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| Westlife Wedding Was Out Of This World |
19 May 2009: Georgina Byrne has revealed how the recent Westlife wedding was "out of this world".
The eldest daughter of former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern revealed that the newest 'West-wife' wore two dresses on the big day by top designer Synan O'Mahoney.
Georgina and hubbie Nicky Byrne managed to get a few days without their two-year-old twin boys to fly over to Barbados to see Nicky's bandmate Kian Egan tie the knot with Jodi Albert.
The couple exchanged vows amid soaring temperatures at an intimate ceremony at the luxurious Turtle Beach Great House, before throwing a lavish reception at the nearby Cove Spring in St James.
Georgina said she was bowled over by the lengths to which the smitten couple went to ensure their paradise island wedding was one to remember.
"It was just amazing, I have never been to anything like that before, everything was just so beautiful and the location was really exotic," she explained.
She said that Jodi, who has been dating Kian for more than five years, stole the show in a gorgeous gown. "She looked a million dollars, she was the perfect bride."
Georgina is now gearing up to hit the road again with Nicky, who is going back to work this summer after enjoying a year off from Westlife's hectic schedule.
| Source: herald.ie – credits to Melanie Finn.
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| Dad's The Way To Do It Kian |
18 May 2009: Westlife singer Kian Egan will have an emotional reunion with his cancer stricken dad, when he returns home tomorrow.
The pop pin up and his new bride Jodi Albert were wed last Friday, in a romantic ceremony on Turtle Beach in Barbados.
But Kevin Egan who is receiving treatment for his cancer here in Ireland had urged Kian, to go ahead with the 1 million euro wedding without him.
Kian (29) and Jodi (25) spent a week in the sun, but tomorrow they will jet back home to Ireland.
And Kian is set to head to his fathers bedside, where he will give the wedding video and the wedding photo album.
“Kian and his dad are very close”, said a source.
"He loves him very much and was gutted he couldn’t be at the wedding. He is going to have the stories and pictures of the wedding all ready to show him when they finally meet up."
"It is the first thing Kian wants to do, when he gets back home, is to go and see Kevin."
Kian and Jodi got engaged on Christmas day in 2007 after being together for four years, After a holiday in the Caribbean, they decided to get married there.
Despite his dad’s absence, Kian had the rest of his family there including, his mum Patricia, his sisters, Marielle, Vivienne and Fenella, and brothers Tom, Gavin and Colm.
A gospel choir serenaded Kian and Jodi, with Love Is In The Air, as they took their wedding vows in Turtle Beach, Barbados.
The couple were dressed in white as were most of the guests, at the bash in the Grand House Hotel.
Official photographers from OK! Magazine covered the event.
The reception was held in a nearby mansion, which X Factor boss Simon Cowell usually rents.
But the honeymoon will soon be over once the pair touch down in Dublin.
Kian is due to join his Westlife bandmates, while his new wife and her band, will meet with the new record label Mercury.
| Source: Irish Star: Credits to Mary for scanning and Joanne at WFVIP for typing the article.
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| Wetted Bliss |
15 May 2009: Loved up Jodi Albert, and Kian Egan show, married life's a beach, as they surf on honeymoon in Barbados.
They were spotted for the first time since tying the knot in a very romantic ceremony, on the Carribean island.
Despite lots of hard falls, The Westlife star and his sexy wife were all smiles, as they tried to stay on their boards.
They were seen chatting, smiling and being very close, as they both bobbed around in the water, between runs of the waves.
An onlooker said, "They were struggling a little bit, at times but didn’t seem to care. They looked so much in love and were having a
blast.
| Source: Irish Star – thanks to Mary for the scan and Joanne for typing (westlifefanaticvip.com)
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| Hol Of A Lifetime |
15 May 2009: Westlife have proven their band really are unbreakable - with two of the lads joining Kian on his honeymoon.
Kian, 29, and Jodi, 25, had been planning a week in a world of their own, until Mark Feehily and Shane Filan said, "Hey Whatever, we will stay on."
The newlyweds - snapped catching a few waves yesterday, will share their honeymoon mansion in Barbados, with Shane and his family until Sunday.
Shane, 29, "Me and Gillian and the kids had been due to go home when Kian and Jodi suggested we stayed on, and we said "Why not."
Mark, 28, who also extended his island stay with partner Kevin, plans to go next to Brazil.
| Source: Irish Mirror, thanks to Joanne at westlifefanaticvip.com for the article.
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| Kian and Jodi Not In A World Of Their Own |
15 May 2009: That’s because he has asked Westlife to stay the week at their honeymoon hotel.
Newly-weds Kian Egan and Jodi Albert, have invited the Westlife lads to gatecrash their honeymoon at 20,000 night hideaway.
