July 27, 2011

Celebrity Wedding Bells No More

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It seemed as if The Hills starlette, Kristin Cavallari was headed for a picture perfect ending when she began dating Chicago Bears quarterback, Jay Cutler.  The pair began dating last summer and Kristin was soon seen spending a great deal of time in the windy city to support Cutler’s football career.  While vacationing together in Cabo San Lucas in May, Cutler presented Cavallari with a 5.2 carat diamond engagement ring.  The couple began planning a date for exchanging wedding bands and vows and seemed to settle on next spring.  In a true Hollywood dramatic twist that even the writers of her hit MTV show could have scripted, Cavallari and Cutler announced the end of their engagement over the weekend.  Cavallari had just celebrated her bridal shower that was thrown by her girlfriends only the day before.  Although there have been many speculating the demise of their relationship, the biggest assumption seems to be that Cutler was very controlling and not a fan of Cavallari going out socially without him.  Wonder if she will return the engagement ring or turn her newfound single-hood into a new reality show?

Also shocking the world with the demise of their relationship was West Coast Choppers star, Jesse James and his fiancée, Kat Von D.  The couple had everyone talking the minute they stepped out socially together last year.  James presented Von D with a diamond engagement ring and was planning to exchange wedding bands this summer.  Although the pair seemed perfectly matched, it seemed geography was the end result of their relationship’s demise.  With James living in Austin and Von D living in LA, the distance between the two and the constant traveling was the final straw.  James had previously exchanged wedding bands three times prior to presenting Von D with an engagement ring, most recently with America’s sweetheart, Sandra Bullock.  Wonder if Von D is regretting having James’ school portrait tattooed on her body?

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July 26, 2011

Bachelorette Ashley Narrows the Field Down to Two

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In true Bachelorette fashion, last night’s episode opened with a twist.  Upon arriving in Fiji, Ashley arrived at her house to find none other than kicked off Ryan waiting for her.  He flew all the way to Fiji to let her know that he couldn’t stop thinking about her and that their budding relationship deserved a second chance.  He left her with a lot to think about before her dates with the remaining guys.

The first one-on-one date went to Ben, who enjoyed a ride on the Love Boat.  Ashley and Ben’s chemistry was clearly evident on their boat ride as they openly flirted while lathering sunscreen on each other and holding hands while snorkeling.  During their romantic dinner, Ben admitted that he was definitely on his way to love, which led Ashley to give him a key to the fantasy suite that he enthusiastically accepted.  Ben seems like he is definitely ready to propose to Ashley with a diamond engagement ring at the final rose ceremony.

Ashley planned her second date for Constantine, where she planned a scenic helicopter ride over Fiji that led the pair to spend time at the base of a waterfall.  While at the waterfall, Ashley voiced her concerns over the slow progression of their relationship.  Ashley’s concerns were justified when Constantine announced at their romantic dinner that he wasn’t ready to present her with a diamond engagement ring and leaves before the date finished.  After being left shocked, Ashley immediately headed to Ryan’s hotel to let him know that although he was a great guy on paper, she could never see herself exchanging wedding bands with him in the future.

Did Ashley save the best for last?  The final one-on-one date was spent with JP at a private beach, which they accessed through a small plane ride.  The couple enjoyed some much needed alone time enjoying the secluded beach.  Ashley experienced a bit of déjà vu from her date with Constantine when JP announced at dinner that he was having trouble expressing his feeling for her while she was dating other guys.  Ashley calmed his nerves by telling him that it was just he and Ben remaining and presenting him with a key to the fantasy suite.  With the finale just around the corner, it seems like Ashley is leaning more towards JP leading into the final rose ceremony.  The question is will he be ready to present Ashley with a diamond engagement ring thus giving her the happy ending she has been looking for?

