Celebrity Wedding Disasters & Other Algae Suckers

Mr. Christopher from the My Wedding Favors Bridal Blog. Wedding organizer company First Advantage has made a recent announcement that they will be allowing people to get married in space as early as 2011 and will begin taking applications beginning on July 1st, 2008. The cost is a measly 250 million yen or $2,255,766 in U.S. dollars. The ceremony includes the trip to 100 kilometers above the earth on the “Rocket Plane XP” developed by America’s Rocketplane, Inc., an original wedding dress (specially designed for space), a wedding party on the ground, and live satellite feed broadcast of the ceremony to a original website property. For that cash, you also get the option to allow two more individuals to come along, a priest and, um, a pilot. The latter being the most important I would imagine. You have to train for 4 days before you can take the flight even though the flight itself only lasts for one hour. That’s an expensive hour.

Meanwhile, you can be among the stars by heading over to My Wedding Favors for these awesome “A Star is Born” Star Shaped Cookie Cutters. There far less expensive and disorienting than a trip into space and you can bring the stars down to you! So fly on over to My Wedding Favors for this and hundreds of other “astronomical” wedding shower gift ideas!

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Mr. Christopher from the My Wedding Favors blog. Apparently, according to purveyor of sleaze TMZ, Boy George, ex-lead singer of 80’s band Culture Club was denied a visa by the United States. Boy George has a 24 date tour planned in the U.S. that was scheduled to begin July 11th through August 23rd. Unfortunately, that tour is inevitably cancelled.

The visa denial is a result of a court case currently going on in London where Boy George is being accused of false imprisonment and assault. Boy George picked up a male escort from an online escort service called Gaydar and arranged to have him come to his London flat to take photos. Boy George and another unidentified man then held the 28 year old escort down and chained him with handcuffs to a wall to have their way with him. The man managed to escape by pulling one of the hooks out of the wall and ran for help at a newspaper stand weaing nothing but his underwear. Needless to say, the U.S. has a problem with that and until that’s resolved, Boy George will have to cancel his U.S. tour.

Meanwhile, for those that actually have managed to find real love, visit My Wedding Favors at http://www.myweddingfavors.com and browse their selection of hundreds of wedding shower favors, bridesmaid gifts, groomsmen gifts and tons of other unique wedding party gift ideas.

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Mr. Christopher from the My Wedding Favors Bridal Blog. We’ve all been embarrassed by uncles who drink too much at the reception and inappropriate moments being caught on camera, but we scoured the web to find that some pictures really are worth a thousand words. There’s no mistake as to why these didn’t make it into the photo album. Here’s the top 10 WORST wedding photos we could find;

10. Not Happy - The cake shmushing part of the ceremony can be funny or sweet, but never should be like this. The expressions say quite a bit, but I’m going to assume that she’s happy there are witnesses.;

9. You May Now Kiss The Bride - Was this marriage in California? Either the groom is going to have an incredible night to remember or be asked to wait in the lobby.

8. Back off! - There will be no toast tonight since the champagne has mysteriously disappeared.

7. NOOOO! - If this is a joke shot, the bride does not look amused.

6. I Can’t Quit You! - This bride should probably take a peek in his closet.

5. I Pronounce You Man, Wife and Trailer - I’m sure the bride’s parents were simply glowing with pride. Look closely at the bride in this picture. Look real close.

4. The Big Happy Day - Can you say arranged marriage? This has “for better or worse” written all over it.

3. Opposites Attract - Who has the unusual attraction to whom?

2. For Better or Worser - This guy is going to have the worst day of his life tomorrow and for many years to come. I’m sure the bride is pleased as punch. Spiked punch.

1. Got Any Change? - And the number one worst wedding photo requires no introduction and says everything it needs to say. And more was certainly said about it once these photos were developed.

And there you have it. The top 10 worst wedding photos I could find. Enjoy! And if you’re celebrating your big day, make sure that you visit My Wedding Favors at http://www.myweddingfavors.com and browse through hundreds of wedding favors, wedding gift ideas, bridesmaid gifts, groomsmen gifts and much more including helpful wedding articles and our bridal blog area with great tips and advice on marriage, weddings and other wedding related topics.

