Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Celebrate Their Wedding With Sweet Southern Hospitality

 It's time to celebrate life as newlyweds with some Southern hospitality.

Close to two months after Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra first exchanged vows in India, the Hollywood couple traveled to Nellie's Southern Kitchen in Belmont, North Carolina for what appears to be another wedding celebration.

In pictures posted on social media, the bride and groom celebrated their new status as husband and wife with a delicious gathering that included music, dancing and great food with family and friends.

"Nick and Priyanka just got hitched but that knot that they tied has not been dipped in gravy or honey or hot chicken grease," a sign read inside the restaurant space. "So it's time we throw them a Nellie's Southern feast. Mama and Papa J invite you with pride to come celebrate their boy and his bride."

And for those who may not know, Nellie's Southern Kitchen was inspired by Kevin Jonas Sr.'s grandmother Nellie Jonas who passed away in 2011.

E! News has learned the kitchen was closed this Sunday for a private event.

Before enjoying a tasty meal, Priyanka was seen wearing a white dress with a floral print as she held hands with her man. As for Nick, he kept things handsome in a forest green button-down and dark pants.


Social media posts also showed the couple walking out to Joe Cocker's "You Are So Beautiful" before sharing a piece of cake together.

Ever since becoming husband and wife, both Nick and Priyanka have continued to take their love story around the world. In addition to a Caribbean honeymoon, the twosome most recently enjoyed a date night at Craig's in Los Angeles.

"I can go into all of it and get all mushy, but I think the thing that really connected both of us was our love for family and faith and the importance of being connected to those," Nick previously shared with E! News' Jason Kennedy on the Today show. "They are always going to be there for you. We found that in each other as well, which is a beautiful thing and I'm excited to start our lives together."

Congratulations you love birds.

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.

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."

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).

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

How to Come Up With a Wedding Hashtag, From Couples Who Did It

 Though you might look back on the throwback photos of your parents' wedding to inspire fodder for your own upcoming nuptials, there's definitely been a shift in weddings since your folks tied the knot. Since Instagram—or ahem, iPhones—weren't a thing all those years ago, your ma and pa likely never had to spend time brainstorming their wedding hashtag. Finalizing all of the countless details for your big day brings the work of an additional full-time job, but deciding what social media presence you'll encourage guests to participate in might be the toughest deadline of all.

If you and your soon-to-be spouse (who always remembers to double tap all of your posts because inlove) are struggling to decide how to hashtag your ceremony, take the advice from couples who managed to nail it.

Your first inclination might not be your best.

Before Arielle Katz' then-boyfriend, now-husband, Ryan Alexander proposed, she was already daydreaming about her wedding hashtag. Since she had been to countless weddings before her own, she was accustomed to seeing the #'s-for-two trend on her feed and she knew she wanted to have an unique sentiment for their joint step toward marriage together. "There are some pretty awesome ones out there, and I wanted ours to be just as original and punny," she explains. They started with #RyangotmARled, a concoction of their two first names, but instead of jumping at the first stroke of genius, she thought of the practicality of the hashtag, a piece of advice she'd give to all couples. Since typing it in gave people the opportunity to misspell, or rather, spell ‘married' the right way, she wouldn't be able to stroll through their posts with the incorrect hashtag.

Be mindful—and selective—about what you pick as the official tag for your wedding and also, consider your audience, Arielle says. Though your bridesmaids and your best friends could probably figure out the accurate way to thumb in your hashtag (ahem, before the whiskey shots, that is), what about your great aunt who just discovered ‘The Facebook?'

Get an outsider's perspective.

When Ellie Mannix and Juan Lamonaca decided to go from happily in love to happily married, they wanted a record of the candid, funny images their friends took at their wedding. To make it easy, a wedding hashtag seemed like the best solution. The easiest one? Nope, Ellie says. She was too determined to use both of their last names, but found herself coming up blank until a friend came to the rescue. It wasn't the first time this pal helped out too, as Ellie notes, "She's known for her wittiness and wordsmith abilities, came up with the hashtag on the spot. She's also the creative mind behind several other couples' hashtags so it's no surprise that she was able to craft something so witty, relevant and inclusive of both our names."

Set to marry in January 2018, Ellie wouldn't have found ‘the Juan' hashtag—EllieFoundtheJuan—without an outsider's perspective. That's why she says to always get a second (or third) opinion from a trusted confidant who won't spill the beans. Specifically, not someone who is in the wedding party, but is completely removed apart from being a guest. "Sometimes when you're too involved, you overthink the process," she says. "My sisters and I had been trying to think of a hashtag for months and it was ironically a fairly new friend that thought of the perfect tag within minutes of asking her."