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July 22, 2011

Meryl Streep Plays Mother-of-the Bride

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Meryl Streep has played a number of roles in her career as one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed actresses.  No role however, could be as great as being mother of the bride.  Streep’s oldest daughter, Mamie Gummer, walked down the aisle over the weekend with her mother by her side.  Mamie and her now husband, Ben Walker, exchanged vows and wedding bands in front of 150 of their closest friends and family at the bride’s family’s Connecticut estate.  Among the 150 guests were friends from the industry, which included Claire Danes, Tracey Ullman and Laura Linney.  Walker and Gummer first met in April 2008 while performing in the Broadway rendition of Dangerous Liaisons.  Walker presented Gummer with a diamond engagement ring in October of 2009.  When choosing her gown, Gummer went the traditional route and wore her grandmother’s wedding dress, which served as her something borrowed.

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July 21, 2011

Shannen Doherty to Get Married on TV

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In Hollywood, it’s never too late for a comeback and what better way to introduce yourself to fans than through a reality show?!  Shannen Doherty seems to be taking notes from her former Beverly Hills, 90201 cast mate, Tori Spelling, and has signed on to her own reality show that will document her life leading up to her wedding.  Doherty and her fiancé, celebrity photographer Kurt Iswarienko, will exchange wedding bands and their vows in the last episode of the first season.  The intention of the WEtv show is to showcase Shannen in a whole new light as she renovates her Malibu home and plans her wedding.  Everything from cake tastings, meetings with the florist and wedding band shopping are all going to be broadcast to viewers.  Although Isawirneko presented his bride-to-be with a diamond engagement ring, this isn’t Doherty’s first trip down the aisle.  The actress had previously worn an engagement ring from Dean Factor until he called off their engagement.  She wore a wedding band from actor, Ashley Hamilton, for five months until she filed for divorce in 1994.  On her last trip down the aisle, the actress exchanged wedding bands with Rick Salomon, but their marriage was annulled after only nine months.  Here’s hoping that the fourth time down the aisle will be the charm for Doherty, especially where her wedding is going to be played out for millions to see.

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July 20, 2011

Three Day Wedding for Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh

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What do you do if you’re a busy NBA basketball star who’s already secretly tied the knot?  Host a three day wedding extravaganza of course!  Well that’s just what Miami Heat star, Chris Bosh decided to do over the weekend.  Although he and his bride-to-be, Adrienne Williams, had already exchanged wedding bands and vows secretly in April due to the hectic NBA schedule, they weren’t giving up on having an over-the-top celebration.  All of the weekend’s events were hosted at the exclusive Fountainbleau Hotel.  The festivities kicked off on Friday night with a casino party that evoked the feeling of 1950s Cuba.

Bosh and Williams exchanged wedding bands and vows for a second time in front of 300 guests on Saturday night, including celebrities and athletes alike.  Some of the guests in attendance were Serena Williams, Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wade and LeBron James.  Guests found their seats by place cards that were strung from silk ribbons that were attached to crystal chandeliers.  Williams chose a strapless Oscar de la Renta gown that she finished with a Chantilly lace veil.  Her “something blue” came in the form of custom made Christian Louboutin heels with painted blue soles.  After celebrating their marriage in such an extravagant fashion, it’s only right that their wedding gifts to one another were a Cartier diamond necklace and an Aston Martin.  Can’t wait to see how they celebrate their first anniversary!

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July 19, 2011

Bachelorette Has Home Town Visits and Picks Top Three

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Every season of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, the best episode for me is always the hometown visits where you get to see the remaining contestants in their element with their families.  Lasy night, Bachelorette Ashley headed to each of the remaining four guys hometowns to meet their families and see if she could picture herself living there as well.  The first hometown date went to Ben, who treated Ashley to a wine tasting at his Sonoma, CA vineyard.  Ben then introduced Ashley to his mother, after admitting she was only the second girl to meet mom, and his very protective sister, Julia.  The date seemed to be a success as they both admitted that they were falling for each other and that they could picture spending the rest of their lives together.  It seems like Ben definitely has his eye on the prize with Ashley and that he could see himself proposing with a diamond engagement ring after the final rose ceremony.

