Saturday, December 29, 2018

Bride goes viral for asking wedding guests to leave for bringing their children to wedding


UNDATED (WKRC) - An anonymous bride is going viral after her Reddit post, asking if she was wrong in kicking out a couple and their two kids from the bride and groom's "kids-free" wedding.

According to the Reddit post, the wedding guests couple, who are long-time family friends that the bride says she "felt that I should invite" them, brought their infant and toddler children, despite the wedding invitations specifically stating that there would be no children at the wedding.

The bride says that she let is slide during the wedding ceremony, but thought that perhaps the couple had planned on not going to the receptions or having someone pick up the kids before the reception.

When the couple showed up to the reception with the children, she asked her wedding planner to go and talk to the couple regarding the plans for the children. However, the couple began arguing with the event planner, causing the bride to step in.

The bride reminded the couple that the invitations clearly stated that it would be a kids-free wedding and reception. The wife gave a "sort of apology" to the bride, saying the couple was capable of minding their own children to make sure they weren't in the way of the festivities.

Things began getting heated when the groom intervened and began arguing with the husband, prompting the bride to ask the couple to leave.

Still, the whole scene was incredibly embarrassing which is exactly what I wanted to avoid," the bride said in the Reddit post. "I really hate that my wedding day had to be somewhat marred by this incident. According to my mother, everyone was talking about it and I guess enjoying a little dramatic entertainment."

Many of the comments on the Reddit post were agreeing with the bride, however there were some comments that disagreed with the bride's decision.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Miguel and Nazanin Mandi Share Their Wedding Party Playlists


This past weekend, R&B star Miguel married his longtime girlfriend, model Nazanin Mandi. The 260-guest celebration, held at a Spanish-style estate in Los Angeles, was full of great music, starting with a wedding band curated by Miguel's cousin Mireya Ramos of the mariachi group Flor de Toloache. "Music is always going to be a part of everything we do, first and foremost," Miguel says, speaking with Rolling Stone shortly before the big day. "We really wanted the music to tell our story."

Each half of the couple also put together a personalized playlist for their day-of wedding preparations, which you can hear right here. Miguel's, which he titled "Victory Lap," is packed with classic party songs that he selected with help from his nine groomsmen.

The setlist opens with UGK and OutKast's "International Players Anthem," likely the greatest rap song about a wedding ever recorded. For Miguel, who met his future wife more than a decade ago at a music video casting call for his pre-fame single "Getcha Hands Up," it's a nod to the history they share. "I don't think there's any better, more relatable verse than André's in this song," he says. "Naz and I have been together for almost 13 years, and this sets up the journey."

The story continues with songs like the Notorious B.I.G.'s "Juicy." "Naz and I used to ride around in my 1999 Ford Ranger truck that my dad gave me," Miguel recalls. "It had a big dent in the front, right above the left tire. We used to pull up to clubs together and hop out like we were in a Lamborghini. We came up together. ‘Juicy' is a reminder of that."

Miguel's playlist ends on a high note with Ice Cube's "It Was a Good Day" — "I had to end it with one of my favorite West Coast MCs of all time" — and Ol' Dirty Bastard's "Shimmy Shimmy Ya." "That one's just for fun," he notes. "It's the ultimate clown song."

Mandi's playlist, meanwhile, shows off her excellent taste in rap, R&B and dance music. "I chose songs that are classic, yet very modern, which is very representative of our romance," she says. "I also chose certain songs for my girls, because I want to make them feel sexy and confident — myself included."

Along with selections from Beyoncé, Prince, Kanye West, Nineties house singer Crystal Waters, rising R&B star Sabrina Claudio and more, she chose two songs by her husband-to-be. "I mean, a wedding playlist wouldn't be complete without Miguel, the ultimate sex symbol," Mandi says. "I had to add him."

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas's Potential Wedding Date Is Already Causing Drama


Three months after Nick Jonas proposed to Priyanka Chopra, the celeb lovebirds are preparing to tie the knot in India at the end of November — during what is turning out to be an incredibly busy wedding season, one that has Indian publications worrying about potential “clashes.” Draaaaama.

