while Grace slipped to ninth from sixth.

Amelia completed the top ten. Lucy was a non-mover at 13 while the next four places were all taken up by new names, including Isabella which climbed eight places to 14th.

Megan, Isla and Freya have all become more popular as has Lilly, most probably inspired by the singer Lily Allen.

On the boys list Jack finally surrendered top spot to Oliver but very little of the rest of the top ten changed. William climbed one spot to eighth as did Daniel to ninth while James slipped two to tenth.

Other names we will be hearing more regularly includes Logan, which climbed seven places to 17th and Oscar, which moved up four to 22nd.

Callum and Liam seem to have had their day - they were the biggest fallers in the top 30, seven and nine places respectively.

And new entries into the bounty.com top 100 lists were Esme, Courtney, Jude, Elliot and Stanley.

Faye Mingo added: "A recent study we ran found that one in five parents regret the names they have chosen for their children, so it's more important than ever for parents to choose a name them and their child will love for the rest of their life.

"It's hard to predict what we'll see next year but it's most probable that celebrities and popular culture will again play a part - and with a royal wedding on the horizon we may well see an increase in Williams and Kates born in celebration!"

See the Top 100 boys and girls names of 2010 and check the latest regional popularity (http://www.bounty.com/baby-names/regional-names) ratings at Bounty's baby names (http://www.bounty.com/baby-names) section which features a host of unique and handy functions to help parents decide on baby names. As well as being able to search names using letters of the alphabet (http://www.bounty.com/baby-names/names-beginning-with), number of syllables, origin, and meaning, parents can also search trend graphs which show if names are declining/growing in popularity as well as popular sibling/middle names for their chosen name, amongst a host of other useful tools.

TOP 100 BOYS NAMES 2010

1. Oliver
2. Jack
3. Harry
4. Charlie
5. Alfie
6. Thomas
7. Joshua
8. William
9. Daniel
10. James
11. Jacob
12. George
13. Ethan
14. Lucas
15. Noah
16. Max
17. Logan
18. Joseph
19. Lewis
20. Dylan
21. Samuel
22. Oscar
23. Ryan
24. Archie
25. Riley
26. Jayden
27. Tyler
28. Jake
29. Callum
30. Liam
31. Alexander
32. Connor
33. Luke
34. Adam
35. Benjamin
36. Matthew
37. Leo
38. Finley
39. Jamie
40. Alex
41. Freddie
42. Mason
43. Harrison
44. Henry
45. Ben
46. Harvey
47. Nathan
48. Isaac
49. Cameron
50. Aaron
51. Theo
52. Edward
53. Ollie
54. Finlay
55. Owen
56. Kai
57. Harley
58. Aiden
59. Michael
60. Toby
61. Sam
62. Leon
63. Kyle
64. David
65. Rhys
66. Evan
67. Bailey
68. Reece
69. Zachary
70. Bobby
71. Ashton
72. Kian
73. Sebastian
74. Luca
75. Kayden
76. Louis
77. Zac
78. Taylor
79. Brandon
80. John
81. Hayden
82. Billy
83. Caleb
84. Jude
85. Blake
86. Joe
87. Louie
88. Jay
89. Christopher
90. Joel
91. Bradley
92. Ellis
93. Corey
94. Elliot
95. Zak
96. Robert
97. Stanley
98. Aidan
99. Jenson
100. Patrick

TOP 100 GIRLS NAMES 2010

1. Olivia
2. Sophie
3. Lily
4. Emily
5. Ruby
6. Jessica
7. Chloe
8. Ava
9. Grace
10. Amelia
11. Mia
12. Evie
13. Lucy
14. Isabella
15. Maisie
16. Poppy
17. Daisy
18. Ellie
19. Ella
20. Megan
21. Isla
22. Freya
23. Charlotte
24. Lilly
25. Summer
26. Isabelle
27. Holly
28. Sophia
29. Millie
30. Erin
31. Katie
32. Amy
33. Scarlett
34. Hannah
35. Lexi
36. Imogen
37. Lacey
38. Molly
39. Eva
40. Brooke
41. Lola
42. Phoebe
43. Layla
44. Emma
45. Leah
46. Abigail
47. Sienna
48. Gracie
49. Amber
50. Jasmine
51. Alice
52. Matilda
53. Elizabeth
54. Anna
55. Madison
56. Rosie
57. Paige
58. Lauren
59. Isabel
60. Bethany
61. Caitlin
62. Georgia
63. Faith
64. Lexie
65. Florence
66. Rebecca
67. Niamh
68. Zoe
69. Maya
70. Skye
71. Maddison
72. Tilly
73. Keira
74. Scarlet
75. Tia
76. Amelie
77. Libby
78. Sofia
79. Sarah
80. Aimee
81. Isobel
82. Esme
83. Zara
84. Nicole
85. Julia
86. Martha
87. Maisy
88. Heidi
89. Abbie
90. Mya
91. Darcy
92. Rose
93. Eleanor
94. Kayla
95. Miley
96. Hollie
97. Eve
98. Bella
99. Evelyn
100. Courtney

TOP 100 BOYS NAMES 2009

1. Jack
2. Oliver
3. Charlie
4. Harry
5. Alfie
6. Thomas
7. Joshua
8. William
9. James
10. Daniel
11. George
12. Ethan
13. Lewis
14. Max
15. Lucas
16. Dylan
17. Archie
18. Joseph
19. Jacob
20. Samuel
21. Liam
22. Callum
23. Oscar
24. Jayden
25. Logan
26. Ryan
27. Jake
28. Tyler
29. Riley
30. Luke
31. Harvey
32. Ben
33. Adam
34. Alexander
35. Benjamin
36. Leo
37. Matthew
38. Noah
39. Connor
40. Alex
41. Jamie
42. Harrison
43. Mason
44. Cameron
45. Owen
46. Henry
47. Nathan
48. Finley
49. Aaron
50. Freddie
51. Issac
52. Sam
53. Finlay
54. Theo
55. Harley
56. Aiden
57. Toby
58. Edward
59. Rhys
60. Michael
61. Evan
62. Kyle
63. Leon
64. Reece
65. David
66. Kai
67. Ashton
68. Bailey
69. Kian
70. Louis
71. Taylor
72. Hayden
73. Brandon
74. Joe
75. Jay
76. Luca
77. Kayden
78. Ewan
79. Joel
80. Sebastian
81. Zac
82. Ellis
83. Josh
84. Aidan
85. John
86. Billy
87. Zak
88. Bradley
89. Kieran
90. Blake
91. Christopher
92. Morgan
93. Caleb
94. Louie
95. Andrew
96. Bobby
97. Gabriel
98. Robert
99. Elliot
100.Jude

