While fans of 'N Sync no doubt cackled and threw a few more eyes of newt into a cauldron, Backstreet Boys fans everywhere beat themselves senseless with their Kevin Richardson-approved truncheon. Because Brian Littrell - he of the blonde hair and other-worldly cheekbones - married his girlfriend Leighanne Wallace before 300 people in midtown Atlanta this weekend.
Among the guests who assembled for the 6 PM wedding at the Peachtree Christian Church on Saturday (Sept. 2) were the four other Backstreet Boys, with newlywed Kevin appearing alongside wife Kristin Willits. Although none of the Boys' fans seemed to have caught wind of the nuptials, six Atlanta police officers were on hand to provide security as the guests arrived in black and white stretch limos.
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Richard Eldredge, Leighanne wore "a Vera Wang-designed, white satin tight-bodiced gown which flowed outward from the waist." Littrell was clad in a top hat and charcoal gray tux. After the ceremony, Brian and Leighanne left in a Rolls Royce reading "Just Married" on the back.
Brian Littrell and Leighanne Wallace first met on the set for the "As Long As You Love Me" video in 1997, where Wallace appeared as an extra. She has since gone on to appear in Silk Stockings and the new film Olive Juice, which includes a cameo by Littrell. Unusually for rock star pairings, Wallace is 30 - meaning she's five years Littrell's senior.
The newlyweds will make their home in North Fulton, Ga., where they bought a house earlier this year. Brian and Leighanne's relationship faced one of its toughest trials in July, when their two Chihuahuas Lil' Tyk Thomas and Litty Leigh were dog-napped. Despite VH1.com's best efforts to convince Brian to get a manlier hound like a Doberman, Littrell himself coordinated the search effort and the dogs were returned.
Hopefully the union will fare better than the Backstreet Boys' solo projects. Despite a well-received tour earlier this year, A.J. has postponed his September tour as Johnny No-Name until December. Howie Dorough, according to the Backstreet Boys Band's Web site is making only two solo appearances in Puerto Rico and Buenos Aires. The concerts, on Sept. 13 and Sept. 15 respectively, will benefit Lupus research.
The number of BSB bachelors was reduced Saturday when Brian Littrell tied the knot with actress Leighanne Wallace in the bride's hometown of Atlanta.
All four of Littrell's bandmates--Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, A.J. McLean and cousin Kevin Richardson (accompanied by new wife Kristin Willits)--were among the 300 in attendance at the candlelit ceremony at Peachtree Christian Church, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The 30-year-old bride was wrapped in a white satin Vera Wang number, while Littrell, 25, and his groomsmen wore charcoal gray tuxes complete with top hats (seriously).
A reception (in true rock 'n' roll backstage fashion, wristbands were required for admittance) followed at the local Four Seasons, with the wedding party taking up the entire fourth floor. A swing band provided the evening's soundtrack.
No immediate word on honeymoon plans.
Littrell met Wallace while shooting the band's 1997 video "As Long As You Love Me," in which she was an extra. She's also appeared in such TV series as Silk Stockings and One Life to Live. They were engaged last Christmas and recently bought a house in suburban Atlanta.
Littrell is the second Backstreeter to forgo bachelorhood this summer. Richardson got hitched in June to longtime steady, Willits, a dancer.
Two down, three to go. Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell tied the knot with girlfriend Leighanne Wallace during a traditional candlelit ceremony held at the Peachtree Christian Church in Atlanta on Saturday, September 2.
According to a report in "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution," Wallace wore a gown by noted bridal designer Vera Wang, while the groom and his entourage wore charcoal gray suits and top hats.
The paper reports that 300 guests, including all four Backstreet bandmates, attended the 35-minute media- and fan-free service, which was followed by a reception held on a reserved floor of the local Four Seasons Hotel. In a move that branded it a celebrity wedding, guests coming off the elevator were greeted by a sign that read "No photographs, no autographs."
Kentucky native Littrell, 25, met Georgia native Wallace, 31, in 1997 when she appeared in the BSB video "As Long As You Love Me." Wallace has also had small roles in the film "Wild America," TV's "Silk Stalkings" and "One Life To Live," and the video "Here's A Quarter" by fellow Georgian Travis Tritt.
Wallace and Littrell (not to mention their Chihuahua) recently finished filming "Olive Juice," an independent romantic comedy (see "Backstreet Boy Littrell Falls Victim To Dognapping"). Littrell has a cameo role as a cab driver in the flick, and a trailer is available for viewing on the movie's official Web site (www.olive-juice.com).
According to a recent radio interview with the other married BSB, Kevin Richardson (see Backstreet Boy Richardson Gets Hitched"), the group is planning to tour again starting in late February.
The third Backstreet Boys album is due in stores on November 21.
Five Backstreet Boys, and now only three are single. On Saturday in Atlanta, Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, 25, married Leighanne Wallace, 31, who was an extra on the set of the band's 1997 video "As Long As You Love Me." She has also appeared in "Wild America" and on TV's "Silk Stalkings." Approximately 300 people attended the candlelit ceremony at Peachtree Christian Church, reported the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, which says the bride was dressed in a white satin Vera Wang gown. The groom and his attendants wore charcoal gray tuxedos and (drumroll) top hats. A swing band provided music for the reception at the Four Seasons Hotel. Security was reportedly tight, and the party included all four of Littrell's bandmates: Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, A.J. McLean and the groom's cousin Kevin Richardson, who accompanied by his new wife Kristin Willits.
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