Winter is upon us, bringing with it chilly temperatures and unpredictable weather. Winter can be an incredibly romantic and practical time to have a wedding, it just requires some forward planning.
Brides planning to tie the knot in the wintertime must take caution to prevent catching a chill on the big day. Long sleeve wedding dresses made of heavier fabrics like velvet and silk allow for greater insulation against the cold. Add flair with lace detail or embellishments, and you’re all set. You can even add a stunning matching jacket for extra warmth.
Here are some designs we are loving:
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Alex Guarnaschelli, the no-nonsense chef and Food Network star who rose to fame as a judge on cooking competition Chopped, is newly engaged to partner Michael Castellon.
Castellon, who is also a chef, prosed on Guarnaschelli’s 48th birthday. They were having a socially distanced get-together with some friends to celebrate, and the pair drove to the store for more supplies. On their way back, Castellon suddenly pulled the car over.
“So we were right by my house and he just pulled over on the side of the road anxiously. And he said, ‘I see a dog running around’,” Guarnaschelli tells People. “There’s this little park with a windmill. He like, ‘I see a dog running around in there without a leash.’ ”
He got out the car to inspect, then came back to tell Guarnaschelli it’s a baby deer and she needs to see it.
“So he’s like, ‘Shh. Come see it. It’s so cute.’ And I’m like, ‘We’re going to have to do something. We’re going to have to call the animal welfare.’ I’m already rolodexing the situation,” Guarnaschelli explains to People. “We tiptoe out, full-on tiptoe, and he goes, ‘It’s right around the windmill.’ So I look and he’s like, ‘Do you see it?’ And I’m like, ‘No, where’s the baby? You promised me a baby deer’.”
“And he goes, ‘There’s no deer.’ I turn, and I look and he’s on one knee. He’s like, ‘This is why I have to marry you because you just believe me every time.’ He said, ‘Will you marry me?’ and he gave me the ring.”
The ring, featuring a stunning emerald rock, is a family heirloom.
The pair have been together for four years. The professional chef and TV personality took to Instagram on Saturday, June 20, to announce the big news.
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The bride-to-be told People Magazine that they are in no rush to marry, but she plans to go big.
“We’re not in any hurry, but I want to have a blowout,” she said. “I want a tri-state rager.”
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Much has changed in respect to Saudi Arabian weddings. In the past, they were more private, low-key affairs. These days things are different. Saudi Arabian weddings are splendid celebrations. They are flamboyant, glamorous, and over-the-top events.
The wedding industry in Saudi is booming, bringing in millions every year. Luxury and extravagance are what they aim for, with 10-tier cakes, massive feasts, and supercars to transport them from point A to point B.
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Despite the evolutions which have taken place with regards to weddings in Saudi, many of their traditional wedding practices still hold strong. These are incorporated into the new style of wedding. The traditions represent the core values of Saudi Arabian culture and are a way in which they uphold the religious and social significance of marriage.
Shawfa
In the past, arranged marriages were common. With arranged marriages came the shawfa ceremony, or the unveiling ceremony. The ritual was held to allow the bride and groom to meet before their wedding.
Shabka
After the traditional signing of the marriage contract (or the Nikkah) the shabka occurs. This is when the groom presents dowry to his bride, along with a ring and some other jewellery. This is usually hosted by the bride’s family, however, both sides are present and it is often considered a celebratory day.
Makhtubayn
The bride and groom and their respective families come together on this day to decide on the wedding date, and on other small details. The purpose of this event is to officially announce the dates and to ensure co-ordination between the families.
Ghumra
The ghumra, or henna party, is a fun event for the bride and those closest to her. In the past, this was a small event but nowadays it can be compared to the Western Bachelorette party tradition.
On the night before the wedding, the bride and her female relatives and friends gather together for food, music, and dancing. They decorate the palms of their hands and their feet with henna.
Hiflat-Al-Zaffaf
This is the wedding day. It is often celebrated in two different forms.
Before the wedding dinner, all the males have a celebration on their own. There is entertainment, sword dancing, drumming rituals, and more.
When it is time for the reception, the groom’s side and the bride’s side of the family split up. Each side has its own reception. In the local culture, it is dictated that this is the only way guests will be relaxed and have fun.
Eventually, both sides join up – usually at the bride’s party – and they continue the wedding dinner together. This goes on to all hours of the night, and guests are served a feast.
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Raven-Symoné, actress and former co-host of The View, gave her fans the sweetest surprise. She announced that she had secretly married her girlfriend, Miranda Maday in an Instagram post on June 18.
Alongside an image of the pair in their backyard, Pearman (Symoné’s full name is Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman) wrote, “I got married to a woman who understands me from trigger to joy, from breakfast to midnight snack, from stage to home. I love you Mrs. Pearman-Maday!”
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According to the Los Angeles Times, Pearman had teased her announcement just moments before her Instagram post, with another post showing a glass of bubbly and it read, “So something happened this week, that has changed my life FOR THE BETTER!”. It seems, however, the post has since been removed.
Pearman also showed off their new wedding rings, in another post.
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Maday, who is a social media manager for a company called Off The Menu, shared her own celebratory post, saying “My wife for life”.
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It seems that their ceremony was a low-key backyard wedding. They had a few guests as can be seen in Pearman’s second Instagram post, and a pretty, petite cake. The pair wore casual outfits, and Maday rocked a veil too.
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The loved-up couple had not been very public about their relationship prior to their wedding announcement. Pearman has generally been private about her relationships. The actress beloved for her roles in That’s So Raven and The Cosby Show first opened up about her sexuality in a tweet regarding gay marriage.
Not letting the pandemic get them down, they seem as happy as can be in their newly-wed bliss. Congrats to the happy couple!
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