There are reports all over Manhattan that Beyonce and Jay-Z may be tying the knot today. A party of some sort is definitely happening at Jay-Z’s apartment – though it could be to celebrate his recent $150 million deal with Live Nation. Evidence includes a white tent that’s been set up on the roof of the building, flowers and candelabras that have been delivered (some left out on the curb, letting People magazine get quite the snapshot), and AV equipment delivery. Several of the couple’s friends are in the city, including Beyonce’s former Destiny’s Child band mates Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland, who for some stupid reason mention in a YouTube video that they’re staying at the Four Seasons in Manhattan right now. Other famous friends in NYC are Jermaine Dupri, Kanye West , Diddy, and Pharrell Williams. But to be fair, it’s New York City, no podunk nowhere. It’s not exactly weird that a lot of celebrities are here this weekend.
Jay-Z is breaking out the bubbly at his place Friday night for a big celebration. The big question is whether it’s to mark his rumored wedding to Beyoncé Knowles, or his $150 million deal with Live Nation. “Jay has invited some close friends, including Diddy, to his apartment in New York,” a source told the Daily News. “He hasn’t said if it’s for his wedding.”
Several sources close to the families of Knowles, 26, and Jay-Z, 38, said they knew nothing about a ceremony. There have been several false marriage reports going back at least two years. That hasn’t stopped Beyoncé’s dad, Mathew Knowles, from stringing along at least one celebrity weekly with the offer of wedding pics for sale.
“Mathew first started talking about wedding photos on Monday,” a magazine insider told The News. “He said, ‘How much are you offering?’ There has been a back-and-forth since then, but he has not revealed the date. He is definitely talking about there being wedding pictures.”
[From the New York Daily News]
Well that’s classy. Always a good dad, and always a good manager, right? Supposedly the event will be attended by 30 guests. Which seems small for a wedding, but certainly happens – especially when you’re trying to keep things private. What does seem odd is that the guests were all told to wear ivory, according to VH1 and several other websites. I’m pretty sure that the number one etiquette rule for a wedding guest is not to wear white. In fact I think it’s one of the few rules people still pay attention to. And Beyonce doesn’t seem like the kind of girl to let anyone steal her thunder – certainly not on her wedding day. So although there’s a ton of evidence that Beyonce and Jay may be getting hitched today, that one little detail makes me think they might be pulling one over on us.
Here’s a photo of the tent erected atop of Jay-Z’s building today. Splash notes: “Amid rumors of a wedding between Jay Z and Beyonce Knowles, a tent has been erected on the roof abutting jay Z’s apartment. According to US reports, behind the tent is an all-white interior.” Thanks to Splash for the image.
Update: Us Weekly is reporting that a reverend and his wife were seen entering Jay-Z’s building. I don’t pretend to have any idea how Us Weekly knows the guy is a reverend.
Oooo JayBird, you know anything featuring beyonce and mama knowles will be one tacky ass exercise in ghetto fabulosity, including the tackiness of everyone wearing white. So I wouldn’t count on that detail to make it false. Besides, old French tradition, at least according to bridal books I’ve read, is having the entire shindig in white. And you know Mama Knowles thinks her ass is decended from the gens de couleur libres.
Oooo JayBird, you know anything featuring beyonce and mama knowles will be one tacky ass exercise in ghetto fabulosity, including the tackiness of everyone wearing white. So I wouldn’t count on that detail to make it false. Besides, old French tradition, at least according to bridal books I’ve read, is having the entire shindig in white. And you know Mama Knowles thinks her ass is decended from the gens de couleur libres.
I think it will be all kinds of “klassy”.
I think it will be all kinds of “klassy”.
Headache is SO right on!!!
Headache is SO right on!!!
not buying it.
not buying it.
they did
PEOPLE mag says it true
so… is she pregnant?
they did
PEOPLE mag says it true
so… is she pregnant?
People confirmed the wedding this evening. Thought you would like to know 🙂
People confirmed the wedding this evening. Thought you would like to know 🙂
Well, the white wedding dress is a bit like the red Santa Claus suit : a rather new tradition.
Indeed, until the first World War, the bride would not wear a white dress, symbol of virginity etc.
She would a wear a light blue, pearlish grey and sometimes even black dress.
And the bride-to-be was not to look at herself in the mirror when trying on the dress.
Somehow, I doubt Beyonce would go for a dark dress and not looking into the mirror.
Well, the white wedding dress is a bit like the red Santa Claus suit : a rather new tradition.
Indeed, until the first World War, the bride would not wear a white dress, symbol of virginity etc.
She would a wear a light blue, pearlish grey and sometimes even black dress.
And the bride-to-be was not to look at herself in the mirror when trying on the dress.
Somehow, I doubt Beyonce would go for a dark dress and not looking into the mirror.
God bless them !
God bless them !
Bellarix is bang on the money there. White dresses (which was traditionally a mourning color) only became common from the very end of the 19th century.
It had nothing to do with “purity” (blue is traditionally the European colour of purity – which is why the Virgin Mary is always dressed in blue), it was simply a status of wealth. White was very difficult to care for and therefore a white dress was not something that could be worn often. Therefore, by having a white wedding dress the bride’s family were making a statement that they could afford to waste money on a wholly impractical dress. Wedding dresses were usually a new “Sunday best” – with green and mauve being popular.
