Thursday, March 21, 2013

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Split Rumors Continue, but Look Back at Their Road to Romance


Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth
Yes, there certainly are rumors that Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have called off their engagement. But this isn't the first time their relationship has been called into question by the media.
The couple's reps have not yet responded to E! News' requests for comment. But Miley tweeted just last week that she's "not discussing anything but my music from now on."
UPDATE: A source tells E! News that while things "have been rocky," they "both want it to work" and "are not giving up" on their relationship.
So, let's be optimistic and take a look at Miley and Liam's romance—so far!
Miley dyes her hair "platinum" blue! Do you like?

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June 2009: Miley and Liam meet for the first time while filming The Last Song in Tybee Island, Ga. Rumors that their onscreen romance translated to a real-life love begin to circulate.
March 2010: Finally, at the movie's premiere, Miley and Liam confirm they're dating and walk their first joint red carpet.
August 2010: After a year of dating, the couple briefly call it quits.
Cute! Miley gives Mickey Mouse a makeover
September 2010: Not to worry, though! Just a month later, sources tell People Miley and Liam are back together.
November 2010: Slight bump in the road here. Sources tell E! News the duo "are, and have been taking a break." But an insider adds, "Don't be surprised if they get back together."
March 2011: Can't keep these lovebirds apart! Sources tell E! News Miley and Liam are "hanging out a lot" but they're "taking it slow and just enjoying each other's company."
Miley signs with Britney Spears' manager
Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth
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Dec. 11, 2011: Phew, definitely together. Miley and Liam walk the carpet together at CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute in L.A., completely confirming their recoupled status.
March 2012: Miley is spotted wearing a stunning topaz ring on that finger. People quickly begin to speculate, but Miley takes to Twitter to clear things up, writing, "I'm not engaged…I've worn this same ring on this finger since November! People just wanna find something to talk about! It's a topaz people!"
Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth
Check out Miley's style evolution through the years
June 6, 2012: Bling bling bling! Miley and Liam confirm they're engaged. "I'm so happy to be engaged and look forward to a life of happiness with Liam," the bride-to-be says.
November 2012:  Miley sets the record straight on her upcoming nuptials on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. "There is some rumor going around that I'm having, like, 47 weddings," she says. "I'm not. I'm having one wedding. That's my day and whatever I want on that day will be about me and that moment. That look of love."
How cute are Miley and Liam on their Costa Rican vacay?

Michael Buckner/WireImage; Courtesy: Neil Lane
February 2013: Blogger Perez Hilton tweets that Miley is cheating on Liam with Ed Westwick. Miley fires back, telling him she's "never been with Ed W in my life" and calling him out on his hypocrisy and "promise to spread love not lies." She later tells E! News if Perez stirs up trouble again, "I'll whoop his ass."
Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth, Engagement Ring
Feb. 24, 2013: Miley and Liam attend separate Oscars parties (because mama Tish Cyrus wanted to go to Elton John's fête with her daughter) fueling the breakup rumors—again. Despite tabloid reports to the contrary, a source close to Miley tells E! News she and Liam "are totally together."
March 2013: Miley steps out without her engagement ring in L.A., but slams "lies" that her and Liam's relationship is in trouble. She focuses on her music in L.A. while Liam takes a holiday in his native Australia. Regardless of speculation, a source tells E! News things are "fine between them."

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Top 5 tips from celebrity wedding planners