Make a list of meaningful things.

Not a writer? Or interested in a career in social media? Without a marketing-centric focus, you and your partner may struggle to develop the creativity needed to come up with your hashtag. That's why Arielle suggests a fun brainstorming session (with booze of course) with your partner to think about what defines your relationship, what's brought you together and what meaningful moments you value together. "It's hard to come up with one that you love! Keep brainstorming and playing around with variations of your name, places you met, things that mean something to you—it'll happen," she adds.

In the end, Arielle and Ryan went with RyanLoveKatz, which holds a double-meaning for everyone who knows these newlyweds, who became Mr. and Mrs. in July. In addition to being Arielle's last name, ‘Katz' is also a tribute to one of Ryan's favorite things. "My now husband is an insane crazy cat person, whose love of cats has also rubbed off on me," Arielle explains. Though you might want to think outside of the box and truly make your hashtag one-of-a-kind, sometimes the simple route can mean more—and make it easier for guests to remember when they capture an epic shot of you walking down the aisle, beginning your long life of marriage together.

THE FLASH Cast Talks How “the Wedding of the Century” Will Turn Out

Five years on and four shows since DC Comics and The CW launched their small screen universe with Arrow, the franchise continues to reshape what people expect from superhero television. One of the cornerstones of the Arrowverse is its inter-show crossovers, the latest of which is fast approaching in the form of Barry Allen and Iris West's long-awaited wedding. Though this season's big event takes place on what should be the happiest day of the Flash's life, we must remember that this is a comic book wedding, so things won't exactly go according to plan. During our trip to The Flash's Vancouver set earlier this year, we sat down with the cast to talk nuptials, wedding dresses, and the upcoming "Crisis on Earth-X."

At center stage of this year's crossover are Barry and Iris. For the actress who brings her to life, Candice Patton, it's a hugely exciting prospect. "It's a really important moment in DC history," Patton said. "It's cool that our nuptials are part of the crossover, and a big part of the crossover. It's a spectacle for sure." Throughout the show's four seasons, the pair have been through a lot and Patton thinks it's about time that they finally settle down. "It's been a long time coming. They've had other partners, relationships, trials, and tribulations. I think season four is a good time for them to make it all happen. The wedding of the century, essentially."

For the other half of Central City's happy couple, Grant Gustin, it's all about the spectacle. "It's bigger than ever," he said. "There's more people than ever included [and] some of the biggest sequences you'll see with the most superheroes we've ever seen together at any given time. Barry and Kara have a few interactions that are fun, classic Barry-and-Kara interactions."

Jesse L. Martin, who plays Iris' father Joe West, was likewise blown away by the scale of "Crisis on Earth-X." "I can tell you that it's a giant, giant, giant wedding," he said. "Everybody from every show is at the heart of this wedding, so it seems to be the biggest wedding of the century." One of the highlights for the seasoned actor was getting to work with some of the Arrowverse's other supers, in particular a certain Kryptonian. "I'm a huge fan of Melissa, Supergirl," he continued. "I think she's just one of the best people ever. I love being around her. I really do. The Supergirl cast in general, they're all wonderful people."

Fan favorite Cisco will of course be returning, and Carlos Valdes gave us some insight into how he perceives Team Flash's tech genius. "Maybe it's audacious of me to say, but I've always felt that Cisco is a sort of window for the primary demographic of this show," Valdes said. "When they see Cisco interacting with these heroes, it's almost like they're interacting with these heroes. It carries with it a lot of responsibility, but all I have to do is stay true to the character and just tackle it like so. This year's crossover is no exception. I try to bring that degree of relatability and almost ‘fourth-walledness' to the interactions."

This season has seen the continuation of a huge character arc for Caitlin/Killer Frost, and that's opened up a whole world of opportunity for the actress who brings her to life, Danielle Panabaker. "Obviously, last year I had my powers sort of, but didn't cross over to as many of the other shows—really just went to Legends," she said. "This year was nice because I finally got the chance to suit up, as it were, and get out there and fight with everyone. Both Caitlin and Killer Frost do get to interact a little bit more with a lot of different characters in our universe. I have some really funny interactions with Dom, with his character. Heat Wave's really into Killer Frost."

Getting married during a full blown alien invasion can be tough. But for Candice Patton, it meant she got to find the perfect wedding dress for kicking intergalactic butt. "We flew to L.A. and I tried on dresses at Monique Lhuillier," Patton said. "And the first dress I tried on we were like, 'Okay, this is it. This is great. Feels good. Comfortable.' The most important thing was like, ‘Am I comfortable? Am I going to be able to, like, run away from aliens or whatever?' It was pretty neat."