The loved up couple thrilled his bandmates by asking them to stay with them for their week long Barbados honeymoon.
Shane Filan and his wife Gillian, and their two children arrived as well as Mark Feehily and his partner Kevin McDaid.
They have been parting at the stunning Cove Springs, mansion which boats eight bedrooms, four kitchens and a movie room.
Kian and Jodi tied the knot last Friday at a 200,000 wedding on the Caribbean island.
Kian told The Irish Mirror last night, "It’s true they are on honeymoon with us.” "We’ve had an amazing couple of weeks, and we decided that it would be a great laugh to have Shane and Mark, with us at the mansion.” "They turned up on Monday, and we have been having a fantastic time." "We had a movie night the other night, and they cooked up snacks for us and put a horror film on after Shane had put his kids to bed."
"It’s been a great couple of weeks and I’m thrilled to have had my Westlife buddies with me."
The band are set to make a big comeback later this year, with a new album and tour.
| Source: Irish Mirror, thanks to Joanne at westlifefanaticvip.com for the article.
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| Kian Rings His Sick Dad To Tell Him “We’re Wed!” |
13 May 2009: TEARFUL Westlife star Kian Egan's first phone call as a married man was to his hospital-bound father in Sligo.
Kevin Egan was too ill to travel to Barbados for Kian's wedding to Jodi Albert on Friday.
Kevin is bravely battling cancer. But despite not being able to attend his son's big event, he is said to be in good spirits and delighted he has gained a new daughter.
And Jodi Albert's mother Eileen was able to give Kian a shoulder to cry on as she too has fought cancer - and won.
Eileen battled against the disease last year and has now successfully beaten it. It is her conquering of the killer disease which has lifted Kian's spirits for his dad.
Kian (29) and Jodi (25) tied the knot in The Grand House on Turtle Beach on Friday afternoon.
His fellow Westlife stars, Shane, Mark and Nicky and Jodi's new girlband members were among the 120 guests.
Pop guru Louis Walsh, MCD promotions owners Denis and Caroline Downey and several members of Hollyoaks, the Channel 4 series in which Jodi used to star, also attended.
Simon Cowell, who originally signed Westlife to his record label, was unable to make the wedding as he's recording TV shows in America.
Kian's former Westlife co-member, Brian McFadden, did not attend the wedding as he said it was too far for him and his fiancée Delta Goodrem to travel, from their home in Australia.
English-born Jodi was given away by her father while one of Kian's brothers was his best man.The pop star's mother and four other siblings were also among his party.
The Great House is located on Turtle Beach on the island's west coast and is currently on the market for €9 million.
Kian and Jodi hired a nearby mansion in Bridgetown for the reception. "It's one of the most amazing houses I've ever been in," said one guest. "It must be worth €25m to €30m."
The hire of the mansion for the week - where the couple will spend the rest of their stay on the island - cost in the region of €100,000.
But that should not bother Kian and Jodi as they are earning €1 million for selling the rights to the wedding to OK! Magazine.
Security, in place to stop prying photographers from getting a shot of the couple, cost an estimated €100,000.
A fleet of blacked-out coaches arrived at the luxury hotel to ferry the guests to the wedding.
Kian is already a multi-millionaire thanks to his crooning with Westlife since 1998, earning the Sligoman at least €6 million.
Given that their wedding was in Barbados the couple chose a reggae band to play at their reception.
Copious amounts of champagne and wine were also laid on for the guests.
Stunning Jodi looked a million dollars in a chic wedding dress, believed to have been designed by Lebanese fashion guru Elle Saab, who is a favourite of Beyonce Knowles. She walked up the aisle with flowers in her hair and clutching a bouquet.
Kian looked immaculate in a Dolce and Gabanna suit.
The dress, reported to have cost €20,000, was specially designed with materials to keep her cool in the sweltering heat.
Close to 100 local schoolkids dressed in smart uniforms sang Love Is In The Air, accompanied by an eight-piece orchestra, as she walked down the aisle.
To applause from the guests, the couple exchanged platinum €30,000 wedding rings designed by a top London jeweller.
Guests were treated to a dazzling display by a Caribbean band, accompanied by exotic dancers.
Several of the party also made visits to the luxury Sandy Lane hotel, which is co - owned by Ireland's Dermot Desmond, JP McManus and John Magnier.
The happy couple are expected to spend the next few days in Villa Calliaqua, a €1,200-a-night luxury villa set in an acre of landscaped gardens overlooking the Caribbean.
After their honeymoon, Kian and Jodi will return to their home in Sligo, which they share with their dog Prince, for a short period before Westlife fly off to America next month to record their new album in Nashville.
