2020 has been anything but conventional, but one thing that endured was the power of love. Despite all the changes this year threw at us, many were determined to tie the knot with that special someone.
While they were not to the grand standard we are used to, there were many celebrity couples who tied the knot in 2020. Some were lucky enough to walk down the aisle before the pandemic broke out, while others restructured to celebrate in a more low-key and safe way.
Here are a few of our favourite celebrity weddings for 2020:
Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Nel Peters
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Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Nel Peters kicked off the year with a celebrity wedding to note. From their pre-wedding ‘Welcome to Africa’ cocktail dinner in the Cape winelands to their rehearsal dinner, no expense was spared. The couple’s weekend events are all planned by celebrity planner Zavion Khotze.
The pair married at the La Paris Estate in Franschhoek on January 20, 2020. South African celebrity wedding planner Zavion Khotze organised the day. The former Miss Universe wore an off-the-shoulder cowl-neck dress by Davids Bridal and Tim wore a tuxedo by Antar Levar.
According to PEOPLE, their ceremony lasted 30 minutes and was attended by 260 guests. The couple wrote their own vows.
The wedding blended South African and American wedding traditions, because their cultures are very important to the couple.
Brittany Snow and Tyler Stanaland
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The Pitch Perfect actress said ‘I do’ to longtime beau Tyler Stanaland in an intimate ceremony at Cielo Farms in Malibu, California on March 14.
Snow wore a long-sleeved wedding dress with a low back for her big day. Her hair was pinned back in a low bun and adorned with white flowers. Tyler and his groomsmen donned black tuxedos and Converse shoes.
According to reports, the bride walked down the aisle with her beloved pet pooch Billie by her side. As it rained on the day, the ceremony was moved from the lawn area to a covered terrace.
Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell
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Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell said ‘I do’ on March 25 in a small ceremony at the Australia Zoo where they all live, with no guests in attendance beside her mother and brother. Despite planning their big day for over a year, all their plans had to change amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The wedding was a meaningful moment for her family. Irwin’s mother helped her get ready, her brother walked her down the aisle and they had a special tribute to her father, Steve Irwin.
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
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Almost two months after their planned wedding date, Princess Beatrice and entrepreneur Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi tied the knot in a small, private ceremony at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor on Friday, July 17.
They had their closest family members in attendance, including her Majesty the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Duke and Duchess of York.
For her big day, the Princess wore a stunning vintage dress by Norman Hartnell and accessorised with the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara, both belonging to Her Majesty the Queen. The tiara was worn by Queen Elizabeth on her wedding day in 1947.
She carried a bouquet of trailing jasmine, pale pink and cream sweet peas, royal porcelain ivory spray roses, pink o’hara garden roses, pink wax flower and baby pink astible. Of course, she had a sprig of myrtle in it as well to continue royal tradition.
Lily Allen and David Harbour
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Singer Lily Allen said ‘I do’ to Stranger Things star David Harbour in a secret Las Vegas ceremony on Monday, September 7.
They celebs exchanged vows at the Graceland Wedding Chapel. In true Vegas fashion, they even had an Elvis impersonator officiate the wedding. This wedding location proves popular with celebs, as both Jon Bon Jovi and Billy Ray Cyrus have tied the knot here previously.
The singer went casual with a boat neck double-breasted Dior dress and tulle veil for the nuptials. Harbour wore a simple black suit.
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Music can make or break an event and with a party as important as your wedding, you better make sure you play the right beats.
Some songs reign supreme in the wedding world, and have done so for decades. According to data from Spotify, these songs are still on the top of the list for couples tying the knot.
Spotify recently exclusively shared with Brides their most streamed songs of 2020 at weddings and wedding-related events.
Of course, classics like “At Last” by Etta James, “Your Song” by Elton John and “Thinking out Loud” by Ed Sheeran made the playlists.
Ed Sheeran topped the list as the most globally streamed artist for weddings and related events in 2020, followed by Bruno Mars and Dan + Shay.
