Engagement
Celebrity Weddings, Engagement, News, The Royal Wedding
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 26th, 2011
Photo: AP Photo/Matt Sayles
Don’t know about you but we can’t wait to see Kim’s sparkler. The 20.5 carat ring is reported to have cost £1.2 million, and made Kim’s younger sister Khloe joke that it made her engagement ring look tiny.
Khloe tweeted: “OMG I die for you! Kims ring gave birth to my ring! LOL but my ring is perfection. Its from my Lammy (sic).”
To go with her huge ring, Kim has reportedly spoken to designer Vera Wang about creating her wedding dress while guests will include Jennifer Lopez, Fergie, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie and Kelly Osbourne.
While her sisters were “totally surprised” at Kim’s engagement, the 30-year-old beauty is now reported to be planning a wedding that will give the recent royal wedding a run for its money.
The reality TV star is keen to make her big day more extravagant and spectacular that Prince William and Kate’s wedding in London on 29 April…
According to a source “Kim is planning the wedding of the century. She doesn’t see why a royal wedding should get more attention than hers. She sees herself as a bigger celebrity than Kate Middleton.”
Nothing wrong with a bit of confidence Kim. But while you might be a reality TV princess, you aren’t marrying a prince my dear.
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Engagement, News
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 25th, 2011
Photo: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini
Sofia Coppola will marry long-term boyfriend Thomas Mars – who is the lead singer of band Phoenix – this summer.
The ‘Somewhere’ director will honour her Italian roots and is planning to tie the knot at father Francis Ford Coppola’s 19th century villa, Palazzo Margherita, in Bernalda, Italy. The ‘Godfather’ director Francis Ford is currently rebuilding and renovating the property for the nuptials.
Sofia, 40, and rocker Thomas, 34, already have two children together, Romy, four, and 12-month-old Cosima.
This will be the second marriage for Sofia as she was once married to fellow director Spike Jonze, who she divorced in 2003.
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Celebrity Weddings, Engagement, News
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 25th, 2011
Kim Kardashian has become engaged to Kris Humphries!
The 30-year-old beauty – who has been dating the basketball star for six months – apparently went into “shock” when she walked into her Beverly Hills home to see him on one knee holding a 20.5 carat Lorraine Schwartz diamond ring. A 20.5 CARAT DIAMOND RING?!!! Wowzers!
Kim said: “I didn’t expect this at all. I was in such shock. I never thought it would happen at home, and I never thought now.”
Kris had Kim’s mother Kris Jenner on hand to help him pick the ring, and the pair celebrated with all of her family after she said yes.
She added to People magazine: “Kris really didn’t want a big celebration, but he had jokingly told my mom he’d be fine if there were mini-horses there.
“Later that night at the party, my mom brought out two mini-horses, covered in glitter, for us. It was hysterical!”
Socialite Kim has previously said she has not been able to find any fault with him since they began dating.
She revealed: “I think I haven’t found one thing wrong with him, let’s just put it like that.”
If anyone out there want to buy me a 20.5 carat Lorraine Schwartz diamond ring, I’d be more than happy to accept it. Or a pretty Erdem dress… or my own island.
We’ll bring you photos of the sparkler as soon as we can get our hands on them!
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Accessories, Engagement, News, Rings & Jewellery, Yay or Nay?
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 25th, 2011
Thomas Sabo Skull Ring, £69.95, via www.johngreedjewellery.co.uk
We asked the question “do you tell him you hate your engagement ring?” a while back, which sparked interest with our readers who shared their stories.
Interestingly, new research by John Greed Jewellery (don’t put too much into the surname, we’re sure John is a very nice man and not greedy at all!) has found that an astounding 80% of British women would say “I don’t” to the wrong engagement ring.
There you have it. While men might worry about the type of ring to present to their (hopefully) wife-to-be, it is women who are very particular when it comes to the contents of that little box. After all an engagement ring is something you will be wearing for a long time, and should therefore be something you admire each time you look at it.
The survey also found that one in three women are not happy with their engagement ring and wish they could have chosen it themselves. A perhaps untraditional method, we’re all for getting it right the first time around, so boyfriends around the world looking to propose to their girlfriends take note, there are things you can do to ensure you get the definite “YES!”.
1) Ask her friends and family for help to choose the engagement ring. Chances are your girlfriend has spoken to her friends about what type of ring she wants – even before getting married was even on the agenda
2) Go ahead and propose, but make choosing the ring part of the proposal – or present her with a temporary piece of jewellery and make it clear that you wanted to go choose the ring together as you think it is romantic (no-one needs to know it’s because you have absolutely no idea of what type of engagement ring she’d like).
