Westlife star Kian Egan had tears in his eyes, as he watched his beautiful Bride, Jodi Albert walk down the aisle, yesterday.
Sligo lad, Kian (29), was said to have been visibly moved as the sexy singer, made her way to him down the aisle and to say I do.
The loved up pair, exchanged vows on romantic hideaway Turtle Beach in Barbados, then whisking guests off for a luxury reception.
One insider said, "It was a gorgeous ceremony, and everyone had tears in their eyes."
Kian and London born Jodi, exchanged 30.000 platinum rings, at the blessing watched by family and friends.
Photographers scrambled, to get pictures as guests arrived, yesterday afternoon.
But there was no catching a glimpse of the brunette bride, as she made her way to the ceremony.
Curvy babe Jodi is said to have worn a white flowing dress made especially for her by a top designer.
Jodi's proud father George had the honor of walking her down the aisle to Kian, who is said to have worn a linen suit to keep cool in the 33 degree heat.
Westlifers, Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne and Mark Feehily, and their respective partners, were all present for the romantic ceremony, which kicked off at around 3pm.
Sizzling sunshine provided the perfect backdrop for the celebrity couple’s nuptials in front of the family and friends.
Sligo singer Mark Feehily was spotted keeping cool in linen trousers and shirt, alongside partner Kevin McDaid.
Dad of two Nicky Byrne, arrived on the island on Thursday and described Jodi and Kian’s wedding destination as perfect for them, adding “It’s absolutely beautiful here”.
But even Kian’s Westlife boys were kept in the dark, about where the wedding was going to take place.
Before they left for the ceremony, Mark revealed, "We don’t know where its going to be but it sort of adds to the day. Jodi had even kept it a secret from her fellow girlband mates who she has grown very close too in the past few months."
Guests were treated to rum cocktails and they arrived and had a dream 6 course meal cooked by top award winning chefs.
Guests were offered floral necklaces, as they entered the venue to the Caribbean themed party.
Later fireworks were launched form a ship, across the water, lighting up the night sky, as the revelers partied from sunset to sunrise with the newly weds.
An emotional Jodi had already started the waterworks, well before the ceremony, when the star held a pre wedding party on Thursday.
The sultry songbird was seen crying her eyes out when her sister and mum read out poems which they had penned for her.
And guests belted out choruses of Going To The Chapel In The Morning And I’m Getting Married In The Morning, as Jodi left before to rest before her wedding to Kian.
The smitten couple were snapped sealing their affection, with a tender kiss on the oceanfront the day before.
Kian and Jodi are due to stay, in Barbados till next week when they will return to Ireland as husband and wife.
Credit/Source: Irish Sun/Westlife.gr
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Secret heartache for Kian as he ties knot with stunning Jodi
Westlife’s Kian Egan married stunning Jodi Albert yesterday but his cancer-stricken dad, Kevin was too ill to join them at the Barbados ceremony.
Sources last night revealed, Kevin, who is receiving treatment in Ireland, pleaded with his son to go ahead with the Caribbean wedding. "Kian’s dad was tool ill to travel.” A source told the Star.
"He has been battling cancer for a while now, and the doctors advised him not to fly out."
"But he couldn't have wanted anything to stop Kian and Jodi, going ahead with their big day."
Loved up Kian and Jodi, exchanged vows, at The Great House, on the West Coast, of Barbados, shortly after 3pm, local time yesterday.
The two fell in love with the Caribbean destination during a holiday there in April last year.
And although Kevin couldn’t be there, Sligo man Kian was surrounded by his family, mum Patricia, brothers Tom, Colm and Gavin and sisters, Mariella, Fenella and Vivienne.
Crooner Kian (29) is the third member of Westlife to walk down the aisle, following in the footsteps off Shane and Nicky.
Remaining member Mark Feehily has been with his partner Kevin McDaid, for more than two years.
Kian popped the question to actress and singer Jodi on Christmas day 2007 after four years together.
OK! magazine exclusively secured the pictures to yesterdays, showbiz event after forking out a staggering 900.000 for the privilege.
Photographers camped out in front of their hotel, beachfront on the morning of their wedding were asked to leave by 20 security strong team.
The guest list for the bash included all of the Westlife gang, and Jodi’s showbiz pals, including Carly Stevenson and Ali Bastion.
The couple hired a celeb wedding organiser to ensure they could enjoy the lead up to their wedding.
