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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Robin Thicke, 48, finally marries model April Love Geary, 30, after six-year engagement
After a six-year engagement, Robin Thicke, 48, has finally married his longtime fiancee April Love Geary, 30. The couple tied the knot on Friday during a lavish ceremony held in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, as the bride - who has welcomed three children with Thicke - walked down the aisle in a stunning white lace gown and a long ruffled veil. Geary shared footage from the wedding to her Instagram Story, offering fans their first glimpse at the seaside nuptials, and also shared a photo of herself holding back tears at the altar as Thicke appeared to deliver his vows into a microphone. In a loving gesture to his late father Alan Thicke, Robin and April kept a seat in the front row empty. Alan died in 2016 at the age of 69. Geary's video revealed that Alan's chair had 'In Loving Memory Of Alan Thicke' posted on the back of it. She also shared a short clip of her own father walking her down the aisle as their guests looked on. Robin wore a black tuxedo and held hands with the couple's two-year-old son Luca Patrick, who served as ring bearer. Luca, also dressed in a black tux, carried a briefcase that read: 'Ring Security' April and Robin are also parents to daughters Lola Alain, four, and Mia Love, six, but the two girls did not appear in any of the videos shared to Instagram. It was revealed on Thursday that the guest list would include Leonardo DiCaprio, Usher, and Community star Ken Jeong, but they weren't shown in April's videos. The celebrations reportedly kicked off with a welcome dinner on Thursday and were expected to continue through the weekend, with guests arriving as early as Wednesday. On Wednesday, April took to her Instagram Stories to reveal just how nervous she felt ahead of her wedding weekend. 'I get married this weekend, and I leave tomorrow. And my nerves are so bad, like I honestly, all day, have felt like I'm going to vomit,' she admitted. 'And I'm just going over a checklist in my head of, like, all the things I need to pack, all the things I need to pack for the kids. And, like, of course I haven't packed anything yet. And I leave tomorrow and I'm an idiot. 'But oh my god, I'm so excited! But I'm literally, like, nauseous. Like, I feel like I'm actually going to throw up. Oh my god! I'm going to forget something important.' The next day, Geary shared excited airport snaps alongside her maid of honor and bridesmaids. 'Let's get y'all married! Cabo here we come!' they captioned the photos. Thicke proposed to Geary twice—first in December 2018, and again just last week outside the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in France. 'Robin surprised me during our trip to Cannes by proposing to me again with a new [Established Jewelry] ring,' April gushed on Instagram. 'I'm so obsessed with [the ring], thank you! This trip was such a dream. I love you so much @robinthicke.' In April, Geary offered a peek into her bridesmaid dress shopping experience by posting a carousel of photos showing her trying on various gowns. 'Thank you so much @azaziebridal for the best day! My bridesmaids are so happy with their dresses! And thank you for letting me try on some dresses for fun,' she wrote. She added 'We honestly had so much fun and you guys went above and beyond. Thanks for taking care of all of us.' Thicke and Geary began dating in 2014, just months after Thicke's split from his wife of 10 years, actress Paula Patton. He and Patton, who finalized their divorce in 2015, also share 14-year-old son Julian Fuego. Back in 2016, Thicke and Geary sparked secret wedding rumors after getting matching tattoos on their ring fingers to mark their second anniversary. But as the sweet videos now confirm, they waited until now to make it official. Thicke's first proposal took place during a family dinner on Christmas Eve, and Geary wrote on Instagram at the time: 'YES YES 1000x YES.' The singer previously revealed the couple were busy planning their wedding and had hoped to tie the knot in 2024.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Robin Thicke Marries April Love Geary After 6-Year Engagement
