Get the Look: Piper Perabo's Metallic Wedding Dress

Piper Perabo plays a CIA operative on TV, but in real life, her wedding was anything but a Covert Affair! We can't stop talking about the 37-year-old bride's unconventional, silver Michael Kors dress that she wore when she married Stephan Kay in New York City on July 26th. (P.S. Jennifer Lopez and Naomi Campbell were also spotted in the same sequin animal print style for various appearances.)

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Photo Credit: Dave Robbins Photography via People

The Coyote Ugly actress accessorized with a bright yellow veil but we think a more minimalistic approach works best when going for a gown this bedazzled. 

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Secretly Record Your Marriage Proposal Using This Genius Device

I'll never forget the joy I felt when my now-husband Jason uttered those four little words ("will you marry me?") but there are times when I wish I could actually replay that moment (on bad days, anniversaries and to show our future kids someday). But this was back in March 2010 before the viral proposal phenomenon hit YouTube in all its choreographed dance/movie trailer-esque glory.

At the time, my groom's only recording option was to have his best friend hide in the bushes. (Did I mention we got engaged on a beach with nary a bush in sight?) Although Jason appreciated the offer, he declined for fear that I would spot him and blow the entire surprise. He wanted the proposal to be romantic and intimate, just between the two of us.

So, when I recently heard about Ring Cam, a jewelry box that has a tiny camera built right in, I couldn't wait to share this cool innovation with you all in the hopes that it would help couples on the cusp of popping the question. The hidden micro-USB port plugs right into your computer and you can move the file over from there. It costs $199 to buy a Ring Cam or just $99 to rent one.

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Ring Cam began as the engineering design project of four college classmates from Hope College in Michigan. They spent a year coming up with different prototypes and asked a couple of friends who were getting engaged if they could test it out. Scott Brandonisio, one of the inventors, tells WZZM 13 that "the videos that we got back were honestly incredible."

#WeStillComing Wedding Photo Turns Out to Be a Disappointing Hoax

With all the details that go into planning your wedding day, it's easy to become distracted. Recently, a bride-to-be accidentally sent a wedding invitation via text to a couple of strangers — who decided to show up! Here, the hysterical results.

Kristen thought she was letting her friends know the address for her wedding photo-shoot and barbecue, but one of the messages was sent to a man she had never met. At first the stranger responded in typical fashion with, "Who is this?" But what happened next was far from your every day response. The man told her, "You have the wrong number but me and my boys will be there."

When Kristen tried to rescind her invitation, the stranger ignored it responding, "We still coming." The phrase has since become an Internet sensation and is now a trending hashtag on Twitter. That stranger wasn't kidding and when he turned up with his friends, the bride decided to include the wedding crashers in one of the best photobombs of all time. Check it out:

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Photo via Instagram

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Photo Credit: Adam Farkes

There is speculation that the photo could be an elaborate fake, but it is still hilarious nonetheless!

UPDATE: 

July 24th

Photo Credit: Carrie Wildes Photography

Tip of the Day: "Negotiate with your venue to see if you can extend your wedding to an hour or half-hour later with non-alcoholic drinks. This will allow more time for dancing or the family goodbyes," advises Annee Gillett, the director of catering at the three Kimpton properties in Alexandria, VA (monaco-alexandria.com, morrisonhouse.com, lorienhotelandspa.com).

She suggests having a fun hydration station with bottled waters, vitamin water, sweet and salty snacks, along with Advil or Tums for guests who need a bit of recovery. (Note: Most venues are not allowed to provide medicinal items but you may bring your own.)

Plus, check out 10 Dos and Don'ts of Booking Your Venue.

Against All Odds: Firefighter and Car-Crash Victim Fall in Love

The worst day of Brandi Kaufman's life was also the day she met her future husband. Firefighter Dustin Blair not only saved Brandi's life after a fatal accident, but he gave her a reason to live again. Grab some tissues because their incredible love story is sure to bring tears to your eyes. 

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Photo Credit: Brandi Kaufman on Instagram 

On March 29, 2012, Brandi Kaufman, her 18-year old younger sister Stephanie, and her sister's friend Savanah Pierce decided to go for pizza a few miles from home. Brandi was worried that the used car that their mother had recently purchased was unsafe but Stephanie assured her it was fine and insisted on driving. Just minutes later, their car slammed into an embankment and slid 15 feet off of the road. Savanah was killed on impact and Stephanie was left unconscious and covered in blood.

When firefighter Dustin Blair arrived on the scene, he ran to rescue the girl who was still trapped in the car. Every time Dustin and the paramedics moved Brandi, she would scream and resist their rescue efforts. "It was clear she was in terrible pain — she was whimpering, Dustin told Cosmopolitan, and then when I touched her, she started cursing at me. It took time, but I finally managed to place a plastic C collar on her neck to stabilize her spine and head. I had no idea where her injuries were and knew I had to protect her spine in order to prevent further injury. Once she was secure, the other guys pried the door open. That felt like forever."

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