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Extremely Strange Wedding Traditions!
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6 Extremely Strange Wedding Traditions
6 Extremely Strange Wedding Traditions - Anyhoo
Extremely Strange Wedding Traditions!
Bridal FaceOFF 2015: Introducing Nigeria’s Biggest Bridal Makeup Artists Contest
Bridal FaceOFF 2015: Introducing Nigeria’s Biggest Bridal Makeup Artists Contest.
A platform to celebrate and reward bridal makeup artists!
The growth of talent and creativity in the beauty industry over the past few years has been overwhelming. Week after week, hundreds of brides are transformed under the skilful hands of talented makeup artists. We are amazed each time we see such brides, now it’s time to celebrate the makeup artists.
Bridal FaceOFF is an initiative of Nigeria’s biggest wedding brand – The WED Group which is the brain behind WED Expo, My Big Nigerian Wedding, WED Magazine, WED Academy and WEDDaily.com.
This is a contest that will begin with online voting and then culminate in a grand finale at WED Expo Lagos.
How It Works
Submit a photo of your best bridal makeover (white wedding, nikkai or traditional wedding) for an online contest where votes will be required to get shortlisted for the semi-finals.
In March 2015, the semi-finals will take place at WED Expo Abuja, WED Expo Port-Harcourt and WED Expo Lagos where the contestants will do some bridal makeovers in front of guests and a panel of judges. The winners in these three zone will then compete in the ‘Battle Of The Brushes’ on the last day of WED Expo Lagos.
Who Is This Contest For?
Makeup artists all around the country who can make it to either Lagos, Abuja or Port-Harcourt for the semi finals if shortlisted.
What You Stand To Win
N500,000 worth of cash and prizes! The winner will take home N100,000 cash and other mouth watering prizes such as beauty products, a Booth at WED Expo October 2015, Great brand exposure for your business, An opportunity to work on the My Big Nigerian Wedding Team, Brand Ambassador for WED Expo.
How To Enter
Entry starts immediately. All you need is a great photo of a bridal makeover. You can either submit the picture of a real bride or a model. CLICK HERE to submit your photo or visit www.bridalfaceoff.com / www.woobox.com/ogggif
Entries close January 31st 2015
How To Vote
Please note that you can vote for your favourite Makeup Artist / Bridal Makeover only ONCE daily. To vote, CLICK HERE
Voting starts January 2nd 2015
Competition Stages
Stage 1: Submission and Voting – Voting ends on 30th January 2015. Short listing to the next stage will be decided by votes and judges selection.
Stage 2: Voting & Judges Selection – Voting ends on 27th February 2015. Short listing to the semi-finals will be decided by votes and judges selection.
For more information and inquiries, please email editor@weddaily.com or add BB PIN 24C9B955
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
How To Plan Your Wedding Without Headache
Getting married doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the silly, childhood pleasures in life. Chief among them: Jumping on the bed with your best friend.
Photo Credit: Brad Ross Photography
Two of the most anxious periods in the life of every woman are her wedding day and the birth of her first baby.
The wedding day comes first for most women even if they wed after having their first child.
Wedding planning is now big business for thousands of wedding planners, but for those who cannot afford a wedding planner, they can still have a perfect wedding if they know how to plan it without hassles. The following step by step plan is from Bridal Guide and will help all you about to wed couples plan your wedding without headache. And you will certainly send me your thank you greetings later.
I wish you happy wedding day and happy married life.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Newly Wed Met and Engaged On the Parking Spot of Airport
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Welcome To Merivale Weddings of the Year
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Happy 21st Wedding Anniversary To Chief & Mrs Eze C. Eze
Chief & Mrs Eze C. Eze Cutting Their 20th Wedding Anniversary Cake.
TODAY, 23RD MAY, 2012 MARKS MY 21ST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!!!
To the glory of God based on His infinite mercy and luv and with a heart full of happiness and gratitude to God Almighty, I am happy to announce to all my friends, enemies and associates that today 23rd May, 2012 marks my 21st wedding anniversary to a rare gem and embodiment of motherhood –fmr ADA CHIOMA HENRIETTA NWAORGU OF IMO STATE.
Chief & Mrs Eze C. Eze During Their 20th Wedding Anniversary.
