Celebrity Weddings – What Would You Do?

It is often said you can never be too rich or too thin. Personally, I am in no danger of being either one so I can only speculate on how difficult it must be to be both at the same time (insert eye roll). Some of the wealthiest, most beautiful women in the world are not high-profile celebrities and although they do have their share of wedding dilemmas,  it can’t compare to the pressure and burden of being Angelina Jolie during the planning of her eventual wedding to her equally high -profile (megastar) fiance, Brad Pitt. Especially since she is often critiqued about being too thin and probably too rich as well.

Of course she can hire planners to do everything, have stores closed down for shopping, visit designers showrooms and have all wedding attire custom designed and fitted to perfection. However, there comes a day (the wedding day) when all eyes are upon her and she has to find a gown that can stop the critics dead in their tracks… that is, if she cares at all. Critics (like me) who can be cynical and in other cases downright unkind.

The question remains, if you are Angelina Jolie, what will your wedding be like? My guess is completely toned down. Think of Kim Kardashian’s fairytale (staged) wedding and imagine the exact opposite. Not to the degree where people are eating off paper plates but you can bet that the wedding will not be televised unless the profits go to AMFAR or one of this power couple’s other pet projects.

Personally, if I were in her shoes, I would find a diaphanous gown of varying pastel shades, have all the children suited accordingly in matching pastels, find  a secluded spot in the English countryside, invite only close family and friends (and their kids) and have a charming afternoon event that is more about the ceremony than a lavish reception. If it were me, and I was thin and rich and high-profile, I would completely engulf myself in the Victorian/Antique theme that is so hot right now. I would do anything and everything to have  a casual, rustic, family gathering with Peonies, Hydrangeas,wildflowers  and antique china place settings. I would make it intimate, heartfelt, and completely understated. Kids? Yes. Foreign dignitaries? No. More than anything, I would make sure the vows are extraordinary and memorable.

Most of all (dare I say?) I would not have a strapless gown no matter how good I looked in it – just to protest the lack of options and being a super-powerful, mega-wealthy Hollywood star, you can do anything you want!

…..and what would you do?

-Penny Frulla for Bridal Expo Chicago

What Your Engagement Ring Says About You

In most cases, the groom proposes with ring in hand. There are, of course other instances where the bride-to-be goes ring shopping with her future fiance (although I’m not really sure how that works). However you slice it, your engagement ring should be something you love that suits your personality and something you are proud of and willing to wear for a lifetime.

Visit randor.com to have a look at the best of diamond rings and choose the one that best suits you.

In reality your fiance should know your personality well enough to know your likes and dislikes, your taste in jewelry is a big part of that. Whether it is a 2 carat or 10 carat ring, it should reflect your personality. Remember, size isn’t everything! So, what does your ring say about you?

Round Cut:  Put together, never boring and always dressed appropriately for any event.

Traditional engagement ring with round diamond solitaire

Oval Cut: Polished to perfection, no detail is overlooked and no one can take the spotlight away from you.

Engagement ring with oval center stone surrounded by smaller diamonds
Cushion Cut: Timeless style and grace are your motto. You can wear everything in your closet because nothing is trendy or outdated…. ever.

Cushion-cut engagement ring from De Beers

 

Princess Cut: The name says it all – you are a total princess. The glitter, sparkles, ruffles are not lost on you and your wedding will be a fairytale event  not to be forgotten.

Princess-cut engagement ring by Jeff Cooper

Emerald Cut: Stylish and sophisticated. You might have a tendency to upstage everyone in the room and your wedding will be no different.

Emerald-cut engagement ring

Pear Cut: Classic but contemporary and chic. Your closet is filled with shoes and accesories to compliment each and every outfit to perfection.

Pear-shaped engagement ring by Spectrum Diamonds Sylvie Collection

Marquis Cut – Old School glamorous. There is nothing too good for you and you both know it. He won’t have to get down on one knee to propose because he has you on a pedestal.

Marquise-cut engagement ring by A.Jaffe

Heart  Shaped Cut: Although you may be a tough lady on the outside, you are really just a shameless romantic…. and that’s why he loves you.

Heart-shaped engagement ring from Tiffany & Co.

-Penny Frulla for Bridal Expo Chicago