Of all the days of the year, February 14th is by far the busiest when it comes to weddings. Valentine's Day promises endless amounts of passion, red-red roses, and candied hearts. It's no surprise that even celebrity brides are also struggling to plan their wedding around this ever-romantic season. Valentine's Day has produced many famous marriages - some which are still around today!


Keri Russell & Shane Dreary
Last year, Keri Russell, 30, tied the knot with her long-time boyfriend, Shane Dreary. Dreary proposed to her in 2006 after they had been dating for a couple years. Dreary, a contractor, was introduced to Russell through mutual friends. The February ceremony took place in New York City, followed by a classy reception at the Harrison; a popular restaurant located in the Tribeca neighborhood. Guests present said that the wedding was absolutely perfect for being so hastily put together. Apparently Russell was with child at the time of the wedding. It was a first marriage for both.

Howard Stern & Beth Ostrosky
Radio legend, Howard Stern, 53, proposed to long-time model girlfriend, Beth Ostrosky, 35. In addition to her many winning characteristics, Stern was most won over by the fact that his girlfriend, who is 18 years his junior, was uninterested in starting a family of her own. Stern, married once before, already has 3 grown daughters and does not want to do the “baby” thing again. According to MTV, Stern asked Ostrosky to strip down on Valentine's Day morning in order to receive her gift. After doing so, Stern produced a 5.2 carat ring from his pocket and slipped it onto her finger, asking her to be his wife.

Sharon Stone & Phil Bronstein
Sharon Stone, 39, commemorated her wedding with fiance, Phil Bronstein, 46, in a top-secret Valentine's Day wedding at her home in Los Angeles. The couple were introduced by a mutual friend, socialite Denise Hale. The began dating soon after Bronstein's divorce with his first wife finalized. Bronstein is the executive editor of the San Francisco Examiner. Sharon Stone wore a Vera Wang original, and Stone returned the favor by having two of Vera's daughters in the bridal party. The valet service, caterers, and servers were all asked to sign a confidentiality contract promising to keep a lid on the wedding details. The ceremony was conducted by a Methodist minister. A couple months later, the newlyweds realized that they had conceived on their wedding night.


If you're planning on proposing or tying the knot on Valentine's Day, take it from these celebs and make it something that both of you will never forget! For a V-Day proposal, it's important that you pick the right spot. Think, do you want to pop the question over dinner in a public restaurant, or somewhere private and secluded? Set the mood by lighting some candles and playing your favorite songs in the background.

For a Valentine's Day wedding, red, white and pink are always hot in-season colors. Dress up your bridesmaids with pale pink gowns and white and red bouquets. Although there's still a winter chill in the air, you might be able to have that outdoor wedding you've always dreamed about! Make sure that you plan it earlier in the day so that the sun is bright and shining. A garden-themed Valentine's event would be ideal! Give out chocolate hearts and conversation candied harts as wedding party favors. Write out random love quotes and hand them out to all of your wedding guests. You may even want to consider saying a special tribute to all the couples at the wedding ceremony – it is there day too, after all!