Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. Photo: FPA/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By April Littleton
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill insist that their marriage is still going strong despite the recent tabloid reports about an inevitable divorce. “[Rumors] seem to be running like crazy right now for some reason. It’s perplexing,” Hill told People. “I don’t know why ‘happy’ can’t be a story.” The couple have been married for 17 years and have three children together.
How do you keep rumors from affecting your relationship?
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. Photo: CHP/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Kristyn Schwiep
Keith Urban and wife, Nicole Kidman, have been together for seven years. Urban says marriage and family takes work every day. “Somewhere in the last couple of years, I’ve really grasped the concept of the brevity of time,” he told People. “It’s very, very fleeting. No matter how many years are ahead of us, it will all be gone very quickly. I don’t want to miss any of it.” Urban said that a marriage is like a garden, “it’s not fixed and then you moved on; it’s maintained on a daily basis.”
Matthew Bellamy and Kate Hudson. Photo: GG/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By April Littleton
Congratulations to Muse media manager Thomas Kirk and Jaclyn Ferber who married at Kate Hudson’s Pacific Palisades home Saturday, Nov. 9. A source told UsMagazine.com that the wedding took place in the front yard of Hudson’s home, which had been decorated with bistro chairs and an ivy-covered altar. The new bride wore a strapless gown and walked down a white wood plank aisle.
What are some ways to make a wedding at home special?
Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg. Photo: JPVegas/FAMEFLYNET
By Kerri Sheehan
Jenny McCarthy is hearing wedding bells! McCarthy, 41, dished to Bethenny Frankel on a taping of the Bethenny show that if her boyfriend Donnie Wahlberg were to propose she would say, “Yes!” She also wouldn’t be opposed to getting down on one knee herself. After taking a year off from dating McCarthy decided to give the New Kids on the Block singer a chance when he broke through the wall she put up. According to UsMagazine.com McCarthy said, “I told the universe I’m ready for love. I said bring the one. I’m not doing any more auditions.”
What are some romantic ways a woman can propose to a man?
Michael Turchin and Lance Bass. Photo: FPA/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Kerri Sheehan
Love is in the air for the boy band ‘N Sync! Band member Chris Kirkpatrick wed longtime girlfriend, Karly Skladany on November 4th and Lance Bass is currently planning his own wedding ceremony after proposing to boyfriend, Michael Turchin in September 2013. While at Kirkpatrick’s wedding Bass got some wedding ideas from Justin Timberlake’s wife Jessica Biel. According to UsMagazine.com, “One really cool idea she had was that, on the invites — because we love our onesies — send out personalized onesies to all our guests so that at midnight after the reception it turns into a pajama party.”
How do you enlist the help of friends when you’re planning your wedding?
Jared Harris and Allegra Riggio. Photo: Juan Rico/FameFlynet Pictures
By April Littleton
According to People, Jared Harris married his longtime girlfriend Allegra Riggio last Saturday in Miami. The bride tweeted a picture with her new husband with the caption “Just Married <3 #TeamHarris #Jally #MarriageEnsued.” Riggio wore a strapless lace gown and angel wings.
Future and Ciara call it quits. Photo: JPVegas/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By April Littleton
Ciara is already preparing the details on her upcoming wedding to rapper Future. “It’s going to be two parts,” she told Peopleat the People’s Choice Awards nominations announcement last week. “We’re both from Atlanta and we have so many family and friends … it’s going to be hard to get everybody in one place, so we’re going to do a celebration part and a wedding.”
What are some ways to keep stress out of wedding planning?
Phaedra Parks. Photo courtesy of Anderson Group PR.
By Kerri Sheehan
Phaedra Parks of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta is well acquainted with working hard and multitasking. There is seemingly nothing this mother of two can’t tackle; she has a healthy relationship with her husband, and a booming law firm, The Parks Group, P.C. Parks began her association with RHOA as the show’s lawyer, but this beautiful Belle quickly went from behind the scenes to in front of the camera, joining season three as a cast member. “Now, I can say I’ve pretty much done everything when it comes to TV — from the licensing deals to being the on-air talent,” says the starlet.