Robin Thicke and April Love Geary have tied the knot! PEOPLE can confirm that the longtime couple is officially married. The pair wed in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on Friday, May 30. Geary posted several clips and photos from the celebration on her Instagram Story. She wore an all-white dress, while Thicke wore a suit with a white flower in his lapel. One guest at the wedding published a video showing Thicke walking down the aisle to Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." Just days before the wedding, Thicke, 48, got down on one knee for a second time, popping the question to Geary, 30, again in Cannes. "Robin surprised me during our trip to Cannes by proposing to me again with a new ring that one of my best friends @nikkiwhatnikkiwho @establishedjewelry made, I'm so obsessed with it, thank you!!!😭 This trip was such a dream. 🤍 I love you so much @robinthicke Also a huge thank you to @alilasky for clearing out the whole area and making sure there wasn't a single person getting in the way," Geary shared on Instagram. Thicke and Geary, who share three children — son Luca Patrick, 2, and daughters Lola Alain, 4, and Mia Love, 6, began dating in 2014, several months after the singer separated from his wife of 10 years, Paula Patton. Two months after Thicke and Patton's divorce was finalized in March 2015, Thicke and Geary made their public debut as a couple at the Cannes Film Festival. The Grammy-nominated artist also shares son, Julian Fuego, 14, with ex-wife Paula Patton. In September 2016, the pair celebrated their second anniversary by getting matching tattoos on their ring fingers, sparking rumors that they had secretly wed, but a source told PEOPLE two months later they were not married. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Thicke popped the question in December 2018. 'YES YES 1000x YES,' a pregnant Geary said at the time, sharing news of their engagement on social media. The model stood smiling in front of a Christmas tree as the 'Magic Touch' singer gave her a sweet smooch on the cheek for their Instagram announcement. She also included a video of Thicke proposing as the couple dined with loved ones. On April 24, Geary shared a black and white photo collage with Thicke on Instagram. "til the day we die 🤍" she captioned the images taken at the Malibu Beach House. Just weeks earlier, Geary gave a glimpse into dress shopping for her bridesmaids as she shared a carousel of images modeling different gowns. "Thank you so much @azaziebridal for the best day! My bridesmaids are so happy with their dresses! And thank you for letting me try on some dresses for fun 🤍 we honestly had so much fun and you guys went above and beyond. Thanks for taking care of all of us ♥️" she wrote. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Robin Thicke is married! Singer, 48, ties the knot with model April Love Geary, 30, after seven-year engagement
After a seven-year engagement, Robin Thicke has finally married his longtime fiancee April Love Geary. The couple tied the knot on Friday during a lavish ceremony held in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, according to PEOPLE. The bride — who has welcomed three children with Thicke — walked down the aisle in a stunning white lace gown and a long ruffled veil. Geary shared footage from the wedding to her Instagram Story, offering fans their first glimpse at the seaside nuptials. She reposted a photo of herself holding back tears at the altar as Thicke appeared to deliver his vows into a microphone. In a loving gesture to his late father Alan Thicke, Robin and April kept a seat in the front row empty. Next, Geary posted a short clip of her father walking her down the aisle as their guests looked on in awe at the beautiful bride. For Robin's strut to the altar, he suited up in a black tuxedo and held hands with the couple's two-year-old son Luca Patrick, who served as ring bearer.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bride Refused to Invite Her Dad's New Girlfriend to Her Destination Wedding, So He Flew Her In and Asked Again
A Mumsnet user shared that she does not want her dad's girlfriend, whom she's never met, to attend her wedding Despite repeatedly telling him that she's not invited, the dad still flew to the destination wedding city with his girlfriend The future newlywed is now wondering, 'Am I being unreasonable for thinking it's not my fault she traveled halfway around the world for a wedding she's not invited to?'A bride-to-be feels like a broken record after repeatedly telling her dad that she doesn't want him to bring his girlfriend to her wedding. The bride detailed her frustrations on the U.K. community forum Mumsnet, where she explained that her dad once again asked if his girlfriend could come — this time after he already flew her out to the destination wedding. 'My parents are very acrimoniously separated, and my dad has a new partner,' the future newlywed wrote. 