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Bell and Shepard have been together for over a decade and got married in 2013. The pair have been through a lot together and from what, we can see, they are also each other’s best friends. They just celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary, and appear happier than ever.

They got married on October 16 in 2013.  The private couple did not say anything about it on social media but from their sweet anniversary posts in 2019, their anniversary is diarised.

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Bell and Shepard met at a birthday dinner in 2007, but they weren’t exactly into each other at first. After that day, they spent time and warmed up to each other and they have been inseparable since.

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In 2009, they got engaged but made a promise to each other that they would not get married until same-sex marriage is legalized. When the Defense of Marriage Act was overruled in June, Bell proposed and they got married in October 2013.

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The pair live a very interesting life, their wedding proved that to many. Instead of the fancy normal celeb weddings, they got married in a tiny room in the Beverly Hills courthouse and Bell describes it as the best day of her life.

They spent about $142 for their ceremony and they wore coordinating black outfits.

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Health officials in New York City were forced to shut down an ultra-orthodox Jewish wedding planned for Monday, October 19 that was expected to bring 10 000 guests together in Brooklyn, one of the city’s COVID-19 hotspots.

New York has had 519 994 confirmed coronavirus cases and 33 477 deaths. It is the state with the most COVID-19 cases by far, although they currently have the lowest rate of new cases. 

State health commissioner Dr Howard A. Zucker had the sheriff’s deputies deliver an order to the Hasidic synagogue, Congregation Yetev Lev D’Satmar, warning them to follow health protocols and limit gatherings to less than 50 people. A section 16 order was issued, which carries a $10 000 daily fine if violated.

The synagogue claimed they were victims of “unwarranted attacks” by city officials. They said that the wedding, held for a grandson of the synagogue’s rabbi, would be attended by close family only, and that the public were invited to participate for a short period of time.

The wedding will continue but will be restricted to an even smaller guest list of close family only. Leaders in the orthodox Jewish community are planning a mass prayer via phone for Tuesday, October 20 in response to the wedding’s shutdown.

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When the president announced a complete lockdown in March, everything was shut down, plans were on hold and people had to make do with the “new normal”.

Couples that had planned to get married had to think of alternative ways to tie the knot as the different levels of lockdown were introduced.

Like everything else, weddings were also starting to be virtual. That did/does not give wedding guests the reason or right to look sloppy, as it is still an important day, and pictures will be most likely taken too.

Here are some different options for what you can wear to a virtual wedding.

What to wear

Attending a virtual wedding will naturally feel relaxed because you are in the comfort of your own house, but this does not give you the right to not dress up. You don’t have to wear a floor-length gown or a tuxedo and dancing shoes, but please don’t wear an oversized sleeping t-shirt with undone hair. Most people associate Zoom meetings with working from home, but a virtual wedding is not the place to wear your office attire.

Dress up. Chances are that the couple has a theme, so honour that. Otherwise, a dressy blouse, a dress with some detail at the top, or a button-down shirt and tie will work. Make sure that your hair is neat and tidy as well.

Set the scene

Mind your background. Make sure it’s well lit so that your face can be seen clearly in the live stream.

Create a wedding feel in your home, you don’t have to go all out and decorate but avoid the bedroom to attend the wedding. Look for a location with lots of natural light and try to face the light source. Make sure you’re fully visible to other guests. Make sure you tidy up your space a bit!

Be on time

On the day of the wedding, make sure you set up and you are early to avoid technical difficulties. Mute yourself quickly after signing in so you don’t delay the start of the ceremony. The couple should not have to stress about timekeeping.

Gifts are still important

Monitory gifts are convenient for virtual weddings. You can send gifts prior to the wedding so they can be part of the ceremony. There is still a wedding registry for a reason.

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What colour is more summery than yellow? Symbolic of the cheerful sun, yellow is a happy colour that signifies better days.

If you’re planning a summer wedding, we suggest injecting vibrant colour into your festivities. Yellow can be an intimidating colour but it doesn’t need to be.

Whether you want to go full out or subtle, there are many ways to incorporate this shade into your wedding day. Go bold by fully coating your cake in yellow icing, or use small touches like sunflowers or detail work to bring life to your dessert. The finish will be absolutely stunning and will make you feel like you’re eating happiness.

Here are a few cakes to inspire you:

 

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Post-wedding thank you notes can be such a daunting task, but it is important to send them out to show your guests that you appreciate them for attending your special day.

When you’ve wrapped up your celebrating and are getting used to your new normal, you realise you have this one last thing to do as newlyweds. Here is the proper etiquette to consider.

Be on time

Normally, a wedding thank you card should be mailed on time, as sending them a year later will look like you have forgotten about your guests.

