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Happy Valentine’s Day and Happy Anniversary to the many celebrity couples who got married or engaged on February 14. Celebs like Salma Hayek and Adriana Lima chose this romantic day to tie the knot with small civil wedding ceremonies. Kristy Swanson and Pauley Perrette went all out with red hearts and St. Valentine’s themes.

While many get married on Valentine’s Day, others choose this special day to propose.

Christina Applegate got engaged to Martyn Lenoble in 2010; Dave Annable proposed to Odette Yustman in Santa Barbara; Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart were engaged on a family vacation; Vince Vaughn proposed to Kyla Weber at home.

Take a look back to see who got married in Valentine’s Day weddings.

As we bid adieu to 2010 (official year of the celeb celebration), learn how to add red-carpet glamour to your wedding day with these chic ideas.

Ask a friend to officiate…

Of course, it helps if you’ve got a world famous spirituality guru like Deepak Chopra on speed dial, but there’s no reason why you can’t ask a dear, articulate friend to lead you through your I dos. Just get the legal bit taken care of at a register office ahead of time.

Make your hairstyle match the mood of the event

Camilla Dallerup and Hilary Duff both chose cathedral-length veils. But while the Strialy star added tiny boho braids to her half-up style to reflect the relaxed vibe of her Ibizan do, Hil had her hair pulled back into a glamorous high bun to suit the elegant California estate where she tied the knot.

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Think ice, ice baby…

Diamonds are most definitely an A-list girl’s best friend – especially when it comes to headwear. Carrie Underwood went all-out princess with a 40ct diamond tiara, while Alicia Keys channeled a goddess vibe in a diamond necklace reworked into a 60ct halo. Crystals will work nicely as a bank-balance-friendly alternative!

…or be a hippy chick

Swap the bling for a ring of flower a la Celia Walden, who wore a freshly woven daisy-chain with a simple centre parting to match her bouquet of wildflowers.

Get inked

Word on the street is, Robbie’s considering a tattoo on his ring finger in lieu of a physical band of gold (though he did do the traditional ring exchange with Ayda on their wedding day).

Pledge your love at sunset

Hey, if it’s good enough for Megan Fox and Anna Paquin, it’s good for us!

Say it with feeling

We confess, we shed a tear or two when we watched Coco Rocha and James Conran exchange hand-written vows on the highlights video from their French chateau wedding.

Serve your cake naked

Not you, the cake! Hilary Duff chose un-iced tiers of golden vanilla cake for a homemade, vintage look. A thin coating of buttercream between layers gave the dessert just the right touch of sweetness.

Send a sweet tweet

Swizz Beatz scored a collective swoon from his followers when he posted a romantic “Wow” and “It’s a brand new day : )” from his wedding. For regular folk, we advise saving the tweets for the ride to the airport for your honeymoon – or have one of your maids do it. Of sister Hilary’s five-star Santa Barbara celebration, Haylie Duff tweeted, “What a special weekend filled with love and beautiful memories”.

So far, it’s been the winter of celebrity engagements. That means there’s lots of celebrity style to look forward to in 2011. Check out our forecast for these 10 upcoming celeb weddings.

Who’s Getting Hitched? Kate Middleton and Prince William

After watching an eight-year romance blossom, the world is ready for the wedding of the century.

Her Style: Classic, tailored, chic. Kate often sticks to basics and then adds something fun, like an oversize fascinator, to complete her look.

Their Wedding: Though Kate’s known for being a bargain shopper, we’re guessing the young royal couple won’t spare any expense when it comes to this wedding. Look for over-the-top grandeur for the ceremony and the processional from Westminster Abbey. As for the reception? Though we likely won’t get to see it, we’re thinking a seven-course meal, a cake with several tiers, and splashes of gold and red throughout the elegant decor.

Who’s Getting Hitched? Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson

Once deemed “unlucky-in-love” by the press, Jessica Simpson surprised just about everyone when she announced her engagement to former NFL tight end Eric Johnson.

Her Style: With her own line of shoes, handbags and clothing, Jessica has built a reputation for liking girlie but fabulous designs.

