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    Of all the things that could go wrong before and on your wedding day, swallowing your engagement ring probably doesn’t make the cut. For one Californian bride-to-be, however, this unfortunate incident was a reality.

    Jenna woke up on the morning of September 11, 2019 and realised that her engagement ring was missing. She remembered having a vivid nightmare which entailed her and Bob Howell, her future hubby, in a ‘very sketchy situation’. Her fiancé advised her to swallow her ring (in the dream) in order to protect it. She swallowed the ring and when she woke up, she just assumed that it was all a dream.

    She realised that she must have actually ‘protected’ her engagement ring and ingested it. The rest of the day included many awkward and funny conversations with doctors and nurses. They proceeded to take an X-ray to verify the theory. Jenna did, in fact, swallow her engagement ring.

    Jenna and Bob spent the day laughing and giggling as they moved from one doctor to the next. They finally decided to perform an upper endoscopy and assured her that it was ‘no big deal’.

    The ring was recovered and given to Bob for safe keeping. After the procedure, her future hubby decided to treat her to some take-out and a yummy chocolate shake which she was very grateful for.

    The ring is back with Jenna and the pair are still getting married.

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    KFC in Australia is making ‘Finger Lickin’ Good’ dreams come true. They are offering six soon-to-be-wed couples a chance to win a KFC themed wedding package. All you have to do is enter online and explain why you and your partner deserve the chicken feast. Would you say ‘I do’ to a KFC themed wedding?

     

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    The six lucky couples will win a registered marriage celebrant, Custom KFC Buckets, a photo booth, music entertainment and wedding catering from a KFC food truck at the venue which includes KFC food and beverages.

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    Each wedding package is valued up to AUS$35,000 (R352 000).

    Chicken loving pairs have to fill out a form on the website. In 200 words or less, entrants have to explain why they want an ‘epic KFC wedding’.

    Winners will be chosen for their originality and creativity. They want to hear the couple’s story and their love for Kentucky Fried Chicken.

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    In order for your entry to be valid, the pairs have to be engaged and plan to wed between November 2019 and May 2020.

    The competition opened on September 9, 2019 and will close on October 18, 2019.

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    Wedding photos are an important part of the big day. Capturing the moments are a way to remember the beautiful memories forever, especially when things become a bit hazy. As much as you try to perfect a photo, unexpected things are bound to happen. These furry photobombers caught the happy couples by surprise, and we love it!

    A newlywed couple in Michigan opted to take their wedding pictures in a beautiful open field. As they posed in front of the camera, an unexpected furry friend appeared. The fearless deer joined the couple as they captured their nuptial moments. The deer seemed to be a bit peckish as he nibbled on the bride’s bouquet.

    The happy pair decided to just go with and pose with their furry photobomber. The unexpected guest made their wedding pictures truly special.

    Michigan isn’t the only place with furry photobombers though, have a look at these weddings pictures that feature other furry friends:

     

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    On the 9th of September 2019, 99 couples decided to tie the knot in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. All 99 pairs gathered at The Thean Hou temple to wed in a mass ceremony. The number nine is considered to be very lucky in Chinese culture. This is because ‘nine’ sounds like ‘long-lasting’ in Chinese.

    Since the number nine is believed to hold a lot of fortune, September 9, which is the ninth day of the ninth month (9/9) is seen as very lucky this year. The couples decided to commit to one another on this auspicious day, to ensure that their love would be, well, long-lasting.

     

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    The Thean Hou temple was filled with the soon-to-be weds and all of their family and friends.

    Many couples decided to keep things wedding-traditional and wear classic black suits and white bridal gowns. Other couples opted for a more traditional Chinese feel and wore red as the colour symbolises joy, luck, happiness and fertility.

    Before taking their vows, the 99 couples were blessed by a priest in a red robe.

    The Chinese Buddhist temple was filled with life as the newly-wed couples gathered to take pictures and celebrate this joyous (mass) occasion.

     

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    The former Bachelorette and her fiancé, who met on her season of the show in 2017, recently exchanged vows at the Royalton Suites Cancún in Mexico. The non-televised wedding, which is quite unusual for the franchise, was only attended by a handful of Bachelor Nation alums, which included Kristina Schulman, Astrid Loch, and Bibiana Julian.

    The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful “island chic” ceremony in Mexico, recruiting celebrity wedding planner Mikie Russo to put together their gorgeous ceremony filled with lush green and white florals.

    It’s her daring take on her bridal look, however, that really caught our eye:

     

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    Rachel wore a Randi Rahm gown, which featured a sheer top with short sleeves and a gorgeous sequin leaf print detail. A wide white belt separated her top from her flowing tulle skirt. Bryan also looked super handsome in his tux for the event, which featured a creme jacket with black lapels, a black bow tie and black pants.

    Because Rachel initially wanted to wear pants to her wedding, she then changed up her look to a pair of high-waisted shorts later in the day, which still went perfectly with her ‘fancy t-shirt’.

     

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    Keeping her hair sleek and pulled back, Rachel showed off her glowing skin and perfect red pout thanks to make-up artist Gina Modica and hairstylist Cynthia Alvarez.

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    By Larissa Vermeulen

    Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling recently got married in a lavish event fit for royalty. Although they exchanged vows at the York Minster Cathedral, the party only really started at Castle Howard, a stately home a few miles away. In true Ellie style, she opted for not one, but 5 show-stopping wedding looks, paving the way for ‘royal’ wedding trends to come.

    The first look, in which she tied the knot, consisted of a bespoke Chloé gown and a delicate silk tulle veil with an organza collar featuring her and Caspar’s initials. The veil reportedly took 591 hours to make. Talk about detail! The dress itself wasn’t shy of detail either – complete with hand-embroidered White Roses of York and subtle white glass bead embellishments, which took a further 640 hours to create.

