Victoria and David Beckham move to Milano

It is great news that David Beckham will spend two months  of next year playing football for AC Milan. Both Posh and  Becks will no doubt love shopping in this city that has all the  top fashionable boutiques, and is home to Georgio Armani,  Versace, and Dolce & Gabanna. David is sponsored by  Armani and models their underwear in advertisements.

Guy Rithie living like a king with Madonna's money

Queen of Pop Madonna is now reported to have said that her estranged husband Guy Ritchie lived like royalty off her money, calling him “a phoney” and “money hungry”. A source close to Madonna says, “For his entire marriage to Madonna, Guy lived like a king. He never spent a dime of his own money for their lifestyle.”

Victoria and David happily married on July 4th in 99 before all the drama began

With only 30 or so family members and friends at their wedding ceremony, David and Victoria tied the knot on 4th July 1999 at the 600 acre estate of the 1794 Gothic Luttrellstown Castle, outside Dublin, Ireland. The ceremony was presided over by the arch Bishop of Cork, Paul Colton. David was 24 and Victoria was 25 at the time of their wedding

The couple had an expensive and elaborate wedding reception with nearly 500 staff serving. All guests were asked to dress smartly in black or white.

The menu was huge and included Laurent Perrier chamgane as well as sticky toffee pudding. Their equally impressive cake was topped with a nude sculpture of the newlyweds.

The wedding reception was mesmerising and featured a 18-piece orchestra. Guests were also able to dance later on. The reception ended with a memorable fireworks display.

The couple didn’t want any presents. Instead, shopping vouchers were preferred.

With Manchester United teammate Gary Neville as their best man, their four-month old son Brooklyn took the role of their ring bearer. David and Victoria sat on golden thrones with their young son’s crib at their side.

Victoria’s sister Louise was the bridesmaid and her daughter Liberty and David’s niece Georgia were both dressed as little angels and served as lovely flower girls.

As they became husband and wife, a pair of doves were released as a symbol of their love. Victoria stuck to her principles and refused to pledge her obey to the then Man Utd star. The Beckham couple both then shed tears after exchanging vows.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes at their wedding

With hundreds of fans, TV cameras and photographers watching from afar, Tom and Katie were joined by family – the bride’s father martin walked her down the long aisle – and a string of celeb mates, including Brooke Shields and Chris Henchy, Will and Jada Smith, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, Victoria Beckham, Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy just to name but a few.

The beautiful ceremony was officiated by a Scientology minister, stated one of their representatives. The wedding ceremony included Cruise’s kids, Connor and Isabella, the best man was Tom’s best mate, David Miscavige who is the head of the Church of Scientology, and Katie’s sister Nancy served as the bridesmaid.

Although initially questions were raised whether the couple’s marriage was official – they Bracciano Mayor said a civil ceremony in town was needed to legalise the couple’s marriage. Their representatives said Tom and Katie had already taken care of everything beforehand.

Both fans and media were kept safely away from the castle. Strict police checkpoints were present to prevent anyone unauthorised from getting too close, with journalists being stationed in the town square nearby.

The wedding ceremony brought the pair’s nineteen month romance full circle. Tom and Katie for the first time stepped out as a copule in room, with Tom already referring to his lover as ‘amore mio’ just a couple of weeks after their first date (sushi, a motorbike trip to the beach and a private plane ride.

Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban at their wedding. Her ex-husband Tom Cruise attended the wedding.

Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban tied the knot late in the sunny afternoon of 25th July 2006, Australian standard time, in the beautiful beachside suburb of Manly.

The couple’s wedding took place in a traditional Catholic ceremony in the sandstone Cardinal Chapel on the grounds of the Saint Patrick’s Seminary.

It was Nicole’s second wedding. Her adopted kids with ex husband Tom Cruise attended the ceremony with daughter Isabella acting as bridesmaid and son Connor as usher.

Local newspapers reported that about 250 family and mates including, Huge Jackman with his wife Deborra Furness, Naomi Watts, Russell Crowe, director Baz Luhrmann, Rupert Murdoch and his wife Wendi, and Sarah and Lachlan Murdoch attended the service presided over by Father Paul, a life long Kidman family mate.

Huge Jackman sang the song Tenterfield Saddler while Neil Finn took care of Fall at Your Feet before the groom himself serenaded his bride with one of this most popular songs, Making Memories of Us.

The pealing of the wedding bells signalled the couple had now become husband and wife. They later issued an official portrait with a brief statement thanking everyone in Australia and elsewhere who had sent them their warm wishes.

