Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Tony Romo and former Miss Missouri and sports reporter Candice Crawford are set to tie the knot today, Saturday, May 28, 6:30 p.m. at Arlington Hall on Turtle Creek Boulevard.

Candice Crawford, who is the sister of Gossip Girl‘s Chace Crawford, says they plan to keep the affair “as private and personal as possible”, but details of the highly-profile wedding are now the topics of entertainment sites and blogs.

The Courtship

Romo and Crawford started dating in 2009, just two months after the popular football player got separated from pop star Jessica Simpson. Prior to his dating Simpson, Romo also dated American Idol winner Carrie Underwood.

Romo proposed to Crawford on December 16, 2010 during the latter’s 24th birthday party at the Dallas restaurant Five Sixty.

The Wedding

Crawford’s ring is a “platinum diamond ring with an eight carat, radiant cut, fancy yellow diamond with one carat of round diamonds around the center stone,” as revealed by Aslam Bakshi, owner of Diamond Images USA, Inc. in Miami. “The center stone is very difficult to find and rare, but it is one of the most popular shapes today,” she added. The ring is estimated to have cost Tony a whopping $475,000 (around 20 million in Philippine Peso).

The wedding will take place at Arlington Hall, the historic building in Dallas’ Oak Lawn neighborhood.

According to Dallas events planner Todd Fiscus who is also the organizer of the Romo-Crawford Nuptial, the wedding is set to be exciting and lively.

“They’re just really neat people, so I think the party is going (to) have an effervescent feel to it,” Fiscus told CBSDFW.com. “We did lots of man food. I have a lot of football players to feed.”

Fiscus’ weddings can run between $500 and $1,500 a person, and since the Romo-Crawford wedding is a high-profile one, it’s expected to cost around $7,000,000. (Source: CBSDFW.com)

Fiscus, who has designed parties for Grammy-winning artists, said the reception is going to be incredible. However, He did not name any artist who will perform.

The Guest List

According to CBS Sports, the entire Cowboys roster is expected to attend the wedding and reception. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has also confirmed his invite. Jones recently received permission from the NFL to attend despite the league being in a lockout.

“I’ve gotten special permission,” Jones told ESPN’s Ed Werder. “But more than anything, (I got the) right ticket from him and his fianceé – Romo’s wife-to-be. (It’s) one of prettiest invitations I’ve ever seen,” he added.

According to the invitations, guests must arrive promptly at 6:30 P.M. because Romo has added extra security for the wedding ceremony. The invitation also requests that guests refrain from bringing cell phone cameras or other recording/photographic devices to the reception. This would seem to be an attempt to prevent unofficial photos from winding up on the Internet. The will stay at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek.

The Wedding Gift Wish List

The highest priced gift Romo and Crawford are asking for is a $550 Dyson vacuum cleaner. Also in their wish list is the Wusthof 8-piece knife set which costs $399.99. The knife sharpener is a little bit more affordable at $19.99. Both the knife set and sharpener are available at Macy’s. The cheapest item on the list, on the other hand, is a condiment cup at Crate & Barrel. Price: 95 cents.

The Honeymoon

“This lockout has been quite a dent in the honeymoon idea,” Candice told WFAA-TV. “We’ll see. We haven’t really gotten there yet. We’re taking a day at a time with the lockout. We (are not) even sure if we’re gonna get to go (on) one.”

News Sources: foxsportssouthwest.com, Hollywood Life, Businessinsider.com, Eonline.com and blog.zap2it.com

Image courtesy of Luuux

Tony Romo and Candice Crawford Wedding Details originally appeared on Starmometer on May 29, 2011.

The wedding, dubbed as the union of media and politics, was witnessed by 3,000 people.

Mar’s 16-year old son Paolo Zaldarriaga served as his best man, while Dang Cecilio-Palance was the matron of honor for Korina. Baby James, Kris Aquino‘s son, served as ring bearer, while Matthew Garcia, Dyan Castillejo’s son, served as Bible bearer.

The principal sponsors included Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III (replacing her late mother, former President Corazon Aquino), Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno, former Senate President Jovito Salonga, ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III, Roxas’ uncle Jorge Araneta, broadcast journalist Cheche Lazaro, Philippine National Red Cross governor Rosa Rosal, Korina’s late mother’s bestfriend Helen CostalesRuby Roxas and Maria Fores.

Among those invited were former President Joseph Estrada, fashion designer Pitoy Moreno, bowling champion Paeng Nepomuceno, top composer Vehnee Saturno, Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo, Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno, former Senator Letty Ramos Shahani, former socioeconomic planning secretary Ralph Recto, Regal Films matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde, US Ambassador Kristie Anne Kenney, Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, broadcasters Bernadette Sembrano, Ted Failon, Julius and Christine Babao, former Senate President Franklin Drilon, Lopez family patriarch Oscar Lopez, and Ayala Corp.’s Fernando Zobel.

The wedding was supposed to be held at the Araneta Coliseum but the power couple decided to make it simple and donate part of the P3-million budget to typhoon Ondoy’s victims.

Image courtesy of Showbiz News Ngayon.

Mar Roxas and Korina Sanchez Tie the Knot originally appeared on Starmometer on October 28, 2009.

According to ABS-CBN’s Corporate Communications, the private ceremony, which was closed to media, started at around 7:00 a.m. of April 28 and ended after an hour at San Juan Nepomuceno Church and officiated by Fr. Tito Caluag.

The couple’s principal sponsors include — Mon Isberto (Smart Communications spokesman), Bien Bautista (Ace photographer), Benjie Gonzales (Ryan’s uncle from the US), Susie Entrata-Abrera (TV Host), Rory Quintos (TV & Movie Director), and Jane Buencamino (Judy Ann’s road manager).

