A white wedding, 75 years after the ceremony Jul 27, 2008
NINETY-YEAR-OLD Mamerta Cabale finally got to walk down the church aisle in a flowing white wedding gown with train and veil yesterday after 75 years of marriage to her 102-year-old husband, Sabas Cabale. The couple were married in a civil ceremony in the Philippines in 1933 after Mamerta, then a 14-year-old convent girl, eloped with Sabas, a dashing chauffeur. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Artika gets ready to marry Jul 23, 2008
JAKARTA: Miss Indonesia 2005 Artika Sari Devi is getting ready to marry her fiance, singer Baim, in August, having already ordered a wedding gown from noted celebrity designer Anne Avantie ... The report said that the actress, who is a law graduate from Gadjah Mada University, has asked Anne Avantie to make a long wedding gown from suede with golden patterns resembling royal clothes from the past. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Unionists almost halved in 20 years Jul 23, 2008
WATCH a bride rip her $1200 wedding gown off her body with her bare hands. Latest videos. (NEWS.com.au)
Hong Kong movie star Tony Leung marries Carina Lau in Bhutan Jul 22, 2008
Wedding photos released Tuesday by Jet Tone showed Leung in a black tuxedo and Lau in a white wedding gown, posing next to a group of several dozen young monks in red robes. The couple also posed in traditional Bhutanese costumes. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Jul 21, 2008
Chen will be wearing her white wedding gown on her MRT ride ... Describing Chens plan to ride the MRT in her wedding gown as innovative and unforgettable, Huang encouraged other future newlyweds to follow in Chens footsteps. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Olivia Newton John reveals all about secret wedding Jul 16, 2008
Instead of a traditional white wedding gown, Newton-John, 59, wore a traditional Peruvian matrimonial manta. Easterling, 56, ditched a tuxedo for a poncho. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Fire victim's last words inspire many Jul 16, 2008
Hers gleamed white, adorned with a cascade of red roses and a photo of her smiling shyly in her wedding gown. She was buried in a red gown that her middle son, Cornelius, chose last weekend from a store rack labeled "homecoming dresses." Kenneth Raiford's casket was pale silver, topped with white flowers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
MURPHY, 37, AND LEFEBVRE, 31 Jul 13, 2008
Wedding gown: Carmen Marc Valvo Couture from Lord & Taylor. Special guests: the bride's dad, stepmother and two sisters came from New Zealand. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Plan Your Dream Wedding On Budget Jul 7, 2008
Other little ways to save are by doing your own hair and makeup and checking bridesmaid's dress racks for your wedding gown. Naylor said many of the styles come in white and can be significantly less money. (KCRA 3, CA)
Getting dream wedding dresses at bargain price Jul 2, 2008
Rebecca Stamilio, second from right, tries on a wedding gown during February's "Running of the Brides.". The wedding industry has long been considered one of most recession-proof. (CNN)
Salma's wedding fortune Jul 2, 2008
" Hayek is believed to have ordered a $500000 customised wedding gown made by Nicolas Ghesquiere, who previously designed Nicole Kidmans wedding dress. The couple reportedly plan to fly in 400 guests on private jets to join them for the five-day celebrations, which will be held at a chateau near St. Tropez. The source added: "The ceremony and the reception will be off the charts. The flower budget alone is almost a million dollars. (iAfrica.com)
Dina, Gathan get married Jul 1, 2008
Dina, who has acted in dozens of TV soaps, including Gerhana (Eclipse) and Si Yoyo, wore a white wedding gown designed by noted designer Anne Avantie. --JP. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Paterson Cheered At Gay Pride Parade Jun 30, 2008
Jim Saslow carried a bouquet to New York's march and wore a wedding gown stamped with the words, "Coming Here Soon?". "Everyone here is thinking if California can do it then we should be able to do it here soon," he said. (New York Post)
New Marriage Laws Revered At 38th Annual Pride Parade Jun 30, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO -- A lesbian motorcycle group dressed in bridal veils and wedding gowns lent a matrimonial touch to 's gay pride parade Sunday as revelers celebrated their newfound freedom to marry ... Jim Saslow carried a bouquet to the march down Manhattan's Fifth Avenue and wore a wedding gown stamped with the words, "Coming Here Soon?". (NBC 11, CA)
Bowler, Parker united in marriage (36) Jun 29, 2008
She wore a formal satin halter wedding gown accented with sequins with a full chapel train. She chose an extended length two-tier veil of illusion to wear with a rhinestone and pearl tiara. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Heusinkveld - Fay Wedding Jun 29, 2008