The couple honeymooned in Tahiti.

Marc Anthony and Dayanara Torres at their wedding in San Juan before the Jennifer Lopez incident

If one wedding is good, then two have to be spectacular. The first ceremony to unite the couple was held in Las Vegas, a small event with only a handful of witnesses. Not quite for the second one, a grand event with just over 200 guests, apart from the many hundred fans outside. Held in the old San Juan Cathedral, the event was a truly traditional ceremony that included the couple’s son.

At the 2002 ceremony, Torrest wore and an Acra buchesse gown beautifully down dotted with a couple of seed pearls, glistening with stunning Swarovski crystals. Completing the look was a tulle veil.

And from the church, the many wedding guests walked down San Juan’s cobblestones streets to Cuartel Ballaja which was a historic militarty barrack dating back to the nineteenth century. The site was beautifully decorated with a huge cocktail tent, a dinner tent as well as a dance tent inspired by the Moroccan dance.

The wedding reception was a fine musical event so no surprise with guests like Lowie D from Backstreet Boys and Lance Bass from N’Sync. As a special moment, the couple’s son joined them at the altar.

Then just made star Mariah Carey and 20 year older record boss Tommy Mottola at their wedding in 1993

Ms Carey and Sony Music President Mottola who took her from complete obscurity to stardom with such big hit singles as Vision of Love, Some day and I’ll Be There, Love Takes Time, exchanged vows during nuptials at the famous Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, Manhattan.

The couple met in 1998 when the then 18 year old Mariah slipped the music mogul her demo tape at a private party. Rumour has it that on his way home in a limo, Mottola popped in the tape and upon hearing Mariah’s 5 octave range, ordered the chauffeur to turn around and return to the party.

He was the mastermind of her rise to absolute stardom, including 2 Grammy awards in her first year as an artist in 1990. And as her singing career blossomed, so did their affection and love for each other.

At the lavish wedding, the bride was resplendent, gliding down the aisle in a jewelled bodice gown with a 28-foot-long train which required 6 women to carry it. A dazzling tiara becked with a tumbling veil created the crowning touch.

And on hand for the nuptials were David Dinkins, the then New York Mayor, singer Barbra Streisand, actor Robert DeNiro, Darryl Hall, Michael Bolton, Billy Joel, Toney Bennett and model Cristie Brinkley.

The drizzle falling outside could not put a damper on the guests and 300 other fans lining the street across to catch a glimpse of the music diva and the record giant boss. They were absolutely thrilled when she tossed her lovely bouquet into the huge crowd while leaving the church after the 40 minute ceremony.

A formal reception was held at the famous Metropolitan Club a couple of blocks away. In a massive filled with red roses, 300 or so revellers feasted on grilled shripm and spicy chicken with herbs. The couple could barely hide their joy as they sensationally sliced into a 6 tier cake at the end of the party.

Following their lavish wedding, the newlyweds honeymooned in romantic Florida.

Ashley Judd and racer Dario Franchitti got wed in 2001.

Hollywood star Ashley Judd met race driver Dario Franchitti at a private wedding reception back in 1999. Whether it’s fate or foreshadowing, the pair wed two years later in 2001 at Skibo Castle in Dario’s native Scotland.

Judd has since been a regular in the Indy circuit pit and has even competed in a couple of celebrity races. Although she’s very well known for her acting and being part of one of the country’s most famous families and he’s won major titles, the couple always keep a low profile whenever they take time off work.

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston made the tabloids many times before splitting up in 2005

On 29th July 2000, Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt married his long love interest Jennifer Aniston. The nuptials took place place in TV producer Marcy Carsey’s Milibu property.

As the sun sunk low in the beautiful Californian sky, 200 or so guests witnessed as John Aniston, well known for his work on TV programme Days of Our Lives, walked his lovely daughter down the aisle. Perfectly shielded by a huge flowe bedecked canopy, the couple were able to exchange their vows in a rather intimate ceremony away from the paparazzi lurking by.

Jennifer’s famous tresses, drapped over US designer Lawrence Steele’s white silk gown, studded in a handful of pearls. And dainty bows perfectly accented her Manolo Suede sandals. The 2 bridemaids wore green silk slip dresses, while the best men were nicely dressed in Prada suits. The groom chose the very same designer, who had previously dressed him for the Oscars, Hedi Slimane and for his wedding ensemble.

As for wedding rings, they were as unique as their relationshi. The gorgeous groom himself was the designer of the sleek, matching gold bands bedecked with small diamonds that were embedded along the side of the rings.

