Even those of us who pretend we’re not interested in the lives of the rich and famous have a celebrity or artist that they admire.
But then, the majority of us are only pretending not to care: most of us are at least slightly interested in the lives of the stars of our favourite TV shows and films or the singers behind the tunes we love.
Some British fans know more about the lives of their favourite celebs than they do their own friends, which shows just how much we love reading about and following stars online.
Their love lives and weddings are particularly interesting, with many of us following the biggest ‘power couples’ in any niche or country. We love salacious gossip, and entire reality show industries have been built from this obsession.
With all this information about celebrity weddings, couples can learn a thing or two about creating a fun and entertaining celebration of their love. Keep reading, and we’ll share some quirky ideas on how to take the best elements of the biggest celebrity weddings and make your day extra special.
Go Big With Your Wedding Outfits
One thing that unites almost every celebrity wedding is the flamboyancy of the outfits. Whether it’s Angelina Jolie’s wedding dress that was drawn on by her kids or Kourtney Kardashian’s mini-dress with a veil longer than the skirt, there’s always something deeply personal and one-of-a-kind about celebrity wedding outfits. Even the men choose stand-out looks, with Pharrell Williams opting for a bold red tartan suit and Ozzy Osbourne choosing a lavender dress shirt to go with his brilliantly white tuxedo. So, at your wedding, consider ways you can make yourself stand out without going out of your comfort zone. Whether it’s a small, personal accessory or a colourful upgrade, think outside the box when it comes to your wedding attire.
Explore Unique Entertainment Options
Wedding entertainment for the stars is as unique as they are. Most of them ask their friends or family to perform, and the performances range from the unusual to the downright quirky. Having various forms of entertainment makes the night unforgettable, so try it out on your big day. While you might not be as connected as your favourite celebs, you can still try and get inventive entertainers to help make your day extra special. For example, when Brooklyn Beckham married Nicola Peltz, they had David Blaine perform close-up magic for their guests. If you want to hire a wedding magician for your special day, then Adam Vee could be the perfect option. He’s skilled at close-up magic and delivers inventive, entertaining shows that your guests will remember fondly.
Create A Delicious Themed Wedding Menu
Celebrities don’t often go big on themes, but one area they do love to theme is the food they serve at their weddings. Most will choose a menu inspired by their heritage, like Beyonce’s homemade Creole feast. Others choose foods that are linked to their personal beliefs, such as Miley Cyrus or Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, who all served vegan dishes on their wedding days. When thinking about your wedding venue, consider a place you love to visit, a part of your heritage or your own dietary preferences to create a menu that will reflect your personality and be suitable for all of your guests to tuck into.
Incorporate Your Furry Friends
Dog lovers will be pleased to hear that many of their favourite celebrities, including Seth Meyers, Kaley Cuoco and many others, involved their dogs in their wedding ceremonies. Celebrity dogs featuring in their owners’ weddings are common and a fun way for the rich and famous to show that they’re just like all of us when it comes to their four-legged friends. If you have a dog and think they should be the star of your wedding, then there are many ways you can get them involved, ranging from having them be the ring-bearer to getting them to escort the bride down the aisle and more. When getting your pup to be part of your ceremony, you should make sure that someone is assigned to take care of them afterwards: it can be overwhelming for a dog to spend all day at a wedding! It doesn’t have to be a guest: there are many services that will come and take care of your precious pet during your service, allowing them to be part of your special day without making it all about them.
Show Your Love For Your Little Ones
Couples with kids should know that most celebrities love to welcome their little ones and use their ideas to shape their ceremonies. Angelina Jolie wore a wedding dress decorated by her kids, and others have carried children down the aisle or had them as part of the wedding party. At Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s wedding in 2014, their 3-year-old daughter was a flower girl. Her twin brother didn’t want to be a page boy, but was an ‘orange boy’ instead; he walked down the aisle handing out oranges to the guests! Clearly, celebrity parents have the same challenges as regular ones when it comes to dealing with their children’s whims. However you want them to be involved, getting your kids to be at the heart of your wedding is a fun way to involve them and show your love for your family on this special day.
Emulating Celeb Weddings: Wrapping It All Up
Celebrity weddings are fun and interesting because they’re different, so the main takeaway you should have from this article is that you need to plan a unique day that’s tailored to your interests. Emulating is very different to copying celebrity weddings outright, so make sure you don’t go too far and create a cheaper facsimile. Instead, use these tips to find ways to bring in elements of the biggest, most exciting celebrity weddings and combine them with portions that are entirely unique to you and your partner. The result will be an unforgettable wedding that you and your guests will rave about for years to come. Have fun planning your dream celebrity-inspired wedding!