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entertainment20 hours ago•2 min saved

Jenny Lewis Celebrates 50th Birthday With a Wedding to Her Cockapoo

Jenny Lewis, the singer from Rilo Kiley, marked her 50th birthday by marrying her cockapoo Bobby Rhubarb. She shared wedding-style photos on X, including a gown, veil, and a cake with the message For better or worse I do. Guests included Phantom Planet’s Alex Greenwald, Morgan Nagler, and Ben Gibbard of The Postal Service, and Lewis and Gibbard performed Such Great Heights at the reception. Lewis has said adopting her dog helped her through a tough period in her forties; there’s no word on a registry or honeymoon, and she’ll join Rilo Kiley for reunion shows starting in May across the U.S. and Europe.

via KOMO|

#celebrity-news #dogs #entertainment

lifestyle3 days ago•1 min saved

Open-Flame Feasts Redefine Wedding Catering in Louisiana

Couples are increasingly opting for open-fire cooking at weddings when venues lack industrial kitchens, as seen at a Louisiana wedding where 145 guests enjoyed a post-ceremony dinner cooked outdoors by Open Fire Co., illustrating a growing trend in outdoor catering.

via The New York Times|

#catering #lifestyle #louisiana

relationships10 days ago•0 min saved

Carolyn Hax: Addressing Friendship Exclusion of Partners

A woman is questioning why her partner Graham is being excluded from social events with two close couples, despite their long-standing friendship, after both couples' recent weddings and related parties.

via The Washington Post|

#exclusion #friendship #partner

weddings12 days ago•0 min saved

Holly Ramsay Wears Elie Saab and Her Mom’s ’90s Wedding Dress to Marry Adam Peaty

Holly Ramsay wore an Elie Saab gown and her mom's '90s wedding dress to marry Adam Peaty in Bath, showcasing a blend of high fashion and family tradition.

via Vogue|

#adam-peaty #bath #elie-saab

lifestyle22 days ago•2 min saved

Golden Retrievers' Ring Bearer Practice Turns Unexpected

Two Golden Retrievers trained for three months to be ring bearers at a wedding, but due to last-minute venue changes, they didn't participate in the ceremony. Instead, they dressed up, posed for photos, and received lots of love, showcasing their dedication and adorable efforts.

via DogTime|

#dogtraining #goldenretrievers #heartwarming

weddings23 days ago•6 min saved

Top Wedding Gowns of 2025 Featuring Eve Jobs and Hum Fleming

The article highlights the most notable wedding gowns of 2025, showcasing a range of styles from traditional and glamorous to modern and understated, worn by high-profile couples including Lady Violet Manners, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, Eve Jobs, Honour Wainwright, Hum Fleming, and Azzi Agnelli, set against luxurious and picturesque venues.

via Tatler|

#2025-wedding-trends #bridal-fashion #celebrity-weddings

lifestyle1 year ago•9 min saved

Rising Wedding Costs Shift Burden to Guests

Weddings have evolved from simple ceremonies to extravagant events, often placing a financial burden on guests. The rising costs for attendees include travel, accommodation, and participation in pre-wedding events, with some guests spending thousands. The wedding industry promotes lavish celebrations, influenced by social media, leading to increased expectations. While some couples charge guests to attend or set up funds to cover costs, others prioritize personal expression over grandeur. This shift reflects changing cultural norms and the balance between individual desires and communal celebration.

via CNN|

#extravagance #guest-expenses #lifestyle

business-and-society1 year ago•1 min saved

"Inside India's $600M Ambani Wedding: Wealth and Opulence Unveiled"

The $600m wedding of Anant Ambani, featuring international stars and extravagant displays, highlights India's complex relationship with wealth. While some criticize the opulence, many see it as a testament to India's economic prowess and the booming matrimony industry, which generates significant revenue and employment.

via The Economist|

#ambani-family #business-and-society #india

lifestyle1 year ago•4 min saved

"Rethinking the Big Day: Why Engaged Couples Are Scaling Back on Extravagant Weddings"

