Friday, June 1, 2012

The World's Most Luxurious Weddings

final preparations wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Catherine Middleton, arrives at the Goring Hotel where she will spend her last night as a unmarried woman ahead of the Royal Wedding on April 28, 2011 in London, England. With less than 24 hours to go final preparations for the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton are in place. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
As expected, big stars are always fond of luxury and elegance. When it comes to class and style, stars do whatever it takes in order to have an unforgettable wedding. They do meticulous planning with wedding experts and choose only the best designer wedding dresses. In this article provided to us by kind people from Miramare Gardens, a Sydney wedding venue,  you will find twelve of the most luxurious weddings in history.

1. The Wedding Of Prince William And Kate Middleton

The royal wedding took place last year and the overall costs reached 34 million dollars. Only the cake and the flowers had a price tag of 880,000$. Kate Middleton's dress was the creation of Sarah Burton and its train measured more than eight feet. Millions of people all across the world saw the royal wedding, and this is certainly the most luxurious ceremony of all time.

2. Actress Katie Holmes And Actor Tom Cruise

On the second place in the hierarchy of the most luxurious weddings in history there is the wedding of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise. The wedding took place in 2006 at a castle near Rome and it cost more than $2 million. The couple had an incredible five tier chocolate cake that was ornamented with marzipan roses. Katie Holmes had a stunning Armani dress that was all covered in Swarovski crystals. When it comes to guests, numerous celebrities such as David Beckham or Jim Carrey came to the wedding.

3. The Wedding Of David Gest And Liza Minelli

Their wedding took place back in 2002 and it cost a little over 3.5 million dollars. What makes this wedding famous is not just the twelve layer cake, but also the fact that Michael Jackson and Elizabeth Taylor attended to the wedding. It was a luxurious Hollywood event, but unfortunately the couple divorced in 2003.

4. Michael Douglas And Catherine Zeta-Jones

Although their wedding was not as expensive as the previous three, it was undoubtedly very luxurious. One of the most unique aspects of this wedding is that their invitations had holograms on them. The ceremony took place in New York City and Catherine wore a beautiful Christian Lacroix dress.

5. Elizabeth Hurley And Arun Nayar

This wedding lasted for eight days and it is known as one of the longest. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent only for private jets and accomodation.

6. Heather Mills And Singer Paul McCartney

The couple got married ten years ago and they spend around 3 million dollars for the ceremony. The ceremony took place in an old castle and it had an Indian theme. After that, their honeymoon was on a beautiful yacht that they rented for no less than 20.000 dollars a night.

7. Kris Humphries And Kim Kardashian

The couple spent no less than 10 million dollars for their dream wedding, and Kim's diamond wedding ring cost two million dollars. It was a Black&White ceremony, therefore the guests were instructed to wear only these two colors. The wedding cake was 10 tiers high and it had a price tag of 20.000 dollars.

NBA player Kris Humphries TV personality Kim Kardashian attend A Night of Style
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 31: NBA player Kris Humphries (L) and TV personality Kim Kardashian attend A Night of Style & Glamour to welcome newlyweds Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries at Capitale on August 31, 2011 in New York City. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
8. Coleen McLoughlin And Football Player Wayne Rooney

The couple spend approximately 8 million dollars for the arrangements. Coleen wore a beautiful Marchesa dress which made her stand out from the crowd. The ceremony took place in Italy and the reception was in a medieval castle.

9. Aleksandra Kokotovic And Russian Billionaire Andrei Melnichenko.

Their wedding cost around 30 million dollars and 7 million dollars were given to Whitney Houston and Christina Aguilera for their performance at the wedding. This was undoubtedly one of the most extravagant weddings in history.

10. Nicole Mitchell And Actor Eddie Murphy

Their wedding took place back in 1993 and it cost a little over 1.5 million dollars. Nicole Mitchell's train had more than 12 feet in length and 500 guests came to their wedding.

11. Jared Kushner And Ivanka Trump

Donald Trump's daughter married Kushner back in 2009 in New Jersey and she wore a stunning Vera Wang dress and diamond jewelery that cost almost 300,000 dollars.