Jodi is due in the studio shortly with her still unnamed girl band. Kian and Louis Walsh are co-managing Jodi's new girlband. All the other girls are Irish. They recently signed a major deal with Universal music. Jodi had to audition for the band like everyone else, but many observers
thought she was a shoo-in given her relationship with Kian.
The couple have been dating for four years, having initially first met when they were both teenagers and in various bands.
Despite her first doomed attempt at pop stardom, the gorgeous brunette shot to fame as Debbie Dean in Hollyoaks.
The pair spent most of the days leading up to the wedding sunning themselves on the beach and messing around with jet-skis.
The couple also earlier hired out a private beach and restaurant to stage a €20,000 'Welcome to Barbados' themed party for their families and celebrity pals.
Guests including Kian's bandmates were taken to the trendy Whispers restaurant for a sundown knees-up Caribbean style.
Shane, is there with his wife Gillian and kids Nicole and Patrick. Dozens of jugglers, stilt-walkers and fire-eaters greeted guests who gave a standing ovation to Kian and Jodi as they arrived hand in hand and announced: "We want everyone to have a ball."
The exclusive restaurant laid on traditional Caribbean food as guests tucked in to rum cocktails, beer and champagne on a beach lit by torch flames.
As the celebrations continued acrobats dressed in monkey suits performed daring stunts and tricks for the 70 guests.
The next day Kian organised a boating trip around the island for pals. On board they were served champagne and fresh seafood as they sailed on the catamaran until sunset.
Before heading out, Kian and his guests watched Chelsea getting knocked out of the Champions League by Barcelona in the poolside bar of their plush Tamarind Cove Hotel.
On Thursday Kian and Shane played golf at the plush €1,000-a-round Sandy Lane course.
When owner JP McManus discovered the singer was playing there he called up and arranged for him and three pals to play there for free with his compliments.
| Source: www.sundayworld.com/showbiz/sw-gossip.php
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| Kian and Jodi clip |
13 May 2009: Thanks to Born2bemrsNB for finding the video clip.
To watch the clip then click here.
| Source: Xpose. Thanks to Born2bemrsNB
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| Jodi’s Wetting Day |
12 May 2009: Jodi Albert took the plunge on her wedding day, quite literally, by leaping into the pool and destroying her 30.000 wedding dress in the process.
The sexy star shocked guests and her new hubby Kian at Barbados bash when she followed her girlband mates, into the pool as a scene of madness at 4am in the morning.
She had splashed out 30,000 on her Jenny Packham dress, and ended up having to throw it into the bathtub for it to dry out at Simon Cowell's mansion, where guests had enjoyed a 200,000 bash.
The chaos erupted when Corrina Durey and Leagh Learmont, lept into the pool at the climax, of the night.
Jodi then ran and dive bombed in to the pool with the applause of her guests, Kian then followed into the pool in his white linen suit, and within seconds he was followed in by fellow Westlife members Shane and Mark.
The DJ struck up 80s anthem Time Of My Life, from Dirty Dancing, and Kian held his new wife above his head like out of the famous scene in the movie.
Shane told us "It was absolute mayhem, and it was the wildest party I have ever been too. I will never forget it." “When Jodi jumped into the pool, everyone was stunned but it was a great moment. She had had such a great day and threw caution to the wind."
The couple are honeymooning in the Barbados mansion, that TV mogul Simon Cowell hires out when he’s at holiday in Barbados.
At a special farewell barbeque, held for their guests yesterday, Kian told us how he had woken up to see Jodi's mega money dress lying in the bathtub.
A wedding assistant had sped off to a dry cleaners, but the couple had been told that the delicate material, may have been destroyed.
And it emerged yesterday that Kian's old Westlife bandmate Brian McFadden, had amazing snubbed the showbiz wedding.
Kian and Jodi has made a number of calls to Brian and his fiance Delta, to invite them to the ceremony. Delta told Jodi they were definitely coming and then they didn’t return any formal invitation, or return any of the calls.
Kian even texted Brian to see if he was coming and got no reply. It’s a shame because Kian thought it would be great to have all the lads back together for the special occasion. But Brian wasn’t interested. Kian did everything he could to get Brian to come.
Despite the snub the couple made a special speech. He told guests, "I want to thank my bandmates, my friends in Westlife, If it wasn’t for you guys, I would never have been in a position to do this. And I include Brian in this even if he couldn’t be here today . He was a part of us and I’ll never forget that."
Last night Kian and Jodi were enjoying their week long honeymoon, And despite the reports that Simon Cowell has given them the pad they are staying in, as a gift, the couple said they had paid.
A pal said, "They made 900,000 Euros from the magazine deal so its a luxury they could afford."
| Source: Irish Daily Mirror. Thanks to Joanne at WFVIP for article.
