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News.com.au
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Demi Lovato marries Jordan ‘Jutes' Lutes
According to Vogue, the singer-actress and her singer-songwriter fiancé tied the knot at a venue in California on Sunday. Though details about the nuptials remain under wraps, Demi wore a custom-made Vivienne Westwood gown featuring a corset bodice and tulle veil for her big day. 'I have been a fan of Vivienne Westwood's designs for a long time. When I was thinking about (what dress style I wanted), I often found myself coming back to Vivienne's designs - specifically how the silhouettes really complement the curves in your body, and her use of corsets... I love everything about the dress.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Demi Lovato marries Jordan 'Jutes' Lutes
According to Vogue, the singer-actress and her singer-songwriter fiancé tied the knot at a venue in California on Sunday. Though details about the nuptials remain under wraps, Demi wore a custom-made Vivienne Westwood gown featuring a corset bodice and tulle veil for her big day. 'I have been a fan of Vivienne Westwood's designs for a long time. When I was thinking about (what dress style I wanted), I often found myself coming back to Vivienne's designs - specifically how the silhouettes really complement the curves in your body, and her use of corsets... I love everything about the dress.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'The Wedding Scammer' now under investigation after FOX 26 report; more victims out thousands
The Brief Authorities are now investigating a Willis wedding venue after FOX 26 aired a story on allegations of fraud. Charleston Lane's former operator is accused of not refunding money to couples who booked the venue. The current total from our reporting is over $70,000 in losses. More victims have come forward to share their stories. WILLIS, Texas - The Montgomery County District Attorney says the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has officially launched an investigation into the allegations of fraud against the Charleston Lane wedding venue and its former operator. The venue is now under new ownership. The information in this article refers to the previous tenant who was renting the space according to the new owner. The backstory FOX 26 first broke the story of a bride who lost more than $50,000 after booking the venue and showing up the day before her wedding to locked doors. Since the story aired, multiple possible victims have emailed, messaged, and commented, sharing similar stories, alleging the former operator has been impossible to contact after making payment. FOX 26 is not reporting the name of the former operator because no criminal charges have been filed, but it is reported in 'The Wedding Scammer' podcast hosted by Justin Sayles. Sayles alleges this former operator is a con man who's been defrauding people with different businesses for several years across the country. After the original report aired, several people commented and messaged saying they have had similar experiences. What we know "When I saw your article recently, I was like that was the venue we were going to book - we booked that! Then I went down the rabbit hole and saw the page you tagged, and I was like.. how did I not find this out before when I was googling the venue," said Myoshi Allen. She says she booked with the former operator at Charleston Lane in 2022 for a date in 2023. After a family member fell ill, she pushed the wedding date back and paid extra for it, although she says that didn't align with her contract. "He said he was also battling cancer," she said about the operator. "I prayed with him." She says as the wedding date got closer, the operator stopped returning her calls and the venue doors were chained when she went to inquire in person. "We're at a loss. We lost about 15,000 total," she said. Rachelle Dawkin says she and her husband had their wedding at the venue in November 2024, but, she says they didn't get what they paid for. Dawkin says she won the event space for the wedding and a photo booth during a raffle the venue held. She says she and her husband paid extra for the fireworks and a dessert bar – but neither were delivered on their big day. "We called the firework company, and they said they stopped working with [the operator] because of bounced payments," she said. That company, Roar Over Texas, confirmed they had ended their partnership with the previous operator due to brides contacting them about events they were unaware of, a bounced payment and the operator asking them to perform shows without proper permitting. "In addition, [the operator]'s final payment to us for a previous event was returned due to insufficient funds. While he eventually resolved the balance, it did incur additional bank fees." The full statement from the company can be read at the bottom of this article. Dawkin says she and her husband never received a refund for the missing services or their security deposit. "All in all, he owed us about $4,800… around $5,000," she said. After months of inquiries, she said the operator sent them a check which was linked to a closed account. "A week later, the check bounced out of the bank," she said. Dig deeper Keri Lugo is a coordinator who worked for a company that was contracted by Charleston Lane in the beginning of 2024. "I was the in-house coordinator for four or five months there," she said. She says she witnessed the former operator yelling at staff, throwing things, and acting in an unprofessional manner. "He would upsell the clients on premium florals and premium linens and there was no actual florists," she said. "It was literally [the operator] in the back, and he put bouquets together." She claims that instead of hiring caterers or chefs, the operator cooked all the food for events as well. "He would just move the flowers over and just start cooking for catering, because catering was in-house too, and he would also do that," she said. She says the company she was with required a percentage of the payment upfront for their services, and once those payments stopped coming, the company terminated the partnership. Last week, the Montgomery County DA said there was no investigation underway, but encouraged any possible victims to reach out to the sheriff's office. After the report aired, the DA confirmed there is now an active investigation, saying in an email: "Thank you for your email. At this time, no charges have been filed, but the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the matter." What you can do Those with information are asked to contact the sheriff's office at 281-577-8971. FOX 26's Abigail Dye is continuing the investigation. If you have a story to share, she can be reached by email at The full statement from Roar Over Texas reads as follows: We previously partnered with [operator] at Charleston Lane, where he offered our professional fireworks services to his clients as part of an "in-house" package. Once a client confirmed their interest in a fireworks display, [operator] would coordinate with us directly to secure the booking. At that point, we required a 50% deposit to confirm the reservation, with the remaining balance due 30 days prior to the event. Unfortunately, in the fall of last year, we were contacted by two separate brides who believed they had booked and paid for a fireworks display through Charleston Lane. We were unaware of these events and had never received any booking information or deposits from [operator] regarding them. These instances were deeply troubling and inconsistent with our standards of professionalism and client communication. In addition, [operator] 's final payment to us for a previous event was returned due to insufficient funds. While he eventually resolved the balance, it did incur additional bank fees. We were also asked on multiple occasions to perform shows without the proper permits. As a company led by first responders, safety and regulatory compliance are core to our values and operations. Being asked to bypass legal and safety protocols was unacceptable and one of the key reasons we chose to end our partnership with Charleston Lane." The Source The Montgomery County sheriff's office, possible victim who booked with the Charleston Lane Venue, Roar over Texas and previous FOX 26 reporting.
