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On the day his son, Levi, was born, Matthew McConaughey ripped off his shirt and proposed to Camila Alves, the mother of his newborn son. Okay, so maybe he didn't rip off his shirt -- that's just the way we like to picture it happening -- but he did propose just hours after Levi was born, and Camila happily accepted.

According to the Enquirer, Matthew wants Camila to design her own engagement ring, though he's been hunting for the diamond himself. They plan to have a beach wedding at sunset, and while they haven't set a date just yet, Matthew apparently hopes to tie the knot by Christmas.



We're all for the marriage (even if it does take Matthew off the market officially), but we're slightly concerned that it was a spur of the moment decision. Holding your baby for the first time certainly brings with it a wealth of emotions, and we hope that Matthew's proposal was something he'd been thinking about for a while and simply decided the time was right. What do you think?

Mena Suvari is gearing up to take her second walk down the aisle with a much older man. The American Pie and American Beauty actress' rep has confirmed that the 29-year-old is engaged to her 46-year-old music producer boyfriend, Simone Sestito.

Sestito proposed during a romantic Jamaican vacation. They met last September at the Toronto International Film Festival, and though the relationship seems to be moving along quickly, a source claims that, when it comes to planning the wedding, "They're in no rush."

Suvari was previously married at the age of 21 to cinematographer Robert Brinkmann, who was 18 years older than the petite beauty. She filed for divorce just over three years ago.

Penelope Cruz is one of our favorite fashionistas. Why? Well, she's not afraid to take chances with fashion, but she always uses common sense and finds things that flatter her (we know, as if it's difficult to flatter that body). Still, her style is something many brides could learn from -- it's okay to go for fun cuts and fabrics, as long as they work for you.

This white gown, which she wore promoting Vicky Cristina Barcelona at the Cannes Film Festival, is a perfect example. It has classic elements as well as interesting, unexpected detail, and we think the overall look would be perfect for a bride. Click through the gallery to see more of the dress and to learn how you can make this look work for you!

Michael Ballack, the German footballer who plays for UK team, Chelsea, married Simone Lambe, his partner of ten years, (yes, TEN years) in Germany yesterday. We wonder what took them so long? The couple already have three children but that didn't stop them from having a huge, sophisticated and glitzy wedding. (Can any footballer ever get married without an enormous sprinkling of glitz-dust?)

The wedding colour was an exquisitely pretty cornflower blue. We love the super-glamorous bridesmaids dresses in blue satin, with loads of heavy crystal embellishments.

The bride wore a beautiful, figure-hugging dress, lavishly studded with crystals, and adorned with loads of sexy feathery detail, including a stylish feathered shoulder strap. This is definitely a grown-up's version of a little girl's fairytale gown.


If you like the idea of adorning your wedding dress with a few feathery details, check out the gallery below for inspiration.

Just two days before his 33rd birthday, Black Eyed Peas band member Taboo married his girlfriend, Jaymie Dizon, at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Pasadena, California. And, you know how you have to decide which of your work friends are invited to your wedding? Taboo had to make those kinds of choices regarding his co-workers -- his Black Eyed Peas bandmates.

Fortunately, the group is really tight, and apl.de.ap and will.i.am both served as groomsmen for Taboo. The only remaining Pea, Fergie, was there as a guest, accompanied by her fiance, Josh Duhamel.

Now that members of the group are all pursuing solo projects, we wondered whether they were still as close as they were a couple of years ago, but this seems to show that there's no doubt. Here's wishing Taboo and Mrs. Taboo much happiness and many years of fabulous costume changes. Though the rapper does tend to go with some funky, different looks on stage -- see the gallery -- he looked absolutely dapper for the nuptials. Still, we'd LOVE to see what went down on the dance floor at the reception!

Rumor has it that Heroes actor Milo Ventimiglia, 31, has been ring shopping for his co-star and girlfriend, 18-year-old old Hayden Panettiere. Sources have even gone so far as to claim that he's favoring Cartier and plans to spend around $200,000.



While it sounds like Hayden could be in for a fabulous rock, we have to wonder if, at 18, she's really ready to be engaged. It doesn't seem unlikely that Milo is at that point in his life -- he's probably totally ready to settle down and start a family. But, even if his more diminutive half seems mature for her age, 18 just seems awfully young.

What about you? What do you think about engagements and age? Leave your answer in the poll, or let us know in the comments!

Shortly after taking out a marriage license with his very pregnant fiancee, Ethan Hawke has, once again, gone off the market. His rep has confirmed that the actor married Ryan Shawhughes in a private ceremony last month.

The wedding took place in New York, and was very intimate, but no other details have been given out. A source close to the couple has said, however, that they're likely to have a larger celebration, including all their friends and family, after the baby is born (Ryan is due with the couple's first child, a daughter, later this summer).

The wedding news comes not long after the announcement that Ethan's ex-wife and mother of his two children, Uma Thurman, is engaged to Swiss financier Arpad Busson (and sporting a rock that's too big to "fit through the sleeve of her coat").

Isla Fisher might have dared her Wedding Crashers co-stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson to crash her wedding, but she's going to have to set a date, first. She and fiance Sacha Baron Cohen have put their wedding plans on hold pending her complete conversion to the Jewish faith.

