MUST SEE: Touching images of a wedding in a warzone

They are surrounded by death and devastation on a daily basis.

But that didn't stop these newlyweds from showing their love for each other in their beloved hometown.

Love is stronger than war: The bride and groom posed for the images amidst war-torn Homs. Photograph: jafar Meray/Facebook

The bride and her soldier groom were pictured posing for a remarkable photoshoot following their wedding in the war-torn Syrian city of Homs. 

Behind them, buildings stood abandoned and partially blown apart, while rubble littered the dusty ground. 

At other points in the shoot, the bride beamed as she saluted her spouse -- a Syrian Army soldier -- and gazed lovingly at him as he kissed her hands.

The touching pictures were taken by photographer Jafar Meray, who said he wished to capture the 'stainless hopeful' in Syria.

Touching embrace: Dressed in a stunning white gown, the bride looked emotional as her husband embraced her tenderly from behind. Photograph: jafar Meray/Facebook

Meray shared the images on his Facebook page, JafaR Photography, writing: 'Honeymooners from Syria.

'They chose rubble and destruction to be the background pictures of their wedding.'

The photographer said the shoot was 'proof that life goes on, silently' and that hope 'is always there'.

The city of Homs has been a major battleground but the images are an attempt to show that there is 'hope.' Photograph: jafar Meray/Facebook

The city of Homs has been a major battleground in the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. But earlier this month, more than 700 rebels and their families began leaving the last insurgent-held area in the city following several years of combat after reaching a ceasefire with the government.

Despite this, at least 32 people were killed and 90 injured in two bomb explosions in Homs on Monday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Behind the couple, buildings stood abandoned and partially blown apart, while rubble littered the dusty ground.  Photograph: jafar Meray/Facebook

The blasts, one from a car bomb and another from a suicide attack, struck the Zahra district in the middle of the city.

The attack was the second major one in the city since the ceasefire took effect - after twin blasts on December, also in Zahra, killed at least 16 people. 

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Sofia Vergara Calls Joe Manganiello “Husband I Always Dreamed Of” In Birthday Tribute (PHOTO)

Sofia Vergara Calls Joe Manganiello "Husband I Always Dreamed Of" In Birthday Tribute (PHOTO) Truth rating: 10

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By Shari Weiss | 2:03 pm, December 28th, 2015

 

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Sofia Vergara calls Joe Manganiello the "husband I always dreamed of" in a birthday tribute to her new spouse. See photo right and below!

In honor of Manganiello's 39th birthday on Monday, Vergara shared a never-before-seen photo from their November wedding. In the snapshot, brige and groom are cuddling close as they seemingly dance during the reception. "Happy bday to the husband I always dreamed of," Vergara captioned the snapshot, adding a number of heart, flowers, and dancing emojis.

The actress tagged Manganiello in the post, which she also shared on Twitter. He retweeted the message, and wrote in response, "¡Te amo!" This is only the second birthday of Manganiello's that the couple is celebrating together.

As Gossip Cop has reported, the stars began dating in summer of 2014, and became engaged that Christmas, just a few days before Manganiello's 38th birthday. After spending much of 2015 in wedding planning mode, he and Vergara married on November 21, just over a month ago.

On Saturday, Gossip Cop named the extravagant, star-studded nuptials one of the top weddings of 2015. This is the first marriage for Manganiello, but he is Vergara's second husband. She married high school sweetheart Joe Gonzalez when she was 18, and they divorced in 1993. Gossip Cop is happy to see Vergara now has her fairytale ending with her dream husband. Check out the full photo she posted below!

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Surprise Snowstorm Creates Magical Photos For Newlyweds

It was an unexpected, Frozen-style fairy-tale wedding for Carly and Chris Atwill earlier in December, as eight inches of unexpected snow blanketed County Durham, England.

The Atwills — who tied the knot on December 11 at Larington Hall, a Gosford Park-looking country estate — weren't expecting much white stuff, seeing as how this December has been exceptionally warm. They had thought perhaps there was a "1% chance of it snowing," but when the morning began with rain, the pair accepted that they'd be starting their life off together under umbrellas.

