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The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
MAFS UK sign up stunning blonde with three ITV soap star pals
MARRIED At First Sight has cast a super-glam blonde business consultant for its new series. Leah Tyrer is set to be one of the brides for the upcoming show, which was shot earlier this year and will air in the autumn. 4 4 A source told The Sun: 'Leah is sure to be one of the most talked about brides this year. "She's a fun party girl and regularly shows off her toned body in bikini snaps from her luxury holidays on social media. "She's also pals with several ITV soap stars. Former Emmerdale star Charley Webb regularly comments on her snaps and has branded her 'prettiest' on one picture. "She also counts former Corrie stars Helen Flanagan and Kimberly Hart-Simpson amongst her followers, so she's already well-connected before she's even made her TV debut.' The bride-to-be, who turned 30 this year, is based in Edinburgh. Along with Leah, another fellow bride has been revealed as a stunning dental practice manager. Brunette Leisha Lightbody was the first to sign up for the E4 series. Leisha juggles her job as a dental practice manager with marketing and social media roles. She can often be seen showcasing her lavish getaways and glam lifestyle on Instagram and TikTok. The raven-haired beauty will soon be switching vacations for vows during Married At First Sight filming, which will see her say I Do to a complete stranger. First MAFS UK 2025 bride revealed as stunning dental practice manager months before new series hits screens The hit E4 show has revealed when the new series will start filming, as well as how you can apply to be on the next show. Though no official start date for the 2025 season has been revealed, MAFS UK will likely hit our screens in the coming months. It is estimated that it will make a welcome comeback in the middle of September. Elsewhere, a former MAFS UK star has given birth to her first child and revealed its adorable name and a sweet snap. Dental hygienist Jess Potter, 33, who shot to fame on the E4 show in 2022, shared the happy news with her fans on Wednesday. She has given birth to her first child with fiance TJ O'Reilly. The reality star previously shared her pregnancy journey with fans having had three failed stages of IVF and four heartbreaking losses. To apply for MAFS UK 2026, click here. The Sun has contacted a rep for C4 for comment. 4
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Georgia Toffolo slammed over her ‘controversial' wedding tips for 2025 brides – from £2 flowers to DIY cake
GEORGIA Toffolo has been slammed for insulting local businesses after sharing her "controversial" wedding tips for 2025 brides. The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, tired the knot with Brewdog founder James Watt, 42, in March and won praise from fans for the low-key celebrations - despite their huge wealth. 3 3 3 While Toff is thought to be a millionaire many times over herself thanks to reality TV and presenting work, James is said to have a net worth of more than £250million. But the TV beauty has now been accused of "ruffling feathers" after urging brides to ditch florists and cake makers in favour of £2 supermarket flowers and DIY sweet treats. In an Instagram post accompanying a video of her intimate wedding ceremony, Toff said: "Controversial? Maybe. Honest? 100%. Pieces of REAL advice I'd give to a 2025 bride." She insisted that wedding cakes are a "complete waste of money" while flowers are "overpriced and overrated". Revealing her money-saving alternatives, she added: "We had the children bake ours [cake] that morning. No fancy tiers, no overpriced price tag. Just made with pure love. Best decision ever. "I [also] grabbed daffodils straight out of the vase on our kitchen table, and you know what? They were perfect. £2 from the supermarket and not a single florist in sight." Her Instagram video, shared with her 1.8million followers, quickly racked up 1.5million views. But some people were left fuming that her tips seemingly urged people to snub "hard-working and talented" local vendors. One said: "Whilst the sentiment of your post is spot on; 'your day, your way', I do think you have slightly missed the mark here. "Especially describing floristry and wedding cakes as overpriced and not necessary. Both professions are very female founder heavy & I think it's a real shame to use your platform to describe the incredibly hard work and talent-driven work of those women as overpriced and unnecessary. BrewDog's James Watt & fiance Toff branded 'unbearable' after latest confession "Your DIY wedding is beautiful because that's what you wanted, but let's not diminish the incredible talent, skill and hard work of the women within