TOP 100 GIRLS NAMES 2009

1. Olivia
2. Ruby
3. Sophie
4. Chloe
5. Emily
6. Grace
7. Jessica
8. Lily
9. Amelia
10. Evie
11. Mia
12. Lucy
13. Ava
14. Ella
15. Charlotte
16. Amy
17. Daisy
18. Katie
19. Megan
20. Summer
21. Ellie
22. Isabella
23. Holly
24. Millie
25. Poppy
26. Freya
27. Erin
28. Isla
29. Isabelle
30. Hannah
31. Emma
32. Brooke
33. Molly
34. Phoebe
35. Eva
36. Leah
37. Lilly
38. Abigail
39. Sophia
40. Imogen
41. Maisie
42. Scarlett
43. Lexi
44. Jasmine
45. Lola
46. Layla
47. Isabel
48. Lauren
49. Amber
50. Madison
51. Matilda
52. Elizabeth
53. Bethany
54. Sienna
55. Rosie
56. Anna
57. Gracie
58. Paige
59. Alice
60. Caitlin
61. Georgia
62. Maddison
63. Rebecca
64. Lacey
65. Isobel
66. Faith
67. Libby
68. Tia
69. Keira
70. Lexie
71. Niamh
72. Skye
73. Nicole
74. Aimee
75. Sarah
76. Zoe
77. Eleanor
78. Amelie
79. Julia
80. Eve
81. Maya
82. Tilly
83. Zara
84. Martha
85. Sofia
86. Scarlet
87. Darcy
88. Abbie
89. Victoria
90. Heidi
91. Alexandra
92. Taylor
93. Miley
94. Kayla
95. Mya
96. Lydia
97. Florence
98. Evelyn
99. Rose
100. Courtney

Notes to Editors:

- The top 100 boys and girls names lists were compiled using data
collated from the registered births of Bounty Parenting Club members in
2010

- Bounty (http://www.bounty.com) is the UK's favourite parenting club,
providing information, support and products for young families
throughout the four key-life stages: pre-birth, birth, toddlers and
pre-school

- With 2.5 million members and over 50,000 new members joining
every month, Bounty reaches 9 out of 10 new and expectant parents in
the UK through its Bounty bag sampling

- http://www.bounty.com has 750,000 opted-in members and a further
28,000 new members joining each month
- http://www.bounty.com/baby-names features a host of unique and
handy new functions and tools to help you decide on baby names.
Whether your heart is set on a name and you want to find out more about
its origin or meaning, have absolutely no idea how to go about choosing
a name or simply want to find a name rated by others as 'cool' or
'exotic', Bounty.com is the go-to site for all your naming needs. In
just one click you can search:

- Regional mapping (search the popularity of names throughout the UK
based on where you live)

- Middle names (search for names that are most commonly used as middle
names with your chosen first name)

- Sibling names (search for common sibling names alongside your chosen
first name)

- Rate names according to how 'cool', 'great', 'traditional', 'exotic',
'unique' they are

- Find out nick-names, explore famous people names, and characters
featured in books, TV or film

- Find out who else likes the names you do and ask friends and family to
confidentially rate your favourite names

- Name trend graph showing if names are in declining/growing in
popularity

- Search using letters of the alphabet, number of syllables, origin, and
meaning

- Collate your own 'shopping basket' of preferred names

Source: Bounty UK Ltd

For further information please contact Rachel Burrows on +44-(0)1707-294000, or email rburrows@bounty.com

Top 10 Celebrity Honeymoon Hotels

2010-07-14T05:26:00.000-07:00

A Match Made In Hollywood: Tripadvisor Basks In Newlywed Bliss Naming Top 10 Celebrity Honeymoon Hotels

Romantic Locales, Privacy and VIP Service Set the Stage for A-List Honeymooners

NEWTON, Mass. — July 14, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site*, today announced its list of the top ten celebrity honeymoon hotels, as identified by TripAdvisor editors. When it comes to celebrating their weddings, TripAdvisor has learned that celebrities spare no expense in selecting the perfect accommodations that are rated highly for romance, privacy and top-notch service. According to TripAdvisor.com site data, 86 percent of the travelers who visited the top ten celebrity honeymoon hotels for a romantic getaway also rated the resort’s atmosphere highly for romance, while 93 percent were wowed by the exceptional customer service.

1. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Reported Celebrity Honeymooners: Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green
Ranked #2 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – Average nightly rate: $704 - $1,120
www.tripadvisor.com/Four-Seasons-Hualalai
Known for its outstanding service, it’s no surprise that celebrity couples have selected the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii as both a wedding and honeymoon destination. Featuring immaculate grounds including a calm water beach and five unique pools, travelers rave about the resort’s low key elegance and thoughtful touches like chilled towels, beachside Evian spritzes and sunglass cleaning. “Stunning, amazing, beautiful – adjectives don't do this place justice. It was absolutely agonizing to leave such a wonderful property,” shared one TripAdvisor traveler.

2. Las Ventanas Al Paraiso, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
Reported Celebrity Honeymooners: Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman; Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow
Ranked #2 in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico – Average nightly rate: $629 - $1,187
www.tripadvisor.com/Las-Ventanas-Al-Paraiso
Old world Mexican charm and luxurious amenities set the stage for romance at this amazing resort, known for its posh clientele. Located thirty minutes from Cabo San Lucas in historic San Jose del Cabo, the hotel boasts an actual “department of romance,” a team of dedicated employees who specialize in setting the mood with in-room couple’s massages, private candlelit dinners and aromatherapy turndown services. “If you are looking for a romantic, intimate experience of a lifetime, don't give it a second thought,” said one TripAdvisor traveler.

