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Hayden Panettiere shines in black

Courtesy of Kinney + Kinsella

Wednesday night loads of Hollywood starlets got all dolled up to go out and celebrate their favorite athletes, a.k.a. see Justin Timberlake host the 2008 ESPY Awards (which airs tonight at 9 p.m. on ESPN.) And while there were a lot of show stopping fashions (kudos to Sophia Bush for her sexy off-the-shoulder number and Kate Walsh who dazzled in purple) Hayden Panettiere's huge black diamond ring really is what we want to tell you about.

The 57-carat platinum cocktail ring is by Erica Courtney and sells for $141,600! She wore the piece on her middle finger, despite reports from In Touch Weekly that her boyfriend Milo Ventimiglia, who is 13 years her senior, is planning to propose.

We don't know if Hayden will follow in Carmen Electra's footsteps and request a black diamond for her engagement ring, but check back here for more information on Hayden's engagement and all of your celebrity wedding news. —Cari Wolfert

Brides are Talking

A pint-sized problem

Do children and weddings mix? One bride wants to know if she can exclude a friend's disruptive offspring from her wedding. See what brides in our Brides.com Forums had to say here:

Some brides feel that all children should be welcome. "I think that's downright mean. Children will be children," says RanAway2Maine. "Talk to your friend about how you feel and set up some kind of game plan to control them."

Others believe that brides are not required to invite everyone. "I actually don't think you have to invite her children just because you're inviting other kids," says MsDenuninani. "Well-behaved people get an invite. Others do not."

And some suggest creative ways to break the news. "You might gently ask your friend if she has a sitter lined up for your big day," says Amaryillis. "If she replies that she has not, you could suggest a couple of names of sitters in her area."

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Get this Look: Amanda Seyfried in Mamma Mia!

Courtesy of Universal Pictures

Beautiful bride Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) stole the show in the deliciously campy Mamma Mia! with her infectious energy and bohemian loveliness. I loved the carefree exuberance of her wedding day look, so I was excited to get a chance to talk about her locks with hairstylist Zoe Tahir. "This style is really soft and flattering whatever the texture of your hair," she says. Check out Zoe's tips to learn how to replicate the bride's style for your own nuptials:

Begin by applying Confixor Liquid Gel by Aveda evenly through wet hair. Blow dry hair and curl, starting midway down the length of the hair. Carefree, natural looking curls are a key element of this style, so use irons with different-sized barrels to create the coils. read the full entry

Save the Date

Reel Review: Mamma Mia!

Courtesy of Universal Pictures

Want to get your guests dancing on your big day? It is impossible to sit still when music from the new movie Mamma Mia, inspired by the songs of ABBA, is playing. Just ask Meryl Streep who plays Donna, mother to fresh-faced Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) who desperately wants to know who her father is before she gets married. Unbeknownst to her mother, Sophia sends out invitations to three men after figuring out that one of them is her father. What follows is a musical revolution of chaos, dancing and all out fun.

Set on a remote island in Greece, the surroundings play the perfect backdrop to Sophie's dream wedding at her mother's cozy yet disheveled hotel. A chapel atop a cliff lined with lights hosts the ceremony where Sophie wears a beautiful and breezy Grecian-inspired gown.

Over the top? Forget it. This flashy flick leaves the top five miles back and just keeps dancing. So if you are in the mood for a glittery musical filled with 70's tunes and beautiful scenery go see Mamma Mia this weekend. —Cari Wolfert

Designer File

A Valli beautiful bride

Monica Feudi

Everyone in our office loved this new bridal collection from Italian designer Giambattista Valli. The fashion flock favorite, who has dressed Victoria Beckham and Mischa Barton, says requests from his friends prompted him to create a bridal line. "They're classic with a twist," the designer described the dresses to WWD. "I like to see them both as wedding and party dresses." Displaying Valli's celebrated eye for volume and texture, the designs range from bohemian looks suitable for a beach wedding to retro-chic ball gowns. I adore the show stopping ruffles on this glamorous gown (left), and our intern Jean fancies the floral adornments on this feminine dress. Retailing from $11,000 to $16,000, the line is available now through special order at giambattistavalli.com and will hit stores (along with matching stoles and cardigans) in November. —Kathryn Papanek

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Bachelorette DeAnna and Jesse's Web site

ABC/Adam Larkey

The Bachelorette couple is going digital. DeAnna Pappas and Jesse Csincsak—who announced their engagement on national television last week—have produced a Web site to keep in touch with their fans. "We created this special place on the Web to share our lives with you," the couple writes. "We look forward to sharing our family news and precious memories with you for years to come!" On top of creating a Web site, DeAnna and Jesse have already made other plans before their wedding in the Bahamas next spring. According to the site, they'll be spending their summers in Atlanta, Georgia and their winters on the slopes in Breckenridge, Colorado where DeAnna will learn how to snowboard. Inspired by DeAnna and Jesse? Send the pair your good wishes at deannaandjesse@gmail.com and don't forget to create your own wedding Web site here. —Kathryn Papanek

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Gifts that moo

Courtesy of Oxfam America

Here is a great registry idea for a socially conscious couple. Oxfam America, a charity that provides relief to those in poverty, has now established a new site where engaged couples can register for gifts that help others in need. Oxfam America Unwrapped offers over 50 gifts, from cows and trees to water trucks and even homes that range in price from $18 to $10,000. All gift contributions are general donations to Oxfam America's programs in over 120 countries, and are fully tax deductible. Visit oxfamamericaunwrapped.com/brides to set up your registry now. —Cari Wolfert

To Have and to Hold

Fashion rocks

Courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels

It's no wonder Van Cleef & Arpels is the choice of discerning brides everywhere: the legendary Parisian jeweler has created wedding jewelry for style icons like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Grace Kelly. This season, the jewelry house pays homage to the bride with a "French Kiss" collection of five lovely engagement rings with symbolic names: Romance, Estelle, Prélude, Tête à Tête and Opéra. Set in a platinum mounting, each diamond solitaire ring offers a creative version of the House's characteristic flower and ribbon motifs.

Taking inspiration from the Parisian runway, this Tête à Tête solitaire is perfect for any Francophile bride. The central diamond is embraced by refined arabesques that give the ring its decidedly fashionable appeal. For store locations and additional information, visit vancleef-arpels.com. —Kathryn Papanek

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Summer wedding novels roundup

Courtesy of William Morrow

Looking for the perfect beach read? Celebrate summer with these three fabulous wedding related novels. Filled with wedding wit and wisdom, each book makes a great bridesmaid present or solo read. Check them all out here:

In Queen of Babble Gets Hitched ($22.95, William Morrow), Lizzie Nichols has finally fulfilled her goals. She has a successful career as a wedding gown restorer and is engaged to the love of her life. But as she prepares for her dream wedding at her fiancé's family estate in France, Lizzie finds herself questioning if her Prince Charming is really the man of her dreams. read the full entry

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Strike a pose

Courtesy of PosePrints

I have a great design idea for the invitations to your pre-wedding parties—you! PosePrints allows you to create stationery that features easy-to-make customizable caricatures that you design to look like you. Choose your hair color and style, eyes, lips and other accessories to create a caricature of yourself for a fun bachelorette party or shower invite, or produce a pose with your hubby-to-be to spread the word about your engagement party or rehearsal dinner. With over 25 backgrounds to choose from, creating your invite might be almost as fun as the party! Get started now at poseprints.com, $50 for 25 customized cards and envelopes. —Cari Wolfert