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Mr. Christopher from the My Wedding Favors blog.  Blogs are supposed to be informative, so I wanted to document this and hope that it serves everyone well and lives a long and eventful life here for many days and months to come.

I had to write this because it seems that people have a million and one ways to cure hiccups. Sneaking up and scaring people, standing on their heads, drinking “backwards” (however you do that), breathing into bags, holding their breath, etc. There is only one SURE-FIRE way to make hiccups go away and it has never ever, EVER failed any time I’ve ever done it to myself or anyone else.

The Remedy For Hiccups

1. Hand a glass of water to the person that has the hiccups.
2. Put the palm of your hands tightly over their ears like you’re trying to keep them from hearing what you’re saying. It needs to be a really good seal on their ears, so move hair out of the way if necessary to get the best closure.
3. Then have them drink the water for about 5-10 seconds or more while your hands are on their ears.
4. After they’ve swallowed the last of the water, remove your hands. That’s it.

I have no idea why it works, but it just does. Somewhere between the pressure that’s caused by blocking their ears and the act of swallowing pulls the lungs apart. Don’t ask questions, just do it. This also works on babies for baby hiccups. You don’t need to keep a lot of pressure on their ears, so be careful, but simply cover their ears in the same way while they’re drinking their bottle. Breastfed babies may need an extra pair of hands, but it works the same. It’s all in the swallowing and the ear coverage. As long as you got that down, no hiccup will survive. Enjoy!

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Mr. Christopher from the My Wedding Favor Blog. Reuters just announced a groundbreaking development that has just been allowed by a California court today. The California Superior Court no less. The court decided in a majority decision that it’s simply unconstitutional to deny same sex couples the rights granted to an opposite sex marriage and stated that the state cannot bar such a union. The court stated, “we conclude that to the extent the current California statutory provisions limit marriage to opposite-sex couples, these statutes are unconstitutional.”

Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Vermont permit same-sex civil unions and accordingly offer the same state rights as married couples, but they do not “legally” recognize them to pen and paper. California will now be added to that list. But currently, Massachusetts is the only state in the United States that allows complete and unfettered support of gay marriages. California may very well be the next in what gay marriage supporters are calling a historic day and big win for same sex partners. The court concluded, that the decision now “guarantees same-sex couples the same substantive constitutional rights as opposite-sex couples to choose one’s life partner and enter with that person into a committed, officially recognized, and protected family relationship.”

But it’s not over. Opponents of gay marriage are outraged and plan to rally state voters to override this decision so that gay marriages don’t get recognized and disallow same sex nuptials. For now, gay supporters are extremely excited because this was a battle long fought. As for me, I highly suggest that anyone who’s planning to get married to visit My Wedding Favors for the best selection of wedding shower party favors, bridesmaid gift ideas and much more.

What do you feel about California’s decision?

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This was kind of strange, but it had to be covered. When God created the world in 7 days, he also spent some time creating the other billions and billions of galaxies also. Over 100 billion galaxies to be exact. The human race, as we know it, only occupies one planet in one of the galaxies. You don’t have to stretch your imagination too far or spend an inordinate amount of time considering that there could easily be life forms in some of the other billions of galaxies. Maybe not in all of them, but even a small portion of them. You’d have to be neck deep in denial to think that the human race is the only living beings in the entire universe.

Apparently, the Vatican has given its blessing to alien races admitting that the possibility of other living organisms is completely possible. So they are officially allowing their members to believe in alien races without having to worry about blaspheming their religion. Reverend Jose Gabriel Funes said the expansiveness of the universe means there could be life on planets other than Earth.

Funes stated, “Astronomers believe the universe is made up of 100 billion galaxies, each of which consists of 100 billion stars. Life forms could exist in theory even without oxygen or hydrogen. As there is a multiplicity of creatures on earth, so there may be other beings, intelligent, created by God. This does not conflict with our faith, because we cannot put limits on the creative freedom of God.”