the wedding industry." A second blasted: "So instead of spending a few quid of our vast wealth to support local, female-led businesses, I am instead going to tell my almost 2 million followers that what they do is pointless and they're charging too much for their art and skill. "Considering what you charge for an hours appearance, tell me, who is pointless and overpriced here…?" A third chimed in: "As an influencer and privileged person, she has tripped up on this one… this has ruffled more than industry leaders' feathers." A fourth echoed: "I feel like you can say this as you have the privilege of experiencing luxury at any given time, for the absolute majority of people their wedding day is the one day in a lifetime when they may choose to spend a little extra to experience the finer things in life." And a fifth agreed: "You have the benefit of choice and grew up extremely privileged, for most couples their wedding day is the only time they can afford and save for that level of luxury." The I'm a Celebrity winner went on to claim that couples shouldn't spend the morning apart on their wedding day, and the guest list should be small as it's "not a networking event". She also hit out at child-free weddings and insisted that children "add magic, not mess" and said there's "no need for a three-course meal". Toff rounded off her wedding guide by concluding: "You don't have to change your surname Tradition is optional, your identity isn't." And many social media users, despite the backlash, praised her for low-key wedding decisions. One said: "I've said it once and will say it again. Please please never change. You are a breath of fresh air and so on point with outlook on life." "Love this Georgia Toffolo, well said. Weddings are about individuality and not about 'rules'", added someone else. A third wrote: "Totally agree!! You both look so happy and content that's what it's all about!" "I absolutely could not love this more", cried a fourth. Meanwhile, a fifth added: "Good for you Georgia! Agree with everything you said. Yours sounded just perfect." Guests received just 48 hours' notice of the surprise nuptials where Toff and James' spaniel, Monty, acted as ring bearer. The couple, who started dating in 2023, 'eloped' after a ceremony which took place in a small church in the coastal village where fewer than 600 people live. James's two daughters from his previous marriage to illustrator Johanna Basford were bridesmaids in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire.
Washington Post
18-07-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Carolyn Hax: One daughter's wedding slips through cracks of another's divorce
Dear Carolyn: I have five children, two daughters. 'Lynn' is 40, and 'Emma' is 29. Lynn got married 15 years ago, and since she was the first bride of the younger generation, a big fuss was made over her wedding by me, my two sisters and especially my mother. Emma is getting married next month, but since she is the fifth and last bride in our family, it's not as big a deal. That's the way it was in the previous generation, too, because this happened to my sister, the sixth bride that time around.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
South Asian women might be the winners of the gold rush
Every piece of gold that Farzana Ghani owns holds a memory. She has intricate jewelry sets from her mother-in-law from her wedding in Pakistan; a gold chain gifted from her mother after she performed the Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage; and gold coins to celebrate her daughter's birth. And she will keep investing in gold, as prices for the metal reach record highs. 'Compared to bonds and compared to holding cash, I would still prefer to buy gold coins,' Ghani, 56, of Miami, Florida, said. Brides in South Asia are famously decked out in the precious metal – necklaces, earrings, nose rings, hair pieces and amulets – that can be gifted or inherited. The collection often starts before they're even born, composed of inherited pieces and gifts to commemorate their birth, life milestones and religious holidays. Gold has been known as the most reliable safe haven asset for millennia, but it is more than an investment for South Asian families. The tradition of daughters inheriting their mothers' gold spans across urban and rural India, regardless of socioeconomic class. It is deeply sewn into the fabric of the region's culture, often quite literally, as many women inherit saris that are intricately embroidered with gold thread. They revere gold pieces as precious family heirlooms rather than a quick cash turnaround — and for women, it can be one of the few assets that belong solely to them. Gold prices have skyrocketed 26% this year, after rising 27% in 2024. The metal hit a record high above $3,500 a troy ounce in April, spurred by US President Donald Trump's chaotic tariff agenda and his attacks on the Federal Reserve's leader. And the South Asian women who long invested most of their assets into gold are winning in this rally. 