12. Jamie Hince And Supermodel Kate Moss

Kate Moss And Jamie Hince got married last year in England. Kate wore Manolo Blahnik shoes and a gorgeous Galliano dress. The ceremony was very extravagant and it had a rock-n-roll theme.

In conclusion, these are twelve of the most luxurious weddings in History. They were extravagant and unforgettable, and this is why people still talk about them years after the ceremonies took place. 
Source: As expected, big stars are always fond of luxury and elegance. When it comes to class and style, stars do whatever it takes in order to have an unforgettable wedding. They do meticulous planning with wedding experts and choose only the best designer wedding dresses. In this article provided to us by kind people from Miramare Gardens, a Sydney wedding venue,  you will find twelve of the most luxurious weddings in history.

1. The Wedding Of Prince William And Kate Middleton

The royal wedding took place last year and the overall costs reached 34 million dollars. Only the cake and the flowers had a price tag of 880,000$. Kate Middleton's dress was the creation of Sarah Burton and its train measured more than eight feet. Millions of people all across the world saw the royal wedding, and this is certainly the most luxurious ceremony of all time.

2. Actress Katie Holmes And Actor Tom Cruise

On the second place in the hierarchy of the most luxurious weddings in history there is the wedding of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise. The wedding took place in 2006 at a castle near Rome and it cost more than $2 million. The couple had an incredible five tier chocolate cake that was ornamented with marzipan roses. Katie Holmes had a stunning Armani dress that was all covered in Swarovski crystals. When it comes to guests, numerous celebrities such as David Beckham or Jim Carrey came to the wedding.

3. The Wedding Of David Gest And Liza Minelli

Their wedding took place back in 2002 and it cost a little over 3.5 million dollars. What makes this wedding famous is not just the twelve layer cake, but also the fact that Michael Jackson and Elizabeth Taylor attended to the wedding. It was a luxurious Hollywood event, but unfortunately the couple divorced in 2003.

4. Michael Douglas And Catherine Zeta-Jones

Although their wedding was not as expensive as the previous three, it was undoubtedly very luxurious. One of the most unique aspects of this wedding is that their invitations had holograms on them. The ceremony took place in New York City and Catherine wore a beautiful Christian Lacroix dress.

5. Elizabeth Hurley And Arun Nayar

This wedding lasted for eight days and it is known as one of the longest. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent only for private jets and accomodation.

6. Heather Mills And Singer Paul McCartney

The couple got married ten years ago and they spend around 3 million dollars for the ceremony. The ceremony took place in an old castle and it had an Indian theme. After that, their honeymoon was on a beautiful yacht that they rented for no less than 20.000 dollars a night.

7. Kris Humphries And Kim Kardashian

The couple spent no less than 10 million dollars for their dream wedding, and Kim's diamond wedding ring cost two million dollars. It was a Black&White ceremony, therefore the guests were instructed to wear only these two colors. The wedding cake was 10 tiers high and it had a price tag of 20.000 dollars.

8. Coleen McLoughlin And Football Player Wayne Rooney

The couple spend approximately 8 million dollars for the arrangements. Coleen wore a beautiful Marchesa dress which made her stand out from the crowd. The ceremony took place in Italy and the reception was in a medieval castle.

9. Aleksandra Kokotovic And Russian Billionaire Andrei Melnichenko.

Their wedding cost around 30 million dollars and 7 million dollars were given to Whitney Houston and Christina Aguilera for their performance at the wedding. This was undoubtedly one of the most extravagant weddings in history.

10. Nicole Mitchell And Actor Eddie Murphy

Their wedding took place back in 1993 and it cost a little over 1.5 million dollars. Nicole Mitchell's train had more than 12 feet in length and 500 guests came to their wedding.

11. Jared Kushner And Ivanka Trump

Donald Trump's daughter married Kushner back in 2009 in New Jersey and she wore a stunning Vera Wang dress and diamond jewelery that cost almost 300,000 dollars.