Chris Kirkpatrick and Karly Skladany. Photo: Courtesy of Twitter
By Kerri Sheehan
‘N sync member Chris Kirkpatrick is off the market! He said, “I do,” to girlfriend Karly Skladany this past Saturday confirmedUsMagazine.com. The singer’s N’ Sync band mates were in attendance and acted as groomsmen and ushers for the ceremony. This is the first time the boy band has been seen reunited since late August at the 2013 Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in New York.
What are some ways to support your friend who is getting married?
Interview by Gabriela Robles. Editorial by Kristin Mattern.
Maggie Scarf, New York Times bestselling relationship expert, fellow of Yale University, and member of the advisory board of the American Psychiatric Press, shares with readers in-depth stories of seven remarried couples in her newest book, The Remarriage Blueprint. Though almost 40 percent of new marriages in the United States are remarriages, little has been written about the unique challenges that these couples face. Scarf has dealt with the subjects of divorce and remarriage for over thirteen years, and with this book, she delves into the core of the five major challenges remarried couples will confront as they work towards becoming a unified family: the impact of insider/outsider forces, the losses children face, the task of parenting, the unification of disparate family cultures, and the extension of family boundaries. Through interviews, the author touches on the every day difficulties of combining families, such as stepparenting, household routines, exes, alone time, and finances. She explores what works and what doesn’t and reveals the complications of remarriage.
We recently talked to Scarf about this must-read book.
Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson welcome a baby girl. Photo: Kelly Clarkson/Instagram
By April Littleton
According to People, Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock tied the knot Sunday at the private Blackberry Farm in eastern Tennessee. The American Idol alum carried a bouquet of yellow dusty miller blooms and purple statice blossoms. She wore a Temperley Bridal “Jessamine” gown with a Maria Elena crystal-studded headpiece. “When you see Kelly and Brandon together, they are just as in love as you would think of in a fairy tale,” said Arndt, a friend.
What are three reasons to have a wedding on a farm?
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Photo: FPA/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By April Littleton
Kanye West surprised Kim Kardashian with a unexpected proposal Monday night that left her speechless. “She was so shocked and couldn’t speak after”, a source who witnessed the proposal told People. “Everyone had mascara running down their faces from tears.” The 36-year-old rapper rented out San Francisco’s AT&T Park and had “PLEEEASE MARRY MEEE!!!” written on the stadium’s Jumbotron. Kardashian, who accepted the proposal, now wears a 15- carat, flawless Lorraine Schwartz diamond ring on her finger.
What are some ways to pull off a surprise proposal?
Boy Meets World star Danielle Fishel tied the knot in a “short and sweet” ceremony in Los Angeles. Her rep confirmed to People that the 32-year-old actress is now wife to Tim Belusko, 25. The bride recently said, “The most important thing is that the day feel authentic to us.” The couple wanted a traditional wedding that also showcased their wacky side. Over 200 guests gathered to watch the pair say, “I do.” Fishel had previously said, “Tim is the one. He accepts me for exactly who I am!”
Rider Strong and Wife Alexandra. Photo: Juan Rico/Fame Pictures
By Gabby Robles
This Sunday, Boy Meets World cutie Rider Strong was wed to Alexandra Barreto in Oregon, according to People. “I’m incredibly lucky to be getting married to my best friend and partner-in-crime,” Strong, who used to play Shawn Hunter on the ABC sitcom, released in a statement. The couple became engaged a little before Christmas. Beneath the redwood trees of his childhood home in Northern California, Strong proposed in a downpour with a ring he made himself — very romantic!
What are some ways to make your proposal unforgettable?
One time co-host of The Early Show, René Syler continues her television career with her own show on the Live Well Network, Sweet Retreats. The seasoned journalist and mother of two loves the fun and excitement of visiting vacation locales with her guests and their families; a savvy traveler herself, Syler enjoys helping show parents how to pack and plan for family trips. On her parenting website, GoodEnoughMother.com, she educates moms on more than just how to prepare for their next adventure, instead teaching parents how to be perfectly imperfect.
