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    Gracious grooms and their famous groomsmen

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    A gracious groom knows that the attention is not only on him. He has to share it with his glowing bride, of course! However, would the groom be happy to share more of the spotlight with his famous groomsman?

    Yes, apparently. At least in the instances we’ve seen, grooms are quite happy to share their special day with their famous friends! If you’re struggling to believe it, then we’re here to ensure you’re convinced.

    Here are some of our favourite famous groomsmen:

    David and Brooklyn Beckham 

    The father-son pair are perfect for the role of groomsmen. Their fun and positive personalities surely brought a lightness to Victorica’s brother Christian Adams and his partner Emma Strafford’s wedding in 2017.

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    Joe and Kevin Jonas 

    While all three brothers are famous (for the same thing), Nick ensured his brothers Joe and Kevin (and Frankie) were by his side on his big day when he married actress Priyanka Chopra. Their nuptials included a Christian ceremony and a Hindu ceremony.

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    Prince Harry and Prince William 

    Each brother played the role of groomsman when the other got married. The Duke of Cambridge provided the utmost support for Prince Harry on his royal wedding day in 2018. Harry took on the same role 7 years earlier, when Prince William wed Kate Middleton.

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    Ed Westwick 

    Best known for his role as Chuck Bass, from the popular teen drama Gossip Girl, Ed Westwick looked dapper as he stood as a groomsman at his friends wedding in 2016.

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    Joe Manganiello 

    Magic Mike actor Joe Manganiello was the groomsman at a wedding in Malibu in June 2017.

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    Derek Hough 

    Professional dancer popular for Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) was the best man for his friend, Mark Ballas who also appears on DWTS. He joined a fairly large group of groomsman at the 2016 wedding.

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    Nsync 

    When Nysnc member Chris Kirkpatrick said his “I do’s” in 2013, his band members (Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, and JC Chasez) stood by his side, despite the fact that the boyband was no longer going. The group looked happy as ever being by the grooms side.

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    Celebs on the side: Famous bridesmaids

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    You’d assume that a bride and groom would want to be the centre of attention on their wedding day. It would be difficult for this to be the case if you have a celebrity in your bridal party, right?

    Maybe not. Throughout the years, quite a few celebrities have been bridesmaids for the special people in their lives (both famous and not). They seem to always understand that the day should not revolve around them!

    Whether you’re shocked by this or not, you’re probably curious to see some celebs who have been happy on the sidelines. Here are some of our favourites:

    – Beyonce

    BEYONCE?! Yes, the extremely popular singer, Beyonce Gisslle Knowles-Carter, stood up next to her little sister, Solange, on her special day. Of course, Beyonce would never steal the show at her own sister’s wedding, because as we all know… Solange can fight!

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    – Rihanna

    RiRi is something else! The ‘Love on the Brain’ singer’s assistant, Jennifer Morales got married in Honolulu in 2015. Naturally, Rihanna was a bridesmaid in the wedding.

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    – Sofia Vergara 

    Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara wore a yellow bridesmaid dress for her friend Chi’s wedding, in 2015. She was escorted to the wedding by her fiancée Joe Manganiello.

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    – Rachel Bilson 

    Not the first time Bilson has been a bridesmaid, the actress played the role again for her Hart of Dixie costumer Gelareh Khalioun.

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    – Taylor Swift 

    For her childhood friend, she would do anything. The award-winning singer stood beside her friend Britany Maack as she said her vows. Swift was the maid of honour at this wedding, performing all duties from train carrying to posing for photos.

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    – Margot Robbie 

    Robbie was a bridesmaid at her friend Juilia Koenig’s wedding in Kauai, Hawaii. At the time she was a newly-wed herself.

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    – Victoria Beckham 

    Victorial Beckham does it all! No we’re not talking about in her personal life. For her friend actress Eva Longoria’s  wedding, she was not only the bridesmaid, but also designed the wedding gown and assisted the bride with her shoes.