This is a powerful and exciting statement for closet Catholics secretly wondering about the possibility of extraterrestrial life, but in fear that the Vatican would disapprove. It does, however, open up a host of biblical and theology questions on human beings being “created in His image”. The bible is for all living beings and if other life forms exist, how does that apply? The Bible is clearly created for beings on Earth. How does it apply to other galaxies or do they have their own Bible? Does it say the same thing and deliver the same message of salvation?

Funes added, “The Bible is not a science book,” and he also believes that the Big Bang theory (an explosion of a single, super-dense point billions of years ago) is the most reasonable explanation for the creation of the universe. “God is the creator of the universe and we are not the result of chance.”, he concludes.

For some reason, the Vatican even has its own observatory where it conducts a lot of their own research and is even considered to be one of the best in the world (this world) for their meteorite collection. In 1633, Galileo was tried as a heretic by Catholics for insisting that the world revolves around the sun and was forced to recant his findings. It wasn’t until 1992 (350 years later) that John Paul declared it was a mistake that was a result of “tragic mutual incomprehension.”

Catholicism has always locked horns with science, but this is one the first times (outside of the Galileo apology) that it’s truly reaching out to open up discussions on taboo topics like extraterrestrials and the Big Bang theory. But what do old-school Catholics think about these shocking statements? Could the Vatican really be opening up the forums on these controversial topics and will they actually consider the findings? Have they really considered the impact this will have on some biblical teachings, theology, and more importantly, what are your thoughts?

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Mr. Christopher reporting in from the My Wedding Favors blog with some cool new wedding traditions. As people look to find a way to hold their wedding and make it as memorable as possible, there are some strange trends out there. Some are not that shocking, but they definitely stray from the typical standard ritualistic pathways from the days of yore.

1. Take On Your Name? No Thanks.
   More and more women are refusing to take on the last name of their new hubbies. While you may think this is a slim trend, have a seat. According to a poll taken by the fine folks over at The Knot, a whopping 12% of brides are not planning to take on their spouses last name. Not considering to do this, but it’s a decision that’s already been made. 12%. 15% of those polled said they plan on blending their last names, i.e. Jane Smith Johnson.
2. To Each Her Own
   Apparently, the days of buying the same gift for all of the bridesmaids is so yesterday. While the market has some incredibly unique wedding favors out there, a lot of brides are considering buying bridesmaid gifts that are actually purchased specifically for each persons personality just like you would purchase any type of birthday gift for that person.
3. Man of Honor?
   Platonic relationships are so prevalent among younger generations now, that it’s becoming increasingly popular to have Men of Honor instead of a Maid of Honor and even Best Woman instead of Best Man. That of course goes without saying that there are female groomswomen and male bridesmen.
4. No Gifts, Just Give
   There are many situations for couples who may be getting married for the 2nd time, 3rd time or have maybe even been living with the fiancé beforehand. The new trend is couples suggesting that their friends and family give to their favorite charities instead of buying the typical blenders, pots and pans and other housewares that typically come with the territory.
5. Skydiving on the Registry
   Another trend is the wedding registry containing gifts that are a bit out of the norm. Not just items such as the above mentioned charity giving, but even things like tents, skydiving lessons, surfing lessons and other strange items are becoming more and more customary and acceptable.
6. Smile, Smile, Smile
   The trend of placing disposable wedding cameras on the tables is a great way to have moments captured, but as The Wedding Net points out, mark them with times, i.e. - “Reception 8-9pm”. That way there aren’t multiple photos processed of the same things like the cake cutting, father/daughter dance, etc.
7. Hey Bud, Can You Marry Us?
   A mind boggling 59% of couples said they would consider being married by their friends or family members instead of having the standard officiants. The only catch to this trend is the legality of the ceremony if the friend is not ordained in some way. A big part of “officiant” is the official part. But regardless, the trend is getting big quick.
8. I Do…Again
   It’s becoming more popular to renew your vows and not only popular, but expected on the big ones like 10th, 25th, etc. So be prepared to do it again because it’s a trend that is becoming more anticipated as part of the “package deal”.
9. Green Weddings
   More and more people are doing more and more to help protect the environment and doing whatever they can to make sure that their wedding isn’t a culprit. From Eco-friendly wedding favor bags, plantable wildflower wedding favors, to recycled wedding items, green weddings are a BIG trend.
10. White is For Canvasses
    The biggest new trend is migrating away from your typical white weddings and adding tons of color to the palette. All red, all blue, all green, etc is becoming a big trend. Not only are the decorations choreographed to add color, but the guests are even asked to wear certain colors, wrap presents in colored papers, and on and on.

