Surprise Celebrity Weddings: Quick & Easy Looks For Your Own Romantic Summer Ceremony

Photo by Georges Biard

Kerry Washington exchanged vows in a hush-hush wedding ceremony with NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha last June. 

Location: Hailey, Idaho.

So much for a sure bet. Odds were high that Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston would tie the knot this summer. Not to each other again, but to their respective partners--Angelina Jolie and Justin Theroux. With summer coming to a close in a few weeks, it looks like we'll have to wait until the fall or winter for both of these highly anticipated ceremonies to take place.

Still, Hollywood bridal season didn't fail to disappoint this summer. In fact, it took several unpredictable turns--which surprised even the most seasoned celebrity wedding watchers. Kerry Washington got tongues wagging when she married NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha in a super secret ceremony in Idaho. Although the "Scandal" star continues to remain mum about the nuptials, she debuted her bridal bling earlier this month. It included two bands--one diamond-encrusted and the other a simple gold design. 

Sean Parker spent a large chunk of his fortune to marry singer/songwriter Alexandra Lenas in a lavish ceremony last June.

Location: An outdoor wedding with an enchanted forest theme 

in Big Sur, Calif.

Billionaire internet entrepreneur Sean Parker and his girlfriend Alexandra Lenas also amazed everyone when they exchanged vows in an over-the-top wedding ceremony in Northern California. Parker, who co-founded Napster and served as the first president of Facebook, and his singer/songwriter bride created a lavish enchanted forest theme in Big Sur, California--which cost a jaw-dropping $10 million. More than 350 guests were asked to wear custom-designed costumes made by Lord of the Rings wardrobe designer Ngila Dickson. 

Photo by German Marin

Halle Berry married French actor Olivier Martinez in a 
small ceremony in July.

Location: A civil union at Chateau des Conde in Vallery, France was followed by a religious ceremony in the village chapel.

It was no surprise when Halle Berry wed Olivier Martinez last month. She's due to give birth to their son later this summer, so the couple and Berry's 5-year-old daughter Nahla jetted off to the groom's native country of France to seal the deal. However, the small ceremony caught many fans and industry insiders off guard as they were looking forward to a more star-studded affair.

There's still time to plan a surprise wedding of your own this summer. To help you create a quick and easy romantic look, you're invited to check out the latest foundations, shadows, liners, lipsticks, mascaras and blushes. We hope you honor and cherish them.  

SHINE: Babor Cosmetics Super Soft Eye Shadow (Soft Violet, Plum and Shiny Terracotta). BEAUTY: Say "eye do" with these show-stopping shadows. BEACON: No animal testing. Supports Dolphin Aid.

SHINE: Colorganics Hemp Organics Lipsticks (Rose Quartz and Rose Petal). BEAUTY: Nothing but roses for the bride. BEACON: No animal testing and USDA Organic certified. Contains no gluten, artificial fragrances and flavors, parabens, SLS, phthalates or FD&C colors.

SHINE: IT Cosmetics YLBB Waterproof Nude Lip Liner Stains (Tan/Rich and Light/Medium), Hello Lashes! Mascara with Lash Ball Detailer (Black) and Tightline Full Lash Length Black Primer. BEAUTY: Wow your vows with fuller looking lips and lashes. BEACON: No animal testing. Paraben and fragrance free. Supports Look Good...Feel Better.

SHINE: Milani Cosmetics Powder Eyeshadow (Olympian Blue), Liquid Eye Liner (Infinite) and Shadow Eyez 12 Hr Wear (Aquatic Style). BEAUTY: No wedding day is complete without these "something blue" essentials. BEACON: Cruelty free.

SHINE: Mineral Fusion Pressed Powder Foundation (Warm 3), Lip Gloss (Gleam), Eye Shadow Trio (Espresso Gold--shimmering champagne-rose, semi-matte nude and semi-matte chocolate brown) and Blush (Creation). BEAUTY: Glam your glow as you walk down the aisle. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of gluten, parabens, SLS, phthalates, artificial colors and synthetic fragrances. Supports the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

SHINE: Sormé Treatment Cosmetics Lipsticks (Vibe and Shock), Mineral Botanicals Blush (Fever) and Long Lasting Blush (Wild Rose). BEAUTY: All you need for chic cheeks and pretty pouts during the ceremony and reception. BEACON: No animal testing. Supports Look Good...Feel Better.

