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Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Plastic Surgery Before Your Wedding Is Always a Bad Idea, No Matter How Rich You Are
Planning a wedding is hard. You need the right floral arrangements, an artfully harmonized seating chart, the perfect dress (just keep it hidden from Kylie Jenner), and…a brand-new face? Being a billionaire, or marrying one, certainly makes the complicated process easier, but while money goes a long way, there's one thing it can't buy: more time to heal that nose job. In the lead-up to Lauren Sánchez's Venice wedding to billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, speculation of eleventh-hour plastic surgery has swirled around the media personality, with outlets and Reddit sleuths assembling timelines of the supposed changes to Sánchez's face and figure. And the guest list for the Bezos-Sánchez wedding, which is utterly packed with millionaires and billionaires, has only added fuel to the flames as famously nipped-and-tucked faces show up for the controversial fête. Vocal fans of injectables and plastic surgery have flocked to Venice, including several members of a certain television family, with Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner all making appearances. Whether you believe the rumors surrounding Sánchez or not, this debacle raised questions for me as someone with a fondness for treatments that come in syringe form: If I wanted to change my appearance through plastic surgery or injectables ahead of my hypothetical wedding, how late would be too late? It should go without saying that nobody should feel pressured into changing their appearance. (It should go without saying, but I've been on the internet long enough to know that someone will interpret this as a directive rather than as guidance.) But if you, like many brides- and grooms-to-be on Reddit and wedding messageboards, are wondering whether it's too late to go under the knife or needle, you need as much information as possible to make a smart choice. To get an expert's perspective, I tapped Dara Liotta, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and reconstructive surgeon in New York City. According to Dr. Liotta, the main risk of having surgery done close to your wedding date is that it simply does not give you enough time to heal and for the work to look its best. 'In general, we say it takes a full year for the body to recover from surgery and to complete the healing process,' says Dr. Liotta, noting that this process includes healing the acute injury, swelling, resolving the swlling, forming scar tissue, and having that scar tissue mature into its final form. Somewhere in the distance, I hear a few of you protesting: But Sam, you say, I've healed from surgeries way in way less time than that. Congratulations, Wolverine, your medal is in the mail. Not everyone will heal at the same pace, and some people will take less (or more) time to recover, but are you sure you want to bank on luck for one of the biggest days of your life? 'If everything goes absolutely perfect and your body heals perfectly, you may be wedding-ready far before the year mark, but it's a risky bet,' warns Dr. Liotta, especially when you consider that the day will probably be memorialized in hundreds of photos. 'For most people, their wedding is the most photographed moment of their lives, and even if you look good in pictures, I'd imagine that most people want to look like themselves in their wedding photos,' Dr. Liotta says. 'They don't want to be in a period of flux after surgery that will not look like 'them' in the long run.' Dr. Liotta, a rhinoplasty expert, tells patients to 'not have surgery less than six months before their wedding,' at the very least, though one year is best, and will allow for the least stressful timeline for both patients and surgeons. 'I [tell patients] to time your surgery as 'one month before attending a wedding you don't care about, three months before a family wedding where you may be in photos, and six months before your own wedding—at a minimum,' she says. Facial surgeries are probably the most high-stakes types of procedures to have before your big day, says Dr. Liotta, while scars or 'small healing imperfections' left from body surgeries may be more easily concealed, whether by your outfit, accessories, or even makeup. Injectables are often treated very casually nowadays, but you should still approach getting them with care. 'Similar to surgery, the risk of getting last-minute injectables ahead of your wedding is that they don't look their best on the day,' says Dr. Liotta. Planning ahead helps immensely in getting the results you desire. 'Botox or filler, particularly if it's new to you, may need a touch-up before looking its best,' Dr. Liotta says, suggesting trying new Botox five to six months before your wedding. This allows it enough time to wear off if you don't like the look, and for 'you and your injector to create a perfect plan for placement and dosing close to the event.' Once that's determined, she recommends redoing that same Botox around six weeks before your wedding date. For fillers, on the other hand, Dr. Liotta suggests giving yourself at least three months between your appointment and your wedding. This timeline will allow for any tweaks and adjustments that may be necessary. Performing research is an essential step in the plastic surgery or injectable process to ensure you're going to a properly trained, experienced injector. Seriously, folks: You get what you pay for, and if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is.