3) Take a chance and pick the engagement ring you want. Just be prepared that your girl might say “no.”
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Celebrity Weddings, Engagement, News
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on April 27th, 2011
The celeb couple who are currently expecting their first child togehter, Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy have revealed they plan to get married after Kate showed off a gigantic square-cut diamond ring during an appearance on the ‘Today Show’ this morning.
When host Matt Lauer pointed out her ring (see image below), Kate laughed and said: “It just happened a week ago, I’m so glad you noticed. I haven’t really announced it and I felt like the announcing thing feels so silly, and I was just waiting for someone to notice.
“He’s a beautiful man, and I’m excited.”
Aww how sweet! So now there are three Kate’s getting married: Kate Middleton, Kate Moss and Kate Hudson.
The latter Kate (Hudson) refused to give details on the proposal, which took place in New York last week, but admitted it was “very sweet, very romantic”, and said they have not yet set a wedding date.
This will be Kate’s second marriage. She was previously married to Chris Robinson, who she has seven-year-old son Ryder with.
Images: PA
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Celebrity Weddings, Engagement, Gallery, Get the Look, News, The Royal Wedding, Wedding Themes
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on April 20th, 2011
Twitter is a popular platform to make announcements on. Clarence House even announced the royal engagement between Kate Middleton and Prince William on the social information site. OK, they might have sent out a press release around the same time, but the service went haywire shortly after CH sent out a 132 character tweet last November that read:
“The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton -www.princeofwales.gov.uk”
Now, 25-year-old McFly member Tom Fletcher has followed suit. Tom has popped the question to long-term girlfriend Giovanna Falcone, who he’s been dating for seven years, and decided to share the news on Twitter.
Tom wrote: “Ok, you’d find out from someone else sooner or later so I thought I’d be the first one to tell you………
“I proposed to @giovannafalcone earlier tonight…and she said YES! We are now officially engaged! 
“My fiance and I would like to say thanks for all the lovely engagement messages. 
”
Not long after, he added: “She’s not digging the Star Wars wedding idea … I want the ring back.”
We’re not sure about a Star Wars wedding theme either Tom but for anyone interested in looking like Han Solo and Princess Leia on their wedding day here are a few photos to inspire you.
Star Wars Wedding
Not the traditional groom's attire, but handsome nonetheless.
Image: UK Movies
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Engagement, Feature, Focus on jewellery, News, Rings & Jewellery, The Royal Wedding
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on April 14th, 2011
With news that Kate Middleton has had Princess Diana’s – now Kate’s – Ceylon Sapphire engagement ring resized to stop it falling off, we thought we’d look at the story behind the precious gem.
The beauty is set to marry Prince William in two weeks’ time, 29th April, and was given the prince’s late mother’s ring when he popped the question while on holiday in Kenya last year.
Two princes, one ring
Apparently it was the younger Prince Harry that inherited the ring in 1997 after Diana’s death, but when he knew the proposal to Kate Middleton was imminent he wanted Prince William to have the ring as he felt the engagement band should belong to the future Queen of England.
Kate’s ring
Estimated to be worth £32 million the ring focus is a 12 carat, oval cut Ceylon Sapphire and was chosen by Princess Diana of Wales for her own engagement in 1981. The particular vivid shade of the gem is called Cornflower Blue and is surrounded by 14 diamonds on a thin gold band.
The story behind a Ceylon Sapphire
Blue sapphires of Sri Lanka that occur as pebbles in the river basins are among the largest sapphires in the world, weathered and rolled by the streams they travel in over long distances. Much of Sri Lanka’s gemstones, and not just the blue sapphires for which the country is most famous, were formed over millions of years by slow, steady metamorphic alterations, either disturbances in the earth’s crust or the effects of heat and pressure form igneous rocks.
Blue Ceylon Sapphires are elusive and disparate jewels, dependent on the fanciful turns and velocities of rivers and tributaries across the island. Their distinction lies not only in the colour – an ethereal blue, but also its clarity and transparency. The Cornflower Blue Sapphire, like Kate’s, is the most sought after shade.
Kate you lucky girl!
*Source + Images www.ceylonsapphire.co.uk
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Engagement, Feature, News, Wedding Tech
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on March 29th, 2011
We know that the love for gadgets can be strong, especially when the gadget in question comes from the mighty House of Apple. These cult-like devices can also play a part in securing the ever-lasting love of your sweetheart.