As is evident from the images, the Atwills felt very blessed by the dreamy blanket of white. "No one could believe it was snowing, particularly as it has been the warmest December on record," they told Refinery29. "We were all just enjoying the moment, it was like a little miracle."

As Carly and Chris turned from fiancés to newlyweds inside, a wedding gift arrived from Mother Nature. The rain turned to snow — and lots of it. Wedding photographer Paul Liddement noticed the turn, though he never thought it would stick. He gathered a bit together into a snowball, so they'd have some snow on their wedding day.

"When they came out after the ceremony the snow was quite deep and I realised we'd be able to get some photos in the snow," says Liddement, who cajoled the bride and groom out into the idyllic scene. "We were having a bit of fun and I was telling them things to make them laugh and help them forget they were in the cold. When they saw the finished photo, they were gobsmacked and didn't really believe the picture was of them."

Looks like the Atwills got a little snowy wedding miracle — and stunning photos, to boot!

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Harry Styles Is Going To A Wedding! Check Out His Wedding Fashion A-Game

Harry Styles has been spotted jetting into Miami with his mother Anne Twist and her husband. Harry fans initially asked what the hell the long-haired hunk was doing in the sunny city so soon after Christmas.

Nick Grimshaw is spending New Years Eve in Miami also so that could be the other reason why Harry is there who knows

— some sort of updates (@1DUpdatesARG_) December 27, 2015

The reason why Grimmy is in Miami is because he is hosting a NYE party there. Its possible Harry will attend

— 1D News + Updates (@That1DWWUpdate) December 27, 2015

Some people speculated that Harry may be in Florida to attend a New Year's Eve Party hosted by close friend Nick Grimshaw. But why did Harry's family come along?

harry is in miami for a wedding. remember the last time he went to a wedding?? i think i just shed a tear.. pic.twitter.com/l0FCzuL1Sw

— maria (@lovelysuburbia) December 27, 2015

It soon emerged that the primary reason Harry is in Miami is to attend the wedding of a friend of his sister Gemma Styles.

HARRY IS IN MIAMI WITH HIS MOM

pic.twitter.com/6W7dGlHRQj

— HE'S 24 (@hugssforlou) December 27, 2015

"Harry is in Miami" thats great but can we talk abt the fact dat Harry may/may not hve made Anne wear those shoes pic.twitter.com/UF8KIAsh4f

— mariez *∘✧ (@oopsylirry) December 27, 2015

Harry arrived at the airport wearing black skinny jeans, a loose and slouchy white button-up shirt, and a stylish fitted blazer that hugged his muscled arms and torso, giving him a lean and sleek look. His look was topped off by his trademark mop of wild and wavy hair, which jutted around the pair of sunglasses Harry pushed over his forehead as he left Arrivals.

Harry may have cut a sleek figure, but he was laden like a pack-mule with luggage — the fit hunk used his muscle-power to lug along about four huge travel bags as he sauntered along with mother Anne Twist, who wore a fashion-themed slogan t-shirt. Could the Styles/Twist family be in Miami for an extended stay?

Harry also carried a wide-rimmed hat of the kind he used to wear in 2013, at the time One Direction released their Fleetwood Mac-inflected Four album.

HARRY IS IN MIAMI. HE BROUGHT HIS HAT. HE MIGHT GO TO THE POOL. I HAVE A FEELING HE'LL TRY TO SEE IF HIS HAT FLOATS pic.twitter.com/WOJaighmTX

— im still alive ya'll (@britishickey) December 27, 2015

Harry is in Miami. And its 9,379 miles away from where I am. 😫 pic.twitter.com/tvMH008UdD

— Harry Styles. (@Andre_Yellow46) December 27, 2015

What will Harry Styles wear to the upcoming wedding? It would be great to see the hunk sitting in the church pew in one of the wild, loud suits he has taken to wearing. A flared trouser leg or floral statement piece — especially paired with Harry's divisive mop of hair — would certainly stand out in any prim wedding photo lineup.