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| Scans from Irish Daily Mirror |
11 May 2009: Ahhh wow at the attached scans from the Irish Daily Mirror.
| Source: Irish Daily Mirror. Thanks to Mary at WFVIP for scans.
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| Shane and Gillian pictures |
11 May 2009: Two high quality pictures of Shane and Gillian in Barbados attending Kian and Jodi’s wedding.
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| Westwives Walk Down The Aisle |
11 May 2009: Westlife hunk Kian Egan and Jodi Albert tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Barbados in front of close family and friends - and dozens of security guards.
The lavish €200,000 wedding got underway at the Grand House Hotel in the exclusive surroundings of Turtle Beach in sunny Barbados at 2pm on Friday.
Surrounded by his Westlife pals and security guards Kian (29) and Jodi (25) swapped vows on the private beach while a gospel choir serenaded them with Love is in the Air.
Hunky Kian and actress turned singer Jodi got engaged on Christmas Day 2007 after four years together.
The lovestruck pair chose the exotic Caribbean location for their wedding after holidaying there last year.
Kian and Jodi were dressed all in white as were most of the wedding guests, who rose in a standing ovation for the couple as they exchanged €30,000 platinum ring bands and said "I do".
Dozens of security guards where on hand to ward off lurking paparazzi as snappers from OK! magazine covered the event for an exclusive €900,000 deal.
After the ceremony the party moved on for a lavish reception in a nearby mansion which X Factor boss Simon Cowell usually rents when he holidays on the Island.
Kian's bandmate and pal Shane told Star Sunday "It was one of the most beautiful ceremonies I have ever seen. It was dazzling from beginning to end. I am so happy for Kian and Jodi, they are the perfect couple and they have had their dream wedding. Myself, Gillian and the two kids have had such a ball over here. We can see why Jodi and Kian love it so much."
Westlife manager Louis Walsh admitted "It was one of the best weddings ever." He told Star Sunday "Look, you know what a cynic I am, but it really was a great wedding, it was just so much fun. It went on til late into the night and everyone had such a great time; it was just a really close family affair."
As the sun set staff wheeled out tables and chairs and lit flame lanterns while a Caribbean steel drum and reggae band swung into action.
After the meal Kian paid tribute to his cancer stricken dad Kevin who was too ill to travel.
He told the crowd “I would like us to remember all those who aren't able to be with us here today especially my dad who is in my thoughts.”
The Westlife hunk was surrounded by his other family members including his mum Patricia, brothers Gavin Tom and Colm sisters Vivenne, Fenella and Marielle.
Jodi flanked by her mum Eileen, sister Kelli and aunt Mary Swain then paid tribute to her grandmother who was also too ill to travel.
The beauty revealed the first thing on her return was to drop over a wedding picture of the couple to hand on her grandmother’s wall.
As the party kicked off the tables were swept away and guests sipped on free champagne all night long courtesy of a free bar.
But the real highlight came at midnight when the guests where led to the beach for a breathtaking fireworks display.
One guest revelled "We were just ushered down to the beach and we could just make out the shape of a boat it suddenly exploded into a massive fireworks display."
“The climax came when Kian and Jodi's names were spelt out in blazing lights on the boat, It was the most amazing thing I have ever witnessed” said the guest.
The party kept going until 5am where upon ushers dropped the guests back to their base at the Tamarind Cove Hotel.
However the night wasn't over as the Westlife boys took to the pool bar and sang Kian of to bed with an a cappella version of going to the Chapel.
Yesterday Kian unveiled his stunning new wife at an exclusive barbeque at the Tamarind Cove.
The couple hired a sound system and full stage to keep the party going into the early hours as Westlife and Louis Walsh’s new girlband treated guests to performances.
Walsh left early yesterday to fly back to Miami and most of the 100 guests will leave today.
Jodi and Kian will stay on for 5 more days before he returns home to start work on Westlife's new album.
| Source: Irish Star Sunday. Thanks Deborah at WFVIP for article.
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| Nothing But The Bestlife For Kian And Jodi |
11 May 2009: Westlife hunk Kian Egan ensured his guests toasted his wedding to Jodi Albert in style by picking up the entire £60,000 bar bill.
And the party in Barbados had a definite Irish flavour to it as the last guests didn't leave until 5am.
Revellers had unlimited Don Peringnon Champagne, Grey Goose Vodka and local rum cocktails while dancing to a 20 piece band.
At midnight there was a massive £22,000 firework display which was launched from a boat over the horizon.
One insider said "I just couldn't believe the climax, the fireworks spelled out Kian and Jodi's names, everyone just gasped in astonishment."
The drink stayed flowing until the party eventually broke up in the early hours of yesterday just as the sun was about to rise.
Kian's bandmates were spotted going back to the £450.00 a night Tamarind Cove Hotel shortly after 5am, but Kian, 29, and Jodi, 25, were up early for a Champagne breakfast and cruise on a £90 million super yacht before returning for another party.