Ashley then headed to Cumming, GA for a hometown date with Constantine.  The pair spent the first half of their date learning how to make pizza at his restaurant.  They then headed to Constantine’s parent’s house where she also met his sister, Maria.  Ashley immediately connected with Constantine’s family even after being asked if she would relocate if Constantine ended up presenting her with a diamond engagement ring.  In true Greek fashion, Constantine’s ENTIRE family ended up at the house as well which led to a house full of dancing and singing.

After leaving Constantine, Ashley then traveled to visit Ames in his hometown of Chadds Ford, PA.  What would a hometown visit be without meeting the fam?!  Ames introduced Ashley to his mom, Jane, his brother and sister and both of their kids.  Ames’ family was quick to tell Ashley that he took a lot to get to know and that he really stepped up after the death of his father and stepfather.  After admitting to his sister that he’s falling for Ashley, she helped him plan a romantic picnic that led to a sweet kiss under a magnolia tree.

I wonder if it was a coincidence that Ashley saved J.P.’s hometown visit for last?  After much joking on a few of their dates about his NY rollerblading escapades, J.P. took Ashley to a Long Island roller rink for a quick trip around the roller rink where J.P. was first to take a fall.  Of course a kiss from Ashley seemed to make the fall worth it.  After roller skating, J.P. took Ashley to meet his mom, dad and his brother.  His mom expressed how protective she was of her son and that she didn’t want his heart to be broken.  To ease his mother’s worries, J.P. admits that he can see himself proposing to Ashley with a diamond engagement ring.  After all of the four hometown dates, Ashley decided to send Ames home at the rose ceremony saying the romantic connection just wasn’t there.  Next week Ashley will take the remaining three guys to Fiji in order to decide who will be the best to spend the rest of her life with.

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July 18, 2011

Vanessa and Nick beat his Ex Down the Aisle

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Wedding bells were ringing over the weekend for Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minillo. Instead of sending out the traditional wedding invitation, the couple presented 35 of their closest friends and family with an airplane ticket, told them that they were going on a vacation and to pack for island attire.  Lachey then exchanged vows and wedding bands with his bride-to-be on a Caribbean island.  Minillo chose a two piece Monique Lhullier lace corset that she paired with a silk faille skirt.  Lachey donned a Dolce & Gabanna suit.  The pair had been engaged since November when Lachey presented Minillo with a 4.5 carat diamond engagement ring.

Lachey had previously exchanged wedding bands with ex-wife, Jessica Simpson, who is set to walk down the aisle with fiancé, Eric Johnson.  Simpson announced that she had been presented with a diamond engagement ring from Johnson shortly after Lachey and Minillo announced their engagement.  No word yet on which date they have chosen to exchange wedding bands but it has all of us wondering…will they plan a destination wedding as well?  Lachey and Minillo’s wedding will air on the TLC special, Nick and Vanessa’s Dream Wedding, which will premiere on Friday July 30th from 9pm-11pm EST.

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July 13, 2011

Ritani Real Moment’s Winner Announced!

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First place goes to…..Ritani, the leading designer of engagement rings, wedding bands and diamond fashion jewelry, announced on Friday the winner of the “Ritani Real Moments” Facebook campaign.  The Grand Prize winners were Megan and Jordan Hitchens, who submitted a series of photos from their wedding, will soon find their photo in the October issue of Marie Claire magazine.  Jordan presented his beautiful bride with a diamond engagement ring from the Endless Love Collection, which was the featured piece of jewelry in all of the photos.  Megan can be seen wearing one of this year’s most popular styles of engagement rings, the sapphire center stone surrounded by diamonds, courtesy of Kate Middelton.  Along with their photograph serving as the Ritani national ad in the October Glamour, Megan is also the winner of a diamond pendant necklace.  Congratulations to the happy couple!