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    – Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen 

    The twins were bridesmaids in New Zealand in their friends wedding. The all-black attire devotees seem to have gotten their way for their outfits too!

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    – Emma Roberts 

    Emma Roberts was a bridesmaid in the wedding of her friends Kara Elkin, a designer, and Nick Walker, a photographer.

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    – Kelly Rowland and Lala Anthony 

    Ciara’s wedding was star studded, not only in its guestlist, but in the bridal party too. The two most famous bridesmaids are songstress and Destiny’s Child legend, Kelly Rowland, and actress Lala Anthony. The bridesmaids also included a well-known choreographer, and a celebrity make-up artist.

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    How to have a fun online bachelorette party

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    We know, we know. It’s not exactly what you had in mind. But hey, sometimes doing things a little different can be tons of fun! So, if you were planning to host your own or someone else’s bachelorette party soon and you don’t feel like postponing, don’t worry. You can easily move it online. Here’s how:

    Choose your platform

    If you’re tech-savvy, you will be spoiled for choice. There are loads of different group communication platforms, including Skype, WhatsApp video call, Zoom, Google Hangouts and more. Choose the one you and your mates are most comfortable with and go for it.

    Invite everyone and make sure they can access it

    Of course, you and everyone attending will need reliable and strong internet access. It might be smart to do a test run a few days before to make sure everyone can access it and that it will work well. If not, you might consider trying a different platform. Then, the fun part starts. Make some awesome e-vites and get everyone to pin down the date (they’ve got no excuse not to be there!).

    Go all out with the dress code

    The most important part of the event is (arguably) the theme. If you have a theme or a dress-code, don’t leave it behind! You will still be able to see each other, and you will feel all the vibes if you dress the part.

    Have plenty of games on hand

    No bachelorette is complete without a bunch of games. Granted, this might not be the wild night out you planned, but it doesn’t have to be any less fun. Games like Heads Up, charades and Never have I ever will have you crying with laughter!

    Don’t forget the drinks

    This is can be combined with the games for best results. You can even all make cocktails together during the party (assuming you have all the ingredients already, since no alcohol will be for sale during lockdown). If not, get that steaming cup of coffee or heavenly tea ready!

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    Dramatic wedding entrances you won’t believe

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    Simply walking down the aisle on your wedding day is so expected. Some brides and grooms feel the need to really set themselves apart on their big day, and opt for grand entrances.

    From a skydiving groom to a flying bride, here are a few OTT moments you need to see.

    A bride and her balloons

    Ballerina beauties

    Let the sky fall

    Light ’em up

    The greatest show

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    What to wear to your bridal shower

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    As part of your wedding festivities, the bridal shower offers a perfect moment for you to celebrate your upcoming nuptials with your nearest and dearest.

    As the bride, you definitely want to look the part. Remember, this is your day! To tease your walk down the aisle, it seems fitting to wear white to your bridal shower. Naturally, this outfit would be more daytime appropriate than a wedding dress.

    Here are some fashionable ideas for you to put your best foot forward:

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    Also read: Modern Bridal Shower Ideas

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    Bride hosts drive-through wedding shower

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    As the coronavirus pandemic continues throughout the world, couples are forced to be creative in maintaining some sense of normalcy.

    Ellie Morgan in Chattanooga realised she’d have to think out of the box if she wanted her wedding festivities to go ahead safely. Her May wedding had already been postponed to limit large social gatherings.

    “You have this picture of the perfect wedding and all that stuff and then it all comes crashing down,” Morgan told Channel 3.

    Her wedding shower was ready to go, but could not continue the way it was planned. Instead, her bridal party threw her a drive-through shower. Guests drove up to the driveway and, while maintaining a safe distance, presented Morgan with gifts.

    “They would just drive up and hand us our gift out of their window,” laughed Morgan. “We would open the gift in front of them, take a quick picture beside their car, hand them a cookie and a squirt of sanitizer and send them on their way!”

    Despite all the amazing gifts she received, Morgan says the best one was seeing her loved ones again.

