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Daily Record
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Inside Megan McKenna and Oliver Burke's stunning country wedding
The former TOWIE star and ex Celtic ace tied the knot in Grantley Hall over the weekend. Video Loading Former Celtic ace Oliver Burke and The Only Way Is Essex star Megan McKenna tied the knot in at the swanky Grantley Hall in north Yorkshire on Saturday. The couple, who are parents to little Landon, smiled all day as they celebrated their nuptials. Country singer Megan and footballer Oliver looked the picture of happiness as they shared their gorgeous wedding snaps on Instagram, showcasing the intimate details from the biggest day of their lives. Megan looked like a princess in a white bridal gown with a long trail and veil. She was seen smiling from ear to ear as she posed with her new husband on the aisle, surrounded by roses. The ceremony was held at the breathtaking grounds in North Yorkshire. In the wedding snaps, the 2019 Celebrity X Factor winner can be seen stunning attendees in a a silk Mikado ballgown with a pleated skirt. The dress was complete with a sweeping train and a corset bodice. Megan pulled off an outfit change as day turned into night, sporting an evening dress with a square neckline and pleated overskirt at the back. Megan captioned the sweet post: "Mr & Mrs Burke." Let's take a closer look at their big day... Wedding cake Florals Fine details Bridesmaids Blushing bride More On Megan McKenna Oliver Burke Celtic FC The Only Way is Essex
Daily Record
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Ex-Celtic and Scotland player Oliver Burke marries Megan McKenna in intimate ceremony
Former Hoops winger Burke and TOWIE star Megan McKenna tie the knot. Scotland international Oliver Burke has married The Only Way Is Essex star Megan McKenna in an intimate ceremony in North Yorkshire. The couple were the image of happiness as they marked their special day with family and friends. Oliver, 28, who played for Celtic, and Megan, 32, who shot to fame on the ITV reality show and went on to enjoy a country music singing career, debuted their wedding photos on Saturday night. The couple got engaged in June 2023. Megan looked like a princess in a white bridal gown with a long trail and veil. She was seen smiling from ear to ear as she posed with her new husband on the aisle, surrounded by roses. The ceremony was held at the breathtaking Grantley Hall in North Yorkshire. In the wedding snaps, the 2019 Celebrity X Factor winner can be seen stunning attendees in a a silk Mikado ballgown with a pleated skirt. The dress was complete with a sweeping train and a corset bodice. Megan pulled off an outfit change as day turned into night, sporting an evening dress with a square neckline and pleated overskirt at the back. Megan captioned the sweet post: "Mr & Mrs Burke." Celebrity pals flooded the comments with well wishes for the newlyweds. Scarlett Moffatt wrote: "Omg simply breathtaking. Huge congratulations to you both." Kelsey Parker gushed: "Omg you look Stunning Megan." Jess Wright posted: "Awww congratulations, beautiful darling," with a string of red heart emojis. Maura Higgins added: "Massive congratulations. You look so beautiful." Louie Spence commented: "Congratulations, darling". The milestone event comes after Megan gave birth to the couple's first child, Landon, in October last year. The adorable boy was born in Germany as Oliver is currently playing for Bundesliga club Union Berlin. The couple confirmed the new-born's birth with an emotional video compilation of moments from Landon's first few days of his life, which included clips of Megan holding him in the hospital after her C-section. Megan also shared her experiences of breastfeeding so far. The pair delighted fans when they announced they were expecting a baby following a secret IVF journey. The two hadn't been able to fall pregnant naturally with the TOWIE star suffering from PCOS. Things have moved pretty fast for the couple, with the ex-Hoops star getting down on one knee during a romantic trip to Montenegro in June 2023, just five months into their relationship. Megan previously gushed that they had been "inseparable" from their first date. Oliver was born in Kirkcaldy but was eligible to play for England in addition to Scotland, having been brought up south of the border from a young age. However, he opted to play for his country of birth. The sportsman signed with Celtic in January 2019 on loan from West Bromwich Albion. At the time, he had been capped five times by Scotland. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Los Angeles Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Bridal Second Looks for Every Budget and Theme
LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. When the ceremony ends and the party begins, many modern brides are swapping sweeping trains and voluminous skirts for sleek jumpsuits, flirty minis, or shimmering two-pieces designed for dancing the night away. Whether you're planning a dramatic reveal or just want something more comfortable (yet no less stylish), a second look lets you express a different side of your bridal style. From fashion-forward ensembles to effortless outfit changes, these chic second looks prove that your wedding wardrobe can—and should—have a playful encore. Crafted of linen and silk, this gown is designed with petal appliqués. This midi-length piece features a sweetheart neck, spaghetti straps, and a corset-inspired bodice. A high-neck midi knit dress with delicate faux pearl straps and gold-tone fastenings at the neck and back waist. Featuring a tiered silhouette, the Sandrine sheer sequin gown from Sabina Musayev is adorned with ethereal floral embellishments on the shoulders. The Halle Dress features hand-placed feathers offer a three-dimensional aire while the asymmetrical cut adds a contemporary touch. The Halle Dress features hand-placed feathers offer a three-dimensional aire while the asymmetrical cut adds a contemporary touch. An a-line sleeveless maxi-length dress designed in an intricate floral lace and silhouette enhancing boning. Satin midi dress with straight neckline and adjustable spaghetti straps. Wrap bodice with V-neck, open back with self-tie closure. The Cadence satin jacquard slip dress has a a delicate floral texture, open back and asymmetrical flounce seam. Featuring a deep cowl neckline and an alluring open back, this dress is designed to turn heads. Designed to have a soft draped fit around the neckline and soft fit body, the adjustable halter tie ensures a perfect fit, while the delicate chiffon rose applique detail adds a touch of whimsical charm. This dress is distinguished by its satin fabric that provides an elegant shine and a soft touch. Its asymmetrical design adds a modern touch, while the bow on the shoulder, which can be adjusted in multiple ways, offers versatility and style. The most perfect sparkly mini built to dance the night away. You will love how the luxurious beaded Mikado scoops across the corseted bodice and balances perfectly with the modern mini silhouette. Emerson is a strapless fitted crepe dress that is designed with princess seams and a double layer of dainty feathers along the collar and skirt hem, giving the dress an extra luxe feeling. A mini-length faux pearl adorned fringed dress with a square cut neckline and delicate straps. Danielle Frankel's dresses are a masterclass in modern bridalwear, and they're made with such attention to detail that they'll be talked about for a lifetime. This 'Wendell' style is cut from layers of tulle and lace that will create beautiful movement in your photographs.