'Whatever I have, it's all gold,' one South Asian mother described to her viewers on TikTok, showing off a 24-carat necklace she received 28 years ago. 'When I bought this (necklace) right, those days, golds were very cheap. One gram was $12. Now it's $100.' India was the second-largest market for gold jewelry in the world in 2023, only falling behind China, according to leading industry group World Gold Council. In 2021, India bought a whopping 611 tonnes of gold jewelry; in comparison, the next-biggest region, the Middle East, bought 241 tonnes. Demand in India is driven by jewelry: The country has an expected 11 million to 13 million weddings a year, with bridal jewelry enjoying more than 50% of the gold market share, accordingly. South Asians make up approximately 10% of UK gold supplier Solomon Global's client base, and it had seen an uptick in the last year in women of South Asian origin buying gold, according to the company. 'Jewelry is something that has an auspicious place in people's lives, it can be very consumer oriented, but it is also a very good mechanism for saving and passing wealth from generation to generation,' Joseph Cavatoni, senior market strategist for the Americas at the World Gold Council, told CNN. People in India don't view gold as a splurge according to Sachin Jain, India CEO of the World Gold Council. Instead, gold pieces are viewed as family assets that will only appreciate in value. Gold jewelry also serves as a physical form of financial protection in a region where millions of people — particularly women — may not have access to bank accounts or other forms of organized investing. In India, less than 50% of women manage their finances independently, according to a March survey from YouGov. Ghani grew up with that mindset. In Pakistan, her mother told her to set aside any pocket money and, once it's accumulated, buy 24-karat gold coins. 'We Eastern women are always known for having money on rainy days. We don't live for today and then forget about tomorrow,' Ghani said. But in 2025, it's not just South Asian brides who are relying on gold investments. Trump's trade war has thrown the global trade status quo into disarray, and investors are looking to move their assets from more volatile paper currency. Gold posted its strongest quarterly return since 1986 during the first quarter of 2025, with demand for safe havens spilling into other metals like silver and platinum. 'Gold is a bastion of safety and value,' Joshua Barone, a wealth manager at investment firm Savvy Advisors, told CNN. Even with the occasional dip, the price of gold per troy ounce has soared more than 1,900% over the past 50 years, according to BullionByPost, the largest online gold dealer in the UK. Silver has risen 697% over the same time period. Central banks in India and China have been buying bullion to boost their reserves. The Reserve Bank of India has increased its gold holdings by 35% in the last five years, according to Solomon Global. South Asians have long been storing gold in their own homes. Conservative estimates say that 25,000 tons or more of gold are sitting in homes in India, Jain said. But South Asians are not interested in selling off their gold just yet. Indians are holding on to their gold even with high prices, Jain said, despite the trend of increased sales when prices were relatively high historically. 'The Western markets tend to want to hold gold when things are really scary, market risk and uncertainty. But (South Asian) families, these generations, have held gold for a long time, because they see that gold grows with economic expansion and it links to the GDP,' Cavatoni said. Instead, Jain noted that in the past year, Indian consumers are coming back into stores and converting their old jewelry into more contemporary designs. Young people still see the value in holding on to gold – but they want pieces they can wear every day rather than gigantic bridal sets that are sitting in bank lockers. 'I think the younger consumer wants to own, fall in love and use those pieces, make them part of their life,' Jain said. When Ghani's daughter was getting married last December in Miami, she converted many of her gold coins and old jewelry sets into a modern collection for the bride, one that she can keep and pass on to her own children in the future. Other gold coins were set aside for Ghani's son. 'She wanted to wear artificial (jewelry),' Ghani sighed. 'But gold is the most decent, the most elegant. I told her, 'Do not wear anything else.'' CNN's John Towfighi contributed to this report.