Congratulations to the happy couple! According to UsMagazine.com, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, longtime couple and parents to daughter Lincoln, were finally wed this past Thursday, October 16. The two decided to have a quiet ceremony by getting married at the Beverly Hills County Clerk’s Office.
How do you keep your wedding small and intimate without offending people?
Chad Kroeger and Avril Lavigne. Photo: ImagineChina/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Kristyn Schwiep
Chad Kroeger and Avril Lavigne are still happy in love after being married for 94 days. Nickelback singer Kroeger told People that Lavigne is an amazing cook and has never tasted one bad thing. Kroeger told People a valuable lesson he has learned about marriage: “Happy wife, happy life,” he even lets her pick what movies they watch together.
How do you decide how to split up domestic duties when you live together?
With the climbing divorce rate reaching over 50 percent, many Americans fear the catastrophic events of a messy split. However, celebrity divorce attorney Laura Wasser has some words of wisdom to help divorcees in her new book, It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way: How to Divorce Without Destroying Your Family or Bankrupting Yourself. The author’s southern California location opens her up to a world of A-list celebrity clients, including Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, and Heidi Klum. Even though the private lives of these stars are under constant media scrutiny and exposure, Wasser explains that divorce disputes have the potential to be fairly painless, particularly in the familial and financial aspects of a settlement. She also spends quite a lot of time working with pro bono cases for the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, calling divorce a “great equalizer” because of the emotional distress couples experience is the same across the board.
In an exclusive interview with CupidsPulse.com, Wasser talks about the evolving world of divorce and provides some tips to guide you through a separation as seamlessly as possible.
According for People, Jason Wahler, 26 married model Ashley Slack this weekend at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California. The ceremony was held in front of family and friends this past Saturday, October 12th. Wahler popped the questions in November of 2012 and announced the news via his Instagram by sharing a photo of the ring with the caption, “Love you babe!”
How do you decide how long to remain engaged before marriage?
Lauren Conrad and William Tell. Photo: DMac/FameFlynet Pictures
By April Littleton
Lauren Conrad is finally getting her happily ever after! The former Hills star is set to marry law student William Tell. “I am very excited to share with you guys that William and I got engaged over the weekend,” Conrad wrote on her blog Sunday. Her friends are just as excited for her walk down the aisle. “Everyone is so happy for her. He’s such a great guy. They are perfect for each other!” a source told People. The lovebirds began dating in 2012.
How do you know when you’ve met the person you’re going to marry?
According to People, T.R. Knight married his boyfriend of three years, Patrick Leahy, Friday, October 4. Some of the guests included Katherine Heigl and Kate Walsh who are both former Grey’s Anatomy costars. Knight, 4o, left the show in 2009.
Siri Pinter and Carson Daly. Photo: ER/FameFlynet Pictures
By April Littleton
A source revealed to UsMagazine.com that Carson Daly is engaged to his girlfriend of six years, Siri Pinter. Daly and Pinter have two children together, son Jack, 3 and daughter Etta Jones, 13 months.
How do you know when it’s the right time to get engaged?
Brenda Prudhomme and Chef Paul Miller. Photo courtesy of Lori Bizzoco.
By Barbara Merrill
The thought of working with one’s spouse may seem like a surefire way to negatively impact a marriage. Being unable to take some “me time” after a heated argument can not only take its toll on the relationship, but it can negatively affect the couples’ work environment. However, for some couples, finding that balance is not only simple, but it can also be their secret to a successful business. One of those duos is K-Paul’s Executive Chef Paul Miller and Accounting Manager Brenda Prudhomme-Miller.
Ryan Sweeting and Kaley Cuoco. Photo: Juan Rico/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By April Littleton
A few days after UsMagazine.com broke the news of Kaley Cuoco’s engagement, the Big Bang Theory actress admitted that the proposal even shocked her. “He surprised me at the end of the night… [when] he popped the ring out. It was amazing,” she told Entertainment Tonight. Cuoco and boyfriend, Ryan Sweeting have been dating for three months.
How do you know when you’re ready to tie the knot?