Eager to share the happy news of his engagement Californian Jordan C. wrote in to 9to5mac, to let tell them how magical the iPad2 really can be.
Jordan had bought an iPad2 and had it engraved with “Will You Marry Me?” for his then-girlfriend, Jessica. He then took Jessica to the National Redwood Forest in Northern California and got down on one knee under one of the largest trees in the world.
Jessica’s answer? “YES, now give me my iPad!!”
Via Mashable.com
Image courtesy of 9to5mac
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Engagement, News
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on March 22nd, 2011
Remember where you were when your husband-to-be got down on one knee? If it was somewhere overseas rather than in your flat in East London you are not alone. Research by travelmatch.co.uk reveals that Brits are following in the footsteps of celebs like Kate Moss and Lily Allen – hey even Prince William and Catherine Middleton – by getting engaged abroad. Four out of every ten couples have apparently said ‘yes’ to marriage proposals while on holiday.
Perhaps inspired by celebrities, the study also found that 53% of men compete against their peers for the ultimate engagement, which adds to the desire to propose in increasingly impressive locations. So is it all a game?
A healthy dose of competition has never harmed anyone, and it turns out that 2/3 of the men asked say that popping the question was the most nerve wracking thing they have ever done.
However, this added focus on making the engagement moment a memorable event is also pushing up the total cost for weddings. The average holiday engagement adds more than a quarter to the overall marriage costs, which means that the average wedding teamed with a holiday engagement now totals to just over £20,000.
Here at Bridalwave we are always discussing the figures of getting married (both how to fit into that dress before the big day and financially speaking). While some of us would rather splurge on the engagement ring – you will be wearing this every day after all – than a fancy holiday, others do think the logistics of the engagement sets the scene for what is to come.
What do you think Bridalwave readers? Should getting engaged be as lavish as the wedding itself?
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Celebrity Weddings, Engagement, Rings & Jewellery
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on March 21st, 2011
At the launch of new tennis web TV show, Xperia Hot Shots, tennis star Maria Sharapova (23) showed off her huge engagement ring. Glittering in the Florida sun no-one could miss the sparkler on her left hand.
The tennis ace got engaged to New Jersey Nets star Sasha Vujacic last October after he proposed with the ring, which is believed to be worth £250,000.
Images: WENN.com
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Accessories, Engagement, Rings & Jewellery, Wedding Answers, Yay or Nay?
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on February 18th, 2011
Whether you’ve been together for years or have had a whirlwind romance, you will forever remember the moment when the love of your life pops the question. Everything is perfect: the setting, the words, the ring… Oh yes, the ring… What if the ring isn’t right?
The engagement ring is something you will be wearing from now until forever – it will become part of you – so what if the sight of it repulses you? OK, it will take a lot for a ring to make you turn on your heels and run away, but the burning question is: do you tell your husband-to-be the truth and risk hurting his feelings or do you risk spending the rest of your life looking down at a sparkler you hate?
First of all you should have dropped more hints about what type of jewellery you like and hate early on in the relationship. If you’re not vocal about your preferences, chance is that he’s not going to magically pick the right ring when the time comes. Do you keep a blog and are secretly hoping your boyfriend will get down on one knee without you knowing? Make sure you blog lots about rings! He might head there for inspiration…
Speaking from personal experience, men might also turn to those who would know: the best friend, so make sure she – or he – knows what your taste in diamonds is. Rectangular, round, oval, princess, marquise, pear, and droplet – the cut makes all the difference when it comes to this particular ring.
If not, hope that he proposes with a plastic ring or a hula hoop so that you can head to the jeweller and choose the perfect engagement ring together.
Now, the trickiest situation will be if the ring is a family heirloom – like Kate Middleton recently experienced – yet it is something you would rather not be seen wearing. The solution? Simply say you wouldn’t feel comfortable wearing such a valuable item every day and keep it somewhere safe and only wear it on very special occasions. Then buy a shiny new diamond for everyday wear – clever eh!
Or simply go for the safest choice. Make it known that you want to get married and choose the ring together and forget about the ‘surprise’ element of getting engaged. Picking the ring together can be just as romantic.
Been in this situation? What did you do?
Image: De Beers
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1920s Themed Wedding, Celebrity Weddings, Engagement, Feature, News, Rings & Jewellery
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on February 9th, 2011
Can’t believe we haven’t mentioned it yet – Kate Moss has been seen sporting a gorgeous sparkler and is reportedly to marry to rocker boyfriend Jamie Hince.
