Debra Messing and Daniel Selman wedding day

FROM: CelebrityBrideGuide.com

Debra Messing and Daniel Zelman were married at a private estate in Santa Barbara on September 3, 2000. The bride wore a strapless Vera Wang gown and held a bouquet of calla lilies. The groom wore a black Hugo Boss suit and black tie. He presented his bride with a 100-year-old sapphire ring as a wedding gift.

The couple said their vows on a bluff overlooking the ocean. The 150 guests included Camryn Manheim and Messing’s “Will and Grace” co-stars Megan Mullaly and Sean Hayes.

At the reception, Mullaly and Hayes broke into an impromptu version of the Britney Spears song “Oops I Did It Again,” garnering laughs from the crowd.

The couple spent their wedding night at Bacara Resort & Spa.

Petra Ecclestone wore a custom-made $130,000 Vera Wang wedding gown with her blonde hair left loose accessorized by a diamond tiara and drop earrings.

James Stunt and Petra Ecclestone

FROM: Mirror.co.uk

Recession? What recession! When Daddy is one of the world’s most ­affluent men, no price is too high!

And there was definitely nothing budget about the £3.8million nuptials of Formula 1 heiress Petra Ecclestone and fiancé James Stunt last night.

The pair married in a lavish ceremony at the 15th century Odescalchi castle in Bracciano, outside Rome, where Tom Cruise wed Katie Holmes in 2006.

Naturally, the super posh three-day event was funded by racing boss Bernie Ecclestone, 80, who’s worth a cool £2.5billion. It kicked off on Friday with a pre-wedding dinner at the plush Villa Aurelia. Guests included Paris and Nicky Hilton, Sarah Ferguson, ­Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas. Blonde Petra, 22, was spotted leaving her hotel in a white floor-length dress with glamorous mum Slavica, 53, and maid of honour sister Tamara, 27. ­Tamara even enlisted Jordan’s make-up maestro Gary Cockerill to get her dolled up for the big day.

Bernie Ecclestone and Petra Ecclestone

Cristal champagne – at £500 a bottle – flowed freely all night as 300 party-goers tucked into huge pots of caviar and caviar canapes and an opera singer belted out arias on a balcony above them. They then dined on calamari, spinach ravioli, lamb chops and chocolate ­pudding with ice-cream.

And to top it all, pop superstar Alicia Keys took to the stage to perform at the end of the night. One friend says it was like being in a fairytale: “It was the most fantastic setting. Our menus were customised mirrors with our names etched into them. It was easily the most ­decadent pre-wedding dinner any of us had been to. Then Alicia came on and sang all of her hits. She began with Empire State of Mind and everybody was singing along. We couldn’t believe it – it was magical.”

Petra Ecclestone

Petra wore a £150,000 Vera Wang gown to say her vows yesterday and Bernie forked out £800,000 for the Black Eyed Peas to perform at the reception. ­However, family friend Eric Clapton sang the newlyweds’ first dance for free.

Oh to be Daddy’s little rich girl, eh!

Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars

FROM: People.com

By Sara Hammel and Sarah Michaud

Saturday August 27, 2011 04:00 PM EDT

Sofia Coppola and her longtime rocker beau, Phoenix frontman Thomas Mars, were married Saturday in a civil ceremony in Italy.

The filmmaker went back to her roots for the event, saying “I do” at her family’s villa in the Southern Italian hamlet of Bernalda, hometown of Coppola’s grandparents.

About 80 people attended the evening ceremony at Palazzo Margherita, a stunning historical building owned by the bride’s father, director Francis Ford Coppola, who walked his daughter down the aisle.

The bride, 40, wore a lavender gown designed especially for her by Azzedine Alaïa for the ceremony, which was officiated by Bernalda’s mayor, Leonardo Chiruzzi.

“Everything went well,” he tells The Associated Press. “It was simple, calm, in the garden.”

Guests of the couple – including director George Lucas – enjoyed a locally-sourced wedding meal of cheeses, figs, salads, pasta, fish and pork, washed down with wine from the family’s farm.

Coppola and Mars, 34, who first revealed their engagement in May, have two daughters: Romy, 4½, and Cosima, 15 months.

Coppola, who won an Oscar for her screenplay of 2003′s Lost in Translation – which she also directed – included a song by Mars’s Grammy Award-winning band Phoenix in the film’s soundtrack after hearing their first album, United.