Their Wedding: Though she went hyper-feminine for her first wedding to Nick Lachey (remember all those pink roses and candles?), from the moment she slipped on that ruby engagement ring, Jessica made one thing clear: This won’t be like the last one. It’s a second wedding for both, so we expect they’ll opt for a toned-down affair. We can totally see Jessica in an A-line gown in ivory or nude, amid rustic decor and even in a ranch setting, since she’s made it clear she’s a country girl at heart.

Who’s Getting Hitched? Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied

On the set of her psycho-thriller, Black Swan, Natalie fell for choreographer Benjamin. Just a few months later, they announced they’re expecting their first baby together and plan to tie the knot.

Her Style: Natalie’s red carpet M.O. seems to be flowy dresses that still show off her svelte frame; but when she’s not in the spotlight, she’s not afraid to be seen without makeup. (Remember: This is the girl who actually shaved her head for V for Vendetta.)

Their Wedding: They’ve managed to keep their lives pretty private, so we’re guessing the wedding will be the same way. Our prediction? A secluded destination beach wedding with Natalie in a long Grecian-inspired gossamer dress carrying a bouquet of small white orchids, and Benjamin in a pale linen suit.

Who’s Getting Hitched? LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian

It’s the relationship that shocked Hollywood: LeAnn and Eddie left their spouses to be together. Still, despite the initial outcries, they seem to be rock-solid now.

Her Style: This country crooner’s low-key style has gotten a recent makeover thanks in part to a cover shoot with Shape magazine in which LeAnn showed off her sculpted abs. Since then, it’s been all swimsuits and skinny jeans for this diva.

Their Wedding: Eddie and LeAnn aren’t shy, so we’re hoping to actually see the photos from inside this wedding. LeAnn would be a knockout in a figure-hugging mermaid- style gown, and let’s face it: Eddie’s the kind of guy who can pull off a tux. A sophisticated ballroom wedding that overlooks the ocean would be perfect for these two.

Who’s Getting Hitched? Sherri Shepherd and Lamar Sally

The View cohost Sherri announced her engagement to television writer Lamar in early January. The couple has been dating for over a year and set a wedding date for August 2011.

Her Style: As a comedian, Sherri’s known for being larger-than-life and a little outrageous — but thankfully, her fashion sense seems totally under control.

Their Wedding: The two have already announced that the wedding will be held in Chicago, so we’re thinking a high-end location, like the Four Seasons or The Drake. Sherri would look stunning in a pure white gown, maybe with a bateau neckline or even a halter style.

Who’s Getting Hitched? Crystal Harris and Hugh Hefner

Hugh Hefner’s engagement to Crystal Harris (who’s 60 years his junior) may not have surprised anyone quite as much as it did Holly Madison — Hef’s former chief girlfriend who broke up with him because he refused to put a ring on it.

Her Style: Well, um, we know she’s not afraid to show a little skin. Aside from photos of the former Playmate in risque costumes, we don’t have much to go on, but we’re willing to bet she doesn’t leave the house without a little makeup.

Their Wedding: Let’s hope it happens in the Playboy mansion grotto.

Who’s Getting Hitched? Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth

She might be the closest thing we have to an “America’s sweetheart,” and we have to admit that her romance with agent Jim is kinda cute. The two announced their engagement in December, and friends say Reese is “so in love.”

Her Style: Reese maintains a freshly scrubbed girl-next-door look, even when she’s walking the red carpet. She’s always fashionable, but in a classic Gap ad kind of way.

Their Wedding: Three words: Classic. American. Prep. We’re thinking a late-summer wedding in Martha’s Vineyard, with Reese wearing a gown of understated elegance (maybe something by Amsale) and lots of rich green hues for the reception decor.

Who’s Getting Hitched? Vivica A. Fox and Omar “Slim” White

Club promoter Omar proposed with an eight-carat engagement ring while the two were in Miami. Vivica, who is 19 years older than Omar, recently gushed that he is a “Southern gentleman.”

Her Style: We know that Vivica loves a little — okay, maybe a lot of — sparkle, even in her everyday style. From sequined tops to rhinestone-studded earrings, she always stands out.

Their Wedding: Between a club promoter and a girl who likes to shine, we’re hoping the two opt for a true Miami wedding: a ceremony on the beach and then a party indoors that doesn’t stop. Vivica has a great figure, so a curve-hugging fit-and-flare style would be perfect for the ceremony. Then later she could slip into a shorter dress with jewel-encrusted details for the nightclub reception.