    “We were just excited to see each other because we have been at home for the last week,” Morgan told Channel 3.

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    The magic of multiway bridesmaid dresses

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    The big trend for bridesmaid dresses is simple: individuality. Allow your best girls to wear styles that flatter them. However, giving too much leeway with fashion can leave your bridal party looking disjointed. The solution? Multiway bridesmaid dresses.

    Multiway dresses are simple dresses with elongated fabric on the top to allow you to change up the upper half of your dress.  Halterneck, strapless, one shoulder…it’s all possible with this one-hit wonder. These dresses are incredibly versatile, allowing you to change up your style depending on the day.

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    If you’re on the hunt for the perfect one, Kameo’s versatile multiway dresses is the solution for your formal wardrobe needs. Perfect for a romantic date night or formal occasion, these dresses can be worn in over 15 different ways. They make an ideal bridesmaids’ dress too, allowing each member of your bridal party to wear a personalised style in the same fabric and colour. These dresses suit any body type and will have you feeling confident and elegant at any occasion.

    The multiway dresses come in a range of shades, including teal, almond, wine and mauve.

    Check out their website for more information.

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    Duties a Maid of Honour should never forget

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    So you’ve been given the title of Maid of Honour and it’s such an important role in the wedding, it comes with several duties. With great power comes great responsibility.

    Hopefully you aren’t too stressed out about the part you have to play in the wedding. More than anything else, you’re the rock that needs to support the bride.

    If you’re a bit worried about what else you’ll need to do, here is a checklist to help you remember your duties.

    – Head of Bridesmaids 

    The maid of honour should be the go-to for the rest of the bridesmaids. If there are conflicts, tasks, or pre-wedding events that the bridesmaids are involved in, the maid of honour should organise them and ensure that everything is running smoothly.

    – Party planner 

    From the bridal shower to the bachelorette party, and any other pre-wedding celebrations in between, the maid of honour should have a heavy hand in the planning process.

    – Shopping assistant 

    Wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses, decor, and much more. Shopping for all the things a bride needs can become very tiring. The maid of honour should be by the brides side as much as possible for this, providing opinions, support, and helping to carry those heavy shopping bags!

    – Speech maker 

    Often, the maid of honour is expected to give a toast at either the wedding or the rehearsal dinner. Be prepared!

    – Right hand to the bride 

    On the day of the wedding, the bride will need you for lots of small things. Lipstick checks, bathroom breaks, holding the bouquet when she walks down the aisle, providing water and snacks, and personal social media manager are all tasks the maid of honour can be expected to do on the big day. It may sound like a lot, but many of these things come naturally as the day passes by, you’ll see!

    – Point person for guests 

    The last thing a bride wants to do is answer endless questions about the registry, the location of the wedding, and other logistical issues. Guests should be directed to the maid of honour for all of these queries.

    – Time and record keeper

    You need to ensure that the bride is staying on track, she won’t be able to do it herself.

    Additionally, for any gifts and cards that are received, the maid of honour should do her best to keep a record of who gave what – this will be a huge help to the bride and will save her much stress after the wedding.

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    Group photos to take with your bride tribe

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    Bridesmaids, bride tribe, best friends. Your bridesmaids have been by your side through thick and thin, and there’s no one else you’d want next to you when you marry your person. Your wedding day can go by in the blink of an eye, and its important to take pictures to preserve all the special memories.

    While getting ready and throughout the day, there are so may amazing photo opportunities that will have you and your girls looking fun, powerful and strong. Cement those memories with these amazing group photo ideas:

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    Mismatched bridal party looks you’ll love

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    Mismatched bridesmaid dresses have been trending for years now, and its easy to see why. Allowing your favourite girls and guys to find their perfect fit and complimentary colour does wonders for a bridal party.

    Whether it’s with varying tones or textures, there are many ways to pull off a mismatched bridal party. Here are a few ideas to inspire you.

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    Also read: How to pull off mismatched bridesmaid dresses

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