SHINE: Susan Posnick ColorEyeDefine (Rose Quartz) and Matte Lipliner/Lipstick (Nude/Rouge). BEAUTY: Forget me "knot" (as in "tie the") with these lovely liners. BEACON: Supports Linking the World.

SHINE: Tarte Cosmetics Beauty & the Box Amazonian Clay Eye Shadow Quad (Secret Garden--shimmering golden yellow, light gold, olive green and dark green/brown). BEAUTY: He's a keeper and so are these shades for your peepers. BEACON: Cruelty free and vegan. Contains no parabens, mineral oil, sodium lauryl sulfate, phthalates or synthetic fragrance.

SHINE: VMV Hypoallergenics Velvet Matte Lipstick (Copa--hot pink with a slight lilac undertone). BEAUTY: He'll never forget the lip lock at the altar with this captivating color. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of fragrances, phthalates, dyes and parabens. Supports The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

SHINE: Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Incredible Wear Gel Liner (Sienna--metallic bronze). BEAUTY: This liner allows you to be flirty and fun as you think about forever together. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of mineral oil, alcohol, artificial fragrances, parabens and dyes.

Beaming Soon-to-Be Dads: Give Your Guy the Same Good-to-Glow Look of Superstar First-Time Fathers

Photo by Daniel Ogren
Josh Duhamel and Fergie expect their bundle of joy this summer.

Who's got the glow? Superstar soon-to-be dads Josh Duhamel, Prince William, Kanye West and Olivier Martinez beam about as bright as their respective expectant partners--Fergie, the Duchess of Cambridge, Kim Kardashian and Halle Berry.

This fab four of first-time fathers have the look of love and luminosity. The special guy in your life doesn't need to shop for strollers to enjoy a flawless, refreshed complexion. Lifeless skin responds well to scrubs, moisturizers, cleansers and shaving products that contain powerful vitamins, antioxidants, anti-aging ingredients and natural exfoliants.

For Father's Day on Sunday, June 16, give your guy the gift of glow. The following skincare collections and kits are designed to revitalize his skin with radiant results. His face will be about as soft as a baby's you-know-what.

Photo by Simon Taylor

Prince William and Kate Middleton prepare for the arrival of the royal baby in July.

Photo by David Shankbone
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian anticipate the birth of their daughter in July. 

Olivier Martinez will welcome the arrival his first child with Halle Berry (her second) in the fall.

SHINE: (Clockwise from the top) eShave Face Moisturizer, Face Scrub, Eye Cream and Face Wash. BEAUTY: These gotta-have-it grooming goodies polish and protect the skin, prevent early signs of aging and promote pore minimization with shea and cocoa nut butters, jojoba oil, crushed apricot seeds, vitamin E and green tea extract. BEACON: Free of parabens, animal ingredients, dyes, SLS and SLES.

SHINE: Jack Black Jet Set Traveler (Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave Lather, Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser and Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20). BEAUTY: For the guy-on-the-go, this travel-size trio sanitizes, smoothes and safeguards the skin. BEACON: Contains no synthetic fragrances, parabens, sulfates or colorants.

SHINE: (Top to bottom) L'Occitane L'Homme Adventurous Verdon Kit (Eau de Toilette, Energy Moisturizer, Refreshing Face Splash and Invigorating Shave). BEAUTY: Shield his skin from the harsh and harmful effects of the sun, aging, lifestyle and the environment with rosemary leaf extract, vitamin E, and grape seed, peppermint and sunflower seed oils. BEACON: The L’Occitane Foundation supports women’s entrepreneurship and visual impairment fields of action.

SHINE: Murad Man Cleansing Shave, Razor Burn Rescue and Face Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 15 | PA++. BEAUTY: He can purify, pamper and protect his skin by utilizing sunscreen ingredients, glycolic acid, vitamins A, C and E, neem, apricot kernel oil and mushroom extract. BEACON: No animal testing.

SHINE: (Clockwise from the top) Pevonia Botanica Easy Glide Shaving Emulsion, Soothing After Shaving Balm, Age-Defying Myoxy Caviar Balm and Aqua-Gel Foaming Cleanser. BEAUTY: This fierce foursome of skincare products for him screams spa day with healing and hydrating ingredients, such as green tea leaf extract, vitamins C and E, safflower seed oil and caviar extract. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens, alcohol, lanolin, mineral oil, PABA, urea, artificial colors and sulfates.

