Thursday, July 09, 2009

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Celebrity Wedding Roundup: A Jonas Brother, “Office” Hottie, and Famous Rocker Are All Officially Off the Market

Pam_the_office Just Engaged!
Jenna Fischer of NBC’s hit-comedy The Office got engaged to writer, Lee Kirk, reports ETOnline.com.

Melissa Rycroft, reality star of both ABC’s The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars, is engaged again! Longtime boyfriend Tye Strickland, proposed to Rycroft at White’s Chapel in Southlake, Texas, reports People. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20288474,00.html

Brace yourself ladies. One of the Jonas Brothers is off the market! Kevin Jonas, 21, has popped the question to his sweetheart, Danielle Deleasa. (Okay, okay, so you probably weren’t interested any way, and you think he’s a little young, but hey we’re telling you anyway!) “She said yes, yes, yes like 500 times super fast in a row,” Jonas told People.

Just Married
Rocker Eddie Van Halen and stunt woman Janie Liszewski wed on June 27. Their casual ceremony was held in Studio City, Calif., reports Us Weekly.

NBA basketball player Brian Cook married his girlfriend, Victoria Velasquez on July 4 at the Trump National Golf Club in Palos Verdes, Calif. Luke Walton, of the Los Angeles Lakers served as one of Cook’s best men, reports People.

American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi married her longtime beau Mike McCuddy on July 5 during an intimate ceremony in Maine. “I was very emotional and I’m not somebody who breaks down and cries,” DioGuardi told In Touch Weekly.

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Remember Steve Urkel? The Guy Who Played Him Has a Funny New (Wedding) Series on the Web!

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A good friend of our CWB designer is starring in the hit You Tube web series Road to the Altar alongside actor Jaleel White (better known as Steve Urkel from Family Matters). It's a 10-episode mockumentary style comedy about an offbeat couple that lets a reality crew in on their wedding planning fun -- if you can call it that. White is hilarious as a well-intentioned groom who can’t seem to say or do the right thing on camera, and actress Leyna Weber (the friend we speak of) is equally as fun to watch, playing a bride on a mission to plan the perfect wedding. This is a seriouslyl funny must-see for any bride looking for a procrastination break from all the worrisome planning. I smell a comeback for White and a breakout role for Weber. Do you? Check out the recent webisodes now!

Thursday, July 02, 2009

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INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE: Kendra Wilkinson's Wedding Planner Talks to Us About How She Made the Bride's Fairytale Wedding Dreams Come True

Kendra_hank_Us_WeeklyAs you know Kendra Wilkinson, former star of Girls Next Door, married NFL star Hank Baskett on Saturday during a dreamy fairytale ceremony at the infamous playboy mansion, where she once lived with ex Hugh Hefner. Her official wedding photos hit stands today in the new issue of Us Weekly, and we got the chance to chat with her wedding planner Nicole Hirsty, of Cobalt Events. She dishes on the brides not-so-demanding ways, her first dance romance, and more. Here's the interview:

CWB: Rumor has it, Kendra was quite the bridezilla. True or false?
Hirsty: No, she really wasn’t. [Kendra and Hank] were absolutely wonderful. They were fun, and just really involved and very gracious. All she asked was for the girls to wear silver shoes -- that's it. She left the rest up to them. She was very concerned with her bridesmaids. She wanted them to feel good and look beautiful in their dresses.

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Monday, June 29, 2009

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And the Bride Wore...Bling! (Kendra Wilkinson Says I Do!)

Kendra_GettyImages_85808326_denise_truscelloFormer Girl Next Door Kendra Wilkinson married "man of her dreams" NFL star Hank Baskett on Saturday at the famous Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, her old residence.

The bride and groom made it official in front of 500 guests, including her ex Hugh Hefner, and former co-stars Bridget Marquardt and Holly Madison. Wilkinson, 24, walked down the aisle in a custom ballroom gown with a corseted waist that she designed herself, and donned more than $100,000 worth of platinum and diamond Michael Barin bling. Her bridesmaids wore lilac cocktail dresses and held white and purple bouquets. Though Hefner was originally supposed to walk the beaming bride down the aisle, Wilkinson decided to give her brother Colin the honor instead. (Good call Kendra!). We're going to be chatting with her wedding planner on Wednesday, so stay tuned for more details on this much-discussed Hollywood wedding..

Oh, and if you can't wait until Wednesday's Us Weekly exlcusive to see photos from their wedding, you can take a sneak peek at some pretty bad quality aerial shots here.

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photos: Denise Truscello/WireImage/Getty Images
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Britney Spears Has a New Left-Hand Rock -- Is She Engaged?