These trends are only a sampling of what’s out there and occurring. As couples try to be more original, these ideas are great, but are certainly just the tip of the iceberg. Just be sure to visit My Wedding Favors for more tips on great gift ideas and don’t miss the article section with tons of articles on eco-weddings, gift guides and much more.

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Mr. Christopher from My Wedding Favors blog. Well, I happened to read a very interesting story out of the U.K. where a man and his wife went on a holiday. The husband went golfing with his friends and the wife went shopping. During his game of golf, a Cessna plan crashed into his house killing all 5 on board. Neighbors quickly contacted the couple individually. The wife rushed back to the house in tears. The husband? He finished his game of golf. He simply stated, “I’m trying not to let it spoil my holiday.”

If anyone needs an example of what Zen is, this would be it. Can’t change it, can’t do anything about it, so why get bent out of shape about it? What’s done is done. He added, “I don’t think about material things - I just think how lucky we were not to have been there.” The insurance company even called him and asked that he accompany them to tour the house. His reply? “I told them it wasn’t possible because I’m on holiday.”

This guy is simply a golf nut who wasn’t about to let any of this get to him. Maybe you’re planning on getting married to a golf addict. If you are, be sure you visit My Wedding Favors to pick up unique wedding favors like these golf place card holders and other great gifts for the golfer like golf cookies, shadowboxes, and much more.

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Mr. Christopher from the My Wedding Favors blog. Oh those crazy Alaskans. The AP reported that Mark Confer and Joanne Wainwright got married and “took the plunge” this past Saturday. And they went all out. The wedding cake was in the shape of a pool and the walk down the aisle was replaced with hurdling down the 136 foot long waterslide.

Senior Pastor of College Heights Baptist Church, Scott Coffman, blessed the marriage and admitted that this was definitely something he’s never been asked to do before. The couple are both fitness fanatics. Confer’s obsession is skiing and Wainwright used to be a competitive swimmer and also teaches swimming. Wainwright had already told her students that if she ever got married in Alaska that she would be married at the Nikiski pool which is an enclosed, heated pool that is open year-round and offers “excellent views of the surrounding terrain and wildlife.”

Seconds before they took their wedding vows, the couple climbed up the ladder of the water slide hand in hand. Confer sat down and Wainwright followed close behind him and then they slid down together into the pool below. Confer flew out into the pool feet first and Wainwright followed right behind with a big “Whoo!” The couple met on Match.com and have never been happier according to Confer’s new mother in law and Wainwrights’ daughters couldn’t be more thrilled.

Congratulations to the happy, wet couple from My Wedding Favors! Next time someone plans to get married in a pool, make sure we know about the event in advance, so we can share some great ideas like floating candle tea-lights or personalized terry cloth robes for drying off afterwards. Visit My Wedding Favors for these and other great themed wedding favors like Beach themed wedding favors, fairy tale wedding favors and much more.

Mr. Christopher from the My Wedding Favors blog.  A lesbian couple that fought the hard fight to legally get married is now legally trying to undo the bond of holy matrimony.  Three years ago, Charisse Y. Sparks and Janet Y. Peters Mauceri Sparks got married in Boston, Massachusetts and set an amazing precedent for gay marriage. Then the couple moved to Missouri and things started falling apart in their marriage.  The problem is that Missouri did everything in its power 4 years ago to keep the laws very clear that marriage is specifically between one man and one woman.

Judge Daniel Kellogg plans to treat the case just like a regular annulment.  Sparks claims that she doesn’t recognize the marriage, but her partner says that the marriage is completely legal.  Another hearing has been scheduled to try and resolve the situation on April 2.

Meanwhile, My Wedding Favors still offers the best in unique wedding favors available online.  And as long as people keep falling love with each other, we’ll be around for a very long time.