CNN
13-07-2025
- Business
- CNN
South Asian women might be the winners of the gold rush
Every piece of gold that Farzana Ghani owns holds a memory. She has intricate jewelry sets from her mother-in-law from her wedding in Pakistan; a gold chain gifted from her mother after she performed the Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage; and gold coins to celebrate her daughter's birth. And she will keep investing in gold, as prices for the metal reach record highs. 'Compared to bonds and compared to holding cash, I would still prefer to buy gold coins,' Ghani, 56, of Miami, Florida, said. Brides in South Asia are famously decked out in the precious metal – necklaces, earrings, nose rings, hair pieces and amulets – that can be gifted or inherited. The collection often starts before they're even born, composed of inherited pieces and gifts to commemorate their birth, life milestones and religious holidays. Gold has been known as the most reliable safe haven asset for millennia, but it is more than an investment for South Asian families. The tradition of daughters inheriting their mothers' gold spans across urban and rural India, regardless of socioeconomic class. It is deeply sewn into the fabric of the region's culture, often quite literally, as many women inherit saris that are intricately embroidered with gold thread. They revere gold pieces as precious family heirlooms rather than a quick cash turnaround — and for women, it can be one of the few assets that belong solely to them. Gold prices have skyrocketed 26% this year, after rising 27% in 2024. The metal hit a record high above $3,500 a troy ounce in April, spurred by US President Donald Trump's chaotic tariff agenda and his attacks on the Federal Reserve's leader. And the South Asian women who long invested most of their assets into gold are winning in this rally. 'Whatever I have, it's all gold,' one South Asian mother described to her viewers on TikTok, showing off a 24-carat necklace she received 28 years ago. 'When I bought this (necklace) right, those days, golds were very cheap. One gram was $12. Now it's $100.' India was the second-largest market for gold jewelry in the world in 2023, only falling behind China, according to leading industry group World Gold Council. In 2021, India bought a whopping 611 tonnes of gold jewelry; in comparison, the next-biggest region, the Middle East, bought 241 tonnes. Demand in India is driven by jewelry: The country has an expected 11 million to 13 million weddings a year, with bridal jewelry enjoying more than 50% of the gold market share, accordingly. South Asians make up approximately 10% of UK gold supplier Solomon Global's client base, and it had seen an uptick in the last year in women of South Asian origin buying gold, according to the company. 'Jewelry is something that has an auspicious place in people's lives, it can be very consumer oriented, but it is also a very good mechanism for saving and passing wealth from generation to generation,' Joseph Cavatoni, senior market strategist for the Americas at the World Gold Council, told CNN. People in India don't view gold as a splurge according to Sachin Jain, India CEO of the World Gold Council. Instead, gold pieces are viewed as family assets that will only appreciate in value. Gold jewelry also serves as a physical form of financial protection in a region where millions of people — particularly women — may not have access to bank accounts or other forms of organized investing. In India, less than 50% of women manage their finances independently, according to a March survey from YouGov. Ghani grew up with that mindset. In Pakistan, her mother told her to set aside any pocket money and, once it's accumulated, buy 24-karat gold coins. 'We Eastern women are always known for having money on rainy days. We don't live for today and then forget about tomorrow,' Ghani said. But in 2025, it's not just South Asian brides who are relying on gold investments. Trump's trade war has thrown the global trade status quo into disarray, and investors are looking to move their assets from more volatile paper currency. Gold posted its strongest quarterly return since 1986 during the first quarter of 2025, with demand for safe havens spilling into other metals like silver and platinum. 'Gold is a bastion of safety and value,' Joshua Barone, a wealth manager at investment firm Savvy Advisors, told CNN. Even with the occasional dip, the price of gold per troy ounce has soared more than 1,900% over the past 50 years, according to BullionByPost, the largest online gold dealer in the UK. Silver has risen 697% over the same time period. Central banks in India and China have been buying bullion to boost their reserves. The Reserve Bank of India has increased its gold holdings by 35% in the last five years, according to Solomon Global. South Asians have long been storing gold in their own homes. Conservative estimates say that 25,000 tons or more of gold are sitting in homes in India, Jain said. But South Asians are not interested in selling off their gold just yet. Indians are holding on to their gold even with high prices, Jain said, despite the trend of increased sales when prices were relatively high historically. 'The Western markets tend to want to hold gold when things are really scary, market risk and uncertainty. But (South Asian) families, these generations, have held gold for a long time, because they see that gold grows with economic expansion and it links to the GDP,' Cavatoni said. Instead, Jain noted that in the past year, Indian consumers are coming back into stores and converting their old jewelry into more contemporary designs. Young people still see the value in holding on to gold – but they want pieces they can wear every day rather than gigantic bridal sets that are sitting in bank lockers. 'I think the younger consumer wants to own, fall in love and use those pieces, make them part of their life,' Jain said. When Ghani's daughter was getting married last December in Miami, she converted many of her gold coins and old jewelry sets into a modern collection for the bride, one that she can keep and pass on to her own children in the future. Other gold coins were set aside for Ghani's son. 'She wanted to wear artificial (jewelry),' Ghani sighed. 'But gold is the most decent, the most elegant. I told her, 'Do not wear anything else.'' CNN's John Towfighi contributed to this report.
