Alyssa Milano Channels Grace Kelly on Her Wedding Day -- Get the Details!

Actress Alyssa Milano married Hollywood agent David Bugliari Saturday in a nature themed wedding at the groom's family estate in New Jersey. The traditional ceremony and reception were filled with lovely details we can share with you. Our favorite, being that the bride, in a custom gown by Vera Wang, made her way down the aisle carrying a bouquet of lily of the valley flowers -- just like the beautiful Grace Kelly did when she married Prince Ranier of Monaco in 1956. (What a beautiful bouquet idea, right? So simple, yet so stunning!) The ceremony was held outside, and cream colored rose petals were thrown throughout the aisle leading up to a wrought-iron gazebo adorned with willow, roses, and calla lilies. Milano marched to "Imagine" by John Lennon.

"We wanted a wedding that was reflective of who we are as a couple" Milano told People.

Celebrity planner Colin Cowie was in charge of making their dream wedding come true. We love what he did for their reception: Wooden signs led guests to the cocktail area where they sat on hay bales and rattan furniture. (How fun!) Guests dined family-style on farmhouse tables under a tent. And, did we mentioned that Bradley Cooper, a close friend of the groom, was among the celebrity guests in attendance? This is one celebrity wedding we sure wish we'd have attended -- don’t you? Sounds like the pair really pulled off a special day that was fun for all involved. Are you thinking of going the rustic route for your "I dos"? What details do you have planned?

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Custom Cookie Favors, Save-the-Dates, and More (Yum!)

When Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz said “I Do”, as part of their Alice in Wonderland theme they handed out custom “Eat Me” cookies to guests. A yummy cookie is usually a hit with anyone, and customizing a batch for your wedding can be a lot of fun. We’re big fans of all the bridal cookie line from The Flour Pot. Owners Margie and Abbey Greenberg (a mother-daughter team) offer brides quite a few enticing options for guests – all totally customizable. Here are my favorites:

For Your Save-the-Dates: Skip the usual stationery and ask your guests to mark the date with this awesome calendar cookie. Customize the date (and color!), and watch how many phone calls you recieve wondering what else is for dessert.

For Your Bridesmaids: Ask your special friends to be your bridesmaids in a very special (and sweet!) way with these cute custom dress, ring, or bouquet cookies.

For Your Favors: You don’t have to be from Philadelphia to be in love with the famous Love Statue. Turn it into the perfect edible favor to share the love with your guests on your big day.

Custom Favor Style for the Rock and Roll Bride and Groom

At a celebrity wedding, it’s not uncommon to see the bride and groom skip traditional favors and give out something unexpected instead: When Fergie married actor Josh Duhamel during a rock-star inspired ceremony at a vineyard in California this spring, the pair handed out custom black and white rubber bracelets to guests that read “Perfect Pair”, while rockers Avril Lavigne and Deryck Whibley gave their guests personalized guitar picks as favors (also in black and white) that read “Deryck picked Avril” and “Avril picked Deryck”. Both ideas are smart picks for the music loving husband-and-wife to be, and we found a few ways to find something similar for your weddings – for a good price.

Want to give guests some funky wrist wear as wedding memorabilia? For customizable rubber /silicone bands in all different colors and sizes, visit theawristocrat.com (some prices start as low as 15 cents a band!) And, if guitar picks were more what you had in mind, visit PickFactory.com, or PickWorld.com to personalize shape, color, and words.

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25 Things You Didn’t Know About Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett’s Wedding

Each week we pay tribute to our favorite celebrity weddings by sharing 25 things you (maybe) didn't know about the hottest Hollywood weddings. This week, is all about former Playboy bunny Kendra Wilkinson and NFL star Hank Baskett’s recent summer wedding.

