Do Yourself A Favor: Ideas From Celebrity Weddings

Celebrity weddings often display that "something extra" that captures the eye and the imagination, so many of us look to them for inspiration. Here are some recent examples that can help inspire your star-quality wedding.

Eva Longoria and Tony Parker

What They Did
The July marriage of the actress and the NBA star in his native France was a media event, culminating in a gala reception at a 17th century chateau. They went all out and then some to make it spectacular, ringing up such spectacular costs as:

- Chateau rental: $280,000

- Wedding dress: $75,000+

- Wedding cake: $40,000

- Los Angeles-to-Paris shipment of wedding cake: $11,000

What You Can Do
You don't have to rent a chateau to create the ambiance of a French wedding. You can decorate your venue to fit any theme with moderately-priced favors and accessories that will make your guests feel like true royaut fran ais and make your wedding the talk of the town.

Laila Ali and Curtis Conway

What They Did
Boxer, Dancing with the Stars finalist, and daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali, Laila married retired NFL star Conway July 22 in a quiet ceremony that was the polar opposite of the Longoria-Parker nuptials. His twin sons served as ring bearers and his daughter as a flower girl.

What You Can Do
A second (or third) wedding can be tough on kids from previous marriages. Letting them play a role creates an instant family bond, which is critical when welcoming a new mom or dad.

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell

What They Did
When actors Romijn (of X-Men fame) and O'Connell married July 14, their reception was a good, old-fashioned barbecue. (If the bride wore white, we hope they had lots of napkins.)

What You Can Do
You want your wedding feast to be a crowd-pleaser, but no one says you have to serve filet mignon and champagne (or pay $40,000 for a wedding cake). A celebration is no less a celebration with ribs than with lobster.

Elizabeth Hurley and Arum Nayar

What They Did
The wedding of British actress/model Hurley (Austin Powers) and Indian businessman Nayar celebrated their internationality. After a civil ceremony in England on March 3, the couple flew to India for a traditional Hindu ceremony at the Umaid Bhayan palace.

What You Can Do
Do you and your fianc come from diverse backgrounds? Honor your heritage with traditional music, dances or food. The marriage of traditions may even begin some new traditions of your own.

By: Morlette Cowan

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