3. The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Reported Celebrity Honeymooners: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
Ranked #3 in Bora Bora, French Polynesia – Average nightly rate: $808 - $1,189
www.tripadvisor.com/St-Regis-Bora-Bora
Featuring spacious bungalows over dazzling turquoise water, this retreat’s far-flung location and commitment to privacy make it a perfect hideaway for celebrity couples. While the resort was also the location for the movie “Couples Retreat,” TripAdvisor travelers note that it’s actually far more romantic and tranquil than the film suggests. “The island is so quiet and serene and it feels like we were the only two people there,” noted one TripAdvisor traveler after their honeymoon.

4. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Jimbaran, Bali
Reported Celebrity Honeymooners: Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman
Ranked #4 in Jimbaran, Bali – Average nightly rate: $608 - $939
www.tripadvisor.com/Four-Seasons-Bali
Famous honeymooners are drawn to the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay for the fantastic ocean views and unobtrusive service. With spacious villas boasting a private deck and plunge pool, the property offers ample opportunities to spend quality time alone as newlyweds, in addition to fantastic local music, Balinese massages and cooking lessons to round out their vacation experience. “The guest room is a complete sanctuary where in-room dining is a luxury, not a convenience!” commented one TripAdvisor traveler.

5. One&Only Reethi Rah, North Male Atoll, Maldives
Reported Celebrity Honeymooners: Fergie and Josh Duhamel
Ranked #11 in North Male Atoll, Maldives – Average nightly rate: $864 - $1,285
www.tripadvisor.com/One-Only-Reethi-Rah
Posh yet peaceful, the One&Only Reethi Rah offers the ultimate relaxation getaway for superstar newlyweds. Offering both beachside and overwater villas with private infinity pools, travelers enjoy the property’s pristine white sand beaches, lush flora and fauna, and millions of glittering stars in the sky each evening. “The feeling when we arrived was that of living on a deserted island (with a butler and every extravagance one could want),” said one TripAdvisor traveler.

6. Cap Juluca, West End, Anguilla
Reported Celebrity Honeymooners: David Arquette and Courteney Cox
Ranked #3 in West End, Anguilla – Average nightly rate: $500 - $701
www.tripadvisor.com/Cap-Juluca
Open and breezy with views overlooking Anguilla’s crystal clear water, celebrity couples are attracted to Cap Juluca for its stunning beaches featuring soft white sand and dreamy sunsets. Travelers seeking a lazy day with their special someone will also appreciate the cozy beachside sun loungers and unexpected romantic touches from the resort staff. “One day, we came off the beach to find our bathtub filled with bubbles galore and rose petals floating on top...heaven,” shared one TripAdvisor traveler.

7. San Ysidro Ranch, A Rosewood Resort, Santa Barbara, California
Reported Celebrity Honeymooners: Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez; John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy; Danny Moder and Julia Roberts
Ranked #5 in Santa Barbara, California – Average nightly rate: $495 - $1,150
www.tripadvisor.com/San-Ysidro-Ranch-Rosewood
A fantastic mix of beautiful scenery, privacy and superb service has attracted a litany of famous faces to the San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, California over the years. Private cottages, including the Kennedy Cottage, the location of the couple’s 1953 honeymoon, exude understated luxury and romance with antique furnishings and fragrant outdoor gardens. “The San Ysidro Ranch is a great place for couples to go for a romantic get-away. All rooms are very private. You are really in your own little house with a private patio that includes your own spa and outdoor shower,” noted one TripAdvisor traveler.

8. Fregate Island Private, Fregate Island, Seychelles
Reported Celebrity Honeymooners: Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt; Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills
Ranked #1 in Fregate Island, Seychelles – Average nightly rate: $3,029
www.tripadvisor.com/Fregate-Island
Known for catering to every whim, celebrity honeymooners can escape the stresses of daily life at one of Fregate Island Private’s 16 villas, which come with a personal butler, private pool, Jacuzzi and large terrace. While not all celebrity marriages pass the test of time, travelers are still drawn to the island’s seven beaches, a cliff-top spa and numerous trails for observing giant sea turtles, geckos and exotic birds in their natural habitat. “If you like unique experiences, extreme luxury and are willing to let the island try its magic on you, you will not be disappointed,” recommended one TripAdvisor traveler.

9. Parrot Cay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Reported Celebrity Honeymooners: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner; Eva Longoria and Tony Parker; Jerry Seinfeld and Jessica Sklar; Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz
Ranked #21 in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos – Average nightly rate: $620 - $1,370
www.tripadvisor.com/Parrot-Cay-Providenciales
Described as sophisticated yet earthy by TripAdvisor travelers, Parrot Cay in Turks and Caicos has hosted a number of celebrity weddings and honeymoons. Celebrated as a destination for relaxation and rejuvenation, couples can spend the day soaking up the sun on its unspoiled beaches, feasting on healthy gourmet cuisine and getting pampered in the world-class spa. “The perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. You can see why every 'A Lister' in the world chooses this resort,” commented one TripAdvisor traveler.

10. El Careyes Beach Resort, Jalisco, Careyes, Mexico
Reported Celebrity Honeymooners: Seal and Heidi Klum
Ranked #1 in Careyes, Mexico – Average nightly rate: $264
www.tripadvisor.com/El-Careyes

Tucked between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, the El Careyes Beach Resort is a hidden gem that attracts famous newlyweds in search of romance and seclusion. Perfect for couples who enjoy a mix of lounging on the beach and recreation, the resort offers activities including kayaking, whale watching, and horseback riding. “The most beautiful thing to experience at El Careyes would be the sunset- it really is jaw dropping. The whole resort becomes amber and golden specks of sunlight reflect off the waters that shimmer off the walls,” described one TripAdvisor traveler.