Who’s Getting Hitched? Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey

The quiet pair has dated pretty solidly since Nick split with Jessica, and Nick says he’s been “basking in the glow” of his engagement since proposing.

Her Style: There’s no doubt that Vanessa has a sexy style that turns heads wherever she goes. As a former Miss Teen USA, she has a classic look, with just enough low-cut shirts thrown in for good measure.

Their Wedding: Nick has already said that he wants the wedding to be “all about her,” so it might be the Jessica nuptials all over again. Think: soft pinks, peonies, garden roses and a sweetheart-cut wedding dress with a jewel-encrusted belt for Vanessa.

Who’s Getting Hitched? Lily Allen and Sam Cooper

The 25-year-old British songstress reportedly burst into tears of joy when beau Sam proposed on Christmas Day while they were in Bali.

Her Style: Lily’s retro-girlie looks have occasionally gotten her in trouble for being too risque (she’s got a serious aversion to bras), but overall, we love the envelope-pushing statements she makes.

Their Wedding: Expect this one to be totally nontraditional. We’d love to see Lily in a bustier-style tea-length frock, complete with satin ballet slippers, and maybe even her signature oversize hoop earrings. With Sam in a dark suit and a skinny tie, we think a ’50s cocktail party with the focus on great music and food would make for an intimate, fun wedding.

So Kevin Jonas just got married. Who else got married in 2009? Let’s see. Tom Brady of the New England Patriots got married to Gisele Bunchen. Mandy Moore tied the knot with Ryan Adams. David Letterman finally married Regina Lasko (This one is looking like it will last! Sarcasm). Who else? Bruce Willis to Emma Hemming, Heidi Montag to Spencer Pratt, Mark Wahlberg to Rhea Durham, and so on and so on and so on!

What I can’t figure out is why any one cares at all. Think about it! Do you really want to start your marriage off by planning your wedding day to be like those of celebrities? How many of the couples above will be divorced in the next five years? Celebrity weddings do not intrigue the news media because of their ritz and glamour. The real reason that the media drools over celebrity weddings is because celebrity marriages are disasters. A celebrity marriage is an announcement of a major disaster waiting to happen.

I am not saying that you can’t take ideas away from celebrity weddings. Sure, take an idea here and there. So you liked some of the decor at Brad and Angelina’s wedding. Fine, take some of those ideas and run with them. Celebrity weddings can give us great ideas. Just don’t get too carried away and pattern your special day after someone else’s especially when the celebrity marriage that follows that glamorous celebrity wedding is probably going to sink faster than the Titanic itself.

If you take an idea from a celebrity wedding, don’t make the mistake of talking about it in front of the wrong people at the reception. If someone asks you where you got the idea for something, then go ahead and tell them. If they don’t ask, it is a good indication that they don’t care. Keep in mind that a lot of people have an extreme distaste for celebrities. If you give them the impression that you are trying to act, behave, or be like a celebrity in any way, shape, or form, they are going to think of you as a phony or a wannabe.

What it really comes down to is that you want your wedding to be a positive start for your marriage. It is your day. Your fiance is marrying you and you are marrying him. Be yourself and let him be himself. He doesn’t want to be Brad Pitt. (If he does, maybe a session or two with a good psychologist would make a good wedding present). He isn’t getting married to Angelina Jolie. He is getting married to you.

To the average person, celebrity weddings (and celebrity marriages for that matter) are nothing but fluff. People don’t see celebrities as real people. Instead they see them as the characters they play on television or at the movies. You want your wedding to convey that you are in love with his person and you are going into this marriage forever. You don’t want to convey to people that this is just part of some fantasy headed for a bad ending.

As we reported earlier, Valerie Bertinelli married her longtime boyfriend, Tom Vitale, on New Year’s Day in a romantic seaside ceremony at her Malibu home. And now, we’ve got all the details!

The bride wore blue! That’s right, Valerie donned a custom silk chiffon blue gown by David Meister and shoes by Jimmy Choo, reports People.com. She carried a large white bouquet, while the groom donned a more traditional black tux with a white shirt and vest for the ceremony. The magazine also confirms that Eddie Van Halen, plus former co-stars Mackenzie Philips and Pat “Schneider” Harrington were among the guests.