BBC News
18-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Telford Sikh weddings for 800 guests rejected by council
A Sikh temple has said brides were being forced to marry out of town as its bid to host weddings for more than 800 guests was rejected by a of Telford Gurdwara at Abbey House, Priorslee, Shropshire, said it had held services and charity events for similar numbers on "multiple occasions" with "no disruptions".The temple, on Whitechapel Way, already has permission for up to five weddings a year with fewer guests, but requested up to 30 events, for as many as 881 officers at Telford & Wrekin Council said their opposition could change if the gurdwara was to come up with a plan to deal with overspill parking. Council planners were told there was a cultural significance in weddings being held in the town where the bride lived."Our girls are being forced to get married in Wolverhampton or Birmingham where there is no such restriction," a temple spokesperson officers said there was an "insufficient quantity of car parking to support the intensity and frequency of weddings proposed", which could lead to cars spilling out onto surrounding roads. The application stated the gurdwara had permission to use neighbouring car parks owned by the PDSA and the Learning Community Trust during larger Robert Beck of the PDSA disputed this, saying ad hoc consent had been given previously and would continue to be considered, but there was "no intention to permit the use of our car park on a more regular basis".He added he was concerned more weddings would cause problems for PDSA staff trying to access the head office site. The highways department has said its current opposition "would not prejudice any future planning applications or submission of revised information". This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Bride-to-be branded 'self-centred' after banning chronically-ill sister from bringing service dog to her wedding because it's 'not elegant'
A woman has revealed her sister tried to ban her service dog from attending her wedding because the pooch would make the day 'less elegant'. Taking to Reddit, the 28-year-old woman, believed to be from the US, shared how she has a chronic condition that can trigger sudden fainting spells and her dog Lucy is trained to alert her before an episode so she can sit down. When the woman explained to her sister that her 'life-saving' dog will be with her at the wedding, the bride claimed Lucy would ruin her day and steal the spotlight. She suggested her sister should leave Lucy at 'home for a few hours or that she should sit near the back where 'people won't see her'. Upset by her sister's suggestion, she explained that it's 'unsafe' for her to go anywhere without Lucy but the 'bridezilla' 'dug in her heels' and accused her of 'making this all about me'. The post read: 'I (28F) have a service dog, Lucy, who's been with me for four years. I have a chronic condition that causes sudden fainting spells, and Lucy is trained to alert me before an episode so I can sit down, and she'll stay with me during an episode until I'm alert again. It's a life-saving measure and has become a non-negotiable part of my daily life. 'When my sister (30F) got engaged, I was thrilled and, of course, very excited to attend her wedding. 'I reached out well in advance to let her know I'd be bringing Lucy along, expecting her to understand. But my sister was less than thrilled. 'She claimed Lucy would "distract'" from her big day and that having a dog there would make it less elegant. 'My sister suggested I "just leave her at home for a few hours" or that I sit near the back where "people won't see her." 'This upset me because, as I explained to her, Lucy is there for my safety and it's genuinely unsafe for me to go anywhere without her. I offered to keep her as out-of-sight as possible and assured her that Lucy is highly trained and would stay by my side quietly. 'But my sister dug in her heels. She told me I was "making this all about me" and asked why I couldn't "just be normal for one day."' When the woman explained that she couldn't compromise her health or safety, her sister said she was 'choosing my dog over her.' According to the woman's post, her family is now divided on the issue, as her parents believe she should honour her sister's wishes. She concluded: 'Our family is split. My parents think I should respect my sister's wishes since it's "her special day", but a few of my friends believe she's being unreasonable. I've even thought about skipping the wedding to avoid the whole mess, but I know that would upset her too. 