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Post by gillette on Jan 1, 2014 0:47:00 GMT
Hi All - Just picked up a rumble that Hayley got married this past weekend in North Canterbury. Will dig deeper, and get back here. BobS Here is as much as I have picked up so far - a Twitter post by RachelGlucinaNZ on Who Is Talking About Hayley Westenra whotalking.com/hayley+westenraShe appears to be a tabloid-type reporter for The New Zealand Herald. (Before reading her tweet, I was wondering if this New Year's Day might be as newsworthy as the New Year's Day two years ago.) |
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Post by Joe on Jan 1, 2014 1:20:56 GMT
Hi All - Just picked up a rumble that Hayley got married this past weekend in North Canterbury. Will dig deeper, and get back here. BobS Here is as much as I have picked up so far - a Twitter post by RachelGlucinaNZ on Who Is Talking About Hayley Westenra whotalking.com/hayley+westenraSo Hayley may have been hearing Christmas bells AND Wedding bells  . If so, we will create a thread in the Hayley Awards and Celebrations board |
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Post by Martin on Jan 1, 2014 8:12:09 GMT
Hi All - Just picked up a rumble that Hayley got married this past weekend in North Canterbury. Will dig deeper, and get back here. BobS Here is as much as I have picked up so far - a Twitter post by RachelGlucinaNZ on Who Is Talking About Hayley Westenra whotalking.com/hayley+westenraShe appears to be a tabloid-type reporter for The New Zealand Herald. (Before reading her tweet, I was wondering if this New Year's Day might be as newsworthy as the New Year's Day two years ago.) Perhaps, but I would be surprised that the local media had not picked it up! Martin Ps HAPPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE. |
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Post by grant on Jan 1, 2014 12:34:15 GMT
Hi All - Just picked up a rumble that Hayley got married this past weekend in North Canterbury. Will dig deeper, and get back here. BobS Here is as much as I have picked up so far - a Twitter post by RachelGlucinaNZ on Who Is Talking About Hayley Westenra whotalking.com/hayley+westenraShe appears to be a tabloid-type reporter for The New Zealand Herald. (Before reading her tweet, I was wondering if this New Year's Day might be as newsworthy as the New Year's Day two years ago.) Perhaps, but I would be surprised that the local media had not picked it up! Martin Ps HAPPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE. Oh I do hope it's true! Hayley has been quiet for a very long time and although this is usually her family time we would normally get a "Merry Christmas" or a "Happy New Year" tweet and we've had neither. Timing seems right too - family Christmas and then holiday has been the norm so why not a honeymoon? Now I wonder where they've gone???  Best wishes Grant |
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Post by martindn on Jan 1, 2014 17:13:14 GMT
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Post by martindn on Jan 1, 2014 17:15:44 GMT
Here is the article
Singer weds her French beau in secret
5:30 AM Thursday Jan 2, 2014
Arnaud Sabard and Hayley Westenra had been together for three years before marrying in Canterbury on Sunday.
Kiwi singing star Hayley Westenra has married her French fiance, Arnaud Sabard, in a secret wedding.
About 90 guests were present to witness the wedding in North Canterbury on Sunday.
A source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity as guests had been told to keep the ceremony secret, said Westenra had four bridesmaids, including younger sister Sophie, one of Mr Sabard's sisters and Paige, the daughter of Christchurch singer Elizabeth Braggins.
When contacted by the Herald, Westenra's father, Gerald, was coy, in keeping with the strict confidentiality deals the glossy magazines demand.
But the marriage was confirmed by Woman's Day editor Sido Kitchin, who has signed the couple to an exclusive magazine deal.
When news of the engagement broke last year Mr Westenra said both families were delighted and were looking forward to the wedding.
"We're very excited. [Hayley] didn't want to leave the country until she had that ring," he said.
Westenra is believed to have had her dress made by Christchurch wedding gown designer Louise Anderson.
Kitchin said coverage of the wedding was planned for the next issue of the magazine, out on Monday.
"We're delighted to be sharing Hayley and Arnaud's beautiful wedding exclusively in Woman's Day next week. It was a rainy day, but nothing could dampen Hayley's happiness. She looked exquisite."
Westenra first met Mr Sabard when he was working as a sound engineer on one of her tours.
They have been together for just over three years.
Mr Sabard proposed to Westenra - who soared to fame as a teenager - in early 2013 at Lake Wakatipu near Queenstown while the songstress was on a break from recording in London.
- Staff reporter
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Post by Ross on Jan 1, 2014 17:50:52 GMT
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Post by Bamafan on Jan 1, 2014 18:06:02 GMT
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Post by martindn on Jan 1, 2014 19:21:40 GMT
Looks like we might have some pictures of the big day to look forward to. I had feared we might not.
After the horrible end to 2013 I suffered, it is lovely to have my heart filled with joy again by guess who! 2014 might not be so bad after all.
Martin D
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Post by postscript on Jan 1, 2014 19:25:35 GMT
When you think about it it is all very logical! Hope someone will be posting the pages, please?! Good luck to both of you and all of you, family on both sides and all those closest friends who are nearly family.
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Post by Sing on Jan 1, 2014 20:20:00 GMT
Congratulations to them both! Excellent news  |
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Post by cloudbusting.heights on Jan 1, 2014 20:30:36 GMT
Oh boy! This is so exciting! I'm so happy for them both! I'm looking forward to reading more about the wedding and seeing pictures! definitely buying that magazine haha
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Post by cloudbusting.heights on Jan 1, 2014 20:32:04 GMT
P.S.: Too bad I wasn't the 'Paige' who was one of the bridesmaids!
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Post by Joe on Jan 1, 2014 20:42:31 GMT
Congratulations Hayley and Arnaud on your Wedding
Wishing you all my very best as you begin your new life together. May you be blessed with eternal happiness and joy for many years to come!!!!! |
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Post by Joe on Jan 1, 2014 20:54:09 GMT
P.S.: Too bad I wasn't the 'Paige' who was one of the bridesmaids! I did think of you when I read the bridesmaid's name  |
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