“Travelers in search of an opulent romantic getaway can take a page from the celebrity honeymoon playbook,” said Karen Drake, senior director of communications for TripAdvisor. “Even without an A-list budget, gorgeous accommodations with outstanding service and superstar perks can be found if travelers research and plan ahead.”

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TripAdvisor also operates in China under the brand daodao.com (http://www.daodao.com). TripAdvisor® Media Network provides travel suppliers with graphical advertising opportunities and a cost-per-click marketing platform. Collectively, the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network have won hundreds of awards and accolades from press and industry, worldwide. TripAdvisor and the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network are operating companies of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE).

TripAdvisor and the TripAdvisor logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TripAdvisor LLC in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners.

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Enter to Win $10,000 Toward Your Dream Wedding

2009-02-11T07:09:00.000-08:00

Photo Credit: Please Dance With Me

11 Feb 2009 13:37 Africa/Lagos

Enter to Win $10,000 Toward Your Dream Wedding

Plus a trip to NYC for 'Dream Wedding Planning' with a Brides.com Editor

HEALDSBURG, Calif., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Valentine's Day is a day of romance, and it is also one of the four most popular days of the year for wedding proposals. Today's weddings can be incredibly expensive, with brides- and grooms-to-be spending an average of 20 percent of their wedding reception budgets on alcohol and bartender fees. Fortunately, one bride's budget concerns have been put to rest after winning $10,000 in the "I Do with Mirassou" contest from Mirassou Winery, plus a trip to New York City for a one-on-one dream wedding planning session with a Brides.com editor.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090211/CG69162)

The 2008 contest winner, Rebecca Firszt of New York City, is busy with final preparations for her wedding to fiance Brad, which will take place in Florida in March.

Excerpts from Rebecca's winning contest entry:

When Brad and I told our friends and family that we'd gotten engaged, the most popular response was "Finally!" We met at a high school youth symphony rehearsal and started dating shortly thereafter. In college, Brad left school early to perform in the Buffalo Philharmonic. The long-distance relationship was so hard on us that Brad left his position to move back to NYC. It's been a challenge to afford NYC rent while paying tuition for Brad to finish his degree. Our favorite date-night activity is catching a summer Philharmonic concert in Central Park and drinking Mirassou Merlot with an all-cheese dinner.

Nine years after we first met, Brad proposed to me underwater while scuba diving. We would love to have a beach ceremony and reception in Florida, where we're both from. And if we're fortunate enough to win this generous prize, we'll serve enough cheese and Mirassou wine to keep our guests stuffed for days!

Couples Can Say "I Do with Mirassou" in 2009. Mirassou is pleased to announce its 5th annual "I Do with Mirassou" contest. Once again, Mirassou Winery will award $10,000 to one lucky Grand Prize winner, plus the opportunity of a lifetime to meet with a Brides.com editor for a personalized wedding planning session. The Grand Prize Winner will also receive elegant Reed & Barton dinnerware, flatware, and crystal for eight place settings.

This year's contest kicks-off on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2009, and couples may enter through June 19, 2009. Up to five lucky finalists will be chosen and featured at www.mirassou.com/sayido for an online vote from July 20-August 9, 2009, and all finalists will receive a Mirassou gift package. The winning couple will be announced in August and will meet with a Brides.com editor this fall to sample wine and dessert pairings, learn about the hottest wedding trends and more. Go to www.mirassou.com/sayido to view the official rules and enter to win.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest starts 2/14/09 and ends on 6/19/09. Contest open to legal residents of one of the 50 United States or D.C. and at least 21 years of age at time of entry. Void in CA, TN, UT, PR, outside the 50 United States, and where otherwise prohibited by law. See Official Rules at mirassou.com. California Table Wine, (C)2009 Mirassou Vineyards, Healdsburg, CA and Modesto, CA. All rights reserved.

About Mirassou Winery: The Mirassou family has been growing grapes and crafting superior wines since 1854, earning them the distinction of being America's oldest winemaking family. Today, the Mirassou wine style is light, refreshing and fruit-forward. Mirassou's premium wines - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon - retail for approximately $10 per bottle and are widely available in all 50 states. They can be located through Mirassou.com's "Where to Buy" section or by calling (888) MIRASSOU.

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Source: Mirassou Winery

CONTACT: Maria Chacon of Fleishman-Hillard, +1-916-337-5734,
maria.chacon@fleishman.com, for Mirassou Winery

Web Site: http://www.mirassou.com/

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Enter to Win $10,000 Toward Your Dream Wedding
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Olubunmi Weds Dairo

2008-09-22T08:22:00.000-07:00

The Publisher/CEO of Supple magazine and I graced the beautiful wedding of Dairo Isaac Ajibola of the Nigeria LNG and his beautiful bride Dr. Florence Olubunmi in Lagos. Over 1, 000 people were at the reception in the spacious Regency Hall behind the Moshood Abiola Gardens in Ikeja, the capital of Lagos state. I used my Motorola camera phone to capture some of the most colourful scenes. I will show them on Wedding Bells later.

I wish Isaac and Florence a happy married life.

President George Bush Speaks On His Daughter's Wedding and Mother's Day

2008-05-11T10:37:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, one of the First Daughters of America, Jenna Welch Bush had a simple wedding without much publicity. The hubby is Henry Chase Hager. He is a graduate student and son of a former Virginia lieutenant governor.

The White House confirmed that there were only 200 invited guests and close relatives. The Saturday evening wedding was at the family ranch in Crawford, Texas. There was a parade in honor of the couple and Saturday afternnon, the Hager family hosted a barbecue in the nearby town of Salado.

The wedding began at 7:30 p.m. There was a white limestone altar mounted near a man-made lake. Oscar de la Renta designed the wedding gown of beaded organza dress and Jenna's attendants wore cocktail dresses in the colours of wildflowers.

The following is the statement of President George W. Bush on his daughter's wedding and Mother's Day.

10 May 2008 11:00 Africa/Lagos

Radio Address by President Bush to the Nation

WASHINGTON, May 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of the radio address by President Bush to the nation:

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Today is my daughter Jenna's wedding day. This is a joyous occasion for our family, as we celebrate the happy life ahead of her and her husband Henry. It's also a special time for Laura, who this Mother's Day weekend will watch a young woman we raised together walk down the aisle.