Her first marriage, to director Spike Jonze, lasted from 1999 to 2003 and ended in divorce.

Bruce Jenner walks his step-daughter, Kim Kardashian down the aisle /E Networks

FROM: Eonline.com

Sun., Aug. 21, 2011 5:14 PM PDT by EOL Staff

So, the happy event was smooth as silk and as pretty as one of Kim Kardashian‘s three Vera Wang dresses. Kris Humphries and his new missus felt the joy in a moving ceremony. And then, joined by their celebrity pals, they all partied late into the evening.

Can’t you just picture it? No, well that’s why we put together the photo gallery of some of the hottest scenes from Kim & Kris’ beautiful wedding day. You’re welcome.

People’s Sept. 5 issue, out this Friday, will feature exclusive photos—including the big dress reveal—from Kim’s big day

And don’t forget to go to E! Online and tune in to a special edition of E! News on Sunday at 6 p.m. for exclusive video and more insider details from Kim’s wedding!

Scott MacIntyre weds Christina Teich

FROM: Wonderwall.msn.com

Release the doves!

“American Idol”‘s first blind finalist Scott MacIntyre said “I do” to his longtime friend and fiancee, Christina Teich, on Thursday August 18, his rep confirms to Us Weekly. The wedding took place in Scottsdale, Arizona and was a small, private affair with 200 attendees.

All music for the ceremony was written by MacIntyre, 26, including his new single “I Wanna Be” that is now available for purchase on iTunes. The newlyweds will honeymoon in Kauai, Hawaii, then plan to reside in Scottsdale.

In addition to his work as a musician, MacIntyre is a noted motivational speaker who has already toured in fifteen states this year. Next on his agenda is the release of his autobiography — “By Faith, Not By Sight” — which is scheduled for a May 2012 release.

Kim Kardashian and weddin cake designed by Hansen's Cakes /Frazer Harrison / Getty Images

FROM: Bites.today.com

By Vidya Rao

While some may disagree, Kim Kardashian is living it up like American royalty – and eating like it too.  The reality star is dropping a cool $20,000 on her wedding cake, which was fashioned to look like the one that rang in the real royal couple’s nuptials back in April.

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries

According to the New York Post, Kim K. and her hubby-to-be Kris Humphries settled on a 10-tier white cake with chocolate chip frosting from Los Angeles bakery Hansen’s Cakes.  Prince William and Kate Middleton dropped 80,000 on their cake, which fed 1,900 guests. No word on how many guests are attending on Kim’s big day, but the Post is reporting that 50 people have been disinvited due to space restrictions. To ease the sting, we hope they’ll at least get some conciliation cake if there’s any left over, and maybe one of the 720 bottles of wine ordered for the event.

Jack Wagner and Heather Locklear engaged

FROM: People.com

Heather Locklear was glammed up and glowing when she stepped out recently for a charity event, and with good reason – she’s engaged.

The Melrose Place alum, who turns 50 in September, is set to wed her longtime boyfriend, actor Jack Wagner, 51, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.

The couple have been dating since early 2007.
Locklear, who’s recently been photographed with a diamond stunner on her finger, was previously married to rockers Tommy Lee (1986 to 1993) and Richie Sambora (1994 to 2006), whom she has one child with, Ava Elizabeth, 13.

“She’s in it for the long haul with Jack,” a friend of the couple told PEOPLE in 2009.

Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding Dress

From: USAToday.com

Palace Visitors Flock to see Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress

It looks like Kate Middleton’s royal wedding dress is doing wonders for the royal coffers: Visitors to the annual summer opening of Buckingham Palace are up 19% compared with the same period last year.

It’s probably safe to assume it’s due to the exhibit of Middleton’s wedding dress and accessories, not the other exhibit on royal Faberge gewgaws.

According to Rachel Woollen, press spokesman for the Royal Collection, which organizes the marketing of royal palace tours and souvenirs, more than 148,000 people since July 23 have filed through the palace State Rooms and past the display of the Alexander McQueen/Sarah Burton confection Middleton wore to marry Prince William on April 29.

Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding Dress Display /By WPA Pool

It’s a big jump in visitors even over last year, the second-highest on record with a total of 413,000 visitors over eight weeks.