'They are still in the throes of an awful divorce, and my five siblings and I are stuck in the middle.' 'I initially told him that she cannot come, and that's been clear from the outset, as I'm not comfortable with it and we've not met,' she added. Despite the firm no, the dad mentioned that he would still be flying to the unnamed wedding city with his girlfriend. 'I said how nice and reiterated that she was not invited, so it has been clear throughout,' the bride said of her unchanged response. 'Dad has just asked again if she can come, and again I've said no,' she continued. 'He's said he understands but that she is hurt because she's come all this way.' is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Wondering if she's in the wrong for putting her foot down, the bride-to-be asked, 'Am I being unreasonable for thinking it's not my fault she traveled halfway around the world for a wedding she's not invited to?' In a Mumsnet poll under her post, 94 percent of the more than 2,000 voters selected 'You are NOT being unreasonable' as their option. 'You have been clear, and he decided he'd strong arm you into doing his will by presenting you this option,' one reader commented. 'He shouldn't have brought her. I'd be telling him if he doesn't back off he won't be invited either. I can only imagine why your mother left him and this is perhaps an example of his behavior of why.' Most Mumsnet users agreed, with one replying, 'Tell him not to mention her again in conjunction with your wedding. You have made yourself crystal clear. How selfish of him to be hassling you like this. Awful behavior.' Read the original article on People
Khaleej Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Why UAE is becoming a go-to luxury wedding destination
The UAE is fast-becoming one of the world's most loved nuptial spots, with legal changes allowing civil marriage in Abu Dhabi also paving the way for a whole new wave of weddings in the country. The latest research from Bounce, a luggage storage company, puts Dubai in third place in the list of the most popular wedding destinations on social media, behind only Bali and Hawaii, and in sixth place for best global locations for a destination wedding; the top spot was taken by Tuscany, Italy. The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has been increasingly pushing the market. Hoor Al Khaja, senior vice president, International Operations at the Dubai Corporation of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), said last month: 'We are committed to further promoting Dubai's unique proposition as the dream destination for couples and those seeking to celebrate life's most cherished milestones.' In a statement last month following the second Dubai Wedding Symposium, the DCTCM said: 'Strategically located between East and West, the city offers unrivalled airline connectivity, with flights from Europe, Asia, and Africa in under eight hours, complemented by visa options including visa-on-arrival for over 50 nationalities. 'Dubai's appeal as a wedding destination is further enhanced by its world-class infrastructure, including a portfolio of more than 830 hotels and resorts, as well as a stunning array of backdrops for any kind of celebration. For venues, couples can choose from sparkling cityscapes, sandy beaches, lush gardens, rolling dunes, and more.' Shiv Kapoor and Jessica Chopra got married in Dubai in February using Ikigaii wedding planners for the five-day event. The British Indians could bring family from East and West to the ceremony held in the Lapita Dubai Parks and Resort. 'Dubai had everything we were looking for: incredible food, a vibrant atmosphere, comfort, perfect weather, and a touch of luxury,' Kapoor said. 'Everything just clicked and having wedding planners overlooking everything just gave us confidence.' As the number of destination weddings began to grow in 2020, Vaibbhav Arora co-founded Ikigaii, which now caters to 12 to 15 weddings a year, with some lasting as long as five days and with budgets in excess of Dh2 million. 'Most of our couples are from the UK or the US,' he said. 'The other countries from which couples come are Germany, India, and Australia.' Palm Jumeirah is the top requested destination for a celebration, he added. 'Dubai offers world-class venues, warm hospitality, and unbeatable value, especially for South Asian weddings where food and culture matter most,' he added. Rhiannon Downie-Hurst, founder of a dedicated wedding platform, agrees that Dubai offers the perfect setting for a luxury destination wedding. 'What makes Dubai stand out isn't just the glitz, it's also how easy the process can be,' she told KT LUXE. 