Mother's Day is a special time for mothers all across America. On this holiday, we pause to celebrate the love and compassion of the women who have raised us, and to thank them for the many years of patience and selflessness. Throughout our lives, mothers are there with an encouraging word, a sympathetic ear, and a tender heart. They set our direction in life, and from time to time they have been known to correct our course.

Like many of you, my life has been blessed by a mother who is a source of unconditional love. Those of us who have been so fortunate are forever in debt to these caring women. So on this holiday weekend, we celebrate all those mothers who help make our country a better place.
On this Mother's Day weekend, we think of the mothers who are celebrating this holiday for the very first time. Few blessings can compare to starting a new family. And few bonds are stronger than those between a mother and her newborn baby. This is also a special time for new adoptive mothers, who have welcomed their children into their homes with open arms and an open heart. We wish all these new parents many happy Mother's Days to come.

On this Mother's Day weekend, we think of the many mothers who raised the brave men and women serving our country in uniform. And to those mothers, I offer the thanks of a grateful Nation. Your sons and daughters are defending our freedom with dignity and honor. And America appreciates the sacrifices that your families make in the name of duty.

On this Mother's Day weekend, we remember the mothers grieving a son or daughter lost in the service to their country, as well as the children who have lost a mother in uniform. We share their pride in these wonderful Americans who have given everything to protect our people from harm. Nothing we say can ever make up for their loss. But on this special day, we hold them in our hearts and we lift them in our prayers.

I wish every mother listening this morning a blessed Mother's Day, including my own. And I have a message for every son and daughter listening this morning: Remember to tell mom the first thing tomorrow how much you love her.

Thank you for listening.

Source: White House Press Office

CONTACT: White House Press Office, +1-202-456-2580

Web Site: http://www.whitehouse.gov/

Couples Drawn to Auspicious 08/08/08 Wedding Date

2008-03-29T03:49:00.000-07:00

I found the following report very interesting, because of the superstitions many people have about certain dates and they are very particular about them when they want to wed.

To me, everyday is a blessed day, becaause I believe and I live according to Psalm 118: 24.
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Read and know why the date of 08/08/08 means a lot to many people.
...........

Couples Drawn to Auspicious 08/08/08 Wedding Date -- Caribbean Resort Group Extends the Luck of the 8's Throughout 2008 with Complimentary Wedding Plan --
Elite Island Resorts Personal Destination Wedding Planners Help Couples Tie the Knot with Ease

Elite Island Resorts, the award-winning Caribbean resort company, has recently noticed a significant increase in inquiries for 08/08/08 destination weddings. Maybe it's because in many cultures, the number eight has been associated with paradise and new beginnings. Buddhists follow an eightfold path to the enlightenment; in Christian symbolism, the number eight represents rebirth; and in Islam, there are eight gates to paradise. Whatever the reason, couples planning a Caribbean destination wedding will find 2008 a lucky year for another reason as well- those who book an all-inclusive premium luxury category honeymoon stay of at least seven or ten nights (depending on the resort) at Elite Island Resorts' Caribbean properties also can enjoy a complimentary, destination wedding package regularly priced at $899.

"Many couples are requesting the date 08/08/08 for their weddings. But with complimentary weddings available all year, any date in 2008 is a happy one. Planning a Caribbean destination wedding with Elite Island Resorts ensures a personalized wedding that is easy to arrange and a great value too. Plus, with our new complimentary personal wedding website, an engaged couple can invite wedding guests to book their travel plans at the click of a mouse," said Janine Hills, director of wedding planning, Elite Island Resorts.

The complimentary wedding package includes a choice of romantic tropical settings for the wedding and reception, wedding cake, bottle of champagne, bridal bouquet and groom's boutonniere, registrar and government fees, on-site wedding coordinator and ceremony fees. All taxes and gratuities are included.

The second-largest independently owned hospitality group in the Caribbean, Elite Island Resorts is known for its eco-friendly, casually elegant resorts, stunning locations, caring, personal service and distinctive, customized Caribbean destination weddings. Its upscale properties include Galley Bay Resort & Spa, St. James's Club and Villas and the Verandah Resort and Spa on Antigua; Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas on Tortola; Palm Island in the Grenadines; and Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort on St. Lucia.

For more information on destination weddings, contact Janine Hills at (800) 345-0356, extension 126 or visit eliteislandresorts.com.

Source: Elite Island Resorts

CONTACT: Sharon Pomerantz of The Pomerantz Group, +1-203-256-0460,
pomerantzgroup@aol.com

Web site: Elite Island Resorts

Hitched Brides Love a Big Ring

2008-01-21T08:51:00.000-08:00

21 Jan 2008 08:00 Africa/Lagos

Hitched Brides Love a Big Ring

CAMBERLEY, England, January 21/PRNewswire/ --

Is a proposal as simple as just saying 'Will you marry me', or 'Will you do me the honour'? According to 32% of brides in the UK, it is, but what did the other 68% have to say?

Recent research carried out by the UK's most popular online wedding guide hitched.co.uk discovered that 'tradition' is not dead. Even though some men still prefer to propose in bed, at the end of a rowdy night out on the town, or by text message (?), the majority of nervous grooms build up the courage to go all out and make it romantic, or at least think they are being romantic.

When asked if there was anything they would have changed about one of the most romantic moments of their lives, several women came back with the clear statement of 'bigger diamond!' On the flip side, some women would have liked a ring to have been produced or even mentioned, rather than just the sentimental words.

- 54% of romantic men still get down on one knee

- 44% of men asked their partners father for permission to marry

- 57% of men shed a tear, or ten, when she said yes

- 65% of women said he could have put more effort & preparation into the proposal

- 25% of couples wait longer than 5 years before taking their relationship that step further

- 23% of women have been proposed to more than once

- 69% of women thought the timing of the proposal in their relationship was perfect

Besides having to fork out for bigger rocks, be more creative, and pick a better moment to propose, it seems as if our grooms still have a romantic mentality. With Valentines Day just around the corner, will anxious men be extra imaginative this year, or being a leap year, tradition permitting women to propose on the 29th of February, will it be the ladies creating an influx of proposals in 2008?