Kate and Pippa Middleton on Royal Wedding Day

The annual opening of the queen’s official residence in London (this year, it will remain open until Oct. 3) has been hugely popular with both Brits and tourists since it began in 1993 as a way to help raise funds to repair Windsor Castle after a damaging fire; so far, millions of pounds have been raised. The queen and most of the royal family typically spend these summer months at her Balmoral estate in Scotland. Before leaving for vacation, the queen and Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge, officially opened the exhibit in a blaze of publicity and camera flashes. But Woollen says tickets are still available (Royalcollection.org.uk).

Valentyn Shtefano creates a Cream Puff Wedding Dress

From: Delish.com

Creator: Ukrainian pastry chef Valentyn Shtefano
Delicious Details: Can you have your croquembouche and wear it too? More than two months and 1,500 cream puffs later, Shtefano’s wife had a wedding dress made completely out of cream puffs — and it only weighed 20 pounds.

Now are you craving cream puffs? Try this recipe: Cream Puffs with Dark Chocolate Sauce

Odescalchi Castle, Lake Bracciano, Italy

FROM: 5starweddingdirectory.com

Overview

When it comes to top 10 European luxury wedding venues there are some very sumptuous and luxurious locations if you can afford to spend the money. Although Italy features prominently in this list of top 10 European luxury wedding venues, since Italy has always been synonymous with romance, it is hardly surprising! After eliminating a number of more than well-deserving venues, I finally came up with the following list:

1. Vaux le Vicomte, Paris, France
2. Stapleford Park, Melton Mowbray, England
3. Skibo Castle, Dornoch, Scotland
4. The Palazzo Cavalli, Venice, Italy
5. Campidoglio, Rome, Italy
6. Blairquhan Castle, Ireland
7. Torre Palazzone, Tuscany, Italy
8. Sopwell House, Herfordshire, England
9. Luttrells Castle, Ireland
10. Odelscalchi Castle, Lake Bracciano, Italy

Vaux le Vicomte, Paris, France

Vaux Le Vicomte

Price on application is hardly a surprising feature when hiring this opulent setting for your wedding. If you hire the castle exclusively for yourself and your wedding party, I daresay the sky is the limit! There is room in the Grand Salon to seat up to 400 guests for dinner, or provide cocktails for up to 800 guests. The elegant Salon de la Muses is sufficient for a more modest wedding breakfast or candlelit dinner, where up to 50 guest can be seated in opulent comfort. The Vaux le Vicomte chateau was the location of the wedding between Amit Bhatia and Vanisha Mittal, although their wedding reception was held at another location, the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris.

Stapleford Park, Melton Mowbray, England

Stapleford Park near Melton Mowbray, England

A wedding package at Stapleford Park is certainly likely to be a lavish affair which, in high season, is likely to set you back around £14,000, equivalent to $21,106.87 USD, for the basic wedding package. It is certainly a spectacular setting, graceful and stately rather than the opulence you find amongst the French and Italian venues. Following a blessing at St Mary Magdalene Church located within the estate of Stapleford Park, the Grand Hall is available for the reception with plenty of space in the sweeping grounds for photographs to remember the special day.

Skibo Castle, Dornoch, Scotland

Skibo Castle, Dornoch, Scotland at dusk

This much sought after location is certainly one of the top 10 European luxury wedding venues, favored by celebs such as Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti who celebrated their own wedding here. Although their wedding blew the budget at $750,000, or £497,628.22, this did include designer gowns and jewelry as well as the cost of the actual ceremony! Madonna went one better and splashed out $1.5 million when her wedding was held at Skibo Castle! The beautiful Edwardian Dining Room is the location for the exchange of vows.

Exclusive use of this castle and the 7,500 acres of grounds will set you back £34,000 per night, or $51,231.54 USD. This does, however, include the minister’s fee to marry the bride and groom as well as a full complement of staff to look after the needs of all the guests. There is sufficient room to sleep up to 80 guests in exclusive splendor.

The Palazzo Cavalli, Venice, Italy

The Palazzo Cavalli, Venice, Italy

A particularly famous venue, the Palazzo Cavalli in Venice belongs to the City of Venice and was purchased for the sole purpose of being a location for civil wedding ceremonies. You can arrive at this former private palace in traditional Venetian style, in a genuine gondola and gaze at the historic setting of the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge whilst waiting to exchange your vows. The Palazzo is just 4 hours from Milan and 6 hours from Rome but well worth the travelling.

