American TV personality Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey are the best of friends. It is thus no surprise that King’s daughter Kirby would tie the knot at Oprah’s Santa Barbara home.
Kirby Bumpus, who is Oprah’s goddaughter, married Virgil Miller in a small socially-distanced ceremony back in December 2020 after postponing their nuptials due to the pandemic.
King took to Instagram to make the announcement, writing “FINALLY fav daughter @kirbybump gave me permission to share the news she’s a married lady.. she & Virgil Miller tied the knot in super small service(6 people) @oprah house in December. Strict covid rules I couldn’t even hug her on her wedding day that was haaaaard!
“Not the wedding we planned in 2020 but my favorite son @willgb3 performed the ceremony… the day was gorgeous and so was kirby! I call that perfection.. swipe left for stunning pixs from @JoePug… thank you joe! Ps anybody have tips on being a good mother-in-law ?? Im all ears and taking notes!”
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The entire wedding process had to be tailored due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dress fittings were held via Zoom and had her mom, along with Oprah and her best friend offered feedback virtually. On the big day, mom Gayle couldn’t even help her daughter get ready.
Her brother Will was not the original officiant choice, but he was the best option because h already had an officiant’s license.
“Nobody knows Kirby the way her brother does, so for him to do the ceremony felt meant to be,” Gayle told Oprah Magazine. “My son, Will, says, ‘We call ourselves a tripod, and that day with Virgil, we became a perfect square,'” Gayle says. “Kirby really is so happy, and nothing beats when your children are happy.”
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Ever wondered where the rich and famous jet off to when celebrating their new status as Mr and Mrs? Well, wonder no more…
With a little more disposable income than most, celebrities often go big to celebrate their recent nuptials. Instead of the big tourist destinations, however, they tend to set trends and visit smaller, more private spots.
Here are a few of the most dreamy destinations celebrities have been loving.
Cork, Ireland
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West ended off their lavish wedding celebrations in Cork, Ireland. Situated in one of the most historic parts of Ireland, the Castlemartyr Resort is an 18th-century manor house that offers special honeymoon packages – including spa treatments and delicious complimentary treats on arrival to set the mood for a couple’s stay.
The Serengeti, Tanzania
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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel enjoyed a stay in Tanzania after their super-secret exchange of vows in Italy. Following a private flight into Kilimanjaro International Airport, the couple lived it up in the lap of luxury at the Singita Faru Faru riverside lodge in the Serengeti. The lodge is said to be a combination of contemporary, organic styles and quirky practicality of a botanist’s camp.
St Barths, Caribbean
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Lying 240 km east of Puerto Rico, the volcanic island in the Caribbean is frequented by celebrities on a regular basis. Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo honeymooned here in 2011, joining the likes of other celeb couples like Beyoncé and Jay Z who have visited the island for a little relaxation time before. The Hotel Guanahani & Spa is made up of 68 Creole-style cottages – a change from the towers of luxury suites and restaurants that often characterise exclusive resorts.
Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
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The St Regis Punta Mita Resort was the choice of more than one celeb couple for their 2014 nuptials. Adam Brody and Leighton Meester revelled in the beauty of the romantic getaway, and Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson spent time at the resort later in the year. A Couples’ Luxury Suite at the resort’s Rèmede Spa sees to all your R&R requirements.
Turks & Caicos, Lucayan Archipelago
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One of Hollyood’s favourite couples Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner enjoyed a low-key wedding at this exclusive private island getaway. The Parrot Cay is an award-winning luxury holiday resort on the island that’s seen its fair share of celebs… Barbara Streisand, Britney Spears, Bruce Willis, to name but a few.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
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While this breathtaking location charts on Kim Kardashian’s list of honeymoons (she and second husband Kris Humphries flew there after their flash 2011 wedding), Reese Witherspoon and husband Jim Toth have also enjoyed a taste of this scenic spot on the Italian coastline. The Le Sirenuse Hotel offers unbeatable views of the 50 km stretch of beach with rooms 70 m above sea level.
Paradise Valley, Arizona, US
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Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa is where Beyoncé and Jay Z spent their honeymoon in 2008. The resort offers sporting facilities for guests who want to unwind on the tennis court or book sessions with a personal trainer. Getaway packages for the resort include a meditation-focused retreat, a Ferrari Casita package (designed for those with a need for speed) and a Thrill Seekers package for the adventurous.
Picture: Instagram / Parrot Cay
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Some colours are easy to incorporate in a wedding theme. Colours like white and green, for example can work almost no matter what you do with them. But, if you lean towards the sunnier side of life and love the colour orange, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t use it on your wedding day.
However, there are some key tips to keep in mind to make the colour work best.
Atmosphere
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Firstly, you have to decide what atmosphere you want to create. It’s crucial, because this will determine all the pieces you get and the shades and tones you’re going to work with. What is the feel you’re going for? The “vibe”, if you will? Is it low-key and simplistic, or is it extravagant and glamorous? It can be earthy, hipster and natural. Or it can be sunny, joyful and jovial. Decide what you want your decor to say, then everything else will fall in place.
Textures
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Next, you need to determine what materials you will use. Plastic is out, for various reasons. Keep it classy, keep it glassy. For a nature-inspired look, go for wood, dried botanicals and coarse fabrics. For a more glamorous approach, think gemstones and bright coloured fresh flowers. Mix up the textures but make sure they are all aligned with your intended atmosphere.
Shades
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You’re by no means confined to one shade of orange, but they have to work well together. Play around with samples, mix and match some different tones to see how they will look paired up. If you go rustic, burnt orange, tan and brown-orange will work well, paired with cream and copper table items. If you go vibrant, sunset orange colours will work lovely paired with lighter coloured items like white and gold.
Less is more
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It can be easy to get carried away, but you must resist. Because orange is a strong colour, piling on too much of it can be overwhelming. Tone it down for a sleek, sophisticated look and you’re good to go. Simplicity is key, no matter the shades of orange you go for.
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Pamela Anderson is a married woman. The former Baywatch star secretly tied the knot with her bodyguard Dan Hayhurst on Christmas Eve, a representative for the star confirmed to CNN.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Anderson said she married her beau on the property she purchased from her grandparents 25 years ago.
“This is where my parents were married and they are still together. I feel like I’ve come full circle,” she told the outlet.
For her big day, Anderson wore a vintage beige blouse paired with a blue satin corset and blue tulle skirt. She accessorized with a polka-dotted white Valentino veil.
This news comes less than a year after Anderson reportedly married producer Jon Peters in a private Malibu ceremony on January 20 2020, a fact she later disputed.
This is the star’s fifth marriage. Anderson previously married Tommy Lee in 1995 but divorced in 1998. She married second husband Kid Rock in 2006 but they split a year later. Third husband Rick Salomon came in 2007 but their marriage was annulled in 2008. She then remarried Salomon in 2014 but they split again in 2015.
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