According to the Hindustan Times, as many as three of the entertainment industry's most famous couples are planning to tie the knot soon after Diwali: Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, actor-comedian Kapil Sharma and Ginni Chatrath, and Jonas and Chopra. While Padukone and Singh — or DeepVeer, to use their portmanteau nickname — and Sharma and Chatrath have both officially announced their wedding dates, November 14 or 15 and December 12, respectively, Jonas and Chopra have not yet, though the Times reports that the couple's Sangeet and Mehndi services will start on November 29. So far, no problem.

Except there is an issue that has the potential to cause drama. Per popular Indian wedding website BollywoodShaadis.com, DeepVeer is having their major Mumbai reception for all of their celeb friends at the Grand Hyatt on December 1 — the same day that Jonas and Chopra are reportedly planning their ceremony at Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

“Deepika-Ranveer's reception to clash with Priyanka-Nick's wedding?” reads the headline at India's The Economic Times, a sentiment expressed by numerous outlets in their coverage of the coinciding ceremonies.

So who's to blame here? Well, while DeepVeer only announced their ceremony this past Sunday, Jonas and Chopra have not yet officially revealed their wedding dates. Furthermore, DeepVeer has been engaged since January 2018 — that's six whole months longer than Jonas and Chopra (which, in young celebrity years, is equivalent to nearly three-and-a-half years in normal human time).

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Kate Middleton's BFF Wore a Wedding Dress That Looked a LOT Like Hers


One of Kate Middleton's closest friends, Sophie Carter, wed Robert Snuggs at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Norfolk this past weekend at a ceremony and reception that was attended by none other than the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge themselves, along with Prince George and the bride's goddaughter, Princess Charlotte.

Given that Will and Kate have maintained close connections with their small, tight-knit group of friends, it was no surprise that Charlotte was back in her familiar role as flower girl for her godmother's wedding. Prince George was also a part of the wedding party as a page boy, making this the third time the brother-sister duo has participated in a major, public wedding. And while the kids would typically steal the show at any royal—or royal adjacent—wedding, it seems that Carter's wedding dress pulled some focus from their adorable antics. Her gown looked...familiar, to say the least.

The collared, deep-V neckline of the lace bodice bore much resemblance to Kate's custom Alexander McQueen gown by Sarah Burton. But there were also some differences: rather than a full, lace-appliquéd skirt, Carter's wedding gown was a simple silk crepe; and rather than a diamond tiara from the crowned jewels, Carter donned a silk headband, and accented the look with a lace-trimmed veil.

Carter is one of Kate's closest friends, reports People. Not only do the two spend a ton of time together—and have been spotted playing tennis and out on the town together—but Carter used to date Prince William's dear friend, Thomas van Straubenzee, whose brother, Charlie van Straubenzee (a good friend of Harry's), wed Daisy Jenks this summer. Per People, Sophie's brother Robert Carter married one of Kate's friends from university, Hannah Gillingam. The two were married on April 29th, 2012; the date of Will and Kate's first anniversary. Hannah recently was honored with the role of Prince Louis' godmother.

With their long history as close friends, one would have to assume that Kate had a possible preview to Sophie's dress prior to her big day, or perhaps Sophie was simply inspired by her friend's epic royal wedding gown. Perhaps after seven years and three children, the two just didn't see the resemblance in the lead-up to Carter's big day. But, the bodice similarities do beg the question, is imitation truly the sincerest form of flattery?

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress to go on public display


The Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress, described by aficionados as among the most elegant and minimal bridal designs in the history of royal weddings, is to go on public display.

Meghan Markle surprised the fashion world by picking the French fashion house Givenchy, but entrusted the design to Clare Waight Keller, the British artistic director for Givenchy Couture, whom she chose for her timeless and elegant aesthetic, and impeccable tailoring.

The result was a simple, white dress with distinctive boat neckline bodice and five-metre-long veil, first glimpsed by an international television audience as the bride ascended the steps at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on 19 May.

The Duke of Sussex's frock coat uniform of the Household Cavalry (the Blues and Royals), specially commissioned for his wedding and made by Savile Row tailors Dege & Skinner, will also go on display.