ITV News
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Traditional 1940s games to make your VE Day party extra special
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Yahoo
29-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mississippi State University houses the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University is home to the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library, a massive collection of correspondence, research notes, artifacts, photographs and memorabilia by and about the 18th president of the United States. Founded in 2012, the Grant Presidential Library, located on the fourth floor of the Mitchell Memorial Library on the Mississippi State University campus, opened in November 2017. Presidential libraries have three primary goals, said Dr. Anne E. Marshall, executive director of the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library and Museum and Ulysses S. Grant Association. Their purpose is to house archives, serve as a museum and promote the public's interest and investment in the institution of the presidency in an effort to expand civic education, engagement and dialogue. The collection of Grant memorabilia that the presidential library is based around has, until recently, been owned by the Grant Association. It came to Mississippi State in 2009 from its former location at Southern Illinois University and remained a collection before being declared a presidential library in 2012. "Because it is the most extensive collection of Grant research and materials, we decided to establish the library," Marshall said. A memorandum was signed in March to facilitate the donation of the collection to Mississippi State University where it is housed, and plans are in development to construct a standalone building for the library at the corner of Russell Street and Highway 12, adjacent to campus. The Grant Presidential Library is home to every known letter to and from Grant. Some are original, though most are photo copies. The fact that they're all on hand though is important for researchers. "For researchers, the value is in the comprehensive nature of our collection," Marshall said. Along with letters, the museum owns heirlooms like a blue and white Mikado china set gifted to Grant by the Emperor of Japan and a set of wedding china used during the wedding of Grant's daughter at the White House. The library is also home to collections of officials who were close to the president, like John Rawlins, a Grant aide, and Orville Babcock, another aide who later betrayed Grant. A number of other items, including an original portrait of Grant painted by James Reid Lambdin and a Civil War cannon are on loan to the library from private collections. "We benefit from the fact that people who are maybe not ready to give up their precious artifacts do see that we will be great caretakers of their items," Marshall said. "You can't own everything, but we can house it and show it." The Lincoln collection Housed within the Grant Presidential Library is the Frank & Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, a collection of President Abraham Lincoln memorabilia. Frank J. Williams, retired Rhode Island Chief Justice, founding chair of The Lincoln Forum and longtime president of the Grant Association, was so impressed by MSU's commitment to the Grant Association and its collection that he decided to entrust the university with his personal collection as well. Williams' fascination with Lincoln began when he was in fifth grade and his classroom desk sat under a portrait of the 16th president, said Dr. Susannah J. Ural, the Frank & Virginia Williams Chair for Abraham Lincoln & Civil War Studies. "He was just obsessed with Lincoln," Ural said. "Lincoln as a leader, Lincoln as a citizen, Lincoln as a president, Lincoln as a lawyer. And so what he started to do, over the course of his life, was just collect everything he could find on Abraham Lincoln." There are close to 50,000 items in Williams' collection, including many items that Lincoln touched like legal documents and letters. At least two-thirds of the collection is from after Lincoln's death and documents how people remembered him, according to Ural. Another reason Williams chose MSU to house the collection is he liked the idea of it being in the South. "That you have the two most powerful leaders of the Union, Lincoln and Grant, in what was one of the most powerful states in the nation during the Civil War, and before the Civil War certainly ... and to study that full scope of the Civil War era, it was really important to him." "He loves people getting to know Lincoln through these items that Lincoln held," she added. What we can learn from Grant As a history professor, Marshall dealt primarily with students and other academic historians, but her role with the Grant Presidential Library has provided an opportunity to travel Mississippi to share the work happening with the library and museum. Likewise, the Grant Presidential Library draws visitors from across the world to Mississippi and the university. It's a major cultural feature that draws people in and has proven to be of great value to the university. "I'm very proud of Mississippi and I love the fact that we bring people to Mississippi," Marshall said. "They're not here really for any reason other than to come visit our library. I love that we can kind of be the sort of front door for Mississippi." What makes Grant's life story so compelling, Marshall said, is that he was a typical American who became one of the most famous men of the 19th century. "We're all attracted to people who seem almost superhuman, but he really did have this early history of mediocrity and failure," Marshall said. "A couple of years before the Civil War, he was broke and selling firewood in downtown St. Louis, and then within a decade, he's in the White House." His commitment to the union of the United States and the unique attributes of the American republic are inspiring, Marshall said. The museum doesn't sugarcoat the details of Grant's presidency, giving visitors a realistic view of his successes and failures. She's found that people connect with stories of struggle and imperfection, how people make sense of those mistakes and do better. "All of that is right in Grant's story," Marshall said. The Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library is free and open to the public. Located at 395 Hardy Road on the Mississippi State University campus, the library is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, visit or the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library pages on Facebook and Instagram.
