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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Saint-Mleux Announce Engagement: Monaco’s Most Romantic Moment Yet

November 3, 2025 No Comments

Charles Leclerc’s Engagement Has F1 Fans in Their Feelings

The red of Ferrari turned a little more romantic this week as Charles Leclerc and his longtime girlfriend, Alexandra Saint-Mleux, announced their engagement, and social media hasn’t stopped celebrating since.

The 28 year old Monegasque driver, known for his sharp focus on the Formula 1 track, revealed a softer side with a simple, heartfelt post showing the couple smiling as Alexandra flashed her engagement ring. Within hours, the image went viral, with fans and fellow drivers flooding the comments with congratulatory messages and heart emojis.

From Paddocks to Promises

Charles and Alexandra’s love story has been a quiet one, away from the glare of the F1 paddock lights. The pair reportedly began dating in 2022, building their relationship while navigating the whirlwind of Leclerc’s racing schedule and media attention. Alexandra, a model and art student based between Monaco and Paris, has often been spotted supporting him at race weekends — a calm presence amid the high-speed chaos.

According to sources close to the couple, the proposal happened privately, away from cameras and sponsors, in true Leclerc style: elegant, understated, and sincere. Those who know him best say it reflects how he’s always carried himself — humble despite fame, fiercely loyal to those closest to him.

Monaco’s Golden Couple

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If the rumours are true, the wedding is expected to take place in Monaco, Leclerc’s hometown and the heart of one of F1’s most glamorous circuits. Locals are already calling it “the royal wedding of the Riviera”, and tourism pages have started buzzing about what such an event could mean for the city’s 2025 social calendar.

For Monegasque fans, the engagement feels deeply personal — Leclerc isn’t just a Ferrari star; he’s their homegrown hero, a symbol of pride for a small principality with a big presence in global motorsport.

Social Media Goes Full Heart-Eyes

On X and instagram, fans joked that “Leclerc finally won something off-track,” while others shared memes of Ferrari’s pit crew “preparing the ring like a tire change.” Instagram comment sections were filled with warm messages from other drivers such as Charles’ team mate Lewis Hamilton and former team mate Carlos Sainz and the WAG community that often travels the globe together.

One comment from a fan summed it up perfectly: “He may race for Ferrari, but this victory belongs to Alexandra.”

Beyond the Track

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For Leclerc, this engagement marks a new chapter in a life already lived at full throttle. Between intense race weekends, Ferrari contract renewals, and championship ambitions, finding time for romance hasn’t been easy. But with Alexandra by his side, fans say he’s found balance — the kind of peace that could even translate into stronger performances on track.

The wedding date hasn’t been revealed yet, but one thing’s certain: wherever it happens, it’ll be the most anticipated pit stop of Leclerc’s life.

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Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola’s Wedding Redefines Luxury with 3 Countries, Vogue Spotlight

September 8, 2025 No Comments

Featured Image Source: Temi Otedola on X

When Afrobeats meets high fashion, the result is nothing short of spectacular. That’s exactly what fans witnessed as Nigerian music superstar Mr Eazi and actress-fashionista Temi Otedola tied the knot in not one, but three jaw-dropping celebrations across Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland.

Love Across Borders

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The couple, who have been together for eight years, didn’t just plan a wedding — they curated a global love story. Starting in Monaco on May 9, the pair honoured a deeply personal date: the birthday of Eazi’s late mother. Their private court wedding saw Temi in a whimsical Wiederhoeft corset-and-skirt ensemble embroidered with delicate florals, while Eazi opted for a sleek grey Louis Vuitton suit.

Later that day, they switched gears into glamorous eveningwear — Temi in a bold black-and-white polka-dot Christopher John Rogers dress and Eazi in a sharp black suit, effortlessly embodying “couple goals.”Source: Temi Otedola on Instagram

A Traditional Celebration with Heritage at the Heart

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Their second ceremony, held on July 5 in Dubai, was a traditional Nigerian affair hosted at the Otedola family home. Guests described it as a day of “pure joy and thanksgiving.” Temi stunned in multiple custom-made outfits, including an unforgettable bow-detailed gown, while also paying tribute to her husband’s late mother with an attire inspired by Nigerian heritage.

The Fairytale Finale in Iceland

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The third and final chapter unfolded in Iceland, where the couple exchanged vows in a cinematic ceremony that caught the eye of Vogue’s September issue. Temi channelled Audrey Hepburn in a Fendi Haute Couture gown, while Mr Eazi embodied timeless sophistication in a Yves Saint Laurent tuxedo. Her understated Instagram caption — “Mr and Mrs Ajibade” — summed it all up.