Finally, fireworks illuminated the night sky to the ultimate delight of many fellow celebrities including Salma Hayek, Cameron Diaz, the cast of Friends. During a huge meal of fine lobster and champagne, guests were entertained with a range of music, from a gospel choir to the rock sounds of Melissa Etheridge, belting out Led Zepellin’s Whole Lotta Love.

Tori Spelling and Charlie Shanian at their wedding. The marriage lasted just under 2 years as they divorced in April 2006

A dozen bridesmaids preceded down the aisle before Tori Spelling took her dad’s arm for their walk to a nice gazebo decorated with white roses and magnolias where underneath the groom waited for his bride. About four hundred guests from Tinsel Town, past and present, including Ed McMahon, Bob Newhart, Jennie Garth, Jason Priestley, Tiffani Thiessen, Ian Ziering watched the exchange of vows under a sky bedecked with white balloons used both for aesthetics and to prevent the paparazzi from intruding.

Tori took her cue from the flapper era, working closely with designer Badgley Mischka to create her white gown adorned with lovely beadwork hand-sewn in South Asia – the signature look for the world renowned designer label. The beads’ sparkle was rivalled only by the shimmering diamonds and platinum in Tori’s 3 carat drop earrings, her gold bracelet and flower parrerned head band attached to a long veil.

Family and friends gathered to enjoy a fine performance by Mike Feinstein before dining on artichoke ravioli and their own choice of either fish or lamb, all professionally prepared by household chef Wolfgang Puck, who also happened to concoct a lemon souffle for dessert.

Before they left, guests received a silver champagne bottle etched with the names of both the groom and bride, who then offered the presents as a token of genuine appreciation for those helping to make their day absolutely memorable.

Buisines mogul Donald Trump and his 35 year younger model wife Melania (formerly Knauss)

On Saturday 22nd January 2005, Donald Trump took a strool down the aisle to marry the then 34 year old love time lover Slovenian born supermodel Melania Knauss. Predictably, this wedding was filled with everything from excitement, glamour and gliz we have all come to know from Donald Trump.

The bride’s wedding gown appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine in February 2005. Her 50 pound wedding gown was designed by Christian Dior’s John Galliano. And the white satin dress, rumoured to have cost $200,000, had nearly 300 feet of meterial and 2,000 crystal rhinestones and pearls. Knauss changed into a sexy, sleek tulle dress after the tradition first dance with Trump

It really does seem as if everything this bloke does, he does it better and bigger than anyone else. Trump is a 59 year old property mogul and businessman, reported to be the single largest land holder in NY City. His TV show, The Apprentice, is no less than a reality show staple and absolute favourite of fans of this particular genre.

The wedding ceremony was held at Bethesda Episcopal Church in Palm Beach, Florida. The wedding party consisted of Melania’s sister as the Main of Honour, Trump’s sons Eric and Donald Jnr as his best men. Trump’s daughter Ivanka also performed a reading during the wedding ceremony.

The reception of the wedding immediately followed and continued went on until the break of dawn at Trump’s 18 acre Maralago golf resort and escape. The dinner culminated with beautiful Filet Mignon covered in Peppercorn sauce, the wedding cake was a five foot high Grand chiffon confection with finest butter cream lined with roses from white icing. All the details were handled by one of Trump’s favourite chefs Jean Georges Vongerichten.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie at their wedding in Scottland

Avoiding the thousands-strong media pack, the couple quickly took their solemn vows before exchanging rings in front of family and mates on Friday night.

A lot of guests arrived at Skibo Castle in Dornoch, Scotland, in the evening, covering their faces. Brad Pitt, Bryan Adams, George Clooney and Elton John were all reportedly invited to join the ceremony, but some reports stated that Pitt and John were not able to attend due to scheduling clashes.

The wedding of the Queen of Pop Madonna and the British director Guy has been reported on a daily basis up to the actual nuptials, but professional strategic planning had helped ensure that Madonna would keep her biggest day private.

Security checks surrounding the castle were so tight that it was literally impenetrable. Bodyguards protecting the party brought in heat-detecting equipment to help hunt down intruders on the huge grounds of the famous Highlands castle.

A couple of uninvited guests caught hiding in nearby thirteenth century Dornoch Cathedral had been arrested and later released with court dates. The unnamed intruders were not members of the media, according to local police.

Madonna ordered strict private security for her big wedding day rather than turn over the unreliable arrangements to local police. The Rev. Brown also presided over the baptism of Rocco on Thursday.