Kari wore her grandmother Edith Heusinkveld's 1934 vintage trumpet-fit wedding gown of candlelight ivory accented by dark orange calla lilies in her bouquet. Kari's attendant was sister of the groom, Ashley Fay of Houston, who wore a strapless chocolate brown gown with a dark orange calla lily hand-tied bouquet. (Conroe Courier, TX)
'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard weds in Ala. Jun 29, 2008
His bride wore a white and ivory wedding gown. Alabama will be their home as the 29-year-old-singer gets set to release a new album later this year. (New York Post)
Carolina Herrera Resort Collection ... Jun 27, 2008
After all, this was the woman who dressed fashion icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis for the final 12 years of her life, and designed the wedding gown for her daughter, Caroline Kennedy, in 1986. Known as one of the fashion world s most famous entrepreneurs; since launching her own fashion company in the early 80 s, Venezuelan born mother of four, Herrera seems to know instinctively what women want. (Suite101.com)
Dreams do come true Jun 26, 2008
What will you do about a wedding gown. I asked. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Old, New, Borrowed and Blue Jun 25, 2008
The wedding gown itself is often passed down from generation to generation, but alterations may need to be made and some don t wish to make any changes to the original gown ... Some good ideas are jewellery, shoes or the wedding gown. (Suite101.com)
Youths 'buy violent games online' Jun 24, 2008
Wedding gown charge introduced. BBC News channel. (BBC News)
Carbon standard 'to renew trust' Jun 24, 2008
Page last updated at 01:49 GMT, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 02:49 UK. Carbon standard 'to renew trust. (BBC News)
Sofa retailer gets bid approach Jun 24, 2008
Wedding gown charge introduced. Cube robots play football. (BBC News)
* Crowds turn lights out on solstice Jun 23, 2008
A low-carbon wedding ceremony was held, in which the brides wedding gown was made from recycled plastic bags and paper. The annual Lights Out Day event was initiated by the SOW in 2005 and is observed each year on the summer solstice, which marks the day when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer X which passes through Chiayi County X and also officially marks the first day of summer in Taiwan and most of the northern hemisphere. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Left at the Altar: Jilted Brides, Then and Now Jun 19, 2008
She shed her wedding gown for a party dress and joined her family and friends on the dance floor. "It was horrible," she said. (ABC News)
A gigantic doll house Jun 17, 2008
Victor & Rolf build a doll house - International Herald Tribune. " But she says that she felt that the result is "a bravura statement of all they have done" and worthy of being in an art gallery. The intriguing exhibition poses the question of whether Viktor & Rolf are designers or conceptual artists who work their surreal ideas in fashion. The clothes themselves are classic, but are used to make striking fashion statements, as when a collection was bathed in metallic silver; or when the word... (International Herald Tribune)
Here comes the slob Jun 16, 2008
What's the afterlife of the average wedding gown. Is it folded carefully into a box, sealing satin, embroidery, silk, and lace from moths and mites. (Boston Globe)
Rooney couple begin married life Jun 14, 2008
The white Marchesa wedding gown is believed to have cost 200,000. The firework display rounded off the couple's wedding day. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Footballer Wayne Rooney marries Coleen McLoughlin in Italy Jun 13, 2008
The white Marchesa wedding gown is believed to have cost 200,000. "The ceremony was very simple yet very beautiful," Mr Costa added. (BBC News -- UK)
Salma Hayek to wed? Jun 11, 2008
The couple became new parents in 2007 when baby daughter Valentina Paloma was born and now Frida star Hayek has reportedly started looking for a wedding gown. Influmedia. (WOKR13 Rochester)
What Your Wedding Dress Says About You Jun 8, 2008
With that in mind, most brides-to-be choose a traditional wedding gown, says Kathleen Beckett of Beckett's Black Book, a New York-based personal shopping service. "People have come to me wanting something unique, and the minute they try on a traditional gown, that's it," she says. (Forbes)
Luxe Travel: Lavish Pet Treatments, Central Park at Sea Jun 6, 2008
Do check out the designer white satin dog wedding gown, embroidered with white roses, pearls, and sequins. The glam New Beginnings designer gown, complete with detachable train, is just $299 at www. (Newsmax)
Pakistani admits to theft Jun 5, 2008
The charge accused him and I. Stella Mariya Raj, of breaking into Maya Fabrique Sdn Bhd at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman and making off with 700 pieces of silk and wedding gown material. More News lect. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Still Fashionably Fabulous Jun 3, 2008
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Unique Wedding Headpiece Designs May 31, 2008
Accentuate Your Wedding Gown with the Perfect Custom Veil or Tiara. The history of a veiled bride goes back hundreds of years. (Suite101.com)
