• Comedian Amy Schumer is opening up and giving fans an inside look at her secret 2018 wedding to Chris Fischer in honour of their third wedding anniversary.

    The pair tied the knot in a secret ceremony at a private mansion in Malibu on February 13, 2018.

    Taking to Instagram, Schumer shared a video recapping moments from their special day. The video revealed that her bridesmaids wore pink lace gowns and flower crowns.

    Watch her recap here:

     

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    Schumer told Howard Stern that she had planned their impromptu wedding in a mere four days, and invited her guests via a text that read: “I’m getting married on Tuesday. I hope you can come.”

    Celebrity pals Jennifer Aniton and Jennifer Lawrence were among the guests at this short notice soiree.

    Schumer and award-winning chef Fischer met through her assistant Molly, who is Fischer’s sister. The pair welcomed their first child together, a son named Gene David, in May 2019.

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    Netflix continues its foray into the wedding world and has just launched a new show delving into India’s extravagant multi-billion dollar wedding industry.

    The Big Day follows six engaged couples as they plan their perfect day, showing readers what it takes to pull off a truly lavish Indian wedding with no expenses spared. Of course, readers will also learn more about Indian culture and tradition, and fall in love with the couples.

    “A dash of crazy and an overdose of love, that’s what all shaadis are meant to be, right? The Big Day takes a deep dive into the multibillion-dollar Indian wedding industry, through six extravagant Indian weddings, across the globe. It takes us on an insider’s journey, giving us a glimpse into what goes behind crafting every happily ever after. Catch the madness unfold in The Big Day, on 14th February, only on Netflix,” the streaming service writes.

    The first three episodes of Collection 1 premiered on Valentine’s Day, February 14, and another collection is expected soon.

    Watch the trailer here:

    The show comes off the success of shows like Love is Blind, Indian Matchmaking and Say ‘I Do’, all of which premiered in 2020 and were internationally lauded.

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    No, we aren’t talking about superheroes or cats. But hey, if that’s your thing, go for it! Your themed wedding is used to showcase what is important to you and your partner, through all aspects of your wedding.

    A theme is a style which is incorporated in everything including stationery, decor, table settings, and invitations. Whether this is a colour, a symbol, or a popular movie genre, it’s totally your call, and you can be as creative as you like.

    Here’s what you need to consider:

    Pick a theme that’s meaningful to you

    Your wedding theme needs to be something that you absolutely love. Maybe purple is your favourite colour and you love the smell of lavender, or the ocean is you and your partner’s favourite place. Whatever it is, the theme should be of interest to both you and your partner, as it is a celebration of your love.

    Research, research, research

    You have now chosen your theme and need to incorporate it into all the wedding planning details (Hello Pinterest!). If you can afford to hire a wedding planner this will help immensely, but it’s not impossible to create the wedding of your dreams on your own. You will need to do research on where to get all the materials to put your theme together, such as fabrics, flowers, stationery, etc. Once you have done this, the work really begins!

    Subtle but sweet

    A beach themed wedding does not have to be as on-the-nose as hosting your wedding right there on the shore. Instead, you can opt for smaller and subtler ways to allude to the theme in your decor. No matter your theme, there are fun ways to bring it to life, like using shells as escort cards. The key is to not go overboard so that your wedding doesn’t read as themed but rather inspired by a theme.

    Get your family and friends involved

    Putting together your ideas and crafting everything for the big day will most probably take months of planning (and asking mother dear for help), but nothing is better than seeing your vision come to life. Don’t be afraid to get your partner and other family members in on the fun, but remember to be stern about what you want and what is expected. You can even hold a fun family day where you spend time together creating the beautiful stationery and decor items that will fit with your theme.

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    You don’t have to wear a dress on your big day. If you’re more comfortable in pants, do with your heart and rock a suit. Menswear-inspired outfits have been a massive trend in fashion for the last few years, and it seems like it’s not going to go away any time soon.

    If you want to add some flair to your suit, consider adding a train or even a cape. Using a lightweight fabric like tulle or chiffon will soften the look. Of course, you can also rock a long-length tuxedo jacket as a dress, which is perfect for a more informal or small wedding. The possibilities are endless.

    Here are some brides giving us suit style inspo:

     

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