According to MarieClaire the vintage ring is inspired by the one worn by Moss’ idol and twenties icon, Zelda Fitzgerald – wife of novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald.
As Kate is rumoured to be thinking about a roaring ’20s themed wedding we expect to see flapper fever hit the UK wedding scene this year.
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Engagement, Gallery, Rings & Jewellery
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on February 3rd, 2011
Here’s one for you guys (we know you have a sneak-peak once in a while!) Alternatively, ladies, leave this page open for your boyfriend to “stumble upon”.
If you’re planning to pop the question this Valentine’s Day and haven’t got around to buying the ring yet, don’t panic.
You could perhaps head to jewellery retailer Chapelle at the Lowry Outlet Mall where a stunning solo cluster ring will set you back £140.00 (RRP £200.00). If you’ve got a bit more to part with they also timeless pieces like this 18ct gold carat diamond solitaire for just £589.00 (RRP £929.00)
Alternatively hit the Internet for some ideas. Shopping website QVC is always a good bet, as it offers an assortment of rings in many price classes. If you’re after something a bit different, why not check out Etsy which can offer handmade pieces at a variety of prices. We particularly like this Princess ring.
0.2ct Diamond Multiplicity Solitaire Style Ring by QVC
0.2ct Diamond Multiplicity Solitaire Style Ring 9ct Gold
Available from QVC for £175.00
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Celebrity Weddings, Engagement, Feature, Gallery, News
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on January 6th, 2011
Christmas and New Year is a popular time to get engaged, and celebrities are no exception! During the festive season, when we were busy drinking mulled wine and eating mince pies, announcements of engagements flooded in from several starlets. Following a year of many celebrity divorces, we are thrilled that so many lucky ladies (and men!) will be tying the knot in 2011.
Joining Kate and Wills in nuptial bliss are Reese Witherspoon, Natalie Portman, Leann Rimes, Girls Aloud’s Sarah Harding, Ginnifer Goodwin, David Tennant, and Hugh Hefner. And not to forget, Lily Allen who is to marry “the love of [her] life” Sam Cooper. We’re especially delighted to hear Lily’s news after her very trialling year.
This also means that we get to ‘oooh’ and ‘aaah’ over engagement rings (Reese’s is said to be worth a whopping $250k!), wedding dresses and celebrity wedding bashes in the months ahead. Not to forget the forthcoming royal wedding!
Congratulations to all!
Celebrity weddings 2011
Lily Allen said yes to love of her life Sam Cooper on Christmas Day
Credit: WENN.com
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Celebrity Weddings, Engagement, Feature, News
By Andrea Petrou on July 23rd, 2010
A million hearts broke this morning when news began filtering through that Orlando Bloom had secretly wed his model girlfriend Miranda Kerr in a secret ceremony.
The couple, who announced their engagement last month were forced to confirm their wedding rumour after news leaked out that Miranda pulled out of an appearance at Australian department store, David Jones, this week.
She said in a statement: “David Jones very graciously released me during this period so we could celebrate an intimate ceremony and honeymoon together.”
However, they aren’t the only couple who have shied away from the press and surprised us with sudden engagements and marriages.
One engagement, which caught us totally off-guard was the one between Twilight star Jamie Campbell Bower and Harry Potter starlet Bonnie Wright who announced their whirlwind engagement in the spring. And last month Megan Fox surprised everyone when she announced that she had finally tied the knot with her long term fiance Brian Austin Green in Hawaii. She didn’t release any wedding details, but it surprised the media at the time as it was thought the couple had split.
Another couple who shunned Hollywood was Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem who fled to the Bahamas for a quiet intimate wedding. Penelope wore John Galliano but we’re not sure if she invited her best friend Salma Hayek.
And even Katie Price and Alex Reid took some time out from the public eye (although at the time she was being filmed by ITV2) when they shloped off quietly to Vegas to tie the knot. However, their church blessing and UK party was anything but quiet. A media circus entailed and this time around Katie wore a white handmade dress with crystals, which was just as big as the pink frock she chose to wed Peter Andre.
Although it wasn’t a surprise wedding, Piers Morgan opted for privacy when he wed his long term partner Celia Walden in Oxford. However, like Katie and Alex, the couple made it up to friends when they had a huge party to celebrate their vows a month later.
View the gallery below to see all the lucky couples.
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