Kian spent Thursday waterskiing and surfing and snorkelling, whilst Jodi and her pals enjoyed being pampered with luxury spa tratemenerts at the Tamarind cove hotel.
They wanted everything to be perfect for their big day. So they were leaving nothing to chance.
Kian and Jodi treated their family and friends to five star treatment. Today the party will enjoy a barbeque, on the island, before they jet home to Ireland.
Jodi's dress design was strictly kept under wraps, as she embarked on a strict health regime.
Guests were asked not to give presents and having their family and friends there was present enough.
Charity donations were ruled out as well. Kian’s bandmate Shane Filan and wife Gillian organised a charity donation, for their wedding rather than presents. One in 5 actually donated and they left the hospital very disappointed.
The spokesperson said "After Shane and Gillian’s experience, and the way the charity acted, we decided against it."
Jodi started dating Kian when she was 19, through Simon Cowell, however Simon was unable to attend due to work commitments.
Credit/Source: Irish Star/Westlife.gr
Sources last night revealed, Kevin, who is receiving treatment in Ireland, pleaded with his son to go ahead with the Caribbean wedding. "Kian’s dad was tool ill to travel.” A source told the Star.
"He has been battling cancer for a while now, and the doctors advised him not to fly out."
"But he couldn't have wanted anything to stop Kian and Jodi, going ahead with their big day."
Loved up Kian and Jodi, exchanged vows, at The Great House, on the West Coast, of Barbados, shortly after 3pm, local time yesterday.
The two fell in love with the Caribbean destination during a holiday there in April last year.
And although Kevin couldn’t be there, Sligo man Kian was surrounded by his family, mum Patricia, brothers Tom, Colm and Gavin and sisters, Mariella, Fenella and Vivienne.
Crooner Kian (29) is the third member of Westlife to walk down the aisle, following in the footsteps off Shane and Nicky.
Remaining member Mark Feehily has been with his partner Kevin McDaid, for more than two years.
Kian popped the question to actress and singer Jodi on Christmas day 2007 after four years together.
OK! magazine exclusively secured the pictures to yesterdays, showbiz event after forking out a staggering 900.000 for the privilege.
Photographers camped out in front of their hotel, beachfront on the morning of their wedding were asked to leave by 20 security strong team.
The guest list for the bash included all of the Westlife gang, and Jodi’s showbiz pals, including Carly Stevenson and Ali Bastion.
The couple hired a celeb wedding organiser to ensure they could enjoy the lead up to their wedding.
Kian spent Thursday waterskiing and surfing and snorkelling, whilst Jodi and her pals enjoyed being pampered with luxury spa tratemenerts at the Tamarind cove hotel.
They wanted everything to be perfect for their big day. So they were leaving nothing to chance.
Kian and Jodi treated their family and friends to five star treatment. Today the party will enjoy a barbeque, on the island, before they jet home to Ireland.
Jodi's dress design was strictly kept under wraps, as she embarked on a strict health regime.
Guests were asked not to give presents and having their family and friends there was present enough.
Charity donations were ruled out as well. Kian’s bandmate Shane Filan and wife Gillian organised a charity donation, for their wedding rather than presents. One in 5 actually donated and they left the hospital very disappointed.
The spokesperson said "After Shane and Gillian’s experience, and the way the charity acted, we decided against it."
Jodi started dating Kian when she was 19, through Simon Cowell, however Simon was unable to attend due to work commitments.
Credit/Source: Irish Star/Westlife.gr
Kian’s Caribbean Queen - Jodi sparkles for 200.000 ceremony
Jodi Albert was queen of Kian’s heart last night as they tied the knot in an emotion 200.000 ceremony and dream wedding.
The overjoyed couple wept with emotion, as they exchanged vows in 32 degree sunshine at the stunning Turtle Beach, a tranquil hideaway on the corner of the island.
Guests included his fellow bandmates, Shane, Nicky and Mark, and manager Louis Walsh. Watched as he wiped away the tears as Jodi made her entrance just after 3pm.
Kian wore cool linens whilst Jodi cut a jaw dropping sight in (rumored to be designed by Roberto Cavali). with flowers in her hair and clutching a bouquet of freshly cut flowers. Jodi's 20.000 dress was especially made with fabrics to keep her cool in the soaring heat.