1. Kendra’s 2 ¼-carat princess-cut engagement ring mounted with 60 diamonds on 18-carat white gold was designed by Bernie Robbins Fine Jewelers in New Jersey.
2. Hank proposed to a shocked Kendra at the top of the Seattle Space Needle in November 2008.
3. The couple planned their wedding with the help of Nicole Hirsty of Cobalt events. (Check out our exclusive interview with their planner.)
4. Before tying the knot, Kendra and Hank enjoyed a joint bachelor-bachelorette party at MyHouse, a swanky Hollywood bar.
5. Rehearsal guests were shuttled to the rehearsal dinner at Dave & Buster’s, a restaurant and arcade, the Thursday before the wedding.
6. The ceremony took place June 27, 2009 at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles. 7. Five hundred guests attended the ceremony on the front lawn, which began at 6:30pm and was briefly interrupted by paparazzi flying over in helicopters.
8. The couple chose modern lavender and white custom wedding stationery from Paper Olive.
9. Kendra helped design her corseted R. Mine Bridal wedding dress four months before the wedding.
10. The bride’s $20,000 duchesse-silk dress was covered with 1,200 crystals.
11. The bride also wore $100,000 worth of platinum Michael Barin jewelry, including 4.25 carat platinum drop earrings.
12. The groom wore a white tux by Sy Devore while the seven bridesmaids donned custom lavender dresses by R. Mine Bridal.
13. On her wedding day Kendra was pregnant with the couple’s first child, due on Christmas Day 2009.
14. The bride’s The Girls Next Door co-stars Bridget Marquardt and Holly Madison served as bridesmaids. And of course, Hef was there to celebrate the happy couple.
15. Kendra’s wedding flowers included 5,000 roses, 1,200 orchids, and 2,000 hydrangea blossoms in shades of white and lavender from L.A. Premier florist.
16. Despite initial plans for ex Hugh Hefner to give her away, the bride changed her mind and had her brother, Colin, escort her down the rose petal-strewn aisle instead.
17. The couple shared their first dance to “I Cross My Heart” by George Strait.
18. Kendra’s second dance was to “As Time Goes By” from Casablanca with Hef. 19. Guests enjoyed a buffet of lobster, sushi, and mini cheeseburgers during the tent reception in the backyard of the Playboy Mansion.
20. The couple’s wedding cake was a monogrammed strawberry and chocolate confection by Fantasy Frostings.
21. Hank and Kendra’s wedding pictures were reportedly sold to Us Weekly for $120,000.
22. Video of the wedding aired on Kendra’s new show Kendra, which debuted August 2nd on E!
23. Hank and Kendra’s lavish fairytale wedding is rumored to have cost $1 million.
24. Their wedding is only the second to ever be held at the Playboy Mansion -- Hef and estranged wife Kimberly Conrad’s nuptials in 1989 were the first and only until then.
25. The couple celebrated their marriage with a tech-free nine day honeymoon at Jade Mountain Resort in St. Lucia, where they snorkeled, hiked, and napped without telephones, radios, or televisions to distract them from relaxing.


-- Justine Lorelle Blanchard

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Would You Take Off Your Engagement Ring to Go to Work? Jenna Fischer Does -- Find Out Why!

Jenna Fischer (aka Pam from The Office) is happily engaged, but you won't always know it from her left hand ring finger. After being spotted sans her new engagement ring given to her by writer Lee Kirk, the star took to her MySpace page to defend the rumors that this was a bad sign.

"I always see these tabloid reports about certain people being 'Spotted Without Their Wedding Ring!' like it's some big deal," she writes. "Most people do not wear their own wedding rings while they are working – this includes TV, movies and photo shoots for magazines."

Since Fischer's character on the show is actually engaged, she can't wear it to work anyway, so she opts to leave it at home for safe keeping because she doesn't think the trailers are secure. (We hear ya Jenna!) She has a good point, though a lot of women who are newly engaged wouldn't part with their new bling for anything. Are you one of 'em?



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Alyssa Milano's Upcoming Wedding Has Lots of Stars on the Guest List

Actress Alyssa Milano (My Name is Earl, Charmed) plans to marry her talent agent fiance David Bugliari this weekend in Jersey, reports RadarOnline. The happy couple, who met while partying in 2007, plan to wed at a private residence after an eight month engagement.

We're so looking forward to this guest list because rumor has it there will be lots of A-list sightings there. Americaa Idol host Ryan Seacrest, Will Ferrell, and Entourage star Jerty Ferrara are all rumored to be in attendance on Saturday. Milano was married once before (in 1999) to Cinjun Tate, but the pair never made it to ther first wedding anniversary.



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Our Dream Wedding Winner Gets Some A-List Fitness Tips

When Van Ngo and her fiance Eric Oberly won a celebrity inspired dream wedding (courtesy of WeddingChannel.com and Us Weekly) they knew they were in for a lot of wonderful surprises -- one of them being a training session for Van with celebrity trainer and exercise physiologist Marco Borges. Borges has been one of the most sought-after fitness experts in the world for the last sixteen years and has called Beyonce, Gwen Stefani, and Shakira clients in the past. So what advice did he have for the bride-to-be?