The Ritani Real Moment’s Campaign has already kicked off again so be sure to get those entries ready!  You will be able to submit photos of a memorable moment where Ritani jewelry was exchanged to be featured in their national consumer campaign.   Photos submitted can include any piece of jewelry from the multiple Ritani Collections including, diamond engagement rings, wedding bands, eternity bands, earrings, bracelets or pendant necklaces.  To enter, go to the Ritani Fan Page and submit your photo with a caption about the event being portrayed.  Entries must be submitted before midnight EST on July 31st to be considered for the contest.  The judging period will begin on 9:00am EST on August 1st until August 5th and midnight EST.  The Grand Prize winner will then be announced on or around August 6th at noon EST.  Who knows, your photo could be the next Ritani national consumer ad featured in a popular magazine and help you add to your jewelry collection by also winning a diamond pendant necklace.

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July 12, 2011

The Bachelorette Chooses Her Final Four

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It’s hard to believe that it’s been a whole two weeks since the last episode of The Bachelorette.  Last night, we picked up again in Asia with the remaining six guys vying to make it to the final rose ceremony.  The night started off with Ashley presenting the first one-on-one date to Constantine.  The pair quickly took off on a steam engine to the remote village of Ping Shi, where they took part in the traditional lantern festival.  The couple painted imagery on their lantern of things they were both hoping for in their relationship.  It was a pretty big step for the rather reserved Constantine to paint an engagement ring and children on the lantern with Ashley.  After a romantic dinner, the couple then released their lantern into the sky with the rest of the village.

Ashley then gave another one-on-one date to Constantine’s twin, Ben.  She and Ben stayed close to each other as they went for a scooter ride through Taroko National Park.  While on her date with Ben, Ashley admitted that she considered him to be her boyfriend, as was evident with the make out session on the suspension bridge.  The pair then caused quite the controversy when Ben returned back to the hotel first thing in the morning to a very angry J.P., whose jealousy really shone through.  Then came the worst group date in all of The Bachelorette history!  Ashley took the insanely jealous J.P., Lucas and Ames to take mock wedding photos.  Seriously, she doesn’t even have the engagement ring and she’s making them take wedding photos?  This sent J.P. over the edge completely and his only consolation was getting the group date rose from Ashley.

After J.P.’s temper tantrum, Ashley chose Ryan for the night’s last one-on-one date.  The pair started off by reflecting on people praying to different gods in the temple and after discussing the practice of people doing Tai Chi, Ryan launched into what seemed like a business pitch.  This put Ashley over the edge and she told him that it wasn’t working out and walked away leaving him with just the camera crew.  Forgoing the cocktail party for the second time this season to cut right to the rose ceremony, Ashley then sent Lucas packing and leaving Constantine, Ben, J.P. and Ames still in the running for the final rose and a chance to propose with a diamond engagement ring.

Also on last night’s episode was the heart wrenching interview with Chris Harrison and former Bachelor winner, Emily Maynard.  The single mom was presented with a diamond engagement ring from Bachelor Brad at the final rose ceremony but after the season ended the couple found themselves at the center of every tabloid story around.  The pressure seemed to be too much for the couple, and although they both admittedly still love and care for each other they have no plans of exchanging wedding bands anytime soon.  Maybe Bentley will get his wish and have Emily be the next Bachelorette.

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July 11, 2011

Second Wedding Sure to be the Charm for Monica

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After exchanging wedding bands in a small ceremony back in November, what else was there for singer, Monica, to do than to get married again?!  Monica and her already husband, LA Laker Shannon Brown, tied the knot a second time on Saturday in front of hundreds of their closest friends and family.  The couple chose, Vibiani, a renovated 19th century cathedral in LA to exchange their Christian wedding vows.  The bride wore a Stephan Roland gown that was complimented by the various shades of blue that the guests were asked to wear.  Both Monica and Shannon have children from previous relationships, who arrived at the ceremony in a horse and carriage.  The couple first met last summer when Shannon appeared in Monica’s video, “Love All Over Me.”  Shannon then presented his bride to be with a diamond engagement ring last October and the couple then exchanged wedding bands for the first time a month later in private.  With two wedding celebrations already taken place, will the couple choose a third ceremony as well?!

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