The year of 2009 made celebrity weddings are even bigger and better. Celebrity couple, Stacy Ferguson (also known as Fergie) and Josh Duhamel, set the date for the weekend of January 9th through the 11th for their big celebrity wedding. Fergie, 33, and Josh, 36 made their New Year’s resolution to get married at the Church Estate vinyardsin Malibu. Their small ceremony was under magnolia trees which were filled with thousands of white roses.  The couple’s traditional Catholic wedding had many unique ideas, which added to the celebration of their marriage together.

Fergie’s Pre-Wedding Workout

Every bride wants to be able to fit into their wedding dress and look gorgeous in it on their wedding day. Fergie, with her new role in the upcoming movie Ninewas, asked to gain weight but didn’t want to loose shape for her dress. She claimed to be working out every day before the wedding and when asked of her work out routine she responded, “A lot of hiking and doing a bunch of sit ups, working my butt off and just, you know, try to maintain and stay healthy”. She claimed to be on a serious mission to become toned before her wedding, like many other brides. Trying to create your perfect conception of your body before your wedding can be a challenge, but with a set work out routine and daily exercise it’s definitely possible. Fergie’s routine is recommended and it helped her get the perfect body before her wedding day.

Joint Bachelor and Bachelorette Party

The couple both thought that before they were to be married they wanted their family and friends to each get to know each other a little better. On January 8th, they threw a joint bachelor and bachelorette party at the Dakota Lounge in Santa Monica. They invited about 75 of their family and friends. They both felt they were against the traditional bachelor and bachelorette parties so they celebrated their last night as singles together. They both tend to be away from each other so much so they thought a special week together before the wedding would be the best way to go. The guests were informed a few hours ahead of time of where the venue was. It was a simple, naughty but nice party with their loved ones to spend time together and celebrate. This is a great way to get your guests together so that they can get to know more about each other before the wedding day.

Invitations To Fit Your Personalities

Fergie and Josh both decided to incorporate both their personalities into their wedding, including thier wedding invitations. They kept their wedding a secret by handing out their invitations after their wedding ceremony. To inform guests of where the wedding was, each guest was emailed the time and place of the occasion. Fergie happens to be a huge fan of bling and Josh loves nature aspects so on each invitation there were designs and jewels to fit both of their likings. The invitations were meant as a gift to their guests after the ceremony which revealed both personalities of the couple. Even Fergie’s bouqet and veil had personalized rhinestones on them! The wedding invitations with small details that fit the couple’s personalties are a great way to add something different and unique to your wedding. They also give each of your guests a way to know each of you a little better and to remember your wedding day.

Personalized Wedding Rings

The celebrity couple each sealed their vows by exchanging H. Stern engraved rings. They were both custom-made with personal messages from one another. Fergie’s ring was a 4-carat brilliant cut diamond set among other diamonds. Also with a narrowed diamond wedding band to complete it. Josh’s ring was made of white gold with a brushed finish. A personalized message in your wedding ring gives the bride and the groom a chance to each say something that their significant other can cherish forever. It gives a new special meaning to each ring and leaves a permanent memory for each of them.

A Cake To Please All

Instead of going to a bakery to design their wedding cake, the bride decided to create her ideal wedding cake all on her own. Their cake was over 7 feet high and covered in so many flowers. She wanted more variety so instead of one or two flavors for their cake, there was a different flavor for each layer. It came out to be 150 pounds! The cake gave each guest a choice of what they wanted. It was a brilliant idea from the bride and pleased all their guests. It’s a creative and kind gesture to show that not only is it your day, it’s your families and friends day to celebrate with you.

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