As for honeymoon plans, the newlyweds have decided to wait until spring to take an Italian vacation.

“I could have spent the rest of my life with Tom and not be married, but I wanted to call him ‘my husband’,” Valerie, 50, who stars in Hot in Cleveland tells People. “I really wanted to share how I feel about Tom with the people I love.”

We already know that Shania Twain and Valerie Bertinelli held New Year’s Day weddings — but they were the only ones. Country singer Kellie Pickler tied the knot with her boyfriend, Kyle Jacobs.

Kellie’s rep tells People, “Country star Kellie Pickler and songwriter Kyle Jacobs were married in an intimate ceremony on Saturday, January 1, 2011 on a private island in the Caribbean. No further details or photos are available at this time.”

So sweet! Kellie got engaged to Kyle after he proposed on a Florida beach on June 15, 2010. Maybe we should have seen this coming since Kellie already mentioned that she wouldn’t be having a first dance and once told People that if wedding planning got too hectic, she’d just say, “Let’s elope!” Looks like that’s exactly what they decided to do.

A lot of stars tied the noose in 2010. Probably to get divorced in 2011. I wonder how many of them signed prenups?

March 15th ….After two kids together and eight years of dating, Sacha Baron Cohen finally made an honest woman out of “Wedding Crasher” minx Isla Fisher. It was the first marriage for both of them. And you’d probably know him better as “Borat”.

June 15th . . . Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart got married in New Mexico in a ceremony performed at the governor’s mansion by Governor Bill Richardson.

June 24th . . . Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green were married in Hawaii. He’s 37 to her 24. The ceremony was performed by a Hawaiian priest . . . otherwise known as a KAHUNA. Brian’s 8-year-old son Kassius was the best man and the only witness.

July 10th . . . Carrie Underwood married her Canadian hockey player Mike Fisher at a Ritz Carlton in Georgia. Carrie’s hockey player plays for the Ottawa Senators.

August 14th . . . Hilary Duff married her Canadian hockey player Mike Comrie in California. Her sister Hailey was the maid of honor. Hilary’s hockey player plays for the Edmonton Oilers.

July 22nd . . . Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr were secretly married. A few weeks later she admitted to being four weeks pregnant with Orlando’s love child. And then last month, she was gracious enough to join our gallery of classic pregnant celebrity nudes

August 21st . . . “True Blood” stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer were married in a sunset ceremony in Malibu. That’s the same month they posed nude on the cover of “Rolling Stone”. You can see that again here. He’s the dark-haired guy on the right.

October 23rd . . . Katy Perry and Russell Brand were married at a resort in India. Prior to the wedding, she was wearing a nose ring traditionally worn by Indian brides until the groom removes it on their wedding night, as a sign of the end of her virginity.

December 11th . . . Nicole Richie and Joel Madden were married at the home of her dad, Lionel Richie. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend Run, of Run DMC.

(–Other celebrities who “went off the market” include . . . Alicia Keys, Eddie Vedder, Alanis Morissette, T.I., Colin Hanks, Seth Green, Penelope Cruz, Vanessa Marcil, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Martin Lawrence and Johnny Knoxville.)

All was not so peaceful and happy at former pro-wrestler Hulk Hogan’s wedding. The Hulk got married on Tuesday in Florida to his girlfriend, Jennifer McDaniels, and multiple sources have reported that a brawl broke out at the reception.

Allegedly, a paprazzi photographer crashed the Clearwater nuptials and then threatened one of Hulk’s friends, saying “I’m carrying a gun,” reports TMZ.com. (Why anyone would threaten anyone who’s friends with Hulk Hogan is beyond us). After Hulk’s friend and the photographer got into a shoving match, guests called the cops, who eventually determined that the gun threat was an empty one. Both parties agreed not to file charges. Hulk, who has been dating Jennifer since early 2008, proposed to her in November of 2009.

And People.com scored the first photo of Nicole Richie in her wedding dress (which they’ve since pulled from their website. though we know she wore 3 gowns, she’s pictured wearing a dress by Marchesa that’s based on Grace Kelly’s iconic wedding gown. The two tied the knot on December 11 at Lionel Richie’s home, in front of their two children Harlow, 4, and Sparrow, 2. Nicole called the nigh “magical,” while Joel Madden said it was “the best night of my life.”