Top 20 Songs From Bachelorette Party-Themed Playlists:
- “Wannabe” – Spice Girls
- “Jumpin’, Jumpin”– Destiny’s Child
- “Truth Hurts”– Lizzo
- “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” – Cyndi Lauper
- “WAP (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)” – Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion
- “Crazy In Love (feat. Jay Z)” – Beyoncé, Jay-Z
- “We Can’t Stop” – Miley Cyrus
- “Glamorous” – Fergie, Ludacris
- “Run the World (Girls)” – Beyoncé
- “Any Man of Mine” – Shania Twain
- “SexyBack (feat. Timbaland)” – Justin Timberlake, Timbaland
- “Yeah! (feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris)” – Lil Jon, Ludacris, Usher
- “No Scrubs” – TLC
- “Bootylicious” – Destiny’s Child
- “Buttons” – The Pussycat Dolls
- “Get Low” – Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, Ying Yang Twins
- “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” – Whitney Houston
- “Fancy” – Charli XCX, Iggy Azalea
- “Super Bass” – Nicki Minaj
- “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” – Beyoncé
Top Songs From Bachelor Party-Themed Playlists:
- “Post Malone (feat. RANI)” – RANI, Sam Feldt
- “Shotgun (The Wild Remix)” – George Ezra, The Wild
- “Higher Love” – Kygo, Whitney Houston
- “Body” – Brando, Loud Luxury
- “Wow.” – Post Malone
- “South of the Border (feat. Camila Cabello & Cardi B) – Cheat Codes Remix” – Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Cheat Codes, Ed Sheeran
- “Ride It – Jonas Blue Remix” – Jonas Blue, Regard
- “Blinding Lights” – The Weeknd
- “SICKO MODE – Skrillex Remix” – Skrillex, Travis Scott
- “I Don’t Care (with Justin Bieber) – Loud Luxury Remix” – Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Loud Luxury
- “Insomnia – King Arthur Remix” – Daya, King Arthur
- “High Hopes – Don Diablo Remix” – Don Diablo, Panic! At The Disco
- “SOS (feat. Aloe Blacc)” – Aloe Blacc, Avicii
- “The Rhythm of the Night” – Corona, Sean Finn
- “Better Now” – Post Malone
- “Ni**as In Paris” – JAY-Z, Kanye West
- “Low (feat. T-Pain)” – Low (feat. T-Pain)
- “Old Town Road – Diplo Remix” – Billy Ray Cyrus, Diplo, Lil Nas X
- “Sweet but Psycho – Morgan Page Dance Remix” – Ava Max, Morgan Page
- “Everytime We Touch – Radio Edit” – Cascada
Top 20 Most Streamed Songs in Father & Daughter-Themed Playlists:
- “Father and Daughter” – Paul Simon
- “I Loved Her First” – Heartland
- “You Are My Sunshine” – Johnny Cash
- “Wildflowers” – Tom Petty
- “My Little Girl” – Tim McGraw
- “Sweet Pea” – Amos Lee
- “Daughters” – John Mayer
- “First Man” – Camila Cabello
- “My Wish” – Rascal Flatts
- “Landslide” – Fleetwood Mac
- “Butterfly Kisses” – Bob Carlisle
- “Don’t Blink” – Kenny Chesney
- “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” – Darius Rucker
- “Fathers and Daughters” – Kristin Chenoweth
- “You’ll Be In My Heart” – Phil Collins
- “Daddy’s Little Girl” – Michael Bolton
- “The Way You Look Tonight” – Frank Sinatra
- “Daddy Dance with Me” – Krystal Keith
- “Lights” – Journey
- “God Gave Me You” – Blake Shelton
Top 20 Most Streamed Songs in First Dance-Themed Playlists:
- “Conversations in the Dark” – John Legend
- “You Are the Best Thing” – Ray LaMontagne
- “Yours – Wedding Edition” – Russell Dickerson
- “Beyond” – Leon Bridges
- “At Last” – Etta James
- “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Haley Reinhart
- “Marry Me” – Train
- “How Would You Feel (Paean)” – Ed Sheeran
- “Thinking out Loud” – Ed Sheeran
- “Greatest Love Story” – LANCO
- “How Long Will I Love You – Bonus Track” –Ellie Goulding
- “From the Ground Up” –Dan + Shay
- “Speechless” –Dan + Shay
- “Perfect” –Ed Sheeran
- “I Won’t Give Up” –Jason Mraz
- “Everything” –Michael Bublé
- “Say You Won’t Let Go” –James Arthur
- “Then” –Brad Paisley
- “I Don’t Dance” – Lee Brice
- “Your Song” – Elton John
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Weddings are exciting, but they can also be super stressful. Brides are often so wrapped in the planning and details of their big day that they forget to take care of the most important detail, their health – and more specifically, their sleep.