'So, AITA for insisting on bringing my service dog to my sister's wedding?' When the woman explained to her sister that her 'life-saving' dog will be with her at the wedding the bride claimed the service dog would ruin her day and steal the spotlight (stock image) Many rushed to the comments to leave their own thoughts on the drama, with most slamming the bride's attitude. One person said: 'Seriously, OP's sister sounds very self-centered' Another said: 'It's like she would tell a person in a wheelchair to not bring their wheelchair because it would distract from her "special day". Someone else added: 'At 30-years-old, if she thinks she will be outshone by a dog, she has bigger problems than you.' Many suggested it would actually draw even more attention away from the bride if her sister fainted during the ceremony without warning from her service dog. One person wrote: 'Having an episode at her wedding because you don't have your dog will inadvertently make it even more about you.' Another added: 'I was gonna say something similar - wouldn't it pull focus from the bride if the sister has an episode in the middle of the wedding and doesn't have Lucy to pre-warn her?' Someone else added: 'Sister is really ignoring the obvious. EMS having to come in and tend to someone who fainted is much more distracting than a quiet dog.' A fourth agreed: 'I was thinking, wouldn't collapsing at the wedding in the middle of the ceremony or onto the buffet table at the reception be more of a disturbance than a quiet, well trained dog?' Others also called the woman's family out for siding with her sister, as they suggested they were essentially 'choosing a party over your health and safety'. One person's comment read: 'If I had a sister who was prone to fainting, I'd let her bring her dog, her cat, her horse, and her doctor. She could come in a horse-drawn carriage, for all I care. You sister is a bridezilla, and that's the NICE word for her.'
Associated Press
25-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
How to Finance an Engagement Ring
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 24, 2025 / Getting engaged is one of the most exciting moments for couples ready to take the next step in their relationship. But the cost of an engagement ring can sometimes cause financial anxiety that takes away from the joy. The good news is engagement ring financing may alleviate the worry of how you'll pay for a ring and provide you with a predictable repayment schedule that won't burden your relationship. This article explores some of the best ways to finance your engagement ring so you can focus on the more important task at hand, popping the question. In-Store Financing Jewelers may partner with lenders or credit card companies to offer in-store financing for engagement rings. These programs typically let you spread the cost over a period of six to 24 months with little to no interest. As a result, you may be able to afford your preferred ring without worrying about paying a lot in interest. That said, it's crucial to pay the full balance by the end of the financing period. Failure to do so could mean the lender will add back all the interest you didn't pay during the original term. Personal Loan Personal loans are widely available at various banks, credit unions, and online lenders. It's a lump sum you borrow and repay in fixed monthly installments plus interest. The predictable payment schedule of personal loans makes it easy to plan ahead and fit the loan payment into your monthly budget. You can also shop around and compare quotes to find favorable interest rates and loan terms that fit your needs. Credit Card Credit cards typically have high APRs for purchases, so if you use a card to pay for a ring, you'll need to have a plan to pay off the balance quickly. However, many cards offer benefits that could help reduce the cost of an engagement ring when used strategically. Benefits may include: Imagine the engagement ring you want to buy is $2,000. You open a new credit card with the following terms: Buying the ring with the credit card would qualify you for $20 cashback rewards and the $150 signup bonus. That means you have $1,830 left to pay. You can then spread the balance over 12 months, allowing you to pay for the ring in full with no interest for just $152.50 monthly. Buy Now, Pay Later Program Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) programs are third-party services that let you buy your ring today and pay for it over time. The BNPL service pays for the ring in full. You then pay the BNPL service, usually with a low interest rate or a small fee attached. These services could offer additional convenience since you may not have to search for a loan or credit card. Instead, if the jeweler works with these programs, you may be able to sign up while paying for the ring. Fund Your Forever, Without the Wait Saving up cash for an engagement ring may take a long time. Fortunately, you have plenty of financing options to fill the gap between your savings and the ring's cost. Jewelers may offer convenient in-store financing or partner with Buy Now, Pay Later providers. However, you may also explore personal loan options or use new credit cards strategically to finance the ring as well. Remember to explore all your options and shop around when looking for personal loans and credit cards to find the best potential offers. That way, you can figure out financing that works for you and free up your time to prepare for the big moment. SPONSORED CONTENT Contact Information: Name: Sonakshi Murze Email: [email protected] Job Title: Manager SOURCE: OneMain Financial press release