When you’re planning your big day, receiving tips and advice from married couples who have done it all before can be invaluable, but what about the advice from a famous wedding planner who has seen countless weddings? Wedding planners to the stars have dealt with some of the biggest names in the industry, and with that comes big demands.
Top 5 tips from celebrity wedding planners
So be sure to read their top tips from the A-list world to assist and encourage your wedding planning.
David Tutera
American celebrity wedding planner, who has been awarded Best Celebrity Wedding Planner by Life & Style magazine, knows a thing or two about weddings. Having worked with stars including Jennifer Lopez and Elton John, he has the best event and wedding advice in the business. On couples planning their big day, Tutera says "they have to tell a story, there has to be personality and heart." He advises couples not to be too safe and to instead "step outside the box". He says brides can often be nervous that they’re going to do something wrong but instead he advises that they should make their wedding "interesting and make it about them." Sounds like good advice to us!
Mindy Weiss
Pink, Eva Longoria and Gwen Stefani are just some of the A-list names that this much adored after event planner can call her clients. Mindy Weiss has planned some of the biggest weddings in the industry, including that of Katy Perry and Russell Brand, and Heidi Klum and Seal. But what advice does Weiss have to offer? She stresses the importance of communication; "It's really important that you're honest with each other as a couple during the wedding planning process." She also feels that personality, detail and entertainment are key to weddings. Just a glance at her website will inspire your wedding planning as her work is so creative and beautiful. Described as one of the most sought-after and well-known wedding planners in the world and one of the top five wedding planners in the United States by The New York Times, we say trust her advice!
Sarah Haywood
Sarah Haywood is an "award-winning, internationally acclaimed British luxury wedding planner and best-selling bridal author". She is considered Britain's most sought-after wedding planner and is the author of the highly acclaimed Wedding Bible, which has helped countless brides plan their dream day. Sarah outlines "the big five" decisions for those starting out on their wedding planning journey; how will you get married; where would you like to get married; when would you like to marry; who will you invite and how much can you afford to spend? Her top tips include; "Delegate what you can to friends and family who have skills in areas you need help with" and "Do not hire anyone or anything until you have seen or sampled their wares".
Colin Cowie
With big names including Jennifer Aniston, Tom Cruise and Oprah Winfrey under his belt, Colin Cowie has seen it all when it comes to event planning and weddings. His wedding designs are creative and artistic, but no matter how beautiful your wedding day looks, Colin Cowie feels that "the comfort of your guests is most important … How you treat your guests and make them welcome is more important than the food you serve or the dress you wear." He is known for his attention to detail and his focus on what he calls the "JDM"; the jaw dropping moment, which he feels every wedding should have.
Preston Bailey
Event and wedding planner to the stars, Preston Bailey, is behind some of the most memorable weddings in the celebrity world. He has worked with the likes of Jennifer Hudson, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones and Donna Karan. His big tip is to keep things simple and to remember that your wedding is a celebration; "relax, stay in the moment and have a good time." He also likes his clients to remember that they can’t have it all. He advises to prioritise your most important features and focus on those, otherwise wedding planning and ideas can easily spin out of control.
resource:http://www.herworldplus.com/celebs/updates/top-5-tips-celebrity-wedding-planners