The stunning beauty also had a team of make up artists, and hair stylists waiting in the wings, to touch her up during the ceremony and reception.
One hundred local school children, dressed up in smart uniforms sang Love Is In The Air and an 8 piece string orchestra played as Jodi walked down the aisle.
The couple exchanged 30.000 platinum rings designed by a top London designer, as guests burst into a round of applause.
As the sun began to set over the island guests, were treated to a dazzling display of a Caribbean band, and exotic dancers.
A huge security operation was in place, around the venue to keep an exclusive 600.000 deal with OK Magazine, for the pictures from the big day.
Huge flame lanterns were lit, as a group of traditional musicians, burst into a rousing performance to entertain guests as the newly weds made their entrance.
Dozens of waiters handed out rum cocktails, and champagne to get the guests in the party mood, as security officials, patrolled the coastline, to ensure no unwanted guests gatecrashed.
A team of award winning chefs, served up a mouth watering 6 course, gourmet which included freshly caught lobster, caviar, racks of lamb, and beef fillet.
Tables were draped in white linen, and flowers.
As guests tucked into their meals Kian paid tribute to Jodi calling her "the most beautiful bride a man could ask for".
He struggled to contain his emotion, as he spoke of his childhood, and paid special tribute to his mum and dad, for their support over the years.
After the speeches Kian and Jodi, had their first dance with family and friends making a circle around them.
As the party raged on a spectacular firework display lit up the sea. Singer Shane Filan raved, "It’s the perfect venue for a wedding. I couldn’t be any happier for Kian and Jodi. They are a perfect couple. "
His bandmate Nicky Byrne who flew to Barbados with his wife Georgina, for the ceremony added, "It’s been an amazing day and Jodi looked beautiful and the location was spectacular."
The chilled out couple, have spent the week partying, with their pals at the plush Taramind cove, and hitting the waves.
They set sail with a group of friends, and couldn’t hide their joy as they smooched, in the sun.
Late last night the couple sped off to a secret hotel to enjoy their first night as a married couple, while their friends returned to the Tamarind cove.
The Westlife lads joined Jodi’s girlband mates, and her old Hollyoaks pals for a late night sing-along.
Credit/Source:Westlife.gr
The overjoyed couple wept with emotion, as they exchanged vows in 32 degree sunshine at the stunning Turtle Beach, a tranquil hideaway on the corner of the island.
Guests included his fellow bandmates, Shane, Nicky and Mark, and manager Louis Walsh. Watched as he wiped away the tears as Jodi made her entrance just after 3pm.
Kian wore cool linens whilst Jodi cut a jaw dropping sight in (rumored to be designed by Roberto Cavali). with flowers in her hair and clutching a bouquet of freshly cut flowers. Jodi's 20.000 dress was especially made with fabrics to keep her cool in the soaring heat.
The stunning beauty also had a team of make up artists, and hair stylists waiting in the wings, to touch her up during the ceremony and reception.
One hundred local school children, dressed up in smart uniforms sang Love Is In The Air and an 8 piece string orchestra played as Jodi walked down the aisle.
The couple exchanged 30.000 platinum rings designed by a top London designer, as guests burst into a round of applause.
As the sun began to set over the island guests, were treated to a dazzling display of a Caribbean band, and exotic dancers.
A huge security operation was in place, around the venue to keep an exclusive 600.000 deal with OK Magazine, for the pictures from the big day.
Huge flame lanterns were lit, as a group of traditional musicians, burst into a rousing performance to entertain guests as the newly weds made their entrance.
Dozens of waiters handed out rum cocktails, and champagne to get the guests in the party mood, as security officials, patrolled the coastline, to ensure no unwanted guests gatecrashed.
A team of award winning chefs, served up a mouth watering 6 course, gourmet which included freshly caught lobster, caviar, racks of lamb, and beef fillet.
Tables were draped in white linen, and flowers.
As guests tucked into their meals Kian paid tribute to Jodi calling her "the most beautiful bride a man could ask for".
He struggled to contain his emotion, as he spoke of his childhood, and paid special tribute to his mum and dad, for their support over the years.
After the speeches Kian and Jodi, had their first dance with family and friends making a circle around them.
As the party raged on a spectacular firework display lit up the sea. Singer Shane Filan raved, "It’s the perfect venue for a wedding. I couldn’t be any happier for Kian and Jodi. They are a perfect couple. "
His bandmate Nicky Byrne who flew to Barbados with his wife Georgina, for the ceremony added, "It’s been an amazing day and Jodi looked beautiful and the location was spectacular."