People.com also has all of the insider details on Carrie Underwood’s July 10 fairy tale wedding. the country music star opted for a Chantilly lace and silk organza gown by celeb wedding dress designer Monique Lhuillier, but afterward changed into a strapless Monique cocktail dress.

“The wedding dress was huge,” Underwood tells People magazine. “I wanted to get my boogie on, so I had to change.”

The singer-and-actress got engaged to NFL player Eric Johnson last week after a six-month romance and she is now determined to walk down the aisle over the festive period because she doesn’t want it to be overshadowed by the nuptials between her ex-husband Nick Lachey and his new fiancee Vanessa Minnillo.

A source said: “She wants to beat Nick to the altar. She knows that it is going to be tough to pull everything together on such short notice, so it might have to be a New Years wedding.

“In any case, she wants the focus to be on her wedding. She doesn’t want her wedding to be the aftermath of his.”

Sources also claim the ‘Come On Over’ singer will spend a fortune on her big day as she doesn’t want to be upstaged by Nick and Vanessa, who announced their engagement two weeks before Jessica and Eric.

The insider added to HollywoodLife.ccm: “It will be big and elaborate. She’ll spare no expensive for fear that Nick and Vanessa will outdo her. She’s already starting planning everything and has every family member working on her big day.”

While Jessica is planning a Christmas wedding, it has been reported the blonde beauty is refusing to make her fiance sign a prenuptial agreement to protect her $100 million fortune, which has angered her father-and-manager Joe Simpson.

A source said: “At the moment, Joe is sitting back and being a great father supporting his daughter and his future son-in-law.

“However, you can bet after all the excitement has died down, Joe is going to do everything in his power to make sure Jessica doesn’t walk down the aisle until Eric signs away any right he might have to Jessica’s enormous fortune.”

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Comedian Russell Brand and pop star Katy Perry were married Saturday last week in northwestern India, the couple confirmed in a statement.

A Christian minister and longtime friend of Perry’s family performed a “private and spiritual ceremony,” which was attended by family members and close friends, said the statement released by the couple’s representatives.

“The backdrop was the inspirational and majestic countryside of Northern India,” said the statement, which did not provide any further details on the ceremony.

The wedding was held at the Aman-e-Khas luxury resort in a tiger reserve in Ranthambhore National Park, a hotel official said on condition of anonymity as he was not authorized to speak to the media.

Security has been stringent with private security guards stationed at the resort and other nearby hotels where guests and the couple are staying for the six-day wedding celebration.

Photographers and media reporters were not allowed into the Aman-e-Khas wildlife retreat. The couple have given the exclusive coverage rights to a London magazine, and no other photographers or journalists will be allowed into the resort.

The wedding venue was lit with lamps, colorful lights illuminated the trees and flower garlands festooned the luxury tents at the resort, the hotel official said.

Both Brand and Perry wore traditional Indian clothes to the wedding, the hotel official said. Perry donned a sari, as did a number of other female guests at the ceremony. On Friday, at a prenuptial celebration, Perry, like a typical Indian bride, had henna designs applied on her palms and hands.

Meanwhile, a four-member committee had been set up to check noise pollution from the wedding celebration and ensure that animals in the wildlife reserve in India’s Rajasthan state are not disturbed, said Ravi Kumar, a district official.

Ranthambhore National Park is home to a host of wildlife species including tigers, leopards, wild boars, hyenas and sloth bears.

The British comedian’s wedding procession, accompanied by traditional Indian musicians, made its way from Sher Bagh, another nearby luxury resort, to the Aman-e-Khas retreat.

Brand proposed to the American pop singer, whose parents are Christian pastors, in the historic Indian city of Jaipur over New Year’s Eve, and the couple decided to get married in India.

The 26-year-old Perry’s single “California Gurls,” from her second album “Teenage Dream,” was one of the top hits of the year.

Brand, 35, is known for his drug-addled past and hedonistic tendencies, but says he has lived a sober life for the last few years. He recently starred in the hit film comedy “Get Him to the Greek,” and is next set to star as Trinculo in Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” and as the title character in a remake of the 1981 Dudley Moore-Liza Minnelli film “Arthur.”