2010 is coming to an end, which means it is definitely time to recap the best weddings of the year and the unfortunate splits as well. Let’s first discuss the fabulous weddings that were my favorites in 2010: The super spunky, bad-mouthing, beautiful reality star, Bethanny Frankel wed Jason Hoppy last March at the Four Seasons Hotel in NYC. Her wedding was anything but traditional, with unique modern flare as the theme. Hillary Duff was another favorite. Her wedding was elegant, traditional and tastefully decorated. She looked absolutely stunning in her ivory colored mermaid fitted dress designed by Vera Wang. There were also a few extravagant, newsworthy weddings in the past year. A few of the winners in this category were Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry, and Nicole Richie. Underwood’s wedding was totaled at over $500,000, while Katy Perry had a week-long extravaganza in India. Nicole Richie’s December wedding was hosted at her famous father’s house, but what made her part of this newsworthy category was a special guest, an elephant! The social event of the summer was Chelsea Clinton’s wedding to Marc Mezvinsky. 400 of her friends and family came to watch her walk down the aisle wearing a Vera Wang dress in Rhinebeck, N.Y. A few other celebs that got married were Alanis Morrisette and Mario Treadway, Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and Anna Paquin and Steven Moyer. We can confidently say that weddings in 2010 were show-stopping! A few shocking splits also happened this past year. I was saddened to hear about Courtney Cox and David Arquette. They have been together for so long and although not officially divorced, they are separated. The most famous split of 2010 was Sandra Bullock and Jesse James. She not only became a super star actress and mother in 2010, but also had the most public and humiliating divorce of the year, maybe even the decade. Jesse cheated on her with not one, but allegedly, multiple tattooed women and currently is dating Kat Von D. Sandra definitely came out on top when exiting this marriage. Christina Aguilera recently checked out of her marriage to Jordan Bratman as did Eva Longoria with husband Tony Parker. The most recent splits to end 2010 are Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson – we never really heard much about that marriage anyway! Last, but certainly not least, – attention all Dexter fans! Yes, Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall filed for divorce, eloped and were only married for two years. Tear. So to conclude, 2010 was filled with fabulous, over the top weddings, but also brought a few shocking splits. Here’s hoping 2011 will bring even more extravagant weddings and fewer splits! One wedding we will sure not miss will be The Royal Wedding! The wedding will be taken place on April 29th, 2011 at Westminster Abbey. Details have yet to be disclosed on Kate’s dress, tiara, and who will be on the guest list! Have a great New Year!
2010 Celebrity Weddings
Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky
Married: July 31, 2010
Rhinebeck, New York
She Wore: Vera Wang
He Wore: Custom made Tux by Burberry
Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer
Married: August 21, 2010
Malibu, California
She wore: White halter neck-gown and Brian Atwood Shoes
He wore: Dark Armani Suit
Nicole Ritchie and Joel Madden
Married: December 11, 2010
Beverly Hills, California
She Wore: Marchesa
He Wore:
Katy Perry and Russell Brand
Married: October 24,2010
Rajasthan, India
She Wore: Traditional Indian Sari
He Wore: Traditional Indian
Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie
Married: August 14, 2010
Montecito, California
She Wore: Vera Wang
He Wore: Tom Ford
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz
Married: July 31, 2010
Corsica, France
She Wore: Vera Wang
He Wore: Tom Ford
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski
Married: July 10, 2010
Como, Italy
She Wore: Custom gown by Marchesa
He Wore: Black Suit
Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green
Married: June 24, 2010
Kona, Hawaii
She Wore: Armani Prive
He Wore: Emporio Armani
Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford (FINALLY)
Married: June 15, 2010
Sante Fe, New Mexico
She Wore: White simple sundress
He Wore: Wrangler Jeans!
Bethanny Frankel and Jason Hoppy
Married: March 28, 2010
New York, New York
She Wore: Amsale
He Wore: Tom Ford
Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher
Married: July 10,2010
Greensboro, Georgia
She Wore: Monique Lhuillier
He Wore: Armani
Mena Suvari and Simone Sestito
Married: June 29, 2010
Vatican City, Italy
She Wore: Alice + Olivia
a few others…
Actors
Kyla Weber and Vince Vaughn (The Wedding Crashers)
Emily Deschanel and David Hornsby (Bones)
Erin Kristine Ludwig and Ian Ziering (Original 90210)
Genevieve Cortese and Jared Padalecki (Supernatural)
Danneel Harris and Jensen Ackles (Supernatural)
Isla Fischer and Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat)
Clare Grant and Seth Green (Austin Powers)
Samantha Bryant and Colin Hanks (yes, this is Tom Hanks’ son)
Lara Embry and Jane Lynch (GLEE)
Jenna Fischer and Lee Kirk (The Office)
Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom (Pirates of the Caribean)
Tameka “Tiny” Cottle and T.I. (Tiny and Tina)
Kimberly Brook and James van der Beek (Dawson’s Creek)
Athletes
Khadijah Haqq and Bobby McCray
Julie Landrum and Paul Pierce
Andrea Hernandez and Chris Duhon
Lala Vasquez and Carmelo Anthony
Julie Lesicki and Jon Dorenbos (Philadelphia Eagles player)
Reality Stars
Candice Woodcock and John Cody (Survivor Cook Islands)
Brittany Berkowitz and Jesse Lenoir (Project Runway Designer)
Molly Malancy and Jason Mesnick (The Bachlor)
Mandy Mayhall and Jason Castro (American Idol – the guy with dreads)
Crystal Bowersox and Brian Walker (American Idol – the chick with the dreads)