This lady that I met on 16th January, 1986 in UNICAL we were students and thru sports came together as friends. I was then the University Students Director of Sports, UNICAL Football Team-Manager and Sports Coordinator of Faculty of Arts of UNICAL while she was the Athletics Captain and a key member of the University female Football Team. In assisting me to coordinate the female athletes in 1986, we won the 1986 Inter-Faculty Games of the University. She was a close ally in most of the key feats I achieved both as a student and student’s union activist!
She left the University in 1988 to do her youth service in Port Harcourt while I left in 1989 to serve in Yola in the then Gongola State present day Taraba and Adamawa States. We got married formally on 23rd Dec, 1991 at her home town, Ngo-Okpala in Imo State and wedded by Bishop Ignatius Kaigama in St. Theresa Catholic Church in Yola on 23rd May, 1992. She assisted me to set up Eze Continental Investment Ltd from the scratch and today it has become a household name in the entire North East of Nigeria in areas of Sports Promotion and selling of the best quality of sports equipment until January 2012 when we were forced to leave Yola due to the menace of Boko Haram to our present abode in Abakalik, Ebonyi State.
Mrs. Eze and their son Kelechi.
To the glory of God we are blessed with six great kids. Two of them are already in the University studying Computer Science and Public Administration, two to enter university before the year runs off while the last two are in Secondary and Primary Schools.
The devil and his cohorts knowing how great this family ordain by God will be plotted to eliminate my entire family when on 21st Dec, at Ogoja in CRS my Jeep conveying my wife and five of my kids for the xmas was involved in a fatal accident with a FAD Trailer that cost the lives of the Driver and two of the conductors of the trailer while nobody in the Jeep sustained any serious injury. Just for God to prove His luv and concern for my family.
My brothers and sisters, join me to pray and thank God for seeing us through till this day as we rededicate our lives for better services to mankind!
If there is anything like reincarnation, I will still pray God to grant me the grace to remarry this great gift to mankind!
~ Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, 23-05-12
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Un-Jersey Bride Blog for the Funky Jersey Bride
29 Feb 2012 15:15 Africa/Lagos
Un-Jersey Bride Blog for the Funky Jersey Bride
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Feuza Reis, a New Jersey-based, international lifestyle and wedding photographer, will be launching a new blog, the Un-Jersey Bride. The blog aims to go against the grain by sharing fun, hip, modern, and funky NJ wedding ideas.
The Un-Jersey Bride Blog, launching February 29, will be a resource for soon-to-be brides who do not fit the stereotypes of what New Jersey is perceived to be. Featuring photos, mood boards, articles on everything from floral decor ideas to gift registries and honeymoon tips, the blog is a superb tool to ensure that special day is enjoyable. Unique vendors can come together and collaborate on ideas and share their expertise within the industry.
Feuza's realization as a wedding photographer is that social trends are trending away from trends. That is, to make a wedding day truly special, it should be unique and embody the spirit of the bride and groom. The blog will showcase wedding themes, funky trends, and couples who are not afraid to be different and incorporate who they are in their wedding planning.
It is a one-stop shop for the local brides-to-be's wedding planning needs. All of the content for the blog will be pored over from head to toe, selecting only unique, diverse services that are catered toward providing brides with high quality information and tools. By providing a collection of wedding photography and content from local weddings it will inspire style-savvy brides-to-be.
The creator of the site, Feuza Reis, has a two-fold vision for the site. The first objective is to provide a new source of exposure for the bridal community of in New Jersey. Second she intend to provide artistic, original and stirring content, as well as service resources for couples who strive for creativity and demonstrate quality, The Un-Jersey Bride Blog will also serve to inspire and educate couples.
"New Jersey brides search the web seeking inspiration and striving to differentiate their special day. They are in search of ideas and products that have yet to integrate into mainstream weddings." Feuza Reis, creator, explains, "The new blog gives couples an answer for their desires be to unique and unconventional."
If you have a unique wedding you would like to feature on The Un-Jersey Bride Blog, visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Un-Jersey-Bride/147728921993441 or http://www.unjerseybride.com.
Media Contacts:
Sean Schrecengost
201.281.7125
SeanSchrec@fortheperfectday.com
SOURCE Un-Jersey Bride Blog
Web Site: http://www.unjerseybride.com
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Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Customize Series of Wedding Dresses for No Extra Charge
4 Jul 2011 18:30 Africa/Lagos
Customize Series of Wedding Dresses for No Extra Charge
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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
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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.