BritneyspearsWe all know that Britney Spears hasn't had much luck in the love and marriage department (Google "K-Fed" for evidence!) but rumor has it she might be ready to try again. She was spotted wearing a diamond engagement ring while shopping with her new beau/agent, Jason Trawick. I have no ideas if there's any truth to this, since we all know Britney is full of surprises. But just in case, thought I'd let you know. I'm curious to see how this one unfolds. Best of luck to you Brit!

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photos: Britney Spear's Facebook Fanpage

Thursday, June 25, 2009

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And the Dream Wedding Contest Winners Are…

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Van Ngo and Eric Oberly of Alexandria Virginia! After millions of votes, the winners have been chosen – and boy are they deserving! (Have you read their story?) We asked them to come to New York City to stay at the fabulous W hotel in Union Square. They thought they were just coming to be interviewed by Inside Edition because they were in the top three. Instead, we had something (much!) better in mind: We teamed up with our friends at Us Weekly and planned a big surprise announcement. Check out the video of their reaction -– so cute! (Oh, and you’ll see me in the green dress congratulating the pair up close and personal!)

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

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Rachel Hunter Dumped Months Before Her Wedding (by E-mail!)

RachelhunterpressshotLadies, remember the infamous “post-it break up” on Sex and the City that left Carrie Bradshaw wishing she’d never met Jack Burger? I think this tops that, big-time! Word broke today that model Rachel Hunter was dumped over e-mail just two-months before her August 14th wedding to Los Angeles Kings star Jarett Stoll was supposed to take place.

As the story goes, the groom-to-be sent an e-mail blast out to their guests calling saying the wedding was canceled. Sadly, Rachel got the bad news in her inbox too. Oh, this is sad. I don’t know what else to say. We may never know what happened between them exactly, but judging from the fact that the pair recently bought a $2.2 million home in Hermosa Beach last year and we’re talking kids, this guy has some explaining to do. A friend told The Sun that Rachel is “absolutely devastated” and the gown, venue, and guest list were already in place. And, I’m sure the irony doesn’t help: A hockey player got cold feet? Oh boy!

Thoughts ladies?

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photos: Courtesy of rachelhunter.com

Thursday, June 18, 2009

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Biggest Loser Winner Wows in Piccione Bridal Gown

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As you may have heard already, The Biggest Loser Season 6 winner Michelle Aguilar, 26, just got married. If you didn’t watch the show you should know that she lost a whopping 110 pounds on the show equaling almost 50 percent of her body weight. (Boyfriend Micah Whitehead popped the question four months after she took home her trophy. At her wedding, the Texas native, wowed in this silk satin gown from Piccione. Isn’t it a beauty? The off-the shoulder dress features a chapel train and crystal beading. The wedding took place at the Ranch House.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

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Finalists Launch “We’re No Brangelina or Speidi” Video to Win Votes

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As you know, right now, there are 10 couples battling to win the wedding of their dreams care of WeddingChannel.com and Us Weekly. The couple with the most votes has the best chance of being selected, so with the voting period winding down our finalists are getting pretty crafty with their self-run PR campaigns.

Heather Cowan and Shaw Jones have made a mockumentary-style video of what their wedding would be like if they don’t win. It’s hilarious, and a must see! Plus, look out for the ring bearers (their adorable two dogs) to totally steal a scene or two.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

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D.C. Brides Hoping for Surprise Appearance from the Obamas at their Weddings

Obama_gcs_84383567_300Way back when our Commander-in-Chief was still referred to as “President Elect” we told all you patriotic brides out there exactly how to invite President Barack Obama to your wedding. Apparently you did just that – and told a friend, or two. According to a recent article on Politico.com, the White House has received thousands of wedding invitations for the Obamas, and many of the brides (especially locally) are kinda-sorta-hoping they might really come.

“It doesn’t even faze us when we see the Obamas on a guest list these days,” District Weddings blog editor and event planner Devon Pearce told the site. “We don’t even wonder why they’re doing it. It’s just another invitation to send.”

That is unless of course you’re banking on the fact that the Obamas are probably the most down-to-earth duo to ever call the White House home.

Pearce says that she and other local planners refuse to tell their clients it’s an impossibility for that very fact.

“There’s a lot of glamour surrounding the Obamas,” she said. “And they do socialize a lot and have this habit of randomly showing up to places where everyday people are.”

Wouldn’t that be one heck of a surprise wedding present? I wouldn’t put it past this dynamic duo. Do you think they’d ever show? Oh, and did you invite them to your wedding? Have you gotten anything back yet? (You were supposed to get signed response at the least.) Talk to me gals!

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photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images




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