About hitched.co.uk

Receiving in excess of 15 million page impressions and visited by 330,000 unique users a month, hitched.co.uk is the UK's most popular online wedding website.

Established in 1997, hitched.co.uk is now a successful flourishing business driven by visitors and advertisers from across the UK.

Source: Hitched.co.uk

For further information and statistics please contact Francesca Moore on +44(0)8700-112545 or email francesca.moore@hitched.co.uk.

Eddie Murphy Tied the Knot With Tracey Edmonds

2008-01-03T06:41:00.000-08:00

Eddie and Tracey.

Eddie Murphy, 46, celebrated New Year's Day by tying the knot with film producer Tracey Edmonds, 40. The pair exchanged vows Tuesday on a private island off Bora Bora in French Polynesia.

Read the details.

Bride Weds in a Toilet Paper Dress

2007-12-25T10:00:00.000-08:00

Check out this bride and groom. They married in a Times Square restroom Wednesday, with the bride clad in a toilet paper dress.

Love And The Law, Part I: Does An Engagement Ring Need To Be Returned?

2007-12-13T08:37:00.000-08:00

Love And The Law, Part I: Does An Engagement Ring Need To Be Returned?
Nina Kotick, 12.13.2007

If the ring fits . . .does an engagement ring have to be returned?
(And given that Christmas is the most popular day for engagements, the answer may be particularly relevant right now ! ! !)

Click here to continue reading "Love And The Law, Part I: Does An Engagement Ring Need To Be Returned?"

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Google Breaking News: Larry Page Weds Lucy Southworth

2007-12-08T03:48:00.000-08:00

Dec 8 2007

The groom Larry and his bride Lucy.

Google's co-founder and billionaire Larry Page and his Stanford girlfriend Lucy Southworth are wedding today on Richard Branson's Caribbean Necker Island.

Larry and Lucy snuggle inside the Google Jet.

Former US president Bill Clinton and wife Hillary are among the invited dignitaries invited to the wedding, including Bono of U2.
The VIPs will be flown on private jets from around the world to wedding ceremony.

The Google Jet

Larry Page, 34, is worth over $18 billion, from the fortune he made from Google, the world's most popular search engine, he invented with his classmate, Sergey Brin, at Stanford University in 1998.

Larry and Lucy smooching on the Google Jet

Page's fiancee, Lucy Southworth, 27, is a PhD student in "biomedical informatics" at Stanford University, and also has a masters degree in science from Oxford University.

Page's party has booked out the entire island, which has space for only 28 guests.

Full report on Daily Record News

I wish Larry Page and Lucy Southworth a happy married life!

Photo credits: Huffington Post

Alfred Angelo Knit Bridesmaids Collection - The Bridesmaids Dress You'll Want to Wear Again and Again

2007-11-29T05:25:00.000-08:00

29 Nov 2007 11:07 Africa/Lagos

Alfred Angelo Knit Bridesmaids Collection - The Bridesmaids Dress You'll Want to Wear Again and Again

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ --

Do you ever wonder why you still hold on to your bridesmaids dress?

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071129/NYFNSG02 )

Is it because somewhere deep inside, you hope to have an occasion to wear that beautiful dress again and look as lovely as you did that day? Perhaps, but that day never comes. Because in the end, even with the best intentions, a bridesmaid dress outside of a wedding always looks like, well, a bridesmaid dress ... until now!

Alfred Angelo unveils its latest collection of bridesmaid's dresses, the Knit Collection. Short and sassy or long and lean, made of ultra flattering knit jersey fabrics, this IS the bridesmaid dress you'll wear well beyond the wedding.

The new knits feature six versatile bridesmaid dress silhouettes, answering an increasing desire for bridesmaids to find a dress that is wedding appropriate, yet fashionable and wearable long after the wedding "I Do's" are said. More importantly, the fabric moves with a woman's body, and the supple knit jersey is smooth to the touch, adding an extra level of comfort not seen before in a bridesmaid collection.

"The fabric drapes beautifully and really flatters every body type," says designer Michael Shettel. "The combination of a unique fabric and trendy styling means these dresses truly can be worn again and again. Whether to a summer cocktail party, fancy dinner out, or next year's Holiday parties, they're that exceptional."

The collection is also the perfect choice for destination weddings. The jersey fabric packs beautifully, with minimal wrinkling during long flights, and is light weight, making for easy traveling to far away locales.

The new knit collection is available in nine beautiful colors: azure, midnight sky, scarlet, olive, azalea, chocolate, deep apple, lilac, and black, in sizes 2-28W to fit everyone in the party. The collection will be available in over 1000 bridal boutiques nationwide, as well as 37 Alfred Angelo company- owned boutiques, beginning February 2008.

To view all of the 2008 Alfred Angelo collections, find a location nearest you, and view the latest happenings in your area, log on to http://www.alfredangeloatores.com/.

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071129/NYFNSG02
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Alfred Angelo

CONTACT: Amanda Sheronas, Director of Public Relations of Alfred Angelo,
Office, +1-267-948-1160, Cell, +1-213-952-8746,
asheronas@alfredangelo.com

Web site: http://www.alfredangelo.com/
http://www.alfredangeloatores.com/

Top 10 Eco-Honeymoon Resorts

2007-11-06T11:04:00.000-08:00

Ranweli Holiday Village

Top 10 Eco-Honeymoon Resorts

Hideaways that help save the earth without skimping on romance

A private boat carries guests to Ranweli's secluded beach, but the resort is easy to access at just 11 miles from Colombo International Airport. The 72 beachfront double-occupancy bungalows and 12 river-view family suites at Ranweli resemble a traditional Sri Lankan village, and each is constructed with local building materials and offers an air-conditioned bedroom and solar-powered shower. There's a pool on the premises for the times when the sea waters are too rough for swimming, an on-site Ayurvedic spa offers herbal massages and other holistic treatments, and the resort’s resident naturalist takes guests on birding expeditions. Ranweli offers both Eastern and Western food—if you can take the heat, be sure to sample their deliciously spicy Sri Lankan curries.