BBC News
27-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Smallburgh wedding venue extensively damaged by fire
A fire has caused extensive damage to a wedding and holiday venue. The fire at Holly House on the Worsted Estate, Smallburgh, Norfolk, broke out at about midnight, according to a post by the estate said "there was no one in the property, and no casualties" but the fire had "spread throughout the accommodation, sparing only the farm office at the rear of the property". Holly House director, Gavin Paterson, would not comment on how many forthcoming weddings or bookings might be impacted. However, the estate's statement added: "We will contact those with bookings as soon as we can."Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it was called to the blaze in Church Road at 02:35 BST. The cause of the fire is still being Patterson praised the "fantastic" fire service response and added that "no one was injured". The fire service said crews from nine stations attended the fire and staff remain at the scene damping down and checking for potential hot spots that might one point during the fire residents nearby were advised to keep doors and windows shut - due to smoke - which the fire service said had now and residents were advised to continue to avoid the area of Church taken by a BBC reporter showed the roof of the building to be completely gutted. Norfolk Police said: "Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service are leading. A cordon is in place around the property and our officers remain on scene while investigations are carried out to determine the cause of the fire."Wildcraft Brewery, which is based on the 300-acre private Worsted Estate, confirmed it had not been affected by the fire. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
News.com.au
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Demi Lovato weds musician Jutes in stunning California ceremony
Demi Lovato is officially married. The singer said 'I do' to musician Jutes in California on Sunday, per Vogue. The bride walked down the aisle in a custom pearl white silk satin Vivienne Westwood gown with a corset bodice along with an ivory tulle veil. 'When I was thinking about [what dress style I wanted] I often found myself coming back to Vivienne's designs — specifically how the silhouettes really compliment the curves in your body, and her use of corsets,' Lovato told the outlet. For the reception, Lovato switched into a 'one-of-a-kind' ivory column dress, also by the designer, with pearl detailing cascading down from the neckline. Back in February, Lovato shared a wedding update with fans in an Instagram post celebrating Valentine's Day. The photo dump featured stunning pics of the former Disney star all dolled up in white (giving off major bridal vibes) while her tatted beau looked dapper in a classic black suit and tie. 'Jordan, I cannot WAIT to marry you!! The past 3 years have been the best 3 years of my life and I have you to thank for that,' she gushed over her then-fiancé in the caption. 'I'm obsessed with your heart, your love and your light. I can't wait to grow old with you and start a family together. Happy Valentine's Day to the love of my life. I love you honey!!!' Jutes (real name: Jordan Lutes) echoed those sentiments at the time, writing in his own post, 'happy valentine's day to the love of my life. words will never do you justice, and I'll never stop feeling like the luckiest guy alive.' He added. 'There's no better feeling than being loved by you. I adore you baby and I can't wait to marry you.' Jutes, 34, proposed to Lovato, 32, in December 2023. The exciting news was revealed after pics from the romantic engagement surfaced from professional photographer Angelo Kritikos. An insider exclusively told Page Six that Jutes surprised Lovato by taking her to Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood, California, where they were joined by their family and closest friends. The musician popped the question with a custom-designed, pear-shaped diamond solitaire engagement ring from Material Good. 'I'm still speechless. last night was the best night of my life and I can't believe I get to marry the love of my life @jutesmusic,' Lovato later shared on Instagram. 'My love, I'm beyond excited to marry you. every day I've spent with you has been a dream come true and I can't wait to love and cherish you forever. Here's to the rest of our lives. I love you baby.' Lovato and Jutes have been romantically linked since August 2022. They made their red carpet debut as a couple in February 2023, stepping out together for the Clive Davis pre-Grammy gala at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The singer later shared during her guest appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show that she met Jutes in the recording studio while working on her 2022 album, Holy Fv-k. 'We worked really well together and we're also just super in love,' she marvelled. 'It's amazing to find someone that you just laugh with and that you get to make music with. It's just so special.'