Back to Bey – who wants to bet it’ll be the most awkward confection of shiny shiny shiny white silk, plunging necklines, sequins and glitter known to humanity – trannylicious i other words.
Bellarix is bang on the money there. White dresses (which was traditionally a mourning color) only became common from the very end of the 19th century.
It had nothing to do with “purity” (blue is traditionally the European colour of purity – which is why the Virgin Mary is always dressed in blue), it was simply a status of wealth. White was very difficult to care for and therefore a white dress was not something that could be worn often. Therefore, by having a white wedding dress the bride’s family were making a statement that they could afford to waste money on a wholly impractical dress. Wedding dresses were usually a new “Sunday best” – with green and mauve being popular.
Back to Bey – who wants to bet it’ll be the most awkward confection of shiny shiny shiny white silk, plunging necklines, sequins and glitter known to humanity – trannylicious i other words.
Queen Victoria popularized the white wedding gown but even then, only the wealthy could afford a dress to be worn for one day.
What I was referring to actually was not the bride but the wedding party and decorations being all in white. Like I said earlier, I’ve only read about it in various wedding planning books so I don’t know how large a practice it was or continues to be.
Queen Victoria popularized the white wedding gown but even then, only the wealthy could afford a dress to be worn for one day.
What I was referring to actually was not the bride but the wedding party and decorations being all in white. Like I said earlier, I’ve only read about it in various wedding planning books so I don’t know how large a practice it was or continues to be.
OK, since everyone is getting into the white wedding dress history, I have to add my “Miss Manners” two cents – a “reverend” is neither a job title nor a noun. It is an adjective, often used incorrectly in the place of “minister” or “pastor.” The use comes from the tradition of referring to such people as “The Reverend Mister Jones.” The title devolved in common use to “Reverend Jones,” but a person can’t be “a reverend.”
There, I feel better now.
Nitpicking aside, I love Celebitchy! You guys are the best.
OK, since everyone is getting into the white wedding dress history, I have to add my “Miss Manners” two cents – a “reverend” is neither a job title nor a noun. It is an adjective, often used incorrectly in the place of “minister” or “pastor.” The use comes from the tradition of referring to such people as “The Reverend Mister Jones.” The title devolved in common use to “Reverend Jones,” but a person can’t be “a reverend.”
There, I feel better now.
Nitpicking aside, I love Celebitchy! You guys are the best.
my two cents on either the bride and groom, or the bride,groom and the whole wedding party wearing white, is that it reduces snickering at a mature woman wearing virginal white. guests/friends/relatives can be sooo “honest” at awkward moments. who wants to hear elderly great-aunt mildred snorting during the bride’s walk down the aisle, and muttering about her former lack of chastity. great-aunt mildreds have less ammo if everybody’s in white.
also, all white parties are so puffy, or piffy or diddy or whatever he’s called this week. remember when he stood at the door and vetted all his guests? all white or they didn’t get in the door. he also inspected all the women for fresh manicures and pedicures. how tacky is that, inspecting your guests feet before you let them in to partake of your cristal and beluga.
my two cents on either the bride and groom, or the bride,groom and the whole wedding party wearing white, is that it reduces snickering at a mature woman wearing virginal white. guests/friends/relatives can be sooo “honest” at awkward moments. who wants to hear elderly great-aunt mildred snorting during the bride’s walk down the aisle, and muttering about her former lack of chastity. great-aunt mildreds have less ammo if everybody’s in white.
also, all white parties are so puffy, or piffy or diddy or whatever he’s called this week. remember when he stood at the door and vetted all his guests? all white or they didn’t get in the door. he also inspected all the women for fresh manicures and pedicures. how tacky is that, inspecting your guests feet before you let them in to partake of your cristal and beluga.
sorry for the confusion headache. I know the etiquette books and especially those at etiquettehell.com would frown on guests taking it on themselves to wear white (although if it’s a nice tailored suit or something, I can’t see why not).
As for the whole party wearing it – I’ve never heard of it. Trust the French bourgoisie to insist on impractical clothing for the sake of one-upman-ship 😉
Mind you, with about 50kg of rhinestones sellotaped to her backside NO-ONE will in doubt of exactly who the bride is 😉
sorry for the confusion headache. I know the etiquette books and especially those at etiquettehell.com would frown on guests taking it on themselves to wear white (although if it’s a nice tailored suit or something, I can’t see why not).
As for the whole party wearing it – I’ve never heard of it. Trust the French bourgoisie to insist on impractical clothing for the sake of one-upman-ship 😉
Mind you, with about 50kg of rhinestones sellotaped to her backside NO-ONE will in doubt of exactly who the bride is 😉
Mairead, I’m glad I’m not the only one literally waiting with baited breath for the tacky ass photos that are sure to follow. Mama Knowles done outdid herself this time I’m sure. There are disco balls less dressed up than Bey.
Mairead, I’m glad I’m not the only one literally waiting with baited breath for the tacky ass photos that are sure to follow. Mama Knowles done outdid herself this time I’m sure. There are disco balls less dressed up than Bey.
LMFAO!!!
LMFAO!!!