Waight Keller worked closely with the bride on the design. The dress is made from an exclusive double-bonded silk cady, developed by Waight Keller following extensive research in fabric mills throughout Europe. Its graceful lines were achieved using six meticulously placed seams which extend towards the back of the dress where the train flows, and cushioned by an underskirt in triple silk organza.

The silk tulle veil is embroidered with flowers from the 53 countries of the Commonwealth, to symbolise Prince Harry's appointment as a youth ambassador for the organisation. In addition, the bride added wintersweet, which grows in the couple's Kensington Palace garden, and a California poppy, the state flower of her birthplace.

Fans of fashion and of royalty will be offered a close-up view of the wedding outfits at Windsor Castle from 26 October to 6 January, and at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, from 14 June to 6 October 2019.

The exhibition, A Royal Wedding, by the Royal Collection Trust, will also include the diamond and platinum bandeau tiara, lent by the Queen, and which will be on public display for the first time since it was designed in 1932 for the monarch's grandmother, Queen Mary.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Beth Behrs and Michael Gladis Are Married! See Their Wedding Photo

The couple got married Saturday at Moose Creek Ranch in Victor, Idaho, in a rustic-chic ceremony planned by Angel Swanson of Love and Splendor, as exclusively reported by Martha Stewart Weddings.

Behrs, who starred as down-on-her-luck heiress Caroline Channing in 2 Broke Girls for six seasons, had been dating Gladis for more than half a decade before they got engaged in a romantic rooftop setting at sunset in July 2016.

She’d previously told PEOPLE that being with her beau helped to significantly improve her culinary skills, saying, "We cook together. He actually has taught me about cooking. When we met I didn’t know where kale was in the grocery store. There’s this Indian-inspired chicken saagwala, but we do the healthy version. We use nonfat Greek yogurt instead of cream. And spinach. And we have a very nice bottle of Italian wine."

Hopefully their real life as a married couple will be a lot more peaceful than what fans saw of their mock marriage for a 2012 Funny or Die video called "The Argument," because that was a disaster — albeit, a hilarious one.

Gladis is perhaps best known for his role as Paul Kinsey in Mad Men, but he also enjoyed regular roles in TV’s Reckless, Extant, and Feed the Beast. Meanwhile, Behrs returns to the small screen alongside Max Greenfield and Cedric the Entertainer this fall for CBS’s new series The Neighborhood, which premieres Oct. 1.

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Some of Kit Harington and Rose Leslie's Game of Thrones Co-Stars Didn't Make It to the Wedding

 Kit Harington's long-awaited wedding to Rose Leslie was nothing short of fairytale. But not everyone from Game of Thrones got an invite to the big day.

Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams attended the wedding together, wearing the cutest matching outfits for the occasion. Emilia Clarke also put in an appearance, wearing a gorgeous pink, floral dress with a matching coat.

Co-star Peter Dinklage was also photographed walking into the church, along with fellow actors Liam Cunningham, John Bradley, Joe Dempsie, and Ben Crompton. Even Richard Madden put in an appearance at the nuptials, wearing a kilt. But who didn't make it to Rose and Kit's wedding?

Lena Headey, who of course plays Cercei Lannister on the show, was notably absent from the big day. Fellow co-star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau also didn't make it to Scotland for Harington and Leslie's wedding. Instead, the actor appeared to be in Bordeaux, as he posted several video clips of the city on Instagram.

Metro reports that "Gwendoline Christie was sitting front and centre for Dior Homme at Paris Fashion Week yesterday, which means Brienne of Tarth couldn’t cheer on the boy who knows nothing."

Metro also reports that Kristofer Hivju, who plays Tormund Giantsbane, and Natalie Dormer were missing, as was Alfie Allen, who was apparently filming a new project.

But despite a few co-star absences, Harington and Leslie's wedding was completely gorgeous, from its country church service, to its reception in a castle. Leslie's wedding gown was nothing short of jawdropping, and both the bride and groom looked ecstatic to be tying the knot.

Friday, May 25, 2018

Solving a Royal Wedding Mystery: Was Kate Middleton's 'Recycled' Look Actually New?

Was the dress that Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, wore to the royal wedding a repeat—or a remake?

