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Breaking Bad Star Aaron Paul and His Fiancée Celebrate Their Upcoming Wedding

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Six months after we spotted her at an Amsale wedding dress fashion show, it looks like Lauren Parsekian is thisclose to making an honest man out of her Breaking Bad guy Aaron Paul!

Parsekian, a film director-producer and philanthropist (she co-founded the Kind Campaign), and her Breaking Bad-star fiancé celebrated their impending wedding, planned for next weekend, in the Library Room at Marquee in Las Vegas on Saturday among their friends.

"Aaron rocked a bow tie, and Lauren donned a veil," an onlooker at the festivities told People. "The lovebirds were dancing and canoodling."

Paul and Parsekian also enjoyed surprise his-and-her cakes that had an extra-meaningful theme—Paul's cake was designed to look like steps on the Parisian street where he proposed in dramatic fashion. "It's just this little courtyard outside of this hotel, and we were just dancing to Édith Piaf by ourselves on New Year's and then I begged her to marry me," he said at the time.

His outpouring of love didn't stop at the romantic proposal. Paul profusely thanked his love during his acceptance speech for the Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in September, saying "Thank you so much for looking at me the way that you do, you truly saved me."

While we can't wait for what will surely be a unique, personal and romantic ceremony, we do have a wedding dress designer guess—we spotted Lauren and a few girlfriends checking out the gowns at the aforementioned Amsale Fall 2013 fashion show in October. One of Amsale's sophisticated, feminine gowns would be just the ticket for her late-spring wedding.

—Terri Pous

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Keira Knightley's Pink Wedding Dress: Get the Look

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Ever since her infamous wedding scene in Love Actually—who can forget the spontaneous "All You Need is Love" performance?—we've been dying to see the kind of wedding dress Keira Knightley would wear on her real-life big day. Her movie look was youthful, ethereal, and totally unique, just like Keira. Which is why weren't totally shocked when she donned this knee-length, blush pink dress, complete with a Chanel jacket, Chanel flats, and a flower crown. Though the Coco Mademoiselle spokeswoman's wedding-day style wasn't completely out of the blue, it did feature some pleasant, fashionable surprises worth borrowing from for your big day.

Knightley's blush dress was eau-so on-trend for celebrity brides. Both Anne Hathaway and Jessica Biel have said "I do" in pink-hued dresses in the past year. Several designers took cues from these well-dressed celebs for their Spring 2014 collections. One of our favorites include this short frock by Theia (below).

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This Lela Rose confection has the same delicate pink shade as Keira's, as well as a similarly flattering strapless bodice. We love how this floor-length dress has a more formal feel without sacrificing playfulness.

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If blush and tulle don't match your wedding dress dreams, the look is also perfect for bridesmaid dresses. This Alvina Valenta marries (no pun intended) the strapless, dreamy look of Keira's wedding dress with a pretty shade of pink.

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—Terri Pous

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Napster Founder Sean Parker is Planning a $9 Million Wedding

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Napster founder and former Facebook president Sean Parker is planning a
glamorous wedding, to put it gently. According to TMZ, Parker will spend $9 million on his wedding reception when he marries his fiancee, Alexandra Lenas, on the weekend of June 1 at the Ventana Inn & Spa in Big Sur, California.

The entrepreneur (famously portrayed by Justin Timberlake in The Social Network) is shelling out the big bucks to have fake ruins, waterfalls, bridges, ponds and a gated cottage at his blowout wedding. Need proof that $9 million can add up fast when you have no budget? Parker allegedly spent $600,000 on an entrance gate, $350,000 on the dance floor and more than $1,000,000 on plants and flowers alone!

Parker has also stated that Lord of the Rings costume designer Ngila Dickson is creating custom-made costumes for guests that fit with a "Victorian flair and whimsy" theme.

Parker and Lenas got engaged in April 2011 and had their first child, daughter Winter Victoria, in January.

Our brains (and wallets) are hurting just thinking about the price of personal luxury. But just because a couple has money doesn't guarantee an over-the-top wedding. In May 2012, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan in a low-key ceremony in their home's backyard.

