Mystery diver retrieves groom's ring

A mystery local diver came to the rescue of two distraught Scottish newlyweds when the groom lost his wedding ring while swimming off the rocks at Marsalforn.

Glaswegians Norman Smith, 58, and his wife Susan, 52, had only been married for a day when their honeymoon was derailed by the unfortunate incident in late June.

In their desperation, they dashed to the hotel where Mr Smith's daughter was staying in Xaghra to retrieve her snorkelling kit, but a 30-minute search on their return proved fruitless.

Dejected, they returned to their car and were about to leave when a car pulled up alongside and the driver started gesturing at them.

"At first I thought we were in his parking space and he wanted us to move," said Mrs Smith.

"Then I looked closer and I realised Norman's ring was on his finger - I couldn't believe it."...[Link]

Taking the plunge underwater; SCUBA weddings grow in popularity

Many people seek to make their wedding a memorable experience. In South Florida, recreational scuba divers are taking their love of the underwater (and each other) to new depths.

According to Kelly Levendorf, General Manager at Pro Dive International in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the number of customers coming into the dive store and inquiring about underwater nuptials has led the store to begin offering special packages for the aquatic bride and groom.

Pro Dive takes the bride, groom and guests just off-shore for the event in a large glass-bottom boat. The bride typically wears a white suit, but not a traditional wedding dress (too much lace causes problems Levendorf explains). The ceremony takes place in just 20-25 feet of warm, usually clear water.

“Underwater weddings have been happening for many years,” he says, “but modern technology has made the events much more convenient and interactive.” He explains that in the past (and at some locations still), divers could only hold up an “I DO” card. Today, the bride, groom and officiator are outfitted with underwater communications gear that enables them to answer each other verbally...[Link]

Scuba shop to offer underwater weddings

A Florida scuba shop says it is seeking pastors, priests, rabbis and other religious officials for its latest promotion -- underwater weddings.

Pro Dive International of Fort Lauderdale said it is recruiting clergy members for its first underwater weddings to be conducted within the next few months, The Miami Herald reported Monday.

Debbi Ballard, 47, a Jewish cantor, said her training with the scuba shop involved use of a mask with a microphone that would allow her to communicate with a bride and groom while guests listen and watch a video link from a boat.

Reform Rabbi Barry Silver of L'Dor Va-Dor congregation in Boynton Beach, Fla., said the ceremonies could be legal under Jewish law provided certain traditions are kept intact...[Link]

Pammie to wed her scuba diver?

Pamela Anderson has declared she is ready to become a blushing bride for an impressive fourth time.

The Baywatch beauty hinted her next bridal gown is already being made to measure after declaring her love for her new boyfriend she met in a caravan park.

Pammie gushed her feelings for the scuba diver, Jamie Padgett, telling guests at a Hollywood party this week he has become close to her two sons Brandon, 12, and Dylan, 11, revealing the boys 'love Jamie'...[Metro.co.uk]

Pamela Anderson finds love in unlikely place

Actress Pamela Anderson has found love in an unlikely place - she's dating scuba diver Jamie Padgett after meeting him in a California trailer park.

The former Baywatch beauty was forced to temporarily move into a mobile home in Malibu in November 2008 while her luxury Los Angeles mansion was being refurbished.

And that's where she met her latest love.

A close pal tells Us Weekly magazine, "She is more in love than I have ever seen her before."

The insider claims Anderson was most attracted to Padgett's personality - because he is so different from her rocker ex-husbands Tommy Lee and Kid Rock.

The source adds, "He's a totally moral, nice, normal guy. She is completely head over heels."...[KJRH.com]

Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony 2009

The Trang Chamber of Commerce in association with the Trang Province, Trang Municipality Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thai Airways International as well as other participating local authorities and private sector organisations – have cooperatively launched the 13th Anniversary of "Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony 2009" event to promote tourism opportunities in the province. The event will be held during 13-15 February 2009 at Pak Meng Beach – one of the best known sand beaches with the peaceful atmosphere and the aligned Koh Meng as its background. The project is aimed to further promote the truly spectacular natural seaside and marine resources - with the warm atmosphere of love giving to each other under the concept of "Romantic Destination", as well as the beauty of a symbolic flower of the province named "Sri-Trang", whose pale violet blossoms in season are pleasantly ubiquitous everywhere...[UnderwaterWedding.com]