Wedding Gown Survives Tornado 1 Week Before Nuptials Planned May 31, 2008
Focken's wedding gown was in that room in the closet, untouched by the storm. Another woman in the building is also planning a wedding. (7 KETV Omaha)
SUMMER BOOKS: GUILTY PLEASURES May 25, 2008
In No. 3 of Cabot's "Babble" series, wedding gown restorer Lizzie Nichols readies herself for the "Wedding of the Century" - her own, in the South of France. But the dream nuptials, of course, are anything but smooth, thanks in part to a best man and maid of honor, who are anything but supportive of Lizzie and Jean-Luc's marriage. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Empire Waist: Ideal Wedding Dress May 25, 2008
A Flattering Wedding Gown. The Empire waist is soaring in popularity this season, with many designers embellishing this classic design for the runway. (Suite101.com)
Downsizing Your Wedding May 23, 2008
Rather than a wedding gown, Collins will wear a $200 ivory bridesmaid dress ... Lorna Engler, who happens to be sewing her daughter Lara's wedding gown as well as six bridesmaid dresses, says they've been, ahem, discerning with the guest list for the October bash. (Time.com)
Ashlee Simpson marries Pete Wentz May 20, 2008
Simpson, 23, wore an ivory lace wedding gown by Monique Lhuillier accessorised with a diamond necklace and earrings by Neil Lane. Her older sister, singer and actress Jessica Simpson, acted as maid of honour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sorry Arctic Monkeys, but Gordon Brown really likes listening to ... May 18, 2008
JERRY SELLS WEDDING GOWN. Jerry Hall is to auction off the wedding dress she wore to marry Mick Jagger. (Daily Mail)
Ashlee and Pete: Newlyweds 2.0 May 18, 2008
Simpson wore a wedding gown by Monique Lhuillier, while jeweler Neil Lane handled the diamond-adorned necklace and earrings. Vera Wang took care of the bridal party dresses. (E! Online)
GEORGEA KOVANIS Show your love of 'Sex and City' May 18, 2008
The movie trailer shows Carrie wearing a big and, sorry to say, kind of awful, wedding gown. And I can't help but wonder: As much as I like Big, is he really husband material. (Detroit Free Press)
Scoop: Sheryl Crow has a new love to sing about May 16, 2008
Rumors that the couple might be headed to the Hamptons to swap I dos began to heat up when earlier this week when fans of Sterns radio show noted that the shock jock confirmed that his wife-to-be had settled on a designer for her wedding gown. And on May 15, Stern was mysteriously absent from his radio broadcast (his assistant, Ralph, filled in and hosted a best-of show). (MSNBC -- News)
Inmates showcase designs at prison show May 16, 2008
Milan inmates launch own womenswear line and wedding gown collection. Female inmates at Milan's San Vittore prisonlaunched their own womenswear line anda collection of white wedding dresses in the jail's courtyard. (MSNBC -- News)
New bridal-gown collections offer something for everyone May 11, 2008
NEW YORK For every woman who has her heart set on a pouffy princess wedding gown, you ll find another who wants a sleek sheath. The good news for next year s brides is that there is a gown out there to suit any taste. (Montana Standard, MT)
The Lowdown On Jenna Bush's Wedding May 8, 2008
" Her wedding gown, however, was the creation of Oscar de la Renta, a top New York designer and favorite of the first lady's. It's made of organza, a sheer fabric, with embroidery and matte beading. Jenna has described the dress as "simple and elegant. " For the bridesmaids, New York designer Lela Rose, a native of Dallas, has made silk crinkle chiffon, cocktail-length dresses all adorned with handmade chiffon flowers. There are seven different styles of dresses in seven different colors that... (CBS News -- US)
Made of Honor May 7, 2008
Variety delivers many ways to get your entertainment news. Choose the one that's best for you. (Variety)
Spruce Up Pekin hauls in tons of junk May 6, 2008
One year a woman came through with a brand new mattress and a wedding gown. Saturday's unusual event happened when a man backed in his pickup truck and unbolted the topper, which was in good condition, and had it crushed in one of the city of Pekin garbage trucks. (Pekin Times, IL)
Seek shade, not a kibosh on salon industry May 5, 2008
NICE ATTEMPT at warning young people about the dangers of tanning beds, but instead of showing photographs of Kelli Pedroia looking glamorous and fit in her wedding gown or lounging on her couch, why not show the three-inch scar on her leg caused by the surgery to remover her melanoma. "Now, I get it," Pedroia says, but when asked whether her husband, Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, wears sunscreen, her response is, "Dustin? I don't even know... I can say it to him until I'm blue in the... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Ideas for Your Winter Wedding May 4, 2008
Not only does it look great with any style wedding gown, but it does double duty and keeps the bride warm. Winter weddings are also typically more formal, so black tie attire is common. (Suite101.com)
Wedding Dresses May 4, 2008