The chilled out couple, have spent the week partying, with their pals at the plush Taramind cove, and hitting the waves.
They set sail with a group of friends, and couldn’t hide their joy as they smooched, in the sun.
Late last night the couple sped off to a secret hotel to enjoy their first night as a married couple, while their friends returned to the Tamarind cove.
The Westlife lads joined Jodi’s girlband mates, and her old Hollyoaks pals for a late night sing-along.
Credit/Source:Westlife.gr
BRIAN AND KERRY SNUB KIAN'S AND JODI'S WEDDING
FEUDING Kerry Katona and Brian McFadden both snubbed the OK! wedding of their best chums Kian Egan and Jodi Albert.
Kian, 29, and Jodi, 25, invited the warring pair - who divorced in 2004 - to yesterday’s stunning ceremony at the Sandy Lane resort in Barbados.
But Brian and Kerry, both 28, were unable to settle their differences for the sake of the couple.
An insider said: “Brian and Kian still remained close even after Brian left Westlife five years ago. So Kian was hurt that his pal couldn’t make their wedding.
“Kerry was also a big part of their lives and their absence was the only blip in an otherwise idyllic day.”
Kian is the third member of Westlife to get hitched, joining Nicky Byrne, 30, and Shane Filan, 29, while Mark Feehily, 28, has a gay partner.
All three warblers were among the 100 guests, as well as pop leprechaun Louis Walsh, 56, who manages Kian and ex-Hollyoaks wife Jodi.
We look forward to seeing if Kian and Jodi will be attending Brian’s wedding when he marries melodic sheila Delta Goodrem, 24, later this year.
Fortunately, Brian and Kerry can see exactly what they missed in the world exclusive of the tropical extravaganza on Tuesday in OK! magazine.
The couple will also tell the mag all about their engagement on Christmas Day two years ago, why they decided to marry abroad, how they created their perfect wedding day and what they are now planning for the future.
Meanwhile, Kian’s spokesman said: “He and Brian are still friends. Brian lives in Australia and Kian understands that he is on the other side of the world.”
Source: www.dailystar.co.uk
Credit:Westlife.gr
Kian, 29, and Jodi, 25, invited the warring pair - who divorced in 2004 - to yesterday’s stunning ceremony at the Sandy Lane resort in Barbados.
But Brian and Kerry, both 28, were unable to settle their differences for the sake of the couple.
An insider said: “Brian and Kian still remained close even after Brian left Westlife five years ago. So Kian was hurt that his pal couldn’t make their wedding.
“Kerry was also a big part of their lives and their absence was the only blip in an otherwise idyllic day.”
Kian is the third member of Westlife to get hitched, joining Nicky Byrne, 30, and Shane Filan, 29, while Mark Feehily, 28, has a gay partner.
All three warblers were among the 100 guests, as well as pop leprechaun Louis Walsh, 56, who manages Kian and ex-Hollyoaks wife Jodi.
We look forward to seeing if Kian and Jodi will be attending Brian’s wedding when he marries melodic sheila Delta Goodrem, 24, later this year.
Fortunately, Brian and Kerry can see exactly what they missed in the world exclusive of the tropical extravaganza on Tuesday in OK! magazine.
The couple will also tell the mag all about their engagement on Christmas Day two years ago, why they decided to marry abroad, how they created their perfect wedding day and what they are now planning for the future.
Meanwhile, Kian’s spokesman said: “He and Brian are still friends. Brian lives in Australia and Kian understands that he is on the other side of the world.”
Source: www.dailystar.co.uk
Credit:Westlife.gr
Hillsborough Memorial Game On TV
The charity football match that Nicky will play at on 14 May 2009 will be broadcasted on TV too at 7pm on ITV4.
Tickets for the match cost £15 for adults and £5 for under-17s.They are available from the ticket office, online from http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/ or by calling 0844 844 0844.
The match will take place at Anfield in Liverpool and will pay tribute to the 96 victims of the Leppings Lane disaster in 1989 while also raising money for the Marina Dalglish appeal to help build a £15m radiotherapy unit at Aintree Hospital in Fazakerley
Source: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/
Credit:Westlife.gr
Kian's sick dad stays home as singer weds Jodi in Barbados
By Conor Feehan
Kian Egan's dream wedding to Jodi Albert was tinged with sadness when his cancer-stricken father was too sick to travel to Barbados to see the couple marry.
