Guinness World Records has made it official: Pittsburgh now holds the record for the most couples, 624 to be exact, to simultaneously renew their wedding vows. The attempt occurred on Feb. 10, 2008, when participants filled the Carnegie Music Hall, part of Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, for Re-Union: The World's Largest Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony, and said “I Do” all over again. Re-Union took place in collaboration with VisitPittsburgh and the Reunion and Homecoming Committee of Pittsburgh 250 — a year-long celebration of Pittsburgh's 250th anniversary — and was the committee's first major reunion event.

Guinness World Records(TM) requires extensive evidence of the event; consequently, photographic and video documentation, witness statements, media clips, and a photocopy of the original marriage certificate of each couple were organized, labeled, and mailed to the United Kingdom for approval. Earlier this week, Guinness World Records(TM) officially notified Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh that the record claim was accepted, beating out the previous record of 272 couples who simultaneously renewed their vows in Sydney, Australia, in September 2007.

The event was conceived by Kitty Julian, director of marketing at Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History and Reunion committee member, and organized by Leigh Kish, also of Carnegie Museums. Reunion committee co-chair, Esther Bush, was master of ceremonies. Co-chair Jeffrey Letwin, introduced the witnesses to the event: Judge Cynthia Baldwin; Allen Kukovich, Pittsburgh Office of Governor Rendell; Patrick Dowd, Pittsburgh City Councilman; and Rebecca Whitlinger, author of Always a Bridesmaid: 89 Ways to Recycle That Bridesmaid Dress. Recognition of participants was provided by Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato, and City of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl officiated. It was his first wedding ceremony as mayor.

“Achieving this record confirms to the world what we already know of Pittsburgh: it's a place where people are committed–to the city, to their community, and to each other,” said James E. Rohr, Chairman of the Pittsburgh 250th Anniversary Commission.

“This ceremony was probably the only way I would ever make it into the Guinness World Record so I signed us up as soon as I heard about it,” said Lynne Glover, a Pittsburgh resident who renewed wedding vows with her husband, Paul Alessio. But the icing on the proverbial wedding cake was that it turned out to be a really special evening, she added. “It sounds corny, but everything that night was just so sweet, romantic and even emotional. Paul and I simply had a wonderful time and we're glad to have been a part of making history, too.”

Major sponsors for the event were TWOgether Pittsburgh, an intensive marriage support initiative in the Pittsburgh area; Great Western Champagne; and radio sponsor Star 100.7.

For the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy® Awards Diamond Anniversary, Hollywood is in for a sweet treat from DOVE® Chocolate—
the ultimate indulgence!

As the official chocolatier of the 60th Primetime Annual Emmy® Awards, DOVE® Chocolate will provide Hollywood’s hottest stars like Christina Applegate, Sally Field and Tina Fey, a moment to indulge with silky smooth chocolate. Whether it is at the Governors Ball or shopping on Rodeo Drive, what better way is there to take a break to relax from the frenzy of the Emmys® than with decadent, silky smooth chocolateä

All of tinseltown and chocolate lovers will find DOVE® chocolate everywhere for the 60th Annual Primetime Emmys® Awards!

 The exclusive Nominee Reception will feature a DOVE® Chocolate Oasis – the ultimate chocolate experience—a decadent display of the DOVE® Chocolate collection on rotating pedestals around a four-tier Chocolate Fountain where guests can help themselves to an indulgent moment. Sherry Yard, Wolfgang Puck’s Executive Pastry Chef at Spago Beverly Hills will also have a presence there creating decadent desserts featuring DOVE® Chocolate products where guests will have the opportunity to take a moment and indulge on these tasty treats

 The Governors Ball will feature official table favors created by DOVE®—a special keepsake box filled with four new DOVE® Large bar flavors will be found at each place setting. The exclusive box will be covered in a “silky finish” fabric and closed with pink satin ribbon so attendees can slip the keepsake into their purse or jacket pocket as a souvenir from the special evening or steal a small indulgent moment to themselves. To meet the fifties theme this year, DOVE® Girls will be passing around a selection of DOVE® chocolate. Attendees of the Governors Ball will also get to indulge in decadent chocolate desserts featuring DOVE® Chocolate as an ingredient

 DOVE® Chocolate will be sampled at high-profile places where celebrities stay such as The LUXE Rodeo Drive and “suites” where stars are pampered such as the HBO Luxury Lounge at The Four Seasons in Beverly Hills

DOVE® Chocolate is known and appreciated for delivering the best tasting and best quality chocolate experience with its silky smooth, rich taste and texture. Extending the indulgence beyond chocolate and ice cream, DOVE® recently introduced desserts and large bar flavors. New DOVE® Desserts include two succulent flavors—Milk Chocolate Bananas Foster and Dark Chocolate Tiramisu. The DOVE® Brand also debuts six new, decadent flavors in its large bar collection, including Peanut Toffee Crunch, Cranberry Almond, Blueberry Almond, Roasted Hazelnut, Dark Chocolate Roasted Almond and Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate. In addition, the innovators at DOVE have developed DOVE® Milk Chocolate with Almond singles.

Whether taking a “moment” on your own or sharing a “moment” with a loved one, DOVE Chocolate offers the perfect indulgence for any occasion — “My Moment. My DOVETM

Cook for the Cure© on Thursday, October 16th, is a delicious way for breast cancer survivors and their supporters to help fight the battle against breast cancer while enjoying great food and fun cooking demonstrations. This one-of-a-kind event in Denver features top local chefs including, Chef Mick Rosacci of Tony’s Markets, Chef Michael Long of Opus and Chef Keegan Gerhard of D Bar Desserts & the Food Network. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Denver Metropolitan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

The 2nd Annual Cook for the Cure© will be hosted by Kimball Distributing, Colorado’s exclusive Viking appliance distributor. Tony Rosacci’s Fine Catering, the sister company of Tony’s Market, a locally owned specialty foods market, is donating food while logistical support and media coordination is being provided by Home and the Range, Colorado’s only all Viking© showroom. Additionally, Celebrating Pink, a survivor owned company selling products supporting breast cancer awareness and resources for survivors and co-survivors, is also an integral partner.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at any Tony’s Market or at Home and the Range.

Cook for the Cure©

Cook for the Cure© is a registered trademark of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The Denver Metropolitan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure was founded in 1994, the year after the first Komen Denver Race for the Cure®, to carry out the mission of our National organization — to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease through advancing research, education, screening and treatment. The Affiliate continually strives to meet this mission through three core activities — education, fundraising and grant making.

For more information including locations to purchase tickets: www.TonysMarket.com or www.HomeandtheRange.com.