Social Media Buzz and Global Spotlight

From Instagram carousels to TikTok edits, fans couldn’t get enough of the opulence. Temi’s posts drew millions of likes, with many Nigerians dubbing it the “royal wedding of Afrobeats.” On X , one user wrote: “Three countries, three weddings, one love story. This is history in the making.”

The wedding also highlighted the growing cultural crossover between Afrobeats and global fashion. Featuring in Vogue placed the celebration firmly on the international stage, underlining how African stars are redefining luxury weddings worldwide.

Why This Wedding Matters

Beyond the glamour, this was also a deeply symbolic union of music, fashion, and heritage. It reflected how today’s African creatives are not only influencing culture locally but also reshaping global conversations about love, luxury, and representation.

For many, Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola’s wedding wasn’t just about vows — it was about vision. A vision that showed African love stories can be celebrated on the grandest scale, with the world watching in admiration.

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Sunkissed and in love: Demi-Leigh and Tim Tebow share pics of their mini-honeymoon

July 14, 2022 No Comments

Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Tebow and her husband Tim Tebow have us green with envy as they took to socials to share their recent trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands in the United Kingdom where they enjoyed some downtime.

Demi-Leigh shared a stunning clip and photos of the pair on her Instagram, revealing that it’s the first time she and Tim had gone on holiday alone since their lavish wedding in South African back in 2020.

“Our first time away by ourselves since our wedding. No other couples, friends, colleagues, no noise. Just us. Great food, views, & a whole lot of pickle ball. The best few days,” wrote Demi-Leigh in an Instagram post.

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The couple looked sunkissed and gorgeous as they smiled for the camera, and we can’t help but add Turks and Caicos Islands to our honeymoon bucket list.

Take a look at some of the photos below:

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Interesting facts about Kate Middleton’s wedding dress

September 28, 2020 No Comments

Everyone remembers April 29, 2011, the day that people across the world were fixated on their screens for the highly anticipated Royal wedding. Kate Middleton, a non-royal, was marrying Prince William. Some were waiting to see the decor and others, the guests. However, the wedding dress was the true show stopper of the day.

Many wondered who will have the honour of designing Kate’s dress. Sarah Burton, a famed designer for Alexander McQueen, was given the momentous task.

Kate chose to combine tradition and modernity on her dress, fitting for a princess. The dress was made out of ivory satin on the waist and hips. The waist also had a corset that shaped the dress.

The lace appliqué for the bodice and skirt was hand-made by the Royal School of Needlework, based at Hampton Court Palace.

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Interesting facts

The train of the dress was almost three metres long (2.7m).

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The embroiderers had to wash their hands every 30 minutes to avoid dirtying the gown.

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Individual flowers were hand-cut from lace and hand-engineered onto ivory silk tulle to create a design which incorporates the rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock.

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The inspiration behind the skirt was that it opens like a blossoming flower

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There were 58 buttons down the back of the dress

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Princess Charlene and Prince Albert celebrate ninth anniversary

July 6, 2020 No Comments

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco recently celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary.

The official Prince’s Palace of Monaco Facebook page shared two photos to honour the occasion. One captures the couple, another shows them with their 5-year-old twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.

The Prince and the South African Olympic swimmer married on July 2, 2011 in a three-day royal wedding that cost an estimated $55-million (R935 473 000). The bride wore an off-the-shoulder Armani Privé silk gown adorned with 40 000 Swarovski crystals and 20 000 mother-of-pearl teardrops. They welcomed the twins in 2014.

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Feature image: Instagram / HSH Princess Charlene

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Celebrities who have had buddymoons

February 21, 2020 No Comments

The rise of the buddymoon (instead of a honeymoon) has taken the world by storm. It has quickly become a popular trend, particularly with younger couples.

Those couples who have already lived together for a while don’t feel the need for a honeymoon either. In the years gone by, honeymoons were important because it generally was the first time couples would get to be alone together. Today, this is not really the case so couples have become creative with celebrating.

The result of this creativity is buddymoons. Celebrities have joined in on the fun too. Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats brought some extra company along for their honeymoon, and so did Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert.

Here are 5 other celebrity couples who have had buddymoons:

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux

The Friends actress, Aniston, and hubby Theroux had quite a star-studded buddymoon. The former lovebirds were accompanied by Courtney Cox, Chelsea Handler, Jason Bateman, Jimmy Kimmel and Tobey Maguire at the Four Seasons in Bora Bora.