Top 10 wedding memories


Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life which you’ll undoubtedly remember forever, but it’s all those individual moments throughout your day that make it so memorable.
Here are the top 10 most perfect memories you will have of your wedding day.
Top 10 wedding memories
1. When you wake up
Just like when you were little and you woke on the morning of your birthday or Christmas Day, you will certainly experience the same butterflies and feelings of excitement on the morning of your wedding. ‘It’s here! It’s here!’ Cherish these first few moments as from this point on it’s all go go go!
2. Looking in the mirror
If you are having your hair and make-up done for your wedding then you’ll be touched and tweaked all morning. Even when it’s time to put your wedding dress on, your bridesmaids will be helping you to get into it. But that moment you have to yourself when you look into the mirror for the first time, taking in the image of you as a bride should be a moment you’ll remember for many years to come.
3. When the wedding car arrives
All morning you will have been non-stop: collecting the flowers, going to the salon, getting ready. So the moment your wedding car arrives to whisk you away to the ceremony, the nerves can really kick in and stir a reaction. This marks the start of proceedings and signifies that your wedding really is beginning. If you’ve been feeling nervous then you can almost pretend you’re just getting ready for a Christening or other special occasion, but the moment that car arrives it all becomes real.
4. The groom laying eyes on you
We all remember that moment when Catherine Middleton walked down the aisle to meet her future husband. Cheeky Prince Harry turned around for a glance at the beyond-beautiful-bride, while Prince William kept his word to Kate and did not dare look. But the moment the groom claps eyes on the bride, it is magnetic. Relish in this moment and remember how adored it made you feel.
5. Being given away
Whoever is giving you away at your wedding, whether it’s your mum, dad, uncle or stepfather, it’s a very special moment. Be sure to really take your time when you walk down the aisle, taking it all in. Make a memory at the moment when you’re given away – the feel of their cheek on yours as you kiss and the touch of their hand around yours. They will most probably be doing the same.
6. "I do"
The entire day hangs on those two words, ‘I do’. When this moment comes, be sure to savour it and say the words with meaning. Saying these words means a hell of a lot – that you promise to love and care for your partner and be there for them always. A brief moment perhaps, but what a beautiful one to look back on?
7. Being announced as "Mr and Mrs"
After the ceremony, the photographs and the drinks reception comes the much-awaited wedding breakfast. It is customary for the bride and groom to be announced here for the first time as "Mr and Mrs". This normally results in a cheer and round of applause from the guests. Remember this moment and how happy you felt being announced as your new collective name.
8. First dance
The first dance is probably one of the only moments during the whole wedding day that the happy couple has to themselves. No one can interrupt during their first dance as it is just about the two of them. Delight in this moment and recognise it as one of those perfect wedding memories, as you sway cheek to cheek to your favourite song.
9. Watching your guests dance
When your feet are aching and you fancy a break (glass of bubbly still in hand, of course) then watch your wedding guests having a ball. It’s not often you’ll get all of your friends, colleagues, family and neighbours in one room dancing the night away and having a good time. Sit, watch and relish everyone enjoying themselves in celebration of your wedding.
10. End of the night
Boy, what a day! Shoes off, last tipple, the pressure’s now off. You’ll be feeling relaxed and reflective over the hours that have passed. This perfect moment at the end of your big day is one to be remembered. You’ll have that glow from dancing the night away, the tranquility now that any nerves have subsided and the contentment that you’re now married to the person you love. Ahh!
resource:http://www.herworldplus.com/weddings/wedding-advice/top-10-wedding-memories

Exclusive New Year’s Eve Wedding


This wedding was like no other – literally!  Mairead, our bride, was part of the Norman Flynn Design team that converted a Dartmouth warehouse into a stunning sales office and showroom for the new King’s Wharf properties.  This special priviledge gave us exclusive access to use it for her New Year’s Eve wedding to Andrew.

There are not many minimalist, raw spaces in the city so it was jaw dropping, drool worthy for us to create within it.  (NOTE: if you haven’t seen King’s Wharf yet – you really want to)  From Day 1 Mairead knew she wanted a large “feasting table” for 100 guests in front of the exposed brick wall and we couldn’t have agreed more.  There were so many personal touches from the collection of candle sticks from family friends, to the custom light fixture from Norma Flynn, the grand cake made by Andrew’s mom, to custom monogrammed french aprons, personalized wine labels and so much more!
Here are a few pictures from this peacock inspired wedding taken by the fabulous photography team of Jeff & Jenn at Jeff Cooke Photography.  For the complete collection of the day (and by complete I mean LOTS AND LOTS of pictures) jump over to Jeff’s site here. COMPLETE STORY

Friday, March 8, 2013

Vote Now for the Brides Live Wedding Dress!



Brides Live Wedding Dress - Oleg Cassini Photo: Leigh Miller Photography
**UPDATE: This voting category has closed! Check out all of the winning items and vote for the current wedding detail on Facebook.**
The centerpiece to every wedding is a gorgeous gown, and Brides editors and the experts at David's Bridal teamed up to pick four of the prettiest, stand out dresses for our Brides Live Wedding winner Briana! Whether it's the silk taffeta confection with tiered skirt, dramatic tulle one-shoulder, glam ballgown, or glitzy fit-and-flare, each dress from David's Bridal makes its own distinct wedding style statement. It would be difficult for any bride to choose, but luckily our beautiful bride has your help! Click on your favorite dress above to vote, or visit the Brides Live Wedding app on Facebook to learn more about each!
Check back regularly as we reveal more voting categories, and click here to see the winning wedding décor. Voting on the wedding bouquet begins March 1!