The generous couple spent another £14,000 on a barbeque along with another live band and karaoke.
During the ceremony and sumptuous 6 course dinner, elite security guards prevented guests from snapping the happy couple which would have ruined their £800,000 glossy magazine deal.
Celebrity guests included Louis Walsh, the Westlife boys and their partners who feasted on Lobster, Caviar, racks of lamb and fillet of beef.
After his honeymoon Kian and the rest of the band are heading to Nashville to record with song writing legend Desmond Child.
Nicky Byrne said "It’s been amazing. Jodi looked beautiful and the location was spectacular, I am thrilled for them.”
And during the happy day the couple remembered Kian's father who is suffering from cancer and could not make it.
A letter was read out from him which sparked tears of emotion amongst the guests.
In it he said "Even though I am not there in body I am very much there in spirit."
| Source: Irish Sunday Mirror. Thanks Deborah at WFVIP for article.
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| Westlife's Kian Egan weds actress Jodi Albert in romantic Barbados ceremony |
11 May 2009: Westlife's Kian Egan has tied the knot with actress fiancee Jodi Albert in a paradise wedding in Barbados.
The couple had been enjoying a romantic Caribbean holiday with friends in the run up to their nuptials.
The pair wed in a romantic ceremony on Turtle Beach serenaded by a gospel choir playing Love is in the Air, according to the Daily Star.
A steel band played afterwards while guests sipped champagne.
Kian, 29, and Jodi, 25, later headed off to their reception at an exclusive mansion usually frequented by Simon Cowell when he holidays on the island.
Former Hollyoaks actress Jodi was joined by former on-screen family Ali Bastian, who played Becca Dean, and Carly Stenson, who played Steph Dean, in the Channel 4 soap.
| Source: dailymail.co.uk – credits: Splash
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| Jodi's Battling Mum Eileen Has Beaten Cancer |
11 May 2009: Jodi Albert got the perfect wedding gift from her mum Eileen news she had beaten cancer.
Eileen learned she had the illness just over two years ago but Star Sunday can reveal her cancer is in remission and she is hopeful of a full recovery.
The news was bitter sweet for the couple with the news that Kian's dad Kevin is also battling cancer and was too unwell to travel.
The couple hoped that Kevin and Eileen would both make Friday's ceremony.
Kevin was simply too weak to risk the flight over, but brave Eileen was in Barbados for the glitzy bash.
| Source: Irish Star Sunday. Thanks Deborah at WFVIP for article.
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| Kian and Jodi Scans |
10 May 2009: Scanned articles from the papers.
| Source: Irish Daily Mirror/Evening Herald/Irish Sun – thank you to Lucy for scanning articles.
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| Katona, McFadden avoid Egan wedding |
10 May 2009: Kerry Katona and Brian McFadden missed Kian Egan's wedding to avoid a showdown at the ceremony, it has been claimed.
Westlife star Egan tied the knot with actress Jodi Albert at the Sandy Lane resort in Barbados on Friday.
It is believed that the couple invited both Katona and McFadden to their big day, but each rejected their invitation because they feared the other would attend.
Katona split from McFadden in 2004 following two years of marriage. She has since tied the knot with new partner Mark Croft.
A source told the Daily Star: "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."
A spokesperson for Egan commented: "He and Brian are still friends. Brian lives in Australia and Kian understands that he is on the other side of the world."
McFadden is expected to marry his new fiancée Delta Goodrem at Christmas
| Source: digitalspy.co.uk - Daniel Kilkelly
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| Bride Jodi Starts West Of Her Life |
10 May 2009: Beach babe Jodi Albert soaks up the Caribbean sun after saying I Do to Westlife lover Kian Egan. The former Hollyoaks hottie, 25, swore to become queen of the 29-year-old singer’s heart in Barbados. And the pair sealed their love with a kiss on the beach.
The rest of the band plus manager Louis Walsh helped them celebrate. They were joined on holiday by pals including Jodi’s ex Hollyoaks pals Carley Stenson and Ali Bastian, both 26.
| Source: The People
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| Wedding Bliss |
09 May 2009: 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 honour 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.
| Source: Irish Sun - Thanks Mary and Joanne at WFVIP for article.
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| Kian's sick dad stays home as singer weds Jodi in Barbados |
09 May 2009: 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.
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. 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.
| Source: Herald.ie – Connor Fehan
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| Bride Sand Groom |
08 May 2009: Westlife hunk Kian Egan and sexpot Jodi Albert, were soaking up the Caribbean sunshine ahead of their wedding today.
Former Hollyoaks babe Jodi Albert, and Sligo singer Kian Egan, are due to tie the knot in a paradise ceremony.