About the Buddymoon, Theroux said, “We had thought about it; we could just do a normal honeymoon or we could go with friends, keep the party going, relax and have fun.” Speaking to Extra, he said “It was a fantastic honeymoon. It was really special, it was really beautiful.”

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Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz

After their wedding in Capri the couple continued the festivities on a smaller yacht. Their honeymoon was a week long and they ensured their family and friends were by their sides.

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Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright

After their real honeymoon in the Maldives, Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan and her husband Mark Wright took a trip to Dubai with their parents and Wrights brother and his girlfriend.

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Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara

All about that bass singer Meghan Trainor wed Spy Kids star Sabara in their home in Los Angelas. Thereafter, they headed to Bora Bora for some exciting activities with friends and family. They spent their time going on boat trips, skydiving and water biking.

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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth

Miley and Liam opted for a ski trip honeymoon, after their small and private wedding at home. Hemsworths brothers, Chris and Luke, and their wives joined the newly-weds in Montana.

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Demi-Leigh and Tim Tebow honeymoon in the Maldives

February 4, 2020 No Comments

After a stunning and sophisticated Franschhoek wedding, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters and Tim Tebow are unwinding with a relaxing honeymoon in the Maldives.

The pair seem to be really enjoying married life, and are sharing images from their romantic getaway with their followers. They are staying at the Soneva Jani hotel in the Maldives, taking in the beautiful views and stunning sunsets.

“Here’s to endless sunsets with you ❤️,” the former Miss Universe captions an image of the two as she kisses him on the cheek.

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Take a look at their romantic rendezvous below:

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Take a page from Dem-Leigh and Tim by planning your own island getaway! Here are the best island honeymoon destinations

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Hilary Duff and hubby on honeymoon in SA

January 6, 2020 No Comments

Younger actress Hilary Duff, who recently tied the knot to Matthew Koma, shared some adorable pictures of their honeymoon in South Africa. After an intimate wedding ceremony, the pair took flight to the Kruger National Park and seem to be having a blast on their safari outings.

“Honeymooning with my honey. Already seen the big 5 and had so many naps. Doesn’t get better than this….,” Duff posted on her Instagram.

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Honeymooning with my honey. Already seen the big 5 and had so many naps. Doesn’t get better than this….

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Koma also shared some snaps, checking in to the Park saying that it’s “unreal”.

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This place is unreal…

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The couple has a one-year-old daughter, Banks, and Duff shares son Luca, 7, with ex-husband Mike Comrie.

We hope SA steals their hearts!

Also read: Inside Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma’s front yard wedding

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Andrea Bocelli serenades wife as a ‘thank you’

December 18, 2019 No Comments

World-famous Italian tenor is known for his beautiful vocals and distinctive voice, and recently collaborated with pop singer Ellie Goulding to sing a breathtaking song called Return to Love. He dedicated a Christmas version of this song to his wife, and it will leave you in tears.

Bocelli was diagnosed with congenital glaucoma after a football accident, and went completely blind at the age of 12. Since he first launched his career in 1982, he has recorded 15 solo albums, along with three greatest hit albums and nine complete operas.

Bocelli has said that his success would be nothing without the support of his beautiful wife Veronica. He arranged this beautiful surprise to thank her for all her love and support throughout the years, and blindfolded Veronica before leading her into their house. When her blindfold was removed, she discovered her husband at the piano, along with a gospel choir to serenade her.

See the stunning performance here:

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Graeme Smith ties the knot during rugby final

November 5, 2019 No Comments

Former SA cricket captain Graeme Smith got married on Saturday to lawyer Romy Lanfranchi, the same day the Springboks beat England in the Rugby World Cup final. Early on Saturday, though, Graeme apparently made it clear that the Bokke formed a big part of the couple’s excitement on their magic big day.

According to YOU, the couple had a little boy together in 2016 and got engaged in 2018. They each have two children from previous marriages as well.

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I am not often at a loss for words, but today I am. There are no words to describe the perfection of our special day. To say everything exceeded all our expectations is an understatement to say the least. We cannot thank all our family, friends, venue hosts and incredible service providers enough. My cup runneth over. That is all ❤️

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The two got hitched at the luxurious Beloftebos Wedding Venue outside of Cape Town. Both looked glorious, with Romy wearing a strapless mermaid dress and Graeme a black suit and faded pink tie. In all their pictures, the family of 7 are smiling and laughing lovingly.

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2 November was an incredible day! ❤️ #wedding #love #family #beloftebos #friends #blendedfamily #daytoremember? ?

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Congrats to the newlyweds!

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