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
French Lacemaker Sophie Hallette Makes the Cut on Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress
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
Friday, April 29, 2011
Royal Wedding of Prince William & Catherine Middleton dazzles the world
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)
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Spring/Summer 2012 Bridal Shows
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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
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Congratulations To Ingram And Laura Osigwe
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.
May the Almighty God bless their marriage. I wish them happy married life.
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Happy New Year 2011!
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
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Top 10 Celebrity Honeymoon Hotels
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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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Enter to Win $10,000 Toward Your Dream Wedding
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.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090211/CG69162
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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
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/
Valentine's Day
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11 Feb 2009
14:00
HOTorNOT.com Partners With Foxreality.com for the Premiere of Fox Reality Channel's Original Series, 'Battle of the Bods'
14:00
Survey Finds Smile is 'Most Attractive' Physical Feature
14:00
Former Decorated U.S. Marine Files a $10 Million Claim Against ATF for Being Wrongfully Prosecuted and Called a 'Terrorist and Taliban'
13:37
Enter to Win $10,000 Toward Your Dream Wedding
12:00
New Poll Reveals Almost Half of Those Surveyed Were Without Valentine's Gifts in 2008
11:00
Kbb.com Names 10 Romantic Rides for Valentine's Day 2009
08:00
Rise of the Recession Romeos
00:15
This Year's Best Affordable Valentine's Day Dinner in the Detroit Area!
10 Feb 2009
23:59
This Year's Best Affordable Valentine's Day Dinner in the Cincinnati Area!
23:50
This Year's Best Affordable Valentine's Day Dinner in the Columbus Area!
23:45
This Year's Best Affordable Valentine's Day Dinner in Louisville Area!
23:40
This Year's Best Affordable Valentine's Day Dinner in the Northeast Ohio Area!
23:32
This Year's Best Affordable Valentine's Day Dinner in the Chicago Area!
23:09
This Year's Best Affordable Valentine's Day Dinner in Indianapolis Area!
23:02
This Year's Best Affordable Valentine's Day Dinner in Minneapolis-St. Paul Area!
22:55
This Year's Best Affordable Valentine's Day Dinner in St. Louis Area!
22:45
This Year's Best Affordable Valentine's Day Dinner in New York Area!
22:43
Colombia's Cupid Campaign to Spread Love and Flower Reminders Before Valentine's Day
22:39
This Year's Best Affordable Valentine's Day Dinner in New Jersey Area!
17:02
PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Business & Technology
18:37
The Economy of Valentine's Day 2009: A Combination of Past Traditions and New Trends
16:51
DrScore.com Recognizes 'America's Most Loved' Doctor
16:38
1-800-FLOWERS.COM and Zales Promote Valentine's Online Sweepstakes
15:50
GlobalGiving Launches 'Operation: Give Love'
15:34
Beware the Temptation of Valentine's Day Sweets
15:11
Get Attached to the Nokia E63 - In Red Hot or Cool Blue Now Available in the US
15:00
Verizon Wireless Teams With Universal Music Enterprises to Bring Exclusive, Classic Motown Recordings to V CAST Music in Honor of Black History Month
15:00
Dove(R) Chocolate Pairs with the E. & J. Gallo(R) Winery for Indulgent Valentine's Day Promotion
15:00
American Heart Association Survey: Romance and Walking a Perfect Match
15:01
Flowers, Hearts and...Kidneys?!
14:25
Heroes Find Love, Love Finds Heroes
14:00
Exclusive Daily Beast Valentines Poll: The Sex Freeze and the Baby Bust
14:00
Whether Something Old or Something New, Jewelry Needs Protection, Too
14:00
Legendary NYC Restaurant Creates Their Own Currency for Valentine's Day!
14:00
Cupid Home-Delivers Romance on Valentine's Day With Help From Verizon's FiOS TV Video on Demand
13:45
LaBookMaker.com Publishing Releases '13 Valentines,' a Novel about Friday the 13th Arriving on the Eve of Valentine's Day
13:00
Forty Percent of Workers Have Dated a Co-Worker, Finds Annual CareerBuilder.com Valentine's Day Survey
12:00
Fall in Love with Weekend Travel
09:00
Record Numbers Flock to Dating Agencies in Search of Love for Valentines Day
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