Will the big day work out for Barry and Iris? Well, Candice's lips are sealed. But she did leave us with this little tease: "I think that you can expect on any DC TV show that weddings don't usually go as planned. You've got some villains who come in and try to spoil that. You've got aliens from Earth-X. You'll have to wait and see if they can actually get married at some point!"

"Crisis on Earth-X" begins on Supergirl and Arrow on Monday, November 27, and concludes with The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow on Tuesday, November 28. Will you be tuning in for the big day? Can't wait to see some evil versions of your favorite heroes? Just wanna see Cisco in a suit? Let us know in the comments!

Inside Bachelor Alum Whitney Bischoff's Cape Cod Wedding: See the Gorgeous Photos

When it came to her wedding day, Whitney Bischoff caught a lucky break with some especially compliant weather.

"It was sunny and warm and perfect," says former Bachelor contestant Bischoff, who wed Ricky Angel at the luxurious Wequassett Resort on Cape Cod on Saturday. "I really do feel like that was my [late] mom's hand in this. The whole day was everything I dreamed it would be."

Sunny skies weren't the only thing the couple's 150 guests — including fellow Bachelor alums Kaitlyn Bristowe, Shawn Booth, Carly Waddell and Evan Bass — enjoyed at the celebration, which was planned by Always Yours Events.

An emotional Bischoff was escorted down the aisle by her maternal grandmother, Mamaw, to the tune of "My Old Kentucky Home." She carried a bouquet of blush, white and nude blooms from The Wild Dahlia, including a single Stargazer lily, a tribute to her late mother, Carol.

Bischoff's dress, designed by her with the help of Audrey Grant Bridal, was particularly sentimental. "I found my mom's wedding dress in my grandmother's attic," she tells PEOPLE. "The lace, the buttons, everything that is an embellishment on my dress is from my mom's dress. It's beautiful."

After the vows and exchange of Sam Rafidia-designed rings, guests joined the newlyweds for a cocktail hour featuring Cape Codders (a signature drink made with cranberry and vodka) as well as Cosmopolitans. A raw bar served fresh oysters, lobster and crab.

Guests then gathered for a four-course dinner (menus were designed by stationer Amanda Day Rose) that included New England clam chowder, New York strip steak and herb-crusted cod. The cake featured four distinct tiers: vanilla, Italian olive oil, spiced carrot and chocolate.

Bischoff and Angel, who met on Bumble in 2015 after her split from former Bachelor Chris Soules, chose "Amazing Day" by Coldplay for their first dance. "The theme to our wedding is ‘Life has a beautiful crazy design,'" says Bischoff. "It's a line from our first dance [song] that we feel relates so much to our lives and how we got to where we are today."

Guests danced to jams by The Park Street Band and The Boston Common Band, and then at 10:30 p.m., gathered inside for an afterparty where late night snacks of sliders and quesadillas energized the crowd.

"It was amazing," says Bischoff of her wedding day. And of her new husband: "There is no better person than Ricky for me," she says. "He keeps me laughing and makes me so happy."

Bridezilla Goes Over Wedding Budget, Demands Bridesmaids Pay for Wedding Gown

These bridesmaids should have read these instructions.

One monster-sized bridezilla named Carol, has truly gone mad.

First, she asked her group of bridesmaids to supply Excel spreadsheets with cake makers' details on her cake—but then it got even worse. Carol the wedding monster went over budget with her planning for the big day, so she asked her bridesmaids to chip in for her $10,500 wedding dress.

One of her “friends,” which is probably safe to say won't be a friend after this wedding, took to Mamamia to describe Carol's outrageous behavior in detail.

“At first, I thought Carol was just being a little overzealous when the group emails asking for input on everything from bridesmaid dress colors, hairstyles, makeup looks, bridal dresses, buttonholes for the groomsmen (something I had to Google) and table decorations came flooding through [sic], quickly taking up a large chunk of my day,” the anonymous woman posts.

But then Carol got even worse. How, you ask?

The anonymous woman started receiving a number of emails at work, in which Carol asked her friends to supply spreadsheets with cake maker details including contact details, price brackets, flavors and an idea of how “prestigious” each cake would be.

Oh boy.

“I had to read the email about three times to gauge what she was asking me,” the woman writes. “After the third disbelieving scan, I felt my blood start boiling. Was she serious?!”

Bogged down by work, the woman didn't turn in her homework (the spreadsheet) until the weekend, the bride wrote back saying it would have been better had she received the document a day earlier.