com points out that brides need to know how long the bridal salon has been in business: "You hear about the nightmares where a bride goes to pick up her wedding gown only to learn that the bridal salon has gone out of business. Dealing with an established company will help you avoid such pitfalls.". "Once a bride selects a bridal salon, she should feel comfortable with her consultant. The consultant should not be pushy. She is there to offer guidance," Cynthia adds. (Suite101.com)
Special Friends hosts variety show Apr 22, 2008
"We had a gal that did 'Going to the Chapel.' She was in a wedding gown, and we had a preacher and bridesmaid and a groom.". The nonprofit organization dedicated to sponsoring activities for people with disabilities put on a very special show for a crowd of friends with standing room only. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Faces of Cancer Apr 20, 2008
I bought a tanning bed package for my wedding so I wouldn't be so pale in my wedding gown. I went to the tanning bed for the very first time, broke out in a rash and my mom saw the patch on my back. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Open house at Richland County Historical Society Apr 19, 2008
Although the museum accumulates many new things while closed for the season their latest additions include a variety of children's clothing and an antique wedding gown. One of the museum's bigger purchases in a long time was a furnace and air conditioning system. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
An 'affair' To Remember, A Musical Of Note Apr 18, 2008
Both reveal themselves in one moment of abandoned truth - Aggie as she watches her daughter try on a wedding gown, and Tom, in their kitchen, trying with a fierce and uncontrollable anger to make sense of a grinding life. These are not musical- comedy stereotypes - these are people. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Historic Timeline again a Success Apr 17, 2008
Becky Grey won the 100 wedding gown gift certificate. Donated by Second Thoughts Resale Shop. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Victorian Tea Apr 16, 2008
My uncle was an antiques collector, and we just kind of kept everything, Loranger said of the collection, which includes her grandmother s wedding gown, a child s fur coat and a variety of shoes and hats. The public is welcome to the event, which costs 12 and is a fundraiser for the garden club s beautification projects, including downtown flower baskets and copper ladles throughout the community. (Montana Standard, MT)
Column: View from this side: Life is different with S.C. in the picture Apr 16, 2008
If one looks carefully one can see S.C. peeking at the camera from behind Carolyn s white wedding gown. Carolyn and Michael added a photo album to the game and passed it onto other family members each Christmas since. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Designer Jenny Lee breaks the rules for brides Apr 14, 2008
A model presents a creation from the wedding gown fashion line of JL Couture by designer Jenny Lee in New York April 12, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Jay-Z & Beyoncé: Headliners, married or not Apr 7, 2008
During interviews, she is asked about reports she will marry Jay-Z in a gown that resembles Princess Diana's wedding gown. "I wish I could talk to whoever wrote that, because it's fabulous," she tells USA TODAY. "Somebody is so creative that they should plan weddings, because they have a great one planned for me and Jay! It even has a menu with caviar. I don't even like caviar!" On Aug. 31, she celebrates her 25th birthday and the release of her album, B'Day, at Jay-Z's 40/40 Club in New York. (USA Today -- Life)
Catriona's honeymoon getaway Apr 6, 2008
Rowntree looked every inch the blushing bride in a strapless ivory wedding gown by Sydney designer Adam Dixon. She was given away by her father, with her 95-year-old grandmother acting as witness. (NEWS.com.au)
Spears asks sis to be bridesmaid Apr 3, 2008
A source close to the Spears family said, "Jamie Lynn is planning to have the baby at 'Serenity', and, soon after, she will also get married there. "She wants Britney to head her list of bridesmaids, and wants to wait at least several months to get her figure back so she can wear a beautiful wedding gown and then have her dream wedding. " The source added to America's OK! magazine, "Jamie Lynn and Casey are committed to each other and anxious to be the best parents they can possibly be, and also... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
It's official! Jamie Lynn, baby's father engaged Apr 3, 2008
"I expect she'll want to wait at least several months to get her figure back so she can wear a beautiful wedding gown and then have her dream wedding.". (Agencies). (Xinhuanet, China)
Lodi wedding planner gives tips for successful day Apr 1, 2008
It really helps the wedding gown pop. A lot are having entertainment other than a DJ, such as a string quartet. And, with wedding favors, they are trying to find something that will be a keepsake. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