Isla has reportedly been working at her studies on Judaism part-time, but is far from being finished, and they're not tying the knot until knows more about her new faith. Both Isla and Sacha are working on films -- he, on Bruno, while she's wrapping up Confessions of a Shopaholic.

Sources say this is putting a bit of strain on the relationship between the petite redhead and her soon-to-be in-laws, but she's committed to Sacha and their daughter, Olive, and isn't about to be scared off.

We would be nothing but disappointed if Cher found herself some boring old businessman to settle down with and marry. Fortunately, we don't have to worry -- the 62 year old is reportedly set to marry Tim Medvetz, a motorcycle customizer more than 20 years her junior.

Her rep recently denied that the diva had already married in a quickie Vegas ceremony, saying, "She isn't even in Vegas at the moment. Cher promised me if she ever got married again, I could be the flower girl." She also denied that Cher had made her groom sign a $600 million pre-nup.

Some speculate that the marriage will take place later this year, when Cher returns to Vegas to resume headlining her show, which alternates with Bette Midler's Vegas spectacular. All we can say is that we hope, hope, HOPE that Bob Mackie designs the wedding gown!

Anne Hathaway always tends to look beautiful and classy, but she really stepped it up while in Rome for the premiere of her new movie, Get Smart, by wearing this dreamy, floaty white gown. She looked as lovely as ever, but had a soft, innocent look about her that we don't always see on her, and we just loved it.

She might have just broken up with her boyfriend, but the look would still work beautifully for a bride. Check out the gallery to see the bits and pieces that make this look work!

Olivia Newton-John, best known for her starring role in Grease, has found the one that she wants -- she married her boyfriend, John Easterling, in a small wedding at her Malibu, California home.

Guests were invited to a Fourth of July barbecue at Olivia's home, and were surprised when the couple let them know that it was actually their wedding day. The nuptials nearly had to be postponed when a brushfire broke out nearby, but Olivia wasn't about to let anything interfere with her plans.

This is the second marriage for Olivia, who divorced her first husband in the mid 1990s after he had an affair, and three years ago she was devastated when her boyfriend of nine years went missing on a fishing trip off the California coast. We can't blame her for not wanting to wait for happiness!

Not only has Guy Ritchie's mom dismissed rumors of an impending divorce between her son and Madonna, now Madonna herself is speaking up. She issued a statement to People magazine saying that she and Guy are not planning on divorcing, and that she is not involved with Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez.

However, even if Madonna and Guy aren't getting divorced, the same can't be said for A-Rod and his wife, Cynthia. And, according to Cynthia's lawyer, "The relationship with Madonna was the final straw." According to some sources, Cynthia believes Madonna used Kabbalah to convince her husband that they were soul mates.



While this is obviously a big, messy ordeal right now, we really hope that all parties can finish things civilly, whichever way they go. There are children involved on both sides, and with such high-profile celebrities, there's sure to be plenty of public speculation stirring the pot.

Charlie Crist, governor of the state of Florida, could have a very, very busy few months ahead of him. He proposed to his girlfriend of nine months, Carole Rome, on Thursday, and she happily accepted. The couple is considering a fall ceremony, but it might not be the only cause for celebration in the family this fall.

Crist is considered one of the top picks for the Republican Vice President spot, which means that in addition to planning a wedding this summer, he could be spending an awful lot of time campaigning with John McCain. And while we're sure that's all very exciting for Crist and Rome, we can't help but wonder whether his proposal had anything to do with a possible upcoming campaign. Don't voters tend to prefer married candidates? Hmmm ...

Either way, it sounds like the proposal was romantic. Crist popped the question as they overlooked Tampa Bay from his apartment in St. Petersburg, FL, and he presented her with a sapphire and diamond ring. We wish them the best (in marriage, at least -- we're keeping our political views to ourselves!).

Alejandra de Bourbon, a lesser member of the Spanish royal family, (daughter of Alfonso de Bourbon, the second cousin of King Juan Carlo) got married to Bosco Ussia on the 21st June. Alright, we admit it; we don't know all that much about the lesser European royals and so this is one wedding that almost slipped under our radar.

What brought it to our attention was the bride's fabulous wedding dress. Just look at it.


A gorgeous, 1920's-inspired Chanel concoction.

Every detail of her outfit is perfect. The loose unconstructed style, the floaty fabric, a dropped waist, that pretty, tasseled belt, and those luxurious, long ropes of pearls around her neck. Then there's that long, flowing veil with the close-fitted headpiece. All of it is utterly enchanting, absolutely Twenties.

We love it and hold it up as the perfect dress for any bride wanting to invoke the romance and nostalgia of the 1920's, yet with a modern and contemporary edge.

The fashion world seems to be of two minds about the flowing white dress Charlize wore to the Hancock premiere in Hollywood. Some think it's the least flattering bedsheet ever, while others think it's ethereal and lovely. We tend to be of the latter opinion.

The statuesque blond has rocked every look from dark, bondage-inspired pieces to haute couture gowns while promoting her latest flick, but we think this look in particular could be perfect for the right bride. Check out the gallery to see how to make it work for you!