Kate the Great Wardrobe Recycler caused a stir when she stepped out of the car and onto the steps of St. George's Chapel in a pale Alexander McQueen coat dress, a style she had worn three times prior. People, Time, USA Today and a host of other news sites trumpeted it as a repeat. I penned a passionate defense, arguing that re-wearing an old piece was the ultimate act of deference. By doing so, she ensured no sartorial spotlight would be shed on her—and all of the attention would be on the bride.

But was it the same dress, as in the exact same garment?

Ace sleuthing by Susan Kelley, creator of What Kate Wore, the authoritative site on the duchess's wardrobe, reveals slight differences between the dress Kate wore to the wedding and the one she first wore to Charlotte's christening in 2015. The changes are extraordinarily subtle: a little more fabric at the shoulder and some buttons on the sleeves.

There is also the fact that Kate just had her third baby. (Less than a month before the wedding!) Her body, is, of course, changing. "She could not have been the same size as she had been for the christening," Kelley told me (Charlotte was christened just over two months after she was born). It is highly unlikely that the seam allowances would be able to account for the change in Kate's size and shape. And even if they were, Kelley notes, there would be evidence on the garment. Letting out three-year-old seams would have likely left some marks.

This is familiar territory for Kate. The duchess has worn at least three different garments in different colors before, as Kelley notes in her post. She has two different Emilia Wickstead dresses each in two colors, as well as a dress by Amanda Wakeley in three colors.

So what color was this new version? Kelley points to pictures of the royal family after the wedding to provide some clarity. In the group photo, Kate is holding Charlotte, clad in a white bridesmaid dress, on her lap. The comparison makes Kate's dress look much yellower than it did at other times throughout the wedding. (Although who knows what happened in post-production with that shot, especially given that it was released after Kate had been criticized for wearing a white-looking dress to a wedding.)

"I think Kate really just wanted to fade into the background, if you will, and let Meghan and other people be the stars," Kelley says.

McQueen declined to comment on whether the dress was new, old, or somewhere in between. The duchess has a long-standing relationship with the fashion house—Creative Director Sarah Burton made Kate's iconic wedding dress and countless other pieces she has worn since joining the royal family—and I'm guessing it would make any accommodation necessary for her, especially on such a big day.

But let's take a moment to marvel at the effort on display here?

Kate had a dress remade so as to appear that she was just re-wearing an old favorite. What a commitment to deflecting the spotlight! I originally saw it as a kind gesture, and now even more so. Plus, it is very much on brand for the future queen consort, as a down-to-earth, thrifty royal. And it should silence all the naysayers who suggest she was lazy or so disinterested in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding that she couldn't be bothered to shop for a new dress. Instead, it makes her the early frontrunner for Most Supportive Sister-in-Law of the Century.

Monday, April 23, 2018

The One Thing You Should Spend MORE on at Your Wedding



"Please be seated."

The chatter that accompanied your march down the aisle fades to an almost palpable silence. Cell phones are put away, and all is still. One hundred of your closest friends and family members have traveled from around the world to be here, and now they sit together, rapt, their gaze fixed on the pair that stands before them. It's your wedding day, and the ceremony is about to begin. How many times in your life will you command that kind of attention?

Yet after only a few minutes, the aura is pierced. Eyes wander, seats are shuffled, yawns are barely stifled. What gives?

Hard truth coming: they've heard it all before. Love is great…in sickness and in health…so long as you both shall live.

If you're someone who has chosen to have a secular ceremony rather than one bound by a religious tradition, chances are you want it to reflect who you really are. The problem is, if you aren't careful, the age-old axioms you often hear at weddings can seem less like timeless truths and more like stock references.

You spent tens of thousands of dollars to make sure everything was perfect, but the actual marriage ceremony—the part that the rest of the wedding was meant to celebrate—was the part you've invested in the least.

Who could blame you? Weddings are crazy expensive. The average American wedding costs $35,000, according to a 2016 survey by The Knot—nearly as much as the average 25- to 34-year-old's yearly salary. Once you've paid for all the things everyone expects—music, food, and the nearly obligatory photo booth (it's just too fun)—the ceremony presents an easy out.