Jodi looked stunning as she showed off her curves, on the white sandy beaches of Barbados.
Joined by fellow Hollyoaks actress Carly Stevenson and Ali Bastion, Londoner Jodi wowed holiday makers in a pink bikini and diamond belly button ring.
As Jodi topped up her year around tan, boyband fiance Kian calmed his nerves by having a spot of snorkelling with bandmates Shane Filan and Mark Feehily.
"They have been having a ball” said one holiday maker. Kian and his mates have been thrashing around on jet skis, and splashing each other in the pool."
"Jodi and her pals have been sipping cocktails and sunbathing."
The source added "Kian and Jodi are obviously deeply in love, they’ve been smooching in full view of their guests."
The celeb couple have been thrilling their guests, by laying on a series of no expense spared parties over the past few days.
On the eve of the nuptials, the bride and her gal pals were pampering themselves, with luxury spa treatments, at their plush Taramind Cove hotel retreat.
Meanwhile, the groom indulged in a relaxing round of golf with friends, at the swish Sand Lane golf course.
| Source: Irish Daily Mirror - Thanks to Mary for scanning and Joanne at WFVIP for typing it up.
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| A Wedding Gift From Paddy Power Betting |
08 May 2009: There's no question as to what Kian and Jodi's most unusual wedding day gift will be. A betting docket that could be worth £50,000 Euros to the couple.
There is just one problem… The couple’s first child will have to either become Taoiseach or play rugby or soccer for Ireland, for them to pocket the big day payout.
Bookies Paddy Power sent the gift to their hotel yesterday with a 100 euro stake.
Kian said, "I’m holding onto this, and going to hire the best soccer coaches in Ireland for the young one. When we have a young one that is."
| Source: Irish Daily Mirror - Thanks to Mary for scanning and Joanne at WFVIP for typing it up.
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| Kian and Jodi’s Beach Bash |
08 May 2009: Published on 07/05/2009 - Westlife's Kian Egan and fiancee Jodi Albert, have been thrilling wedding guests, by laying on a spectacular series of parties in Barbados.
The couple hired out of a private beach and restaurant to stage a 20.000 euro welcome to Barbados themed party, for their family and celebrity friends.
Guests including Kian's bandmates, Shane Filan and Mark Feehily, were taken to the trendy, Whispers, restaurant, for a sundown knees up Caribbean Style.
Shane who is over with his wife Gillian, and kids Nicole and Patrick, told the Irish Daily Mirror, "We are having an amazing time."
Dozens of stilt walkers, jugglers and fire eaters, greeted guests who gave a standing ovation to Kian and Jodi as they arrived hand in hand, and announced: “We want everyone to have a ball.”
The exclusive restaurant laid on traditional Caribbean food, as guest tucked into rum cocktails, champagne and beer on a beach lit by torch flames.
As the celebrations complete, acrobats dressed in monkey suits, performed daring stunts, and tricks for the 70 guests.
Yesterday as the pals recovered from the late night shindig, Kian, 29, organised a boating trip to show off the sights of Barbados.
On board they were served seafood and champagne, as they sailed on the catamaran until sunset.
Before heading out Kian and his guests watched as Chelsea were knocked out of the Champions league, by Barcelona, in the poolside bar of their plush Tamarind Cove Hotel.
Jodi, 25, sunbathed, with some of her old actress pals. Today Kian and Shane will play a round of golf at the 1000 euro a round gold course at the Sandy Lane course.
When owner Jp MacManus discovered the singer was playing there, he called up and arranged for him to play with three pals for free, with his compliments.
| Source: Irish Daily Mirror. Thanks to WFVIP for article.
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| Kian and Jodi’s Big Day |
08 May 2009: WESTLIFE star Kian Egan and his fiancee, the former 'Hollyoaks' actress Jodi Albert, will tie the knot in sun-kissed Barbados at midday today in one of the most highly-anticipated showbiz weddings of the year.
The 29-year-old Sligo singer will be the third member of the boy band to wed, joining Nicky Byrne and Shane Filan, while Mark Feehily has been with gay partner Kevin McDaid for over two years.
Kian, aspiring pop singer Jodi (25), and some close friends and family members have been relaxing at the famous Sandy Lane resort on the Caribbean island all week.
But up until last night the couple would not reveal if they were marrying at the luxury Tamarin Cove Hotel, which is the wedding party's base, or at the exclusive Coral Reef Club.
The couple have signed a deal with an English glossy magazine for exclusive rights to cover the wedding and there has been a complete shutdown about their plans.
The deal is believed to be worth close to €1m - and guests will not be allowed to take photographs at either the ceremony or the reception.
Today's guest-list will include Kian's three bandmates and their partners as well as Jodi's four bandmates from her new girl group, which has yet to be officially named. And pop guru Louis Walsh, who manages both Kian and Jodi, is also a guest.
