What’s your celebrity wedding style based on your zodiac sign?
The way these star-studded affairs went down were written in the stars indeed.
The root for the word “wedding” is thought to be the Danish vedde which loosely translates to bet or wager and what is the game of love and the institution of marriage if not a grand gamble, folks?
Wedding ceremonies are one of our few cultural universals and have evolved from their beginnings as a patriarchal transaction to preserve power, forge alliances, gain ground and bequeath the odd head of cattle to its current incarnation as a pledge of commitment, an exchanging of rings, a sealed kiss and a vow of forever.
Myriad factors influence how, why and in what style we wed. Including but not limited to family ties, religious traditions, celebrity inspiration, Pinterest boards, social media, and not least of all, astrology.
As the stars guide and govern our lives so to do they sway our style. Read on to learn more about wedding style through the zodiac signs.
ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
Aries brides spare no glamor and take no prisoners. Ruled by Mars, planet of drive, desire and warfare, an Aries approaches wedding planning with a clear vision, precise execution a dose of high drama and the end game of being extra. For evidence look no further than Kourtney “wedding brought to you by Dolce & Gabbana” Kardashian, Mariah “27 feet of lace train” Carey, and Celine “2000 Swarosvki crystals deep on my inexplicable bridal headdress” Dion.
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20)
Down to earth, down to commit, and down to keep it comfortable, Taureans favor simplicity and intimacy when it comes to weddings. Bulls are typically home bodies that perfer their personal pastures, a quality we see this expressed in bull babe Cher who first wed Sonny Bono in a makeshift ceremony in their bathroom. Taureans do not stay lonely long, creatures of habit that prefer the confines of a committed relationship, regardless of red flags and aren’t afraid to go whole horns for what they want. True to form, Cher proposed to Gregg Allman a mere four days after her divorce from Sonny was finalized. Everyone wore white to the pair’s Vegas nuptials, caviar was served, the groom was high AF on heroin and the earth sign bride looked radiant in minimal makeup and a peasant style gown.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
Gemini is ruled by Mercury, planet of messaging, consciousness and communication. In kind, Gemini weddings stress the importance of words with an emphasis on vows, toasts, matching tattoos and monogrammed swag. In the case of thrice wed Gemini Angelina Jolie, words hold a special, visual, and at points…
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