Contact:
Waikkal
Sri Lanka
94-31-227-7359
www.ranweli.com

Brides.com Names Top 5 Trends In Bridal Dresses Hot Off the Runway

2007-11-06T10:43:00.000-08:00

Nov 2007 19:03 Africa/Lagos

Brides.com Names Top 5 Trends In Bridal Dresses Hot Off the Runway

Brides.com/Videos Offers Unprecedented Access to Latest Wedding Fashion Trends with Exclusive Designer Interviews, Runway Video and Photos

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ --

Brides-to-be nationwide can now have a front row seat for the latest runway looks from top designers in wedding fashion by visiting www.brides.com/videos. Over 20 shows from New York City's Bridal Market, Fall 2008 will be available online beginning today, giving brides-to-be unprecedented access via one-on-one interviews and cutting-edge video from Reem Acra, Amsale, Badgely Mischka, Simone Carvalli, Priscilla of Boston, Monique Lhuillier, Melissa Sweet and more. Brides.com editor in chief Theresa DiMasi has chosen the following trends as the top five trends in bridal fashion, hot off the runway:

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060925/NYM014LOGO )

1. A Lighter Touch -- lots of free-flowing, ethereal fabrics including
chiffon and organza with less embellishment, beading or other
adornments as in season's past.
2. Color, Color, Color! -- beyond the traditional white dress, color is
not just seen in bursts but in wonderful patterns, rich jewel tones
or new shades of pastels.
3. Jackets/Sleeves -- brides who want options beyond the traditional
strapless gown are thinking more fashion-forward with gowns that
offer more coverage.
4. Emphasis of the Waist -- honoring the female form, there were lots of
large flower corsages positioned right at the hip to draw attention
to an hourglass figure.
5. New Lengths in Gowns -- tea length to above-the-knee, there was a
larger variety in gown lengths than ever before.

DRESS DETAILS

Fabric : Satin
Pieces : One-piece
neckline : Halter, V-neck
Season : Fall 2007
Available Colors : White, Ivory
silhouette : A-line
price : $
train : Chapel
sleeve length : Sleeveless
hemline : Floor length

To carve out the best-of-the-best from all of the images of gorgeous gowns on www.brides.com from the Fall 2008 shows, Brides.com will feature a special section on runway via Editor's Picks. The gowns shown in Fall 2008 will begin to be available in stores in the coming months.

Brides.com, "Your #1 Source for Weddings," is the premier destination website within Conde Nast Bridal Media and has over 20,000 dress images throughout the site. Brides.com's dedicated editorial team creates original content, develops interactive tools, cultivates an engaged community and provides an array of beautiful imagery and videos to inspire the bride throughout her wedding planning process. Content is also aggregated from the three national magazines-Brides, Modern Bride, Elegant Bride-and 16 local bridal magazines.

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AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Brides.com

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Watch the Videos

Wedding Photo Gallery

Usher Raymond and Tameka Foster Put Off Their Wedding

2007-07-31T08:20:00.000-07:00

Usher Raymond and his pregnant fiance Tameka Foster canceled their wedding for reasons best known to them. The Daily Blabber has all the details of the rumours on the wedding fiasco.

Some rumour mongers pointed accusing fingers at his mother.Every mother in-law should mind their business and stop messing around the love affairs of their sons and daughters.

Why should anyone even call Usher's girlfriend Tameka Foster a bitch?
Do you know her?
Have you spent some quality time with her?
Hello!
It takes two to tango!

Others said Usher was bi-sexual?
Anybody just wants to come online and whine about celebs they have never even met!
Calling Usher bi-sexual?
Gosh!

Usher slept with Tameka Foster and she got pregnant. Period.
He has to take full responsibility for it.
He is comfortable enough to start his own family.
He cannot be Mommy's boy forever.
Usher should be man enough to marry the woman carrying his child if he truly loves her.

She has children from a previous marriage?
So what?
So single mothers should become nuns?
Usher should sleep with younger girls?
What is wrong with older women?
Older women are better.And I am speaking from experience.

Only time will tell if you truly love someone.
Because, you need time to prove your love.
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Steve Martin Weds Girlfriend Anne Stringfield at His Los Angeles Home

2007-07-30T03:44:00.000-07:00

Famous Hollywood actor, "Father of the Bride' star, Steve Martin, 61, and his girlfriend of three years Anne Stringfield, 35, had a surprise wedding during a ceremony at his Los Angeles home, Saturday July 28, 2007.Tom Hanks and 74 other guests were only invited to Steve Martin's home for a private party, and never knew that it would turn out to be a wedding! I wish Steve and Anne a happy married life.

Details.

Mr And Mrs Tom Cruise

2006-11-23T05:57:00.000-08:00

How do you top a star-studded, £5m wedding-of-the-year bash in Italy? With a luxury honeymoon in the Maldives, of course

The new Mr and Mrs Cruise have picked the Indian Ocean islands for their slice of palm-fringed paradise. With idyllic white sands and luxurious private hideaways, the Maldives have long been a hit with honeymooners with a bit of cash to splash.

Get the low-down on TomKat's Maldives break, find out where more celebrity couples have chosen to kick back after their nuptials - from exotic Bora Bora and picturesque Portofino to brash Las Vegas - and discover how you can get a slice of the high life.

Wedding Gift of The Month

2006-11-16T06:54:00.000-08:00

FREE iPod Nano

Take everything you love about iPod and shrink it. Now shrink it again. The pencil-thin iPod nano packs the entire iPod experience into an impossibly small design. So small, it will take your music places you never dreamed of.

This is Wedding Bells Wedding Gift of the Month and guess what?
You can get it for free!
Just click on the picture!

Hey (friends name), Check out Free Rewards Centre. They have very cool Gifts that you can get for FREE. Just click this link and check it out. I'm working on getting a FREE iPod Nano myself to give to my friends who are wedding next Thursday.