Sleep deprivation can trigger anxiety and stress, making it difficult for you to feel your best on your wedding day, as well as the weeks and months leading up to it. Preparing for your wedding is a joyous time, and you should enjoy it well-rested.
Of course, stress itself also contributes to difficulties with sleep. You may find yourself lying in bed, thinking about what you need to do next, worrying about vendors and so much more. It’s important to let these anxieties go so that you can get the rest you need to function at your best.
Try these tips and tricks to reduce stress and get a better night’s sleep, especially on the eve of your big day.
Ask for help
Staying up late working on decorations can seriously cut into sleep time. Instead of trying to take it all on by yourself, get help. Ask your bridesmaids, family and friends to come over and work on wedding craft projects to take some of the load off.
Pass off duties that other people can handle. Ask your fiance to arrange the tuxes and take on some of the planning. Letting go of some duties may be difficult (we know you want to be in control), but it will also reduce your own workload.
Keep a journal for your thoughts
If you’re plagued by stressful thoughts and lots of what-ifs when you’re trying to get to sleep at night, consider keeping a journal by your bed. You can write down any thoughts that pop into your head. This process allows you to let them go so you can go to sleep knowing you’ll have that reference to take care of it in the morning, without having to remember it yourself.
Practice meditation and mindfulness
Relaxation techniques are one of the best ways to help you calm down and drift off to sleep at night. Consider mindful deep breathing and meditation. Take a warm bath, practice yoga, or try any other relaxation technique you know works for you.
Talk it out
If you’re feeling anxious or stressed about your wedding, or anything else, reach out. Therapy can be helpful, but even just calling up a friend to chat and vent will make a huge difference. Lean on your fiance and talk through what’s stressing you out. You will feel better just having laid out any issues that are causing you stress.
Try aromatherapy
Aromatherapy can make your sleep environment more relaxing and healthy. Consider using essential oils aimed at relaxation, like lavender.
Maintain healthy sleep hygiene
Create a comfortable, healthy sleep environment. If you need to buy a new mattress or blackout curtains to help, both are great investments in your health. Also avoid caffeine, heavy exercise and large meals right before bed. Maintain a regular sleep schedule and keep a consistent bed time to encourage you to sleep more easily.
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Being proposed to is a special moment and for some, may feel like a dream come true. Well, it seems one man took this saying quite literally and…
Waiting a long time to get married can feel almost criminal. Clearly, one woman took this quite seriously and allegedly decided to take her man to court for failing to take the next step and get married after eight years together.
According to Kenyan news site Tuko, a Zambian woman named Gertrude Ngoma (26) grew tired of waiting for her longterm boyfriend and father of her child, Herbert Salaliki (28), to say ‘I do’. Despite a dowry being paid, the pair have never lived together and no wedding is on the horizon.
She took matters into her own hands and took him to court for wasting her time. During the court case, Ngoma alleged that Salalili had promised to marry her but never followed up. In fact, she had caught him texting another woman.
“He has never been serious, that is why I [brought] him to court, because I deserve to know the way forward and our future,” Ngoma told a Zambian court.
According to Salaliki, he cannot financially afford a wedding and that is why he has not proposed. He also added that Ngoma does not give him sufficient attention in their relationship.
Zambian news site Mwebantu reports that the judge, Evelyn Nalwize, said she cannot do anything as there is no formal marriage. However, she advised Ngoma to sue for breach of marriage contract.
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