The Megastar Sharon Cuneta was the maid of honor while Ryan Agoncillo’s brother, Dondi, was the best man.

Agot Isidro, Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid performed during the ceremony.

Photos courtesy of Patrick Uy / ABS-CBN.

Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo Finally Tie the Knot originally appeared on Starmometer on April 28, 2009.

March 14 (Friday)

Daytime:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 22.3%
Daisy Siete (GMA-7) – 20%
Maging Akin Ka Lamang (GMA-7) – 19-1%
Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) – 18.5%
Takeshi’s Castle (GMA-7) – 17.8%
Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 17.3%
Wheel of Fortune (ABS-CBN) – 15.9%
Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) – 15.8%
Pacquiao-Marquez Fight Flash Report (GMA-7) – 13.5%
SiS (GMA-7) – 13.1%

Primetime:

Marimar (GMA-7) – 52.6%
Kamandag (GMA-7) – 43.3%
Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) – 39.4%
24 Oras (GMA-7) – 29.5%
TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 25.5%
Kung Fu Kids (ABS-CBN) – 24.2%
Bubble Gang (GMA-7) – 22.4%
Lobo (ABS-CBN) – 21.7%
Palos (ABS-CBN) – 17.3%
Maging Sino Ka Man (ABS-CBN) – 12.9%

March 15 (Saturday)

Daytime:

Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 25.8%
Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) – 16.5%
StarTalk (GMA-7) – 15.9%
Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 15.4%
Takeshi’s Castle (GMA-7) – 14.9%
Pinoy Records (GMA-7) – 14.8%
Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) – 14.6%
Volta (ABS-CBN) – 13.5%
Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) – 10.1%
Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) – 10%

Primetime:

Kapuso Mo, Jessica (GMA-7) – 37.1%
Bitoy’s Funniest Videos (GMA-7) – 35.3%
Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 30.9%
Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5? (GMA-7) – 26.6%
Pacquiao-Marquez Fight Update (GMA-7) – 19.3%
XXX (ABS-CBN) – 18.8%
TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 18.4%
1 vs. 100 (ABS-CBN) – 16.9%
Nuts Entertainment (GMA-7) – 16.4%
Sabado Movie Special: First Day High (ABS-CBN) – 10.2%

March 16 (Sunday)

Daytime:

Pacquiao-Marquez: Unfinished Business (GMA-7) – 48.5%
Marimar Memories (GMA-7) – 28.4%
Showbiz Central (GMA-7) – 17.6%
Ang Cute ng Ina Mo (ABS-CBN) – 13.5%
The Buzz (ABS-CBN) – 9.3%
ASAP ’08 (ABS-CBN) – 4.9%
Your Song (ABS-CBN) – 4%

Primetime:

Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 32.8%
Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (GMA-7) – 31.9%
Mel & Joey (GMA-7) – 30.4%
All Star K (GMA-7) – 22.8%
Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) – 19.6%
Sharon (ABS-CBN) – 17.7%
Ful Haus (GMA-7) – 16.5%
Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 14.8%
Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) – 13.4%
That’s My Doc (ABS-CBN) – 12.6%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines via PEP

Marimar Breaks Darna’s TV Ratings Record originally appeared on Starmometer on March 17, 2008.

View the wedding photos and videos of ceremony and reception after the jump…

Richard Gomez	Dingdong Dantes
Marky Lopez	Dino Guevarra
LJ Reyes	Arci Muños
Victor Aliwalas & Rufa Mae Quinto	Arthur Solinap and Sheena Halili
German Moreno & Chairman LaGuardia	Douglas Quijano & Mother Lily Monterverde
Rickey Reyes & Wilma Galvante	Tim Yap & Annette Gozon-Brogar
Manilyn Reynes	Dingdong & Groomsmen
Regine Velasquez & Ogie Alcasid	Marian Rivera

Watch the videos:

:: Bella Aldama and Sergio Santibañes Wedding Ceremony

:: Marimar Wedding Reception

Sergio Santibañes and Marimar Aldama Wedding Ceremony originally appeared on Starmometer on March 15, 2008.

The wedding ceremony was shot in San Agustin Church, Intramuros, Manila, last March 10, 2008. It will be officiated by Fr. Porres (played by Buboy Garovillo of The APO Hiking Society).

The wedding processional will begin with Renato Santibañez (Richard Gomez), Dingdong’s father in the series.

Dingdong’s groomsmen will be played by Marky Lopez and Dino Guevarra. Marian’s bridesmaid, on the other hand, are Starstruck avengers LJ Reyes and Arci Muñoz. Both LJ and Arci are not cast members of Marimar.

Also in the wedding are Manilyn Reyes (Corazon) and Nadine Samonte (Inocencia).

The Primary wedding sponsors are German Moreno and MTRCB Chairman Consoliza Laguardia, Mother Lily Monteverde and Douglas Quijano, and Ms. Wilma Galvante and Ricky Reyes.

Secondary sponsors are Ms. Annette Gozon-Abrogar and Victor Aliwalas, Sheena Halili and Arthur Solinap, Rufa Mae Quinto and Tim Yap.

Asia’s songbird Regine Velasquez, together with boyfriend Ogie Alcasid will sing the theme song “Mahal Kita” which is written by Danny Tan.

Will the star-studded finale finally reach the elusive 50% rating for Marimar? We will see.

Marian and Dingdong wedding photo courtesy of GMA via PEP

Marimar Ends with a Million-peso Wedding Extravaganza originally appeared on Starmometer on March 14, 2008.