The wedding industry is experiencing a downturn as engaged couples are cutting back on lavish weddings due to elevated inflation and changing generational trends. The number of weddings is expected to decrease, with younger generations placing less importance on extravagant ceremonies. Many couples are opting for smaller, more affordable celebrations, leading to a decline in demand for nonessential wedding services. Small businesses catering to weddings are also adapting to the changing market by diversifying their offerings and finding new revenue streams.

via CNN|

#lifestyle #marriage #wedding-costs

lifestyle1 year ago•12 min saved

"Maximizing Your Extra Day: A Guide to Leap Year 2024"

As leap day approaches, people born on February 29, known as "leaplings," are gearing up to celebrate their rare birthday. Some are planning weddings, engagement parties, or anniversary celebrations, while others are organizing birthday trips, parties, or special activities. Leap day babies shared their preferences for celebrating on February 28 or March 1 in non-leap years, and some are even reuniting for a leap day cruise. Additionally, couples are marking the occasion with vow renewals and themed celebrations, making the most of this unique date.

via NPR|

#birthdays #celebrations #family

entertainment2 years ago•6 min saved

"Decade of Love: Which 'Bachelor' Franchise Couples Are Still United in 2023?"

"The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" have seen many engagements, but few couples have reached the decade milestone. Notable pairs include Trista and Ryan Sutter, celebrating 20 years; Jason and Molly Mesnick, together for 14 years; Holly Durst and Blake Julian, married for 12 years; Desiree Hartsock and Chris Siegfried, and Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici, both hitting the 10-year mark. These couples have navigated the challenges of reality TV fame and personal struggles, such as infertility, to build lasting relationships and families, proving that love can indeed be found in the most public of ways.

via Fox News|

##anniversaries #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Bachelor Nation in 2023: The Enduring Couples and Their Televised Love Stories"

Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist from "The Golden Bachelor" have tied the knot, joining a select group of Bachelor Nation couples who have found lasting love beyond the show. Despite the recent split of Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo, several couples remain together, including Sean and Catherine Lowe, Arie and Lauren Luyendyk, Jason and Molly Mesnick, Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell, and Zach Shallcross and Katie Biggar. From "The Bachelorette," Trista and Ryan Sutter, Desiree and Chris Siegfried, and JoJo and Jordan Rodgers are still together, showcasing that love can endure after the final rose.

via USA TODAY|

##bachelornation #entertainment

relationships2 years ago•7 min saved

"Unveiling the Shocking Reasons Behind Canceled Weddings: Insights from Reddit and Indians"

Reddit users share shocking stories of canceled weddings, including reasons such as disliking the wedding date, discovering a double life, bachelorette party scandal, sexual orientation realization, and best man's prank. Other reasons include disagreements over last names, dreams of becoming a priest, job opportunities, lasagna at the reception, financial deception, conspiracy theories, costume disagreements, towel placement, controlling behavior, and incompatible hobbies.

via BuzzFeed|

#cancelations #reddit #relationships

social-commentary2 years ago•3 min saved

"16 Revealing Screenshots Expose Wedding Day Entitlement"

A collection of screenshots exposes various instances of entitled behavior from brides and grooms, including demanding expensive gifts, expecting guests to fund their honeymoon, requesting free services, setting strict gift requirements, and seeking exposure in exchange for wedding products. These examples highlight the stress and self-centeredness that can sometimes overshadow the joy of wedding planning.

via Yahoo Life|

#bridezilla #entitlement #etiquette

lifestyle2 years ago•3 min saved

"Wedding Horror Stories: 35 Cringe-Worthy Fails and Toxic Family Drama"

A list of 35 tacky wedding fails includes a couple having a 9/11 themed wedding, guests throwing JUUL pods instead of rice, tables themed around serial killers, shaming guests for cash with a fake fish, voting on an AR-15 over a honeymoon, Confederate-themed dress and flag ring, shotgun shell placeholders, bullet casings as favors, questionable cake toppers, DIY crafts with toilet paper rolls, awful wedding shoes, gas station wedding, Bud Light train and Confederate flag cake, "Blue Lives Matter" theme, and a hunting-themed bridal party entrance.

via BuzzFeed|

#controversial #decorations #lifestyle