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How to Finance an Engagement Ring
NEW YORK, NY / / May 24, 2025 / Getting engaged is one of the most exciting moments for couples ready to take the next step in their relationship. But the cost of an engagement ring can sometimes cause financial anxiety that takes away from the joy. The good news is engagement ring financing may alleviate the worry of how you'll pay for a ring and provide you with a predictable repayment schedule that won't burden your relationship. This article explores some of the best ways to finance your engagement ring so you can focus on the more important task at hand, popping the question. In-Store Financing Jewelers may partner with lenders or credit card companies to offer in-store financing for engagement rings. These programs typically let you spread the cost over a period of six to 24 months with little to no interest. As a result, you may be able to afford your preferred ring without worrying about paying a lot in interest. That said, it's crucial to pay the full balance by the end of the financing period. Failure to do so could mean the lender will add back all the interest you didn't pay during the original term. Personal Loan Personal loans are widely available at various banks, credit unions, and online lenders. It's a lump sum you borrow and repay in fixed monthly installments plus interest. The predictable payment schedule of personal loans makes it easy to plan ahead and fit the loan payment into your monthly budget. You can also shop around and compare quotes to find favorable interest rates and loan terms that fit your needs. Credit Card Credit cards typically have high APRs for purchases, so if you use a card to pay for a ring, you'll need to have a plan to pay off the balance quickly. However, many cards offer benefits that could help reduce the cost of an engagement ring when used strategically. Benefits may include: Cashback rewards: You could accumulate cashback rewards credit card when you purchase the engagement ring. Many credit card issuers will allow you to redeem your cash back rewards as a statement credit, which would help you lower some of the balance you owe. Signup bonuses: The card may pay a lump sum or statement credit if you spend a predetermined amount within a specified timeframe after opening the account. For example, you might receive $300 for spending $1,000 during a limited timeframe. 0% APR: Some cards offer a promotional period, often 12 to 21 months, with 0% (annual percentage rate) APR on purchases.[1] As a result, you could save money on interest by paying off the balance within the promotional period. Just keep in mind that you'll start to accrue interest on any remaining balance once the promo period is over. Imagine the engagement ring you want to buy is $2,000. You open a new credit card with the following terms: 1% cash back on all purchases $150 signup bonus for spending $2,000 in the first three months 0% APR for 12 months Buying the ring with the credit card would qualify you for $20 cashback rewards and the $150 signup bonus. That means you have $1,830 left to pay. You can then spread the balance over 12 months, allowing you to pay for the ring in full with no interest for just $152.50 monthly. Buy Now, Pay Later Program Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) programs are third-party services that let you buy your ring today and pay for it over time. The BNPL service pays for the ring in full. You then pay the BNPL service, usually with a low interest rate or a small fee attached. These services could offer additional convenience since you may not have to search for a loan or credit card. Instead, if the jeweler works with these programs, you may be able to sign up while paying for the ring. Fund Your Forever, Without the Wait Saving up cash for an engagement ring may take a long time. Fortunately, you have plenty of financing options to fill the gap between your savings and the ring's cost. Jewelers may offer convenient in-store financing or partner with Buy Now, Pay Later providers. However, you may also explore personal loan options or use new credit cards strategically to finance the ring as well. Remember to explore all your options and shop around when looking for personal loans and credit cards to find the best potential offers. That way, you can figure out financing that works for you and free up your time to prepare for the big moment. SPONSORED CONTENTContact Information: Name: Sonakshi MurzeEmail: Title: Manager SOURCE: OneMain Financial View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