We predict that the outrageous rumors are at least partially true—to which we say, bring on the decadent wedding dress and glamorous ceremony! After all, looking at the pictures won't cost anywhere near $9 million.

—Terri Pous

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Will Adele Wear a Jenny Packham Dress to Her Wedding?

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We had a sneaking suspicion that Adele's pregnancy was a precursor to another impending arrival—an intimate, glamorous wedding. Although she and partner Simon Konecki have yet to announce or confirm an engagement, the singer is reportedly looking for wedding dresses for an upcoming wedding! Even better? Her designer of choice is apparently bridal guru (and Kate Middleton favorite) Jenny Packham. "Adele has her heart set on Jenny Packham and is keen to get things under way," an unnamed source claimed, according to tabloid reports. "She is currently planning a ceremony for the end of summer or early autumn." Packham, a fellow Brit, seems like a smashing choice to make Adele's custom wedding dress—they share a similar feminine style with echos of Old-Hollywood glam. We looked at some of Packham's frocks that seemed particularly Adele-worthy to figure out what might inspire Packham's creation.

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When we saw this super chic short dress from Packham's Spring 2013 collection, we immediately thought of how sophisticated and modern Adele would look walking down the aisle in it. This knockout gown that Adele wore to the 2013 Oscars was designed by Jenny Packham, after all. The dresses share intricate beading, long sleeves and a flattering neckline. Plus, Adele is known for rocking short dresses at even the most formal events, so why should her wedding be any exception?

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What was so exciting about the floral Valentino Adele wore to the 2013 Grammys was how unexpected the pink color was for the black dress-loving singer. The gamble paid off, and reminded us how versatile and wedding-worthy her style is. Jenny Packham's Fall 2012 collection included this dress, which features a similar knee-length tulle skirt. The illusion neckline is also an Adele fave—not to mention totally trendy.

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Kristen Bell may have already stepped out in this design from Packham's Spring 2013 collection in lavender, but we can't help but think Adele would completely make it her own as a wedding dress in the original white version. She favors retro, Art Deco-inspired details like the neckline on her VMA's dress. This Packham gown has a similar vintage-esque neckline, as well as a gorgeous, flowing skirt that would complement the bouffant hairstyles she wears so well.

—Terri Pous

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Are Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko Engaged?

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The Nashville star has met her match! According to Us Weekly, Hayden Panettiere and her Ukrainian pro boxer beau Wladimir Klitschko are engaged after reconciling in January.

The couple dated for two years before breaking up in 2011, but were spotted looking as in love as ever earlier this year at basketball games and romantic meals. "Very few people know, and she isn't wearing her ring publicly yet," adds the source, a friend of the duo.

Despite a 14-year age difference, Panettiere has acknowledged her compatibility with athletes like Klitschko. "They're in similar circles, where they understand the schedule, the work ethic, the social aspect," she explained, "but they're not exactly in your industry, so it works out well."

Since getting back together, the actress and the athlete have not confirmed their renewed relationship--Panettiere said they were "just good buddies" in mid-January--but the source implied that wedding plans are already underway, saying, "Looks like a summer wedding!"

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Mad Men Co-Stars Alexis Bledel and Vincent Kartheiser Are Engaged!

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Life doesn't always imitate art, but in this case, it heavily borrows from it. Vincent Kartheiser, who plays ad exec Peter Campbell on Mad Men, met Gilmore Girls star Alexis Bledel when she filmed episodes for the hit AMC show portraying a married woman having an affair with Kartheiser's married character.

The blue-eyed couple began dating soon after, and Bledel's rep confirmed their engagement to Us Weekly on March 20. According to an Us Weekly source, "Vincent proposed a few weeks ago. She's been wearing her ring. It's huge!"

This will be the first marriage for both. Though their onscreen affair didn't end well, we predict a happy ending for the lookalike couple. Given Kartheiser's reputation for being a bit offbeat (he once lived in a house without a toilet), we wouldn't be surprised if they have a super-small bohemian or alternative wedding.