" I offered Van simple fitness advice consisting of two words: Compound Exercises," says Borges. "Which are exercises that work multiple muscle groups at the same time making workouts shorter and more efficient."

Borges insists that a bride has enough to deal with, so keeping a healthy lifestyle should not be stressful. Here are some tips he has for all you brides out there looking to lose a few pounds to look your best on your big day:

• Make some time for just you every day -- even five minutes of quiet time or meditation can be very restorative.
• Drink plenty of water. Hydration is great for the skin and also needed for metabolizing fat. Drink a minimum of eight 8oz glasses a day.
• D.R.E.S.S for success -- daily! This means focusing on your Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stretch and Supplement.

"While many people envision celebrities spending countless hours and loads of money working out and getting ready for their special day, they’re often the ones with the least amount of time and the greatest pressures to look a certain way," says Borges. "I offer simple solutions which don’t cost a fortune and require very little time." Here are a few:

• Workouts can be done anywhere in 30 minutes or less -- little to no equipment necessary. Body weight exercises such as squats, calisthenics, and plyometrics yield amazing results in very little time without equipment. Resistance bands, while very inexpensive, are a great alternative to weights for resistance training and can target all the muscles in the body in a few simple moves that can be done in the comfort of your home.
• Figure out which areas your dress will accentuate and put your attention there first. For instance, many wedding dresses expose the bride's shoulders and arms. If you plan to wear this style, pick a few exercises that target these areas (bicep curls, tricep kickbacks, shoulder flys, etc) and perform them everyday. The general idea is that a little bit everyday goes a very long way. Thirty minutes of exercise daily will help reduce stress levels, increase energy, boost immunity and shape and tone the body.
• Exercise also acts as a catalyst, which inspires correcting any dietary indiscretion, which may come about as a result of stress and also permeates wellness into other areas of your life. Make the time because you owe it to yourself!
• Most importantly, enjoy the moment! Remember the "why" to your "what" here, because you’re already somebody’s “perfect" and this is your big moment to enjoy.

For more great fitness tips from Marco check out his book Power Moves: The 4 Motions to Transform Your Body for Life.

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer Engaged!

On and off screen lovers Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer are engaged! Fans (like me!) of their HBO hit series True Blood everywhere are not surprised to hear the news, I'm sure, since Paquin (as telepath Sookie Stackhouse) and Moyer (who plays Bill Compton, a vampire with real southern charm) have some seriously hot chemistry on screen which is making the show's second season even more appealing to fans, and earning them some new ones in the process. Now, if we could just get their characters to take this next step on the show. No new yet on how Moyer popped the question to his leading lady, or when the two will wed. I'm thinking an outdoor summer wedding with an Alice in Wonderland theme for my favorite TV duo. You?

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Mark Wahlberg's Daughter's Flower Girl Style -- Get it Near You!

It’s your resident bridal style stalker here! Last weekend, Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham said “I do” in an intimate catholic ceremony. The couple’s daughter, Ella Rae, was their flower girl, and she wowed the crowd in a floor length satin and tulle dress with crystal beading and an adorable lavender sash. Did you know you can find this exact look at an Alfred Angelo boutique near you? It’s their flower girl dress style #6467! The pair picked up Ella Rae’s at their Beverly Hills store.

Mark Wahlberg is a Married Man (Finally!) Details, Here!

Actor and eternal hunk Mark Wahlberg married his longtime love Rhea Durham on Saturday in Beverly Hills. We've got details:
The Location: Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

The Guest List: Twelve of the couples friends and their three children, 5-years old Ella Rae, 3-year old Michael, and 10-month old Brendan Joseph.

The Attire: The beautiful bride wore a strapless gown by Marchesa in white with silver embroidery and a diamonds necklace and earrings. Wahlberg wore a dark suit.

The Ceremony: It lasted about 45 minutes, and as an eyewitness told People.com, "She looked like a princess and beyond stunning. Mark looked ecstatic."

The Ring: Durham's platinum and diamond cushion cut engagement ring was designed by Neil Lane.


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• Mark Wahlberg Says a Catholic Wedding is a Must
• Mark Wahlberg Reveals Some Wedding Details
• Mark Wahlberg Finally Pops the Question


Photos: bride,Marcos Vasquez FilmMagic/Getty Images, couple Mathew Imaging/Emmy