SHINE: Skin Authority Man Age Defying Daily Basics Kit (Daily Wash, Shave Serum, Hydrating Sunscreen and Conditioning Toner). BEAUTY: Minimize irritation and redness, fine lines and wrinkles, razor bumps and in-grown hairs, and maximize healthier looking skin with sunscreen ingredients, aloe vera leaf juice, peppermint oil and glycolic acid. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens, dyes and added fragrances. Supports Look Good...Feel Better.

Blushing Brides: Summer Cheek Chic

Southern bells will soon be ringing for North Carolina native Emily Maynard. The 26-year-old single mom finally found the man of her dreams after appearing a second time on the sappy-ever-after reality TV show "The Bachelorette." During the season finale, 27-year-old Jef Holm knelt down and asked for her hand in marriage.

It's been a nonstop patella party this year with several celebs getting down on bended knee. Brad Pitt, Olivier Martinez and Liam Hemsworth put on ring on it with partners Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry and Miley Cyrus. Plus, Drew Barrymore and Alec Baldwin recently sealed the deal when they respectively exchanged "I dos" with Will Kopelman and Hilaria Thomas.

Since summer's the season for blushing brides, we've assembled the best brighteners and highlighters for your cheeks. These pinks, reds and corals will color your world on The Big Day and beyond. In addition, check out the celebs who have the most potential to walk down the aisle this summer. Which ones will make it to their golden anniversary? 

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Brad Pitt put a ring on the finger of Angelina Jolie, the mother of his children, last April.

Photo by Marie-Joelle Parent at http://www.flickr.com/photos/45619196@N02/

 Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez announced their engagement last March.

Photo by Maggie Jumps

After four years together, Justin Timberlake proposed to Jessica Biel last December. 

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"The Hunger Games" star Liam Hemsworth popped the question to Miley Cyrus last May with a 3.5-carat diamond ring.

Photo by Romina060693

Britney Spears accepted a 3-carat diamond ring from her former agent Jason Trawick last December. 

Earlier this year, Snooki announced her engagement to Jionni LaValle--and the impending birth of their first child.

SHINE: Julie Hewett Powder Blush (Bud of Rose; pale pink). BEAUTY: Create forever memories with this silky powder that comes in a sleek mirrored compact. BEACON: No animal testing.

SHINE: La Bella Donna Creme Fresh Mineral Blush Compact Colour (Garnet Collection). BEAUTY: Say "I Do" to a bold burst of ruddy flush. BEACON: No animal testing. Contains no FD&C dyes, oils, talc, alcohol or fragrance.

SHINE: Milani Cosmetics Baked Powder Blush (Corallina; top) and Fantastico (Mauve; bottom). BEAUTY: Shapes, contours and highlights for the wedding, reception, honeymoon and ever after. BEACON: Cruelty free.

SHINE: Mirabella Blush Colour Duo (Glowing; warm peach and bronze). BEAUTY: Invigorate cheeks with matte shades that create a healthy glow the groom won't easily forget. BEACON: Free of oils, parabens and talc.

SHINE: Smashbox Blush (Rush Flush; shimmery cool pink). BEAUTY: This powder blush brightens your complexion and features an innovative swivel mirror compact for tie-the-knot touch-ups. BEACON: Cruelty free.

SHINE: Sormé Treatment Cosmetics Bio-Natural Blush (Excitement). BEAUTY: Enriched with nourishing jojoba oils, this matte mineral formula glides over cheeks for a natural finish--which is no small feat for The Big Day. BEACON: No animal testing. Contains no talc or parabens. Supports Look Good...Feel Better.

SHINE: Sue Devitt Gel-to-Powder Blush (Marion Reef; sun-kissed pink). BEAUTY: Marine Collagen Filling Spheres smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, creating a natural glow as you glide down the aisle. BEACON: No animal testing. Supports African Foundation and the Blue Planet Network.

SHINE: Susan Posnick Colorme Mineral Color Cheeks and Eyes (Orchid; mulberry wash). BEAUTY: Be the wedding belle of the ball with this self-dispensing pot that comes with an attached powder puff and mirror. BEACON: Supports Big Thought.

SHINE: Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Luminous Creme Blush (Plum Satin; rose berry shade with a hint of shimmer). BEAUTY: Secure the wow factor for your wedding album with this picture-perfect cheek color or highlighter. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of oils, chemicals, alcohol, and artificial fragrances or dyes.