—Terri Pous

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Matt Damon and Wife Luciana Are Planning a Second Wedding Ceremony

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Talk about a long wait between ceremony and reception! Damon and his wife married in a top-secret city hall ceremony in 2005 in New York City that was attended only by family and Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Now, they're expanding the celebration of their rock-solid marriage to include friends at an undisclosed destination location. The Damons reportedly sent out save-the-date cards to close family and friends for an April date. Though the location is secret even to guests, a source told Page Six that the couple "want to do something bigger" than their initial nuptials and requested that "no kids" attend.

We love the idea of celebrating successful years of marriage and beautiful children with loved ones. If their second wedding is in a warm location like Miami, where the couple met in 2003, a summery, pink wedding dress would be perfect for Luciana.

—Terri Pous

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Andy Samberg and Joanna Newsom Are Engaged!

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Saturday Night Live alum Samberg and his musician girlfriend are engaged, Us Weekly reported on Monday. Rumors of their betrothal swirled when Newsom was pictured wearing her engagement ring in public for the first time on Saturday at the Independent Spirit Awards, pictured above, an event that Samberg hosted.

Samberg and Newsom began dating since 2008, when they were introduced through mutual friends. Since then, they have maintained a sweet, low-profile romance. Newsom is a noted harpist and singer, while Samberg is keeping busy post-SNL with two movies premiering later this year.

Friends of the couple described their mutual admiration to Us Weekly: "He liked her music and would go to her shows. He had the biggest crush on her," one friend stated about Samberg's initial interest, while another elaborated that Newsom "respects what he does with his songs. She's so proud of everything that he has accomplished."

Sounds like a marriage built to last! They have yet to set a date, but based on her indie style and his quirky humor, we predict a whimsical, intimate wedding for the happy couple.

—Terri Pous

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Bridesmaid Dresses Inspired by Amy, Anne, Reese and Charlize!

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We took some of our favorite red-carpet gowns—Amy Adams' Oscar de la Renta ball gown dress, anyone?—and paired them with bridesmaid dresses that look strikingly similar. Did Jennifer Aniston's show-stopping Valentino make your heart skip a beat? We have just the right White by Vera Wang dress for your bridesmaids. Or maybe you fell in love with Reese Witherspoon's royal blue Louis Vuitton gown: Lela Rose has a long, strapless style you'll love.

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Olivia Wilde Shows Off Her Engagement Ring!

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We were already jealous of the stunning, whip smart Olivia Wilde when she and adorably hilarious Saturday Night Live star Jason Sudeikis confirmed their engagement on Jan. 12.

She gave us a tiny peek of her ring three days later in Rome set of her new movie The Third Person and a better look at the Revlon Luxurious ColorSilk Buttercream launch party in New York City on Feb. 7.

But she finally gave us the look we were waiting for at the Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2013 when she flaunted her rock to some very famous seatmates and made us even more envious!

She and Sudeikis sat courtside at the game with Tom Hanks, Christopher McDonald and Ben Stiller and his wife Christine Taylor. During the game, she gave Hanks an eyeful of her antique, round-cut engagement ring—he was so impressed that he put on his glasses to get a better look.

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Both Wilde and Sudeikis have been outspoken in their commitment. She called the funnyman the love of her life and said that it was love at first sight. For his part, he recently revealed how he made a fiancee out of one of Hollywood's most beautiful women to GQ.

"First off, when she's speaking, keep your eyes open. Also say 'please' and 'thank you' —that was very helpful. And most important: Just mean what you say and say what you mean."

Though they have yet to set a wedding date, we are sure that their public passion will only get stronger before their big day. We know we can't wait to see how she channels her modern, Hollywood glam style in her wedding dress.

—Terri Pous

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Our Favorite Wedding-Worthy Gowns from the 2013 SAG Awards

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SAG cards in hand, the stars showed off their sleeker side at the 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards, where classic silhouettes, understated sparkle, and more than a few bridal trends (blush! floral!) took center stage. From Amanda Seyfried's body-hugging mermaid dress to Kerry Washington's gown's gorgeous silver detailing, this red carpet offered some serious wedding dress inspiration—including noteworthy looks from some of our favorite bridal designers like Badgley Mischka, Monique Lhuillier, and Romona Keveza!