Often the services of the officiant are included in the price of the venue (average cost: $16,000). If not, couples ask a close friend, counting on ease and familiarity over expertise. Since it's easy to get a legal license, this option is increasingly common. But there are better ones.

There's never been a love exactly like yours, and that makes you incomparable. As a licensed officiant, I often make it a point to remind the couple, and the entire congregation, that a wedding does not make a marriage. A marriage is a commitment whose value is beyond appraisal; a celebration of love and sincere intention that lasts far longer than even the most extravagant of parties. A couple should thoughtfully consider what it takes to achieve this and who they can trust to get right.

An experienced officiant can help with everything from writing your vows to picking readings to incorporating parts of your religious and cultural heritage that are meaningful to you. You don't have to spend more; you just have to rethink how you slice the pie.

A bespoke ceremony by a licensed officiant usually starts around $500, though prices vary. An initial consultation may cost $50 to $100; including a rehearsal or other event can add another $100 to $200. (You should also expect to reimburse the officiant for travel costs, if any).

While many couples still find an officiant through word of mouth, listings such as weddingwire.com or Yelp can help expand your reach. And every officiant should have at least a basic personal website so that you can get a sense of who they are and how they communicate. Sweating the details early on means less to worry about when it matters most.

It's worth it. People will remember how they felt a lot longer than what they saw, or what they ate. And judging by most wedding food, that's a blessing in itself.

Friday, March 23, 2018

6-Year-Old Sweetly Cries After Seeing His Mom on Her Wedding Day: 'It Triggered His Emotions'


Little Bryson Suber couldn't contain his emotion when he laid eyes on his mother on her wedding day, and the sweet pictures of his reaction are now going viral.

"Bryson is a very charismatic young fella," Tearra Suber, 30, from Gahanna, Ohio, tells PEOPLE of her six-year-old son. "He's very smart, and he's very much in touch with me, obviously, as his mom."

The photographs of Bryson — with tears streaming down his cheeks — as he stood next to his brother at the altar during their parents' wedding on September 4, 2016, are pulling at the heartstrings of thousands across social media. The pictures show the then 5-year-old, looking quite dapper in a red suit and gold-colored tie, as he peers down the aisle as Tearra walks toward his father and her soon-to-be-husband, Bryant Suber.

"I didn't actually notice Bryson's reaction until I was about halfway down the aisle," Tearra remembers. "He was very emotional, and it was a very emotional moment for me because the value that it meant for us and for our family."

Though Bryson is typically full of personality, Tearra says, his tears were not something she anticipated.

"I wasn't expecting him to respond in that way," Tearra says. "By the time I got halfway down the aisle, and I saw his sweet little face, oh my god, it about broke me into pieces. I didn't expect it, but knowing Bryson, he has a pretty big personality, so it's not surprising but it's still shocking at the moment."

Seeing her son and his tears of happiness made Tearra even more emotional just as she tried to hold back tears of her own!

"He saw me struggling to get down the aisle," she says. "Seeing his mom, at that moment on that day, it triggered his emotions. It was an emotional moment for me, too."

Paul Woo, who photographed the wedding ceremony in Grove City, Ohio, says when he saw Bryson's reaction, he realized he needed to move quickly if he was going to capture pictures of both Bryson and the beautiful bride.

"As everyone stood up and waited for the bride to come down the aisle, he started expressing so much emotion," Woo says in a statement to PEOPLE. "I was solo shooting this wedding and this moment was difficult because I was secretly bawling behind the camera and had to prioritize this moment over the bride coming down the aisle."

Though he probably didn't expect the photographs of Bryson to get such a huge response on social media — where many Facebook and Instagram commenters have said the images have brought tears to their eyes, as well — Woo knew he had something special in front of him that day.

"I knew this moment was THE moment," he says.

The big day was a long time coming for Bryson's parents, Tearra and Bryant, who first met during high school where they bonded over their love of hoops.

"We both played basketball in high school. He started hanging out before in front of the gym. He knew a little bit about me before he shot his shot," Tearra says. "For a while I was pushing him to the side, not paying him much attention, but our relationship transpired and it grew over the years and we are standing the test of time."

Once she finally made it down the aisle during the ceremony, Tearra told Bryant what helped him win her heart.