Harry Styles is known for his considerate manner though, so perhaps the One Direction star will keep his wedding look conservative out of respect to the bride and groom. Nobody likes to be upstaged at their own wedding.

HARRY IS IN MIAMI AND I CANT WAIT TO SEE 2015 VERSION OF THESE: pic.twitter.com/fD2pgRCsdf

— Arista (@nashstylesxx) December 27, 2015

harry is in miami for a wedding. remember the last time he went to a wedding?? i think i just shed a tear.. pic.twitter.com/l0FCzuL1Sw

— maria (@lovelysuburbia) December 27, 2015

Harry Styles first showed the world his wedding fashion game when he was best man at his mother's wedding soon after finding fame with One Direction, as reported by E! Online. It's amazing now to see Harry Styles in such a subdued and unremarkable ensemble. 2015 has been the year that Harry came to be associated with bombastic suit statements.

12 times @Harry_Styles won fashion in 2015, floral suits and all: https://t.co/w4eEEKWff4 pic.twitter.com/VF8XJctKiM

— MTV UK (@MTVUK) December 19, 2015

Harry Styles brought his edgier wedding fashion game to the wedding of Louis Tomlinson's mother Johannah Deakin last year, as reported by The Daily Mail. Harry showed acres of chest and even a generous stretch of abdomen in his buttoned black shirt, which had about two buttons in total done-up, and which flapped in the wind as the star strode across the grass, treating the wedding entourage to flashes of taut, tanned flesh, a pectoral dip worked to cavernous depths over years of grueling touring and training, and Harry's distinctive butterfly and sparrow tattoos, which add a tinge of quirk and sweetness to the hunk's formidable form, like a love heart etched by a teenager into a gnarled and mighty oak tree.

Harry slung a patterned fabric scarf around his shoulders for the Deakin wedding, and finished his look with some buckled, strappy black boots, dark sunglasses and a hat. He spent his time mingling with Liam Payne's now-ex girlfriend Sophia Smith and looked comfortable and cozy chatting to rumored hookup and One Direction stylist Lou Teasdale, as reported by the Daily Mail.

It remains to be seen if Harry Styles will wear any statement pieces to the upcoming event. One thing's for sure — Harry lovers will be waiting for those first shots of the fit star.

Should Harry flash some pec at his sister's friend's Florida nuptials? Will he run a brush through his wild and crazy hair? Are the 1D hottie's wedding fashion choices appropriate?

This happened last time Harry was in Miami😍 #NotTooOldFor1D @Harry_Styles pic.twitter.com/XFaW20NgqX

— Made In The A.M™ (@Sabineeele) December 26, 2015

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Richard Marx, Daisy Fuentes Married – See Wedding Pictures

Richard Marx, Daisy Fuentes Married – See Wedding Pictures Truth rating: 10

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By Michael Lewittes | 5:06 pm, December 25th, 2015

 

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Richard Marx and Daisy Fuentes got married on Wednesday, the couple announced on Christmas Day. The singer and the TV personality shared photos of themselves from their wedding in Aspen, Colorado. See pictures below.

Fuentes, who can be seen in an Instagram photo in a white wedding dress with sheer, long sleeves and carrying a bouquet of white flowers against the backdrop of snowy mountains, captioned her picture, "This happened & I couldn't be happier. Nos casamos y más feliz no puedo estar @richardmarx #myhusband #aspen." "I did! #love #aspen Mr & Mrs," she added in another picture of the newlyweds.

Similarly, Marx, wearing a classic tuxedo with a white shawl, shared a photo with the Colorado mountains behind, along with a note that read, "On December 23rd, 2015 the magnificent @daisyfuentes gave me the honor of becoming my wife. #Aspen." He posted a second picture of them with bubbles falling from inside a venue, with the caption, "#married #aspen #122315 #mybeautifulwife @DaisyFuentes."

Marx and Fuentes dated for about a year before getting married. The former MTV VJ starred in the music video for his 2014 song "Beautiful Goodbye," which they actually co-wrote.

This is the second marriage for both Marx and Fuentes. The singer was married for 25 years to actress and dancer Cynthia Rhodes from 1989-2014, and have three sons together. Fuentes was previously wed to actor Timothy Adams from 1991-1995.