Kevin Egan, who is receiving treatment for his illness here in Ireland, urged his son to go ahead with the €1m showbiz wedding without him.
"Kian's dad has been battling cancer for some time, and the doctors advised him not to fly that sort of distance to that sort of heat," said one source.
"But he wouldn't have wanted anything to stop them having their big day," the source added.
Showbiz
The couple tied the knot in sun-kissed Barbados at midday yesterday in one of the most highly anticipated showbiz weddings of the year.
Westlife star Kian (29) and actress-turned-singer Jodi (25) got engaged on Christmas Day 2007 after being together for four years.
The pair decided on the Caribbean location for their wedding after being on holidays there last year.
Despite dad Kevin's absence, Kian was surrounded by his other family members, including his mother Patricia, brothers Tom, Gavin and Colm, and sisters Marielle, Vivienne and Fenella.
A gospel choir serenaded Kian and Jodi with the song Love Is In The Air as they took their wedding vows on Turtle Beach on the paradise island of Barbados.
The couple were dressed all in white as were most of the guests attending the bash at the Grand House Hotel.
Official photographers from OK! magazine covered the big event.
After the ceremony a Caribbean steel band played as guests sipped champagne and congratulated the couple before heading off for the reception in a nearby mansion, which X Factor boss Simon Cowell usually rents out when he holidays in Barbados.
Ceremony
Cowell couldn't make yesterday's ceremony as he was busy working in America.
And many were glad to be dressed in white as the afternoon sun blazed down on them, sending temperatures soaring.
Two of the exceptions to the all-white look were pop manager Louis Walsh, who wore black trousers, and Denis Demond of MCD, who had a blue shirt.
The night before the wedding all the guests met up for a lengthy dinner at the Cliff Restaurant, which has panoramic views out over the blue ocean.
And the celebrations will continue again today with Kian and Jodi hosting a special barbecue on the beach for all their lucky guests.
hnews@herald.ie
- Conor Feehan
Source: www.herald.ie
Credit:Westlife.gr
Kian Egan's dream wedding to Jodi Albert was tinged with sadness when his cancer-stricken father was too sick to travel to Barbados to see the couple marry.
Kevin Egan, who is receiving treatment for his illness here in Ireland, urged his son to go ahead with the €1m showbiz wedding without him.
"Kian's dad has been battling cancer for some time, and the doctors advised him not to fly that sort of distance to that sort of heat," said one source.
"But he wouldn't have wanted anything to stop them having their big day," the source added.
Showbiz
The couple tied the knot in sun-kissed Barbados at midday yesterday in one of the most highly anticipated showbiz weddings of the year.
Westlife star Kian (29) and actress-turned-singer Jodi (25) got engaged on Christmas Day 2007 after being together for four years.
The pair decided on the Caribbean location for their wedding after being on holidays there last year.
Despite dad Kevin's absence, Kian was surrounded by his other family members, including his mother Patricia, brothers Tom, Gavin and Colm, and sisters Marielle, Vivienne and Fenella.
A gospel choir serenaded Kian and Jodi with the song Love Is In The Air as they took their wedding vows on Turtle Beach on the paradise island of Barbados.
The couple were dressed all in white as were most of the guests attending the bash at the Grand House Hotel.
Official photographers from OK! magazine covered the big event.
After the ceremony a Caribbean steel band played as guests sipped champagne and congratulated the couple before heading off for the reception in a nearby mansion, which X Factor boss Simon Cowell usually rents out when he holidays in Barbados.
Ceremony
Cowell couldn't make yesterday's ceremony as he was busy working in America.
And many were glad to be dressed in white as the afternoon sun blazed down on them, sending temperatures soaring.
Two of the exceptions to the all-white look were pop manager Louis Walsh, who wore black trousers, and Denis Demond of MCD, who had a blue shirt.
The night before the wedding all the guests met up for a lengthy dinner at the Cliff Restaurant, which has panoramic views out over the blue ocean.
And the celebrations will continue again today with Kian and Jodi hosting a special barbecue on the beach for all their lucky guests.
hnews@herald.ie
- Conor Feehan
Source: www.herald.ie
Credit:Westlife.gr
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