'With world-class planners, multi-cultural vendor expertise, and stunning venues that require little dressing up, couples can craft once-in-a-lifetime celebrations without the stress. The weather, excluding summer, ease of travel for international guests, and the ability to blend multiple cultures into one celebration also play a huge part in its growing appeal.' Downie-Hurst has seen some of the most luxurious weddings take place in the Emirates, including couples hiring private islands and putting on huge drone shows and fireworks on the big day. She said that while official figures are not available, estimates suggest that the UAE's budding wedding industry already contributes billions of dirhams annually to the local economy. 'A single luxury wedding in Dubai can easily cost anywhere between Dh350,000 and over Dh10 million, depending on the scale, how many days, guest count, and so on,' she said, though smaller affairs can be as little as Dh80,000. According to Research and Markets' 2025 Destination Wedding Global Market Report, the destination wedding market is projected to grow from $48 billion (Dh176 billion) in 2025 to $137 billion (Dh503 billion) by 2029. 'Tourism authorities have noted thousands of destination wedding-related bookings annually, and many five-star hotels report 20–50 destination weddings per year, with peak seasons often booked in advance,' added Downie-Hurst. 'When you factor in venue spend, catering, décor, entertainment, bridal fashion, and guest tourism spend, the industry is a major economic contributor, not to mention a key part of the luxury tourism narrative.' India is one of the country's major source markets, she says, with couples hosting large, multi-day events across grand venues and palaces. It is also popular with couples from the UK who want to blend cultural traditions with contemporary luxury. She says couples from Nigeria and wider Africa are also known for extravagant celebrations, with hundreds of guests, while couples from Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States are drawn to Dubai's exclusivity and shopping scene. According to Tajrean Kashem, founder of Taj Raj Events, the average luxury wedding guest list ranges from 150 to 300, depending on whether it's a local or destination wedding. 'There is a higher demand for intimate weddings with 150-175 guests max. This helps couples stay within budget and spend on more luxurious elements for the events, especially when it's a multi-day wedding,' she told KT LUXE. Some of the most sought-after venues include Atlantis The Royal, Armani Hotel, Park Hyatt Dubai, and Bab Al Shams. Amirah Chaudhary and Safwaan Imtiaz married at the Ritz Carlton in JBR. Born and raised in the UK, they chose Dubai because they holiday at least once a year in the emirate. The safety, high quality service and five-star luxury played a huge part in the decision. 'Dubai definitely leans into the luxurious vibe, and we wanted to embrace that while still keeping things personal. A few standout touches we had were a sunset ceremony with a stunning beach backdrop, with the Dubai Eye in the background, a live violinist during our ceremony entrance, and fire breather performers and drummers when we did the second part of the wedding with our Asian outfits,' Chaudhary, of Pakistani heritage, said. She said the level of luxury she wanted is more accessible in Dubai than in the UK. 'The hospitality industry here in Dubai is so geared towards high-end events, you get more value for your money in terms of service and wow-factor,' she said. 'Things like outdoor beachfront venues would obviously be a huge logistical challenge and cost in the UK, but are much more streamlined in Dubai. It really made the whole celebration feel effortlessly special.' Since 2022's legal reforms, Abu Dhabi has managed to steal away weddings from destinations such as Cyprus, which has long been a hotspot for the region's mixed marriages, allowing couples to wed in Las Vegas-style civil ceremonies within just 24 hours. There have been 40,000 couples from 200 nationalities coming to wed in the capital, showing potential for the emirate to also develop its own wedding market. 'Abu Dhabi's civil marriage law has transformed how expats get married in the region. It allows couples — whether residents or tourists — to marry with just a passport, regardless of their religion or where they live,' said Hesham Elrafei, a UAE-based legal expert. 'This progressive law introduced express same-day weddings, interfaith marriages, prenups, and will registration — making the process fast, modern, and inclusive.' It's enough to make a couple say: 'I do'.