After Carol found a wedding gown she liked, a satin Marchesa gown that retailed at a whopping $10,500, her friends soon received another group email—the worst one yet. Carol wanted $150 from each bridesmaid towards the dress because she had gone over budget. The subject line in the email read, “Bridesmaid dress contribution.”

“It was ‘totally fine if you can't,' but she would really love if we could ‘pitch in' around $150 each towards her ‘dream dress.' That it'd mean so very much to her and would mean that as she walked down the aisle, she'd be wearing something we'd all had a part in,” wrote the bridesmaid.

The $150 was in addition to all the ladies spent on their bridesmaids duties, including their own $550 bridesmaid dresses, the accommodation for the wedding night, the bachelorette party, bridal shower and three spa days planned.

“I nearly threw my phone across the room, such was the rage that consumed me,” the woman wrote. “I'm starting to think I might have to bail on this wedding, and friendship.”

The Elegance Collection From Missy Dress In This Season

It's so nice to be back with you again today and I have to say that I've loved writing this feature. To start with, it features an incredibly beautiful new collection of wedding dresses and secondly, the designer in question is just such a wonderful woman that it's a huge pleasure to share her work here on Love My Dresses. Without further ado, let me introduce you to the elegant and alluring new collection from Missy Dress.

Julia Taylor is an award winning bridal designer who was crowned Wedding Dressmaker Designer of the Year at The Wedding Industry Awards earlier this year. She's also an artisan maker, modern day couturier and downright fabulous woman. When you speak to Taylor, her passion for her work just sweeps you up and you're left in no doubt that this is a lady who pours her heart and soul into everything she does.

Wedding dresses by Missy Dress are instantly recognisable. They're elegant, alluring, bohemian and beyond pretty. The designs are created in the finest fabrics and delicate laces with intricate detail that adds another layer of grace and refinement to each gown.

All of Taylor's designs are lovingly handmade by her small and friendly team in her Staffordshire studio. This is a true ‘atelier' in the most genuine sense of the word. They work surrounded by so many things that inspire them and if you step into the studio, you'll be taking your first step on a unique creative journey.

Missy Dress is renowned for simple and uncluttered elegance as well as her signature subtle detailing and the new ‘Songs of Love' collection is possibly her most romantic yet.

With soft layers of sheer fabrics, ‘Songs of Love' is a play on transparency and luminosity. There are separates and overdresses in soft silk organzas, French chiffons, delicate tulles and fine laces, with glass pearl buttons and tiny crystals that catch the light. These can be worn with silk slip dresses and corseted dresses too for a more structured silhouette and this collection is perfect for the fine art bride.

I just love this collection from Julia Taylor. The tiny pearl buttons, the delicate hand-dyed lace applique and the crystal beadwork that catches the light all mix together to create the softest, prettiest dresses. I love the bridal separates in chalky colours and those fabrics… I swoon.

I grew up in a family where, for generations, mothers taught their daughters to sew. My sewing machines would often be whizzing into the small hours as I made my own clothes and I'm now proud to work in my beautiful studio, using old-fashioned couture techniques to hand craft heirloom dresses that we hope will be treasured forever.

Common things you forget about when planning your wedding

edding planning can be one of the most stressful things you'll ever experience.

Once you've got past all the guest-list politics and nitty-gritty, the last thing you want is to walk down the aisle and realise you've not organised transport for the groom and he's currently speeding there on a hired bike.

Don't panic! Here's the common things people forget about when planning a wedding.

Ceremony music

Not only do you need to think about your processional (when you enter) and recessional (when you both exit together), you also need to think about pre-ceremony music to fill that awkward silence when your guests have arrived and are waiting for you, and music during the signing of the registry.

The signing of the registry is a good time to have live music, whether it's Auntie Joan singing Madonna or a string quartet playing Four Seasons.

Make all your Pinterest dreams come true

You've been Pinning like crazy since you got engaged (let's not lie: you started two years before you met), DIY-ing for months and you've got 1,000 paper cranes to hang.

But now it's 2 days before the wedding and you've suddenly realised you need to do it all yourself.

DIY takes time, but so does set-up. Do the smart thing: outsource.

Stylists can help you bring your dreams to life, all without having to shed a single tear over a crepe-paper flower.

If a stylist is way out of your budget, give yourself plenty of time for set-up.

Make sure to ask your venue if you're allowed to decorate and what time you can come in the day before.

BrideSquad

You've decided on your own hair and make-up but have you considered your bridesmaids?

Do you have a cohesive image in mind or do you like your friends' own individual styles?

Are you paying or leaving it with them?

Don't forget your squad!

Don't get hangry

Make sure you eat breakfast, pack a snack and don't forget to eat some of the delicious canapes you've chosen.

