(Updated June 27th, 2018) It was nine years ago today that Edward and Janie wed.
(Original report from June 28th, 2009):
Eddie Van Halen married his publicist Janie Liszewski at his Studio City home on Saturday night. (Scroll down for many more photos from the wedding).
Eddie’s son Wolfgang served as best man and his brother Alex officiated the vows.
Janie wore a champagne colored v-neck wedding dress by Hanna Hartnell, while Eddie wore white pants by Sy Devore and Mark Nason flip flops.
The couple said their vows under an altar of white roses constructed by Mark’s Garden.
Prior to the ceremony, 100 guests, including Valerie Bertinelli, enjoyed cocktails on the lawn and music provided by the Sonus Quartet.
Eddie and Janie dated for three years before tying the knot. They plan to honeymoon in New York and the Netherlands.
From People.com:
By Vicki Sheff Cahan
Photo by: Bauer-Griffin, 2008
The ceremony took place in the garden of his seven-acre estate in the hills above Studio City, Calif., starting at 7 p.m., when Liszewski walked down the aisle to Van Halen’s “When It’s Love,” performed by the Sonus Quartet.
The 54-year-old groom’s 18-year-old son, Wolfgang, served as best man, while brother Alex Van Halen, an ordained minister, officiated at the 20-minute, nondenominational service. Among the 100 guests: Van Halen’s ex-wife, Valerie Bertinelli (they divorced in 2006, after 25 years of marriage.)
The bride, 39, was given away by her mother under the watchful eye of Kano, the 15-year-old Pomeranian who walked Liszewski down the aisle. This was her first marriage and Van Halen’s second.
Liszewski wore a champagne and pink custom-designed Hanna Hartnell gown with matching Bulgari earrings and bracelet. Her sister, Jennifer, served as maid of honor. Eddie and Wolfie dressed casually in Sy Devore cotton pants, un-tucked buttoned-down shirts and flip-flop sandals – as did the bride and wedding attendants.
The couple wrote their vows and designed the rings – Janie’s, a platinum band beside a nearly three-carat diamond engagement ring; Ed’s, a gold band with yellow diamonds.
Non-Alcoholic Bar
At 7:30 guests were served appetizers such as mini hamburgers and corn dogs, roasted garlic-parmesan, French fries, and an assortment of nonalcoholic beverages from the lemonade bar. Later on, diners were treated to organic fare such as heirloom tomatoes, baby arugula salad, Niman Ranch Filet Mignon, orange and rosemary glazed grilled chicken, Mojito-marinated prawns and grilled vegetables.
The simple, elegant wedding cake was layered with white chocolate, strawberries, whipped cream and decorated with white hydrangeas. The bride and groom toasted with non-alcoholic French Sparkling Apple Cider and Sparkling Pear Juice honoring Eddie’s year and a half of sobriety.
The evening’s entertainment ranged from an aerial tissue performance to a contortionist in a clear plastic ball on top of the pool. After dinner, Ed chose Joe Cocker’s “You Are So Beautiful” as the traditional first dance. Next came Janie’s choice, Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time