Gossip Cop congratulates Marx and Fuentes, and wishes them many years of health, happiness and love together.

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30 wedding guests to be questioned over clip cheering Duma murders

Dozens of guests at a far-right wedding, where the murders of the Dawabshe family were celebrated, as seen in a now-infamous clip, will be summoned by police for questioning next week.

Channel 2 on Thursday night featured new footage of the event, which showed that Bentzi Gopstein, leader of the far-right Lehava organization, and Itamar Ben Gvir, the attorney for the Duma firebombing suspects, were present at the wedding. The new video featured more dancing with rifles, knives, and firebombs, as well as images of revelers torching and stabbing a photo of 18-month-old Ali Dawabshe, who was burned to death in the July 31 attack in the West Bank village of Duma.

According to the TV report, 30 of the wedding-goers will be questioned by police on suspicion of incitement to violence and illegal possession of weapons.

Earlier this week, police spokesperson Luba Samri said police had begun looking into the video on Wednesday afternoon before it was screened on Channel 10. Samri said the video shown on TV on Wednesday was only a small part of the material they are investigating.

"The serious investigative material gathered by the Israel Police, a small part of which was publicized yesterday, is vast, and it was transferred to the state attorney to gain approval for opening an investigation," Samri said. "Yesterday afternoon, approval was given to the Israel Police's Nationalist Crimes Unit in the Judea and Samaria District to investigate incitement and additional offenses."

Moreover, the Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot on Thursday ordered the Military Police to investigate how supposedly army-issue rifles were brandished by Jewish far-right participants at the wedding.

Eisenkot told the Military Police to find out how the weapons came to show up in the video and if any IDF soldiers took part in the event.

The groom, who is reportedly friends with the Jewish extremists detained in connection with the firebombing attack, said Thursday he was unaware of the celebrations of the murder at his wedding.

"I didn't even see it. At my wedding I was in the clouds, not on the ground at all," Yakir Ashbal told Channel 10.

He called the footage "shocking," but insisted that "there were about 600 people at my wedding, and this wasn't something I agreed to. There were a million people. I don't control what happens at my wedding. I'm just the groom; I didn't even pay for the photographer or the singer."

Ashbal's father, too, joined the chorus of denunciation Thursday, insisting he would have stopped the revelers calling for "vengeance" if he had seen them.

According to Channel 10, Ashbal belongs to a group calling itself "The Rebellion," which advocates the toppling of the Israeli state and its replacement by a Jewish monarchy. The group also reportedly supports expelling non-Jews from the land.

Both bride and groom have previously been investigated by the Shin Bet.

The video drew widespread condemnation from across the political spectrum, though some right-wing lawmakers accused security officials of leaking the clip to demonize Jewish extremists being investigated over the murder of three members of a Palestinian family in July.

Both opposition leader Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the images and the elements behind them. Netanyahu called the video "shocking," while Herzog termed the revelers "lowlifes."

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked of the Jewish Home party told Army Radio on Thursday morning that the video's release hurts Israel, though she didn't criticize its contents.

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked of the Jewish Home party at the Knesset, October 12, 2015. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

"I regret that the video was released," Shaked said. "This is something that, in the end, hurts the State of Israel."

In response to recent criticism of the Shin Bet security service by right-wing elements with regard to the service's treatment of suspects in the ongoing Dawabsha murder investigation, Shaked said that the criticism has no foundation.

"The Shin Bet has acted within the framework of the law, accompanied by court orders," said the justice minister. "Some of the stories [of unnecessary force] spread in recent days have no connection to reality."

The attack in Duma killed three members of a Palestinian family. Only one member of the Dawabsha family — Ahmed, now 5 — survived the attack, and remains hospitalized in Israel. The 18-month-old baby Ali was killed on the night of the attack, while parents Riham and Saad succumbed to their injuries in the succeeding weeks.

An unspecified number of Jewish suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack, which is being investigated as an act of terrorism. Details of the investigation, and the identity of the suspects, have been withheld from publication by a court-imposed gag order.

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