Posts Tagged ‘Jessica’

Ashlee & Pete Say “I Do” in Sunset Ceremony

May 17th, 2008

In a sunset ceremony at the home of her parents, pop star Ashlee Simpson, the little sister of Jessica Simpson, walked down the aisle with Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz.

Around noon on Saturday, the groom arrived via limo at the Encinco, Calif., home of Ashlee’s dad Joe Simpson, who also officiated over the non-denominational ceremony under white tents.

Big sis Jess, who arrived with on-off beau Tony Romo before noon in the Employee of the Month star’s Range Rover, was maid of honor. According to reports, Pete’s bulldog Hemingway served as ring-bearer.

Also in attendance were Nicole Richie and her rocker babydaddy Joel Madden. Wearing jeans to the event were the other members of Fall Out Boy. Scrubs star Donald Faison along with girlfriend, Jess’ former assistant CaCee Cobb, were there for the blessed event.

Sources inside the wedding say the bridesmaids wore Vera Wang gowns, while Ashlee wore an ivory gown by Monique Lhuillier.

The event was catered by celeb chef Wolfgang Puck, whose staff began to arrive on the scene around 3pm PT.

Around 5:30pm PT, the approximately 150 guests enjoyed a cocktail pre-wedding party. And shortly before 10pm, shuttle buses began to leave the Simpson house for those guests unable to party through the night.

One wedding VIP who definitely won’t be boozing it up tonight is the bride, who sources tell OK! finally revealed her pregnancy to everyone at the reception. Weeks ago, OK! was the first to report that the couple were expecting a baby — a story that both Ashlee and Pete danced around on talk shows and in interviews.

Ashlee Simpson’s Bachelorette Party!

May 16th, 2008

Ashlee Simpson, along with mom Tina and sister Jessica, celebrated her impending nuptials to Pete Wentz with an intimate bachelorette party on Thursday night, according to E!. The get-together was held at her parents’ home in Encino, Calif., where it was decorated with balloons, and tents were set up on the home’s property to party in.

The party was attended by some of Ashlee’s closest friends and family. Meanwhile, Pete had his own little celebration. In attendance was his future father-in-law Joe Simpson, who was in NYC earlier that day and told OK!, "I’m delighted for them."

The boys, along with some of Pete’s friends, got some grub and beers at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills, where Joe paid the bill. The couple will reportedly marry this Saturday in L.A.

Stars Kick Off Tribeca Film Festival Vanity Fair-Style

April 30th, 2008

There is no tip sheet for the Vanity Fair Tribeca Film Festival party — which is typically a bad sign — but reporters brush that notion aside for the kickoff soiree held at the State Supreme Courthouse in NYC. After all, it is Vanity Fair, and they host the Oscar party.

While Madonna and Mariah Carey are in town for the Festival, they clearly have other plans tonight. But Jerry Seinfeld and wife Jessica, David Bowie and Iman, James Gandolfini and girlfriend, John McEnroe and his Angie Harmon lookalike wife Patty Smyth and Russell Simmons and his gal pal head up the steps and into the party.

Waiting on the inside is a dinner of leafy green salad with light vinaigrette, chicken pot pie and roasted carrots — capped off with a dessert of warm chocolate soufflé cake, fresh berries and vanilla ice cream. Pretty lime green shamrock chrysanthemums, green tea roses and princess Irene roses fill the space, and the sounds of Don’t Know Why by Norah Jones and Fugees’ Killing Me Softly fill the air.

Here’s Regis Philbin, accompanied by wife Joy. What does he love about this party? “They’ve got an old building and it’s all dolled up,” friendly Reege says. “It’s very New York. There’s a lot of energy.”

Martha Stewart won’t get political while the Pennsylvania primaries are in motion. “It’s very, very close,” she says. Who is she rooting for? “I’ll tell you tomorrow.” But Oprah’s BFF Gayle King is loud and proud. “I got a crush on Obama,” she sings as she crosses her fingers. “And the exit polls look good!”

Chazz Palminteri brings Gianna, his wife of “twenty years,” as his date. Why are they a good match? “We’re two people who really care about each other. We fight, but we want to hang out with each other. And we like making up.”

Billy Crystal, Larry David and Harvey Keitel move through when designer Zac Posen gasps. “What do I say to OK! Magazine?”

Here is John Leguizamo and his wife Justine. He flashes a peace sign, a la Miley Cyrus.

Why do they make a good couple? “I’m Latin and she’s Jewish,” he tells me. “It’s the most perfect blend of people. We’re both neurotic, we’re both passionate, we’re both intense.”

Sigourney Weaver says “I’ll see you tomorrow,” just as Angelica Huston breezes through. Oh, Zoe Kravitz is here! Good times. I chat with Drena De Niro, who tells me her dad – and Tribeca Film Festival founder — Robert makes a great grandfather. (He plays Candyland and Chutes and Ladders with her son. How sweet!)

Padma Lakshmi admits she has no diet tips to share, but Liam Neeson’s wife Natasha Richardson charms with her lilting British accent. “Vanity Fair throws a good party,” she says.

We’re waiting on Clive Owen when word arrives he’s a “maybe” at the end of the evening. It’s not even day one of the jampacked Tribeca Film Festival. Gotta conserve the energy.

 

Pick up the OK! on newsstands this week for more coverage of the Tribeca Film Festival. “Angelina and Brad’s Wedding of the Year” is the cover line.

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