A window of one to three months is acceptable, and it gives you enough time to return from honeymoon. Don’t forget to split the “work” with your partner, too!

Double-check details

Mail errors do happen, so make sure you double-check that your guests have received them. Also double-check the wedding list so you do not miss or skip anyone.

Be personal

Take time and write the notes, and add a personal touch to each note according to how you know each person. It is recommended that you acknowledge their specific gift and presence while writing your notes.

Make sure to keep a detailed record of all gifts received and who gave them. Give your guests and gift-givers something special.  If you are sending your thank you note via post, include a little gift if you can.

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John Cena is a married man! The former wrestler turned actor recently said ‘I do’ to project manager Shay Shariatzadeh in a secret ceremony.

The couple tied the knot on Tuesday, October 13 in Tampa, Florida, according to court documents.

Cena and Shariatzadeh have been linked since March 2019 when they were spotted on a date. It is unknown when the pair got engaged, but reports show they applied for a marriage licence in October.

Speaking about love, Cena said the key to a succesful relationship is in appreciating one another.

“If I have a connection with someone, I believe we’re defined by our actions, and how you treat them is a reflection on how you will treat them in the future,” he said. “I think when anyone has a connection with someone, and someone says like, ‘Hey, there’s something here, and by the way, I appreciate who you are, I appreciate who you want to be, I appreciate how you live your life.’

This is Cena’s second marriage and third engagement. He was previously married to Elizabeth Huberdeau from 2009 to 2012, and was engaged to fellow wrestler Nikki Bella from 2017 to 2018.

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Popular wedding dress line David’s Bridal is taking their business into the digital realm. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the fashion line is offering a new technology that allows brides to view dresses in 3-D and augmented reality.

Davis’s Bridal is on a mission to modernise and streamline the shopping experience. Their online sales have been booming amid the pandemic, and their numbers may improve even further thanks to its newest innovation.

Working with 3-D and augmented reality firm Vertebrae, David’s has expanded its online platform to allow brides to view 52 dress styles using 3-D or augmented reality.

All a customer has to do is select a specific dress on the app while on their phone, and a 3-D rendering of a mannequin wearing the dress will appear. Customers can then angle their phone and walk around to get a full 360-degree view of the dress. Instead of zooming in, all you have to do is walk up to the dress to get a closer look at the details.

“The goal is how can we meet the customer where they’re at right now, which is in their home,” said Lizzy Ellingson, chief digital experience officer at David’s. “It’s about getting the customer to be able to see the details of a dress and the intricacies of a dress, which she might not have been able to see if she’s not going into a store.”

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Wedding goers in Zambia were treated to an unexpected show when a woman stormed into a church with children in tow and interrupted the ceremony. She demanded the wedding be stopped because the groom was her husband.

The groom, Abraham Muyunda, is married to Caroline Mubita and they share three children. Muyunda had allegedly told his wife that he was going to town for work, but in reality, he was attending his own wedding at a Catholic church in Chainda, Lusaka.

Mubita had been told by neighbours that her husband was to marry another woman, causing her to rush to interrupt the ceremony.

In a video, Mubita storms into the church with a child strapped to her back, and can be heard saying, “The wedding cannot go on. This man right here is my husband. I don’t know what is happening here.”

The groom has since been handed over to the police and may face a criminal charge of bigamy, which is illegal in Zambia. The crime could carry a sentence of up to seven years, under Zambian law.

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The flower girls, if you choose to have them, are an adorable and special part of the wedding day. They bring laughter and joy, and their sheer enthusiasm at being allowed to look pretty alongside you is enough to make hearts melt.

This is also a good opportunity for them to experiment with lovely hairdo’s. As the flower girls are usually still quite young, it can be fun for them to go wild with whatever style they like, however intricate. Braids and buns are always a good choice, and there must be accessories galore. Go for it with flower crowns, bows, ribbons and sparkly clips.

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Model Toni Garrn and actor Alex Pettyfer are married. The Victoria’s Secret model (28) and Magic Mike star (30) said ‘I do’ in Hamburg, Germany this past weekend.

The pair, who have been together since 2019, tied the knot at Hamburg’s Berner Schloss palace on Friday, October 9.

The German model wore a metallic silk slip dress accessorised with a straw hat for the occasion, and the British actor looked debonair in a charcoal suit.

They announced their nuptials with matching Instagram posts. Garrn captured hers: “Now you really get to call me wifey”, while Pettyfer wrote, “Mr & Mrs Pettyfer”.

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The pair have been engaged since late 2019, when Pettyfer popped the question on Christmas Eve.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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