Have a word with your caterer and ask for a dedicated server who will supply the two of you (and only you) with drinks and food.

A hangry wedding party is not a happy wedding party!

Last-minute checklist 

Before your wedding day, check with your venue to find out who will be available to you on the day should anything go wrong, what the WiFi capabilities are (if you need it), and if you're able to leave gifts/flowers at the venue for collection the following day.

Minimise the stress of last-minute nasty surprises!

Even if your wedding day doesn't go exactly to plan (and something will always go wrong), the important thing is that you're marrying the person you love.

Kick back, relax and, when in doubt, put somebody else in charge of making sure things go smoothly.

Ignorance is bliss – celebrate baby! You're getting married! Woo!

All eyes on Melania Trump at Steve Mnuchin’s version of a royal wedding

All eyes were on First Lady Melania Trump as she left the White House to attend one of the big social events of the Washington D.C. season Saturday: the lavish wedding of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to Scottish-born actress Louis Linton.

America doesn't have royalty, so we can't pull off a Pippa Middleton extravaganza. But our constitutional aversion to monarchy didn't stop President Donald Trump, his wife Melania and others associated with his White House from putting in a good effort at playing America's ruling class at the event at the historic Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington D.C.

Vice President Mike Pence presided over the ceremony, while other White House guests included Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, HUD Secretary Ben Carson and even Sean Spicer. The 300 guests also included Wall Street elite.

Melania Trump was in a blush-pink chiffon gown by designer Gilles Mendel, while the bride definitely went the royal route with a white lace princess gown and diamond tiara, Vanity Fair The groom wore coattails, and Ivanka Trump also appeared in a blush-pink dress.

Bagpipers and ballerinas were among the evening's entertainment, and some guests were bused from the Trump International Hotel prior to the ceremony, CNN and Vanity Fair reported.

The marriage is Mnuchin's third and Linton's second. The multi-millionaire Mnuchin, 54, worked at Goldman Sachs and as a film producer prior to joining the Trump administration. As an actress, Linton, 36, appeared in the TV show "Cold Case" and the 2016 movie "Cabin Fever." They met at a wedding reception in Los Angeles in 2013 and have been engaged since 2015.

Reazin, Skillett wedding

 

Shelby Lee Reazin and Jake Matthew Skillett were married April 15 at Lakeside Cedar Lodge in rural Cherryvale. Pastor Tom Reazin, grandfather of the bride, officiated at the 4 p.m. double-ring nuptials.

The bride's parents are Richard and Kim Reazin of Galesburg, formerly of Altamont.  The groom's parents are Bub and Cindy Skillett of Parsons.

Sarah White of Independence, Missouri, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Christi Becker of McPherson, Kayla Heady of Erie, Angel Regis of Edna and Jessica Skillett, sister of the groom, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Josh Fitzwater of Parsons was best man. Groomsmen were Brett Cruse of Parsons, Jason Berthelette of Massachusetts, Brandon Bolesky of Mounds, Oklahoma, Nick Skillett, brother of the groom, of Leawood and Cole Reazin, brother of the bride, of Galesburg.

Tyson Lucas, cousin of the groom, of Chanute and Jonny Reazin, uncle of the bride, of McPherson served as ushers.

Taylor Johnson of Oswego was flower girl. Payton Fitzwater, nephew of the groom, of Parsons and Jhett Reazin, cousin of the bride, of McPherson were ring-bearers.

Andee Fitzwater and Daza Werner attended the gift table. Kathy Lucas and Michaela Lucas attended the guest book. Florists were Jenny Stewart and Cindy Traxson. Gage Gatton and Bryleigh Strasser handed out Easter egg baskets. Shelby Blackburn, Gracie Gatton and April Lubbers handed out sparklers. B. Win Visions was videographer.

D.J. Neil Springer provided music for the ceremony.

For the reception, the bride's uncle, Timmy Reazin, made the wedding cake. Cake table attendants were Jane Blackburn, Debbie Gatton, Jenny Stewart and Danica Strasser. Tom and Ruth Reazin, the bride's grandparents, prepared and served the meal.

Mrs. Skillett is a 2010 graduate of Labette County High School in Altamont. She received a bachelor of science degree in animal science in 2013 from Kansas State University. She works at West Central Veterinary Service in Rockville, Indiana.

Mr. Skillett is a 2008 graduate of Parsons High School. He is a certified dog trainer and works at the Putnam County Jail in Greencastle, Indiana. He is co-owner of the VonBernd K9 Training Center in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

The couple are at home at Rockville, Indiana, and plan a wedding trip in the future to Disneyworld.