Happy Wedding

2006-11-15T07:15:00.000-08:00

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The Best Wedding Dates And Dates To Avoid In 2006 And 2007

2006-11-14T15:53:00.000-08:00

Wedding Dates To Avoid in 2006 & 2007
There are wedding dates which you will definately want to avoid during the year of 2006 and 2007. Public holidays, Superbowl, Religious holidays to name a few, so before you go and excitedly book your venue, make sure you have cheked there first!

Holiday Weekends
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (always a Monday)
January 16, 2006
January 15, 2007

President's Day (always a Monday)
February 20, 2006
February 19, 2007

Memorial Day (always a Monday)
May 29, 2006
May 28, 2007

Independence Day
Tuesday, July 4, 2006
Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Labor Day (always a Monday)
September 4, 2006
September 3, 2007

Columbus Day (always a Monday)
October 9, 2006
October 8, 2007

Thanksgiving (always a Thursday)
November 23, 2006
November 22, 2007

Religious Holidays

Palm Sunday
April 9, 2006
April 1, 2007

Easter Sunday
April 16, 2006
April 8, 2007

Passover (begins at sunset the night before)
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Rosh Hashanah (begins at sunset the night before)
Saturday, September 23, 2006 thru Sunday, September 24, 2006
Thursday, September 13, 2007 thru Friday, September 14, 2007

Yom Kippur (begins at sunset the night before)
Monday, October 2, 2006
Saturday, September 22, 2007

Hanukkah (starts)
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Christmas
Monday, December 25, 2006
Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Kwanzaa
Tuesday, December 26, 2006 thru Monday, January 1, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007 thru Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Costly Holidays

Notable Holidays

April Fool's Day
If you and your fiance are jokesters at heart, this could be the perfect wedding day for you. If not, choose another day. In 2006, April Fool's falls on a Saturday.

Mother's Day
Make sure your mom is ok with sharing this weekend with your wedding -- but it could be the perfect opportunity to honor her. If you do choose it, at your day-after brunch make a toast to all the mothers in the room.
May 14, 2006
May 13, 2007

Father's Day
Ditto for dad.
June 18, 2006
June 17, 2007

Halloween
Avoid it if you're terrified that someone might actually show up in a costume.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Days of Remembrance

September 11: In 2006, it falls on a Monday.
December 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: In 2006 it falls on a Thursday
In 2007, it falls on a Friday.

Super Bowl

February 5, 2006, Detroit, MI
February 4, 2007, Miami, FL

Final Four/March Madness

Everyone loves the excitement of college b-ball (and betting on it!). Keep your sports fans at bay by avoiding these dates:
Saturday, April 1 and Monday, April 3, 2006, Indianapolis, IN
Saturday, March 31 and Monday, April 2, 2007, Atlanta, GA

Other Dates to Avoid

College reunions and/or homecomings, big conventions in your city (call your local chamber of commerce), and any annual charity events that involve your family or close friends.

Wedding Planning Articles

2006-11-14T15:12:00.000-08:00

Who Pays
Planning Your Budget
What Do You Do Now?
A Guide To Planning
Wedding Responsibilities
Wedding Seating Guide
Wedding Rehearsal Dinners

Common Mistakes
Do's and Don'ts
Planning Checklist
Change Your Name?
Selecting Bridesmaids
Dates To Avoid in 2006/07
Your VIP'S

Complete Wedding Registry Guide

2006-11-14T15:03:00.000-08:00

Watch and learn how to choose the right kitchen appliances
with these must-haves, must-wants, and must-dos!

Who Are You – The Fashion Plate Bride
Choosing the Right Wedding Gift: A Guest's Guide
What's Hot: Simple Luxuries
What’s Hot: Wonderful Wedding Heirlooms
What's Hot: Registering for Style
The Year's Most Popular Registry Trends
Top Ten Registry Gifts For Couples Just Starting Out
Match your registry to your cooking skills

Creating A Wedding Photo Gallery In Your Home
Match Your Appliances to Your Style
What's Hot: Rounding Out Your Registry
Top Five Ways To Add Color To Your Registry
What’s Hot: Hotel Luxury
Getting The Groom Involved
What's Hot: Creating a Bedroom Oasis

The Top Five Things Couples Forget To Register For
Dressing Your China Up Or Down
How To Add Adventure To Your Registry
What's Hot: Adventurous Registries
What's Hot: Serving in Style
What's Hot: Casual Entertaining
Hot Registry Trends

The ABC of Wedding Planning

2006-11-14T14:53:00.000-08:00

Wedding Planning Do's & Don'ts

Here is a good summary of what you should and shouldn't be doing when you are planning your wedding.

Remember, that as long as your planning for your wedding is done well in advance, you control your budget, and everyone who is involved in your wedding knows what is required, then your special day will be perfect.

Wedding Planning Must Do's
Plan

Plan your wedding thoroughly, down to all the last little details. The best way to do this is to follow a wedding plan. Give your self a "time line" in which you need to get bookings made, or fittings done by.

Budget

You don't always have to spend a lot of money to have a beautiful wedding. Sometimes, less is more, if done correctly.It can be very easy to overspend without even knowing that you are overspending. The best way to do this is to have a wedding budget for everything, from the wedding dress to the flowers.

Coordinate

It is very important to use your wedding planning guide to coordinate everything that you do. This will insure that everything that needs to be done, is done, and when it needs to be done by.

Wedding Planning Don'ts
Don't Rush

Don't rush into making any fast decisions. Take your time and make sure that the decisions you make are good ones, especially when it comes to choosing professionals, such as photographers or caterers.
Cheap isn't always goodHiring cheap professionals may not always be the right decision. Some things are worth paying that little bit extra for. Remember, a good picture can bring back amazing thoughts and memories, and a bad one will bring back nothing.

Assumption

Well we all know what they say about assumption. Always get everything in writing. This will only make things easier for you if anything should go awry.

The Guests

You don't have to invite every single person you have ever known to your wedding. Remember that this is your special day! Spend it with those people who mean the most to you and your spouse, and will make your wedding special for the two of you.