Kian proposed to Jodi on Christmas Day 2007 after four years of dating.
| Source: www.independent.ie - Richie Taylor
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| Beach party for Kian and Jodi at hottest wedding of the year |
07 May 2009: Kian Egan's wedding to Jodi Albert may be the Irish showbiz wedding of the summer -- but you would never guess from the dress code.
Far from asking their guests to don their finest garb as they watch the Westlife star swap vows with his former Hollyoaks star fiancee, the couple are taking a far more laid back approach to their Barbados ceremony tomorrow.
With temperatures soaring into the 30s, the smitten pair have decided it's far too hot for their guests to wear black tie and full-length dresses.
Instead, the couple are breaking with normal showbiz tradition, which normally sees guests trying to outdo each other in the designer stakes, and giving attendees the go-ahead to wear "casual" clothes..
"Kian has said that it would just be too uncomfortable for everyone to be walking around in formal wear and has said he has no problem with the guys wearing shorts, tee-shirts and sandals while the girls can just wear summer dresses. It will probably look more like a beach party than a high-profile celebrity wedding," said a source.
All eyes will be on Jodi anyway, as she has been working out a lot lately to make sure she looks stunning in her wedding dress." And although the wedding venue is being kept firmly under wraps in order to protect the couple's lucrative deal with a British glossy, it's widely speculated that they'll stage the ceremony in the five-star Coral Reef Club, one of the holiday island's most exclusive resorts. Kian and Jodi arrived in Barbados last weekend to relax ahead of their big day and await their 100 guests. Attendees include pop mogul Louis Walsh and Kian's Westlife bandmates, including Nicky Byrne. He and wife Georgina Ahern have left their two-year-old twins Rocco and Jay at home while they see their pals tie the knot.
Jodi's four other bandmates in her new girl group, which has just signed a lucrative contract with Sony/BMG, will also be at the romantic event.
But, given their hectic schedules, the couple will have decided against extending their stay in Barbados and won't be having a honeymoon.
| Source: herald.ie – Melanie Finn
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| Shane Gives Kian Marriage Advice |
06 May 2009: Father-of-two Shane Filan has advised Kian to enjoy his big day this week and all that marriage has to offer.
Shane is expected to join band mates Nicky and Mark this week in a star-studded bash to witness fellow band mate Kian tie the knot with fiancée Jodi Albert.
“He’s got a great girl in Jodie, and a fantastic relationship. They’ve been together a long time so it’s about time they got married!”
Speaking to the Sligo Post last Friday Shane said that his life only started to mean something after he became a father.
He and his wife Gillian had their second child late last year and the Westlife star told the Post how his life has changed since having children.
“Having kids definitely puts life into perspective. In my opinion, I’ve only started living since I had kids.
“Hopefully, there’ll be many more.”
Speaking about the latest arrival, Patrick, born last September, the pop star said he was glad to have had the opportunity to be at home.
“It was wonderful to be there when Patrick was born, to be able to take the last nine months off and spend time at home.
“We’ve got six weeks left before we get straight back into work. I’m enjoying every minute of it.”
The singer, who already has a four-year-old daughter, Nicole, continued to say that Westlife are heading to Nashville in June to start recording on their new album.
“We got new people with fresh songs and fresh material. We feel the last year has had too many covers so we’re back to originals like our first album, with some great pop songs.”
| Source: sligopost.com
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| OK! invites you to the spectacular wedding of
Kian Egan and Jodi Albert |
06 May 2009: Next week OK! invites you to the tropical and star-studded wedding of Westlife¢s Kian Egan and starlet Jodi Albert. In what is certain to be one of the most beautiful sunshine wedding of the year.
OK! will join Kian and Jodi at a tropical hideaway where they will say their vows in front of 100 of their closest friends and family-including some of your favourite celebrities.
OK! is the only magazine to receive an invitation to the intimate ceremony and reception and will be bringing you every detail from their big day from the amazing wedding dress to the custom made wedding rings and their very special first dance.
As well as bringing you all the pictures from the very special day attended by Kian's Westlife bandmates.
The happy couple will tell all in a new and emotional interview about their decision to marry abroad and how they created their perfect day.
It will bring a tear to everyone's eye when they explain how they fell in love.
| Source: OK! Magazine – thanks to Joanne at WFVIP for article.
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| MCFADDEN AND DELTA TO MISS WEDDING |
06 May 2009: Brian McFadden will not attend his former bandmate Kian Egan's wedding next weekend in tropical paradise Barbados.
Kian will marry his sweetheart Jodi Albert on the island but Brian and his fiancee Delta Goodrem will not be there.