The opportunities for unique and spectacular photographs taken on the marble staircase or overlooking the arched entranceway will make your wedding day totally memorable. There is room for 60 guests all together, 30 of whom can be seated, although the other 30 would have to stand. Overall, the magic romance of Venice certainly makes this one of the top 10 European luxury wedding venues.

Campidoglio, Rome, Italy

Piazza del Campidoglio with the Palazzo Senatorio

This is truly a magical location for any wedding, set on the top of Capitoline Hill, with photo options at the Piazza di Venezia, the Coliseum or the Roman Forum all close by. This is a very popular site for civil weddings to be held in Rome so, to avoid too many people being disappointed the ceremonies are kept to just 10 minutes each, with no chance of music or flowers although, to be quite honest, when you enter the Red Hall the opulence of red satin walls, chandeliers and rich brocade, flowers would pale into significance!

You can expect to pay around £1, 182.62, or $1,780.45 USD for these regal 10 minutes, although this does include £726.99, or $1,094.50 USD paid for the very necessary services of a wedding planner.  This is just for the ceremony, however. In addition you will have to meet the cost of the wedding reception for yourself and your guests.

Blairquhan Castle, Maybole, Scotland

Blairquhan Castle, Maybole, Scotland

This Regency Castle, in Ayrshire, Scotland was built in the 1800s, nestling amongst sweeping parklands and beautifully kept gardens. There is room for 26 guests to sleep overnight as well as accommodating 100 guests at the ceremony and reception. The fee for exclusive use of the castle for your wedding is in the region of £1,900, equivalent to $2,861.37 USD, although the exact price is available on request.

Torre Palazzone, Tuscany, Italy

Torre Palazzone, Tuscany, Italy

This medieval setting is perfect for an inclusion as one of the top 10 European luxury wedding venues with its hot tub, private pool and gourmet cuisine. Torre Palazzone can be found near Siena, where there is plenty for guests to find to do. Exclusive use of this fortified chateau which can sleep up to 22 guests will cost £8,000 for a week. At today’s exchange rate that is $12,052.43 USD.

Sopwell House, Herfordshire, England

Sopwell House, Herfordshire, England

Sopwell House, situated amongst the English countryside, will provide you with a complimentary room in one of their Junior Suites for your wedding night for those couples who book their wedding reception or the ceremony in the elegant surroundings of Sopwell House. This is a beautiful location where the wedding party can relax and enjoy the wedding day surrounding by sweeping parkland and carefully laid-out gardens providing an ideal location for the most memorable photographs.

Luttrells Castle, Ireland

Luttrell's Castle, Ireland

Victoria and David Beckham celebrated their wedding at Luttrells Castle, hiring exclusive use of the property for their wedding day. The total cost of their wedding was $800,000 although that indulgent sum included a Vera Wang wedding gown for $100,000 and jewelry to the sum of $160,000. In total they spent $100,000 in accommodation costs. Dinner can accommodate up to 140 guests while there is sufficient room for up to 250 guests if just cocktails are served.

For guests of more modest means, the Millenium Suite is an ideal location for the wedding reception, looking out towards the water feature which is illuminated as it gets dark. Costs are not advertised, so it is price on application it would seem – although you are not likely to have to pay the whopping sum of $100,000 unless you are intending to hire the whole venue.

Odelscalchi Castle, Lake Bracciano, Italy

Odescalchi Castle, Lake Bracciano, Italy

If you thought the cost of the Beckham’s wedding was steep, it pales into total insignificance when you consider what Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes spent on their wedding which was held in Italy at Odelscalchi Castle. Their wedding at the end of 2006 cost them $2 million, of which $750,000 went on the cost of exclusive use of the Odelscalchi Castle. The Armani gown cost Katie $45,000, Tom Cruise’s tuxedo, also by Armani, cost $3,000 and they spent $180,000 on champagne and other wines.

It is hardly surprising that this medieval castle is such a favorite with celebs getting married. Whether you decide to splash out and hire the whole castle or make do with the Hall of Caesars, the Ancient Tower and the Secret Garden, you are still going to enjoy a fairytale wedding and a thoroughly memorable wedding day.

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