12. Jamie Hince And Supermodel Kate Moss

Kate Moss And Jamie Hince got married last year in England. Kate wore Manolo Blahnik shoes and a gorgeous Galliano dress. The ceremony was very extravagant and it had a rock-n-roll theme.

In conclusion, these are twelve of the most luxurious weddings in History. They were extravagant and unforgettable, and this is why people still talk about them years after the ceremonies took place. 
Source: http://www.justluxe.com
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Friday, May 18, 2012

How To Have A GORGEOUS Cheap Wedding: Your Ultimate Wedding Planning Guide To Help You Save A Fortune Without Looking Like You Did It On The Cheap (Living Frugal And Fabulous Series) By Jenn Brennan

Discover How To Save Money AND Your Relationship While Still Enjoying Your Perfect Wedding Day!

This is it! It's the day you have been dreaming of since you were a little girl. Your wedding day should be PERFECT. But did you know a typical wedding can cost a new couple AT LEAST $25,000 if not many times more once the chips are down? Did you know more than half of all marriages break up because the couple cannot agree on finances? Well it all starts with that dream day wedding. Not only does your wedding set the stage for the rest of your life together, it also creates a financial picture that is often repeated throughout your relationship.
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Rather than beginning your life together as husband and wife horribly in debt, consider how much better life would be if you were able to have the wedding of your dreams by living in your means! (And still keeping it looking like a celebrity wedding!)

Imagine how much more loving you both could be if you could plan your wedding for far less than you might think...

Inside Your Dream Wedding You Will Discover:

* How To Have The Wedding Of Your Dreams At A Fraction Of The Price...

* The Secret To Having Your Perfect Wedding Dress For Pennies On The Dollar...

* Tips & Tricks For Saving Money On Top Notch Photography...

* How To Have Your PERFECT Wedding Cake On The Cheap...

* Save BIG On Beautiful Wedding Rings That Look Like A Million Bucks...

* Celebrity Style Honeymoon Getaways That Won't Break The Bank...

* And Much, Much More!
It's time to take charge of your wedding day so it can be perfect for both you and your spouse.
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Wedding Planning Tips : Steps to Planning a Wedding

The first few steps to planning a wedding are to establish a budget, find a location and set the date. Start interviewing vendors for photography, catering and music with advice from a professional event coordinator in this free video on wedding planning.
Expert: Courtney Arnold Contact: www.stellareventsnc.com Bio: Courtney Arnold is the owner of Stellar Events and is a professional planner with eight years in the industry. Filmmaker: Rendered Communications

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Knot Ultimate Wedding Lookbook: More Than 1,000 Cakes, Centerpieces, Bouquets, Dresses, Decorations, and Ideas for the Perfect Day By Carley Roney, Editors Of The Knot

The Knot Ultimate Wedding Lookbook: More Than 1,000 Cakes, Centerpieces, Bouquets, Dresses, Decorations, and Ideas for the Perfect Day By Carley Roney, Editors Of The Knot

I am studying event management and styling and since beginning I have collected loads of coffee table books on weddings and events to inspire me! Out of a large collection of over 30 books I can safely say this is my favourite! It is set out fabulous in colour scheme's and theme's and it really easy to follow it is a fabulous source of inspiration and reference as well as gorgeous to look at! If you can only purchase one book this would be it for me! I love looking through it, it makes me excited to be in the industry and maybe even want to plan my own wedding. It is really colourful and stunning to look out but also have achievable ideas that look great.

 photo: amazon.com
This book is a great tool to use when planning a wedding. It contains lots of pictures with ideas for flowers, dresses, decorations, receptions and much more. And the sections are all color coded which comes in handy when choosing your color scheme. There are also many tips included for the planning process and the big day! Would definitely recommend this book to anyone planning a wedding.

This book is just what I needed! There are so many great ideas in The Knot's Ultimate Wedding Lookbook that I would have never thought of, and so many of them are absolutely inspiring. This book is so comprehensive, it touches on every detail you want and need to know about planning your wedding. The best part - the gorgeous photos and fun facts throughout the book. If you're a bride-to-be (or if you know a bride-to-be) I highly recommend purchasing this book...you'll absolutely love it!

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