Kian's spokeswoman said, “He lives in Australia and he was invited. They are still friends and they understand that he lives on the other side of the world.”
The wedding photos have been snapped up in a substantial deal with OK! magazine and the couple have organised a small wedding with just 80 guests. All the guests have been requested not to give presents.
The spokeswoman said: “They have asked for no presents. Their friends and family are joining them in Barbados and that is enough of a present.”
The only celebrities expected at the wedding are Westlife, their manager Louis Walsh, two of Jodi's friends from Hollyoaks and her bandmates.
Jodi and Kian flew out to Barbados on Monday and they will be joined by their families this weekend.
The spokeswoman added: “The band have become very close and there is no way she would have the wedding without the four girls.
“She is going to wait until she is finished at the wedding and the honeymoon and then they are going to get back into the studio.
“Jodi is very relaxed and calm about the whole thing. Kian is very chilled and he is a real organiser. He has it down pat.
“They have done it all themselves, the main body of work. It's mostly family and friends.”
| Source: Irish Star. Thank you to Priscilla at WFVIP for article.
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| Kian and Jodi’s Honeyzoom |
30 April 2009: KIAN Egan and Jodi Albert are cutting short their honeymoon so they can zoom back home and hit the charts again.
The couple will tie the knot in a dream ceremony in Barbados on May 8. They will fly off this week to prepare for the big day that has been snapped up by a celebrity magazine for EUR600,000.
But the hard working stars have ditched plans for a lengthy break so they can get straight back to work. Jodi, 25, told the Irish Daily Mirror last night: "We're not hanging around for a long honeymoon - we're coming back to start work on our albums."
The couple have invited friends, family and celebrity pals to Barbados for the big day. They will exchange vows at a romantic beach front hideaway and party the night away at a top secret location.
But any plans for a romantic getaway after the ceremony have been iced because of both Jodi and 28-year-old Kian's hectic band schedules.
Jodi is due to go in the studios the week after the wedding with her new girl band while Kian will return to the studio with Westlife as they launch a massive comeback following a year off.
Jodi added: "What we've decided is to go over to Barbados early and really enjoy the whole build up to the day. After the wedding things are going to be really hectic so in a way we are going to do the celebrating before hand.
"I have to go into the studio with the girls and we are going to start recording our first songs. So it's really exciting. And Kian is also going to be working on new Westlife material so we need to get back as soon as possible.
"The honeymoon will be about three days and then we're hoping on the plane and getting down to some hard work."
Jodi will be joined by her Irish girl band mates at the wedding as well as pals from her Hollyoaks stint.
Kian's Westlife pals will also jet in for the big day and are planning a week of partying with their wives in the tropical hideaway.
Jodi said: "Kian and I are both really chilled out about the day. We've done all the organising and we just want to enjoy it now.
"It's not going to be a massive wedding. We want it to be intimate and fun for everyone. I can't give away the exact location but it's somewhere very special to Kian and I and we're thrilled with it."
| Source: The Irish Daily Mirror – credits to Villy for article.
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| Wed A Load Of Cash For Kian and Jodi's Wedding
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20 April 2009: Jodi Albert and Kian Egan will be in a world of their own when they net a staggering 800,000 euros, for their exclusive wedding pictures. The westlife hunk and his girlband bride, have signed the exclusive deal with OK Magazine, for the ceremony in Barbados on 8th May. The pair fell in love with the caribbean destination during a holiday there in April of last year.
As well as forging head with Jodi's new girlband, which Kian co-manages with Louis Walsh, the couple are putting their final touches to the big day.
And the cash will come in handy for the pop pin up, who has splashed out almost 1 million euros on the wedding. A source close to Kian said "They wanted everything to be just perfect for their day so they are leaving nothing to chance."
Because both of them are so busy with their careers, Kian and Jodi have hired a celebrity wedding planner, to help them with all the details.
Kian also loves surfing so somewhere like Barbados, is perfect for him.
"They did a deal for their engagement pictures with OK Magazine, so the wedding shots were the next logical step."
And what is great for the couple is they don't have to worry about photographers for the big day, as the magazine will take care of that. They always take care of security on the big day which is a big concern for the couple.
No expense will be spared at Dermot Desmonds multi million euros Sandy Lane luxury resort. One hundred lucky guests will fly to the paradise island for the wedding.
The pop millionaire is footing the bill for 30 of his close friends and family, and has booked them on a business class flight for 3,000 euros a pop. He has also booked a nuber of villas, and set aside 320,000 euros for a deposit on the luxury accomadation.
| Source: Irish Star. Credits: Mary at WFVIP for the article.
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| Kian’s Stag Do |
16 April 2009: Fintan Monaghan, MD Galway Greyhound Stadium pictured with Kian as he attends a stag function at the stadium on Saturday night.
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