"I said it in my wedding vows," she says. "He's a very ambitious man, and it was actually one of the reasons that made me fall in love with him, years and years ago."

Tearra says the family is enjoying the newfound attention their wedding photos are getting, and they are thankful to have such elegant images of the day that changed their lives.

"We are very blessed and grateful that it's getting attention," she says. "It kind of allows us to relive that moment and that day, rethink about how beautiful and how grateful we are to have experienced that. It definitely takes us back to that lovely day."

Friday, January 26, 2018

The only rule of a second wedding is there are no rules


A wise friend once said, "Sometimes we don't get it right the first time, and that's OK. We're human." This is true of so many things: first recipes, first jobs, even first marriages. All we can do is reflect on our past, learn what we can and hope that the second time – or the third or the fourth – is the charm.

"I got married the first time when I was too young. I had no idea what I wanted from life or from a partner," says Angela Frank. "My parents paid a lot of money for the wedding, and even at the time it didn't feel like it was right. My second wedding was different. It was a lot less money, way more 'me' and, most importantly, the right man was in it."

This is a common theme for many wedding planners who help orchestrate a second wedding.

"My clients approach a second wedding differently than the first, but that's because they are older and wiser. They know who their friends are and they know what they want," says Sally Vanderwyst, who owns and operates a wedding flower and styling company.

Vanderwyst says second weddings are usually smaller and cheaper, but they usually focus on quality over quantity. The brides and grooms often only invite the friends and family who are supportive, which keeps the guest list shorter and more intimate.

"Second-time brides and grooms tend to really hone it in. They might have had the 300-person wedding the first time, but this time they're having 35 people," says Vanderwyst. "Instead of the typical wedding dinner they often opt for a fancier, higher-end meal. In the end they're spending less over all, but more per person."

Arleta Slaughter is a local wedding planner who is currently planning a second-marriage wedding. She believes a couple should do whatever is best for them, but understands that they might also have to take family dynamics into account. Hence, she is happy to be a bit of a therapist in her role as wedding planner.

"I'll sit down with the couple and go through all the pros and cons with them," says Slaughter. "All families are different and how they're going to feel comfortable is always different, so it's my job to make sure they can acclimate to the situation as quickly as possible."

Vanderwyst says although she recognizes there is a difference between the planning of a first and second wedding, many aspects are the same.

"My main piece of advice for any wedding is the same: don't sweat the small stuff. People get really carried away with a detail like a guest book or something else that won't be remembered in the end," she says. "What they will remember – and their guests will remember – will be the vibe and feel of the event."

And although the wedding day is known as "the bride's big day," remembering that the bride is also the host is important whether getting married for the first or fifth time.

"It's about the party and sharing it with the people you love," says Vanderwyst. "And being a really good host. Some brides forget that."

Most importantly, second-time-around brides and grooms should remember there are no rules – in life or in weddings. Brides and grooms shouldn't feel pressure to underplay their marriage celebration or believe they need to slip away and elope. At the same time, they should keep expectations low from their guests and not plan on as many gifts or well-wishes as they received the first time.

"Everything changes all the time. Brides and grooms should do what they want. Wanna wear white? Wear white. Want your maids of honors to wear white? I've seen that, too. There's absolutely nothing wrong with any of this," says Slaughter.

When Sue Knight and Andrew Pain married in January of 2016, they had no problem creating the wedding that best suited their family and personal interests. As avid motorcyclists who met at Motor Restaurant at the Harley-Davidson Museum, they decided to return to the same spot to exchange vows and share a meal with close friends and immediate family, including Knight's two daughters.

"We didn't do any of the traditional wedding stuff. It was very simple and casual. Neither one of us are into dressing up," says Knight. "We've always drooled over fancy travelers/campers clothes, but used to cringe when we looked at the price tag. So, we went together to REI to splurge on pants and shirts to wear on our wedding day. Which we now also wear when we travel and camp."

In lieu of rings, the couple exchanged keys to new motorcycles during the ceremony.

"Neither of us wear jewelry, but we share a love of motorcycles and plan to travel around the world on bikes. Pretty good symbol of love, we thought," says Knight.