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Wedding-Worthy Hairstyles Spotted at the 2013 Golden Globes

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The red carpet at the 2013 Golden Globes offered no shortage of swoon-worthy dresses from our favorite bridal designers including Vera Wang, Marchesa and Jenny Packham. As if that wasn't enough, the stars put forth an overwhelmingly display of wedding-worthy hairstyles. From a sleek new take on the classic ballet bun, to an abundance of Old Hollywood-inspired curls, here are 36 of our favorite wedding-worthy hairstyles from the 2013 Golden Globes.

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Kim Kardashian is Pregnant: The Reality Star is Set to Have Kanye West's Baby Sometime in June!

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are having a baby! The big news was announced early Sunday morning when West asked the crowd at his Atlantic City performance, which included girlfriend Kim, to "stop the music and make noise for my baby mama."

Sources have revealed to TMZ that Kim is 12 weeks pregnant, which means the newest member of the Kardashian clan is due to arrive in June.

Family members have already taken to Twitter to offer their congratulations and excitement. "Keeping secrets is hard with so many family members! Especially when you are so freaking excited," admitted Khloe Kardashian.

Kendall Jenner took a less articulate, though nonetheless elated, approach writing, "whos excited about the KIMYE babbyyy?! :D weeee"

News of a Kardashian-West baby comes on the heels of several other major celebrity announcements, many of which signal 2013 will hopefully be a record-breaking year for star-studded weddings.

Engaged to NFL player Eric Johnson since May of 2010, Jessica Simpson recently tweeted a photo of the couple's 8-month old daughter Maxwell Drew next to the words "BIG SIS" spelled out in the sand.

Jennifer Aniston and fiance Justin Theroux announced their engagement in August, and rumors of a romantic beach wedding, perhaps in early 2013, have been swirling ever since. (We even asked our favorite wedding gown designer to sketch their dream Jennifer Aniston wedding gown.)

Meanwhile, the entire world is poised for the Jolie-Pitt nuptials, which have been brewing since April when Angelina was spotted wearing a stunning 7-carat diamond engagement ring. Brad admitted in November that the time was getting close for the couple to say their "I dos." We're all crossing our fingers for a New Year's Eve wedding in France!

A slew of other stars, including Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth, Keira Knightley and James Righton, and Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock are also prepping for 2013 weddings. Let the fun begin!

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Kelly Clarkson is Engaged to Brandon Blackstock

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American Idol season one winner Kelly Clarkson is engaged to Nashville-based talent manager Brandon Blackstock, a man she credits to "ruining my creativity."

Ever since the Texas native began dating Blackstock, who is the hunky son of her manager, Narvel Blackstock, Clarkson claims she's been unable to churn out the same kind of angst-ridden ballads that have scored her multiple chart-topping singles and Grammy nods including "Miss Independent," "Mr. Know It All", and "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)".

Clarkson and Blackstock began dating in February of this year, but the pair have known one another for more than six years. We are totally going to get married," Clarkson told Ellen DeGeneres when she appeared on the The Ellen DeGeneres Show just a month ago. "We love each other. We are totally going to get married one day."

"This is going to sound like I'm making a joke but it is so not. It is serious," she continued. "I am not alone for the first time for Thanksgiving and Christmas—and I am very happy."

As far as wedding plans go, Clarkson is convinced she and Blackstock will skip out on the lavish wedding ceremony. "We will totally, probably elope," she admitted.

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Wedding Will Be "Soon"

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We've been following the engagement of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie for quite some time, even going so far as to fantasize about her wedding dress, long for a similar engagement ring, and suggest a slew of honeymoon spots. Heck, we even planned the couple's dream wedding, complete with Bernard Maisner wedding invitations and dinnerware by Hermes. All that's really left to do is save the date.

"The time is nigh," Pitt said Monday night at the premiere of his new film, Killing Them Softly. "It's soon. I got a good feeling about it."

If "soon" means what we think it means, the couple could be exchanging "I do's" as early as December 1. A winter wedding in the south of France, where the couple have a home, sounds lovely and luxurious. As does a glitzy New Year's Even bash in New Orleans, the city the couple has also called home for several years. Either way, we're poised for what promises to be one of the most romantic weddings of the decade.

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