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            Daily Mail photos Celebrity weddings are common on the island of Capri: however, nothing compares to this fashion blogger's over-the-top lavish wedding.  The bride completely remodeled a hill top villa plus added thousands of flowers just for the ceremony, spending millions of dollars for her special day.   See more photos of the entire wedding here .  (You have to see the cake!) What do you think?  Please post comments below...

                                                                                      People Mag   When I first saw the exquisite photo (top) of Nicole Kidman, I knew it had to be taken for a special movie or photo shoot.  Yes, she's playing the extraordinary life of Princess Grace and she surely looks the part.  This must be the perfect role for Nicole...she's lovely, talented, and star royalty.  The story is about the termoil between Prince Rainier and the French President, Charles De Gaulle.  The movie was filmed in Monaco, Paris, France, Belgium,  Genoa, Italy...see more...

T he elegant Villa Pizzo was the setting of singer John Legend and model-actress Paula Patton's recent wedding in Lake Como, Italy.  Given its many fabulous old world, elegant 5 star hotels, Como is one of the most sought after wedding locations next to Tuscany in Italy.  See more...

Charming Tuscany is probably the number one region for weddings. Ever thought of having a dream wedding in a romantic country like Italy?  Many couples are splurging on weddings and honeymoons in Italy and other parts of Europe every year.   Whether its the beautiful Tuscan hills, a castle, historical ruins or Mediterranean seaside resort, these settings are perfect for beginning a new life as a married couple.   Some celebrities who've exchanged vows in Italy are Justin Timberlake (Puglia region), Tom Cruise (Rome), and Giuliana Ransic (Capri).   There are certain wedding regulations to follow but the many wedding services provide assistance with this and other important arrangements.   But which city to choose in a country with so many well known romantic locations?  Consider some of these...

St. Isidore's Church in Rome, Italy offers Irish weddings and is very near the Vatican.  Pretty TV host, Cat Deeley and her Irish husband were married here in September 2012.   See more of the church wedding information  here .

Looking for something unique, traditional or trendy in a name for a new BABY or PET for the new year?  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are going to be choosing a baby name, so how about Abbey, Alfie or Sophia?   Here are lists of the most popular baby names from Europe. ..

Recently I was browsing Etsy and happened on vintage travel suitcases turned into lovely card boxes. I had no idea the decorative card box is the latest greatest wedding necessity. These can be very chic and elegant boxes.  I remember baskets were often used for this purpose at weddings.  These are...

Bill and Giuliana Rancic are today's super couple.  She's a host on E! and he's the first Trump Apprentice winner who's gone on to be a successful businessman.  They've recently had a baby boy through gestational surrogacy and their experiences were captured on reality TV over the past several years.  They were married in beautiful,  Capri...

It was another elegant ($650k)  wedding this time in Luxembourg for Prince Guillaume, 30, heir to the throne, and Belgian Countess Stephanie di Lannoy, 28.   Guillaume is a lieutenant colonel in the Luxembourg army and has been engaged in humanitarian work.  She plays piano and violin, swims, skis, and speaks French and German - two of Luxembourg's three official languages.  She is studying the third, which is called Luxembourgish.  Her wedding gown and 13' train and designed by Elle Saab.   Daily Mail UK  here .

Justin and Jessica Timberlake were married October 19, 2012 at Resort Borgo Egnazia, Provence of Brindisi, Puglia, Italy.  Puglia is located on the Adriatic Sea side of Southeastern Italy.  This is not your typical touristy area so they picked a great choice to be discreet.  Congratulations, Justin and Jessica and...

I recently saw this exquisite gown on Princess Kate and thought about making a summer wedding post.  The gown above is by Jenny Packham who creates many wedding dresses of similar graceful, elegant style.  Some of her gowns were recently featured in Santa Barbara Magazine for the summer wedding edition.  See more...

Flowers in Florence

    Etsy finds for Parties and Gifts today: Cupcake papers: Cupcake Social;  Cupcake box, polka dot box, placecards: the Posh Event;  Fortunes:Lisa Chun See more...

Weddings in Tuscany If you've dreamed of a wedding in Tuscany , there are many romantic wedding locations to choose whether you use a Wedding service or not.  One of my favorite churches for a great wedding is the Madonna Church in Montepulciano, Tuscany , as seen in my title blog photo above.  This is where a wedding was shown in the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun".   We just happened upon it visiting this quaint hilltop village but it's truly spectacular in its views.  Most of the movie however was filmed in Cortona. Photos continue...

Etsy is an internet offering of a wide variety of creative hand-made crafts, commercial supplies and vintage products.   The crafter's display their artsy handy-works. Here are a just few products I saw today from Etsy wedding... Dress belt: JMJewelDesign; Edible Chocolate Shells:AndiesSpecialitySweets; Vintage Gown: Romantic Threads; Hair piece: Sally's Jewels and Gems; Pillow and bouquet ties: Go Rustic; Table setting, Victoria Mag             Photos continue

Another Royal Affair in Monaco Prince Albert and His Wife Charlene continue

                                                                                                                                             UK Mail Online MORE ROYAL WEDDNGS Monaco's Prince Albert's wedding ceremony will take place in the Palace courtyard which was chosen because it holds 800 people, 300 more that Saint Nicholas Cathedral where his parents wed. Giorgio Armani will be designing the wedding gown and they will be ferried around in eco-conscious Lexus cars, a nod to Albert's continuing support and interest in green causes.   This is the first marriage for the Prince although he has two children by different wom...

Kate's evening attire on her wedding party. As simple chic wedding for a Royal couple the  Duke and Duchess of Cambridge                                                                                            Harrods and an Alexander McQueen cluctch

There will be 200 Guards on horses along the route procession...my photo has this  horse distracted which is frowned upon.... The Royal Route for the Prince and Princess According to plans, the route will be similar to Diana and Charles' wedding in that it will proceed from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace through the Royal Gardens .  Kate and Will are marrying at Westminster Abbey  because of it's historic beauty and high altar while Diana and Charles were wed at St. Paul's Cathedral to accommodate more guests.   Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square will be the venues for large jumbo-tron screenings of the entire wedding for the locals on the streets.  Kate will use the same gold carriage after the wedding that Diana and Margaret used.