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    The reception saw Ellie in her second ensemble – a sleek off-the-shoulder silk Cady dress, featuring diamond trim detail – a custom Stella McCartney design.

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    The third dress came straight from the Ralph & Russo AW19 runway – a bodice of pearls and silk, which she paired with an evening skirt.

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    For her fourth look, she turned to Olivier Rousteing from Balmain. Perfect for dancing the night away, Ellie showed some skin in a short dress with semi-sheer puffed sleeves and a high neckline with a plunging cut-out.

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    Fifth and finally, to end off her wedding weekend, Ellie appeared in a simple strapless black gown with a full skirt.

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    Beauty and fashion YouTuber Victoria Magrath and Alex Harrison tied the knot in Provence on August 31. The couple opted for a weekend full of wedding festivities, including a pre-wedding event and a post nuptial brunch. Have a look at Victoria Magrath’s five bridal outfits.

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    The InTheFrow star opted for a powerhouse white pantsuit.

    The bride-to-be in a tailored Pronovias tuxedo. The suit featured a satin stripe down the sides of the pants along with a beautiful camisole.

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    The second day of wedding festivities included a pool party for their guests. They enjoyed delicious cocktails and lunch while soaking up the French sun.

    Victoria wore an Amaio Swim bridal swimsuit. Made from Italian Euro jersey and French illusion mesh. The swimsuit was embellished with silver beads and cut out details.

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    The ceremony 

    This is what the whole weekend led up to. The wedding ceremony.

    The blushing bride wore a Phillipa Lepley Couture gown. The dress was made from luxurious silk crepe and consisted of a tight fitting corset along with thin straps. The back of the dress was embellished with buttons while the front featured a satin band.

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    The bridal gown also included an embroidered veil with unique detailing. “Hand stitched lavender and rose floral embroidery, and two tiny bees meeting in the middle of the veil to represent the city we came from (Manchester),” says Victoria.

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    The reception

    After tying the knot, it was time to celebrate!

    The happy bride decided to wear a second Phillipa Lepley gown. The ballerina length dress consisted of a sweetheart neckline and a full tulle skirt that was embellished with crystals.

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    The newly weds busting a move!

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    Post-wedding brunch

    After the matrimony events, the pair decided to wrap up the weekend with a post-wedding brunch for their guests.

    After a long night of celebration, Victoria got into her final outfit for the weekend. A Suzanne Neville Orwell dress. It consisted of a fitted midi sleeve top, with an open V neck back and a flowing skirt.

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    Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling wed on August 31, 2019. The wedding took place at the York Minster Cathedral in England. Whether it was the star-studded wedding guest list or the hoards of fans that lined the streets, it’s no surprise that the lavish nuptials are being mistaken for a royal affair.

    Fans speculate that the couple met through their mutual friend, Princess Eugenie. The English singer-songwriter has been engaged to the art dealer since August 2018. Caspar announced the engagement on Instagram.

    Ellie opted for a gothic style wedding gown which was a custom-made Chloé piece. The dress was hand embroidered and featured glass beads, white roses and took a total of 640 hours to make. The bridesmaids all wore beautiful white gowns.

     

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    The lavish wedding incorporated a lot of flowers – from the retro Volkswagen camper van to embellishing the cathedral door.

    After the ‘royal affair’, the flowers did not go to waste but was instead gifted to the fans who lined the streets.

    Wedding guests included Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Ed Sheeran and Sienna Miller.

     

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    Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom led the stylish arrivals to York Minster Cathedral for Ellie Goulding and her longtime love Caspar Jopling’s nuptials on Saturday. Stars included: Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Sienna Miller, James Blunt, Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, The Duchess of York and so much more. Congrats to the newlyweds ??? • • • #elliegoulding #ellie #elliegouldingfan #elliegouldingqueen #elliegouldingconcert #starryeyed #yoursong #married #justmarried #weddingday #casparjopling #caspar #ellieandcaspar #york #orlandobloom #orlando #katyperry #siennamiller #sienna #princesseugenie #princesseugenieofyork #princessbeatrice #thenikkidiaries #nikkisnews #nntv

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    Be careful of what you put out on social media – it’s forever. Videos that grab people’s attention for various reasons often end up going viral. A recent video of a Nigerian bride went viral when it showed her walking away from her own wedding.

    The woman can be seen making her way down the aisle with her father by her side. She then stops and you can see her shaking her head. The father seems to be attempting to comfort her. The (almost) bride-to-be kneels down says something to her father, gets up and leaves. The next angle shows her flipping the veil over her face with bouquet in hand.

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    The cost of a wedding can be quite, well, costly. Most things – from the wedding dress to the venue – can be quite expensive. Opting for a micro wedding is a great option, however one couple from Vereeniging in Gauteng had a better plan. Samkelo and Latoya Khowa tied the knot for only R75.

    Instead of spending thousands on a ‘one day event’, they decided to get married at a Home Affairs office. The couple also stated that after their Home Affairs ceremony they bought a car which wouldn’t have been possible if they opted for an over the top wedding. The marriage license was R55 and R20 to release it.

    They opted for this budget-friendly option as they were not in the means of having a lavish one. Neither one of them regret this decision as they have chosen a marriage over a wedding.

    Samkelo and Latoya met at a church service in 2016 and are not bother by what people have to say about their money-savvy wedding. They are debt free and their main focus is the love they have for one another.

    Samkelo comes from humble beginnings. He struggled to get by and eventually had to leave college due to financial issues. Latoya would help him wherever she could. He found a learnership that turned into a permanent position.

    The wedding itself was R75 and the couple decided to have an engagement church celebration. Which was still less than R5000.

    Picture: Facebook/Latoya Khowa