| Where to get up close and personal with your sweetheart
Just in time for Valentine planning, we asked readers for favorite honeymoon hideaways. - "I love the honeymoon cabin at Illahee Manor Bed & Breakfast Estate (6680 Illahee Road N.E., Bremerton). It was built from the wood on the property by the original owner and is a cozy place for two to snuggle up and enjoy a romantic interlude. The managers are great at making sure your unique requests are met, too." — Robb Zerr, Melbourne, Fla. - "We spent our wedding night at Thornewood Castle (8601 N. Thorne Lane S.W., Lakewood, Pierce County). We stayed in the Presidential Suite. The room had a tall four-poster bed, 16th century stained-glass window insets, a Jacuzzi tub and a lovely view of American Lake. We felt as though we were visiting some remote Bavarian estate." — Cathy Hall, Tacoma - "Big Red Barn Bed and Breakfast (309 V St., Port Townsend) has a great Jacuzzi, comfy bed and a cute yard.
Beatles-themed hotel opens doors
The four-star Hard Day's Night hotel on North John Street, a stone's throw from the famous Cavern club, has 110 rooms and two luxury penthouses. It is decorated with previously unseen Fab Four photos and original artwork from acclaimed Beatles' artist Shannon. The hotel also has a wedding chapel and civil wedding licence, so couples can tie the knot in front of pictures of the Beatles and their partners. It already has bookings for six weddings. Hotel manager Mike Dewey said: "It has been a long time coming. We first talked about it 11 years ago and now we open our doors to customers for the first time. .
Heigl learns lesson from Jennifer Love Hewitt
Unlike many brides, “Grey's Anatomy" star Katherine Heigl did not go into workout mode in order to fit into her wedding dress. Instead, she made a final push to get in shape after witnessing Jennifer Love Hewitt's recent “fat" fracas. “Oh, my god, if they think she looks bad then I'm screwed," Heigl told OK! magazine. In fact, Heigl credits Hewitt with having a healthy attitude toward the public response to what many considered unflattering photos: “I should really take a note from her and not care so much — she looks amazing. She has a phenomenal body!" Heigl and her musician beau, Josh Kelley, married Dec. 23 at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah. While many of her “Grey's" co-stars were not able to make the wedding, Justin Chambers, T.R. Knight and Kate Walsh were at the wedding.
Napier – Bouknight
Janis S. Napier of Graniteville announces the engagement of her daughter, Randi Napier of Graniteville, to Austin Bouknight of Graniteville, a son of William and Karen Bouknight of Aiken. The wedding is planned for January 19, 2008, at Christian Heritage Church.The bride-elect is a maternal granddaughter of Merleen S. Key of Graniteville and the late Robert Scott and a paternal granddaughter of Dorothy Napier of Graniteville and the late Lewis Napier. She is a 1998 graduate of Midland Valley High School. She is a graduate of USC Aiken with a degree in business management and a graduate of Troy University with a master's degree in business administration. She is employed by UPS Trade Management Services. She is currently attending Augusta State University earning her master's degree in early childhood education.The bridegroom-elect is a maternal grandson of Jimmy and Pauline Farrer of Vaucluse and a paternal grandson of Roxy Bouknight of New Ellenton and the late William Bouknight.
Village manor hosts celebrity wedding
ENGLAND cricket players were among a host of celebrities gathered at a country manor in north Wiltshire for the wedding of star batsman Kevin Pietersen and his pop singer bride. Hampshire player Pietersen and Jessica Taylor, who topped the charts with her former band Liberty X, invited 60 guests to the afternoon event at the idyllic Manor House Hotel, in Castle Combe. Best man Darren Gough and some of Taylor's former band-mates arrived at the venue at lunchtime, an official at the site said. After the ceremony, which was understood to be due to begin at 3pm, an extra 25 guests were due to join the party for a reception in the grounds. They were all due to stay overnight. The 14th century home, which is situated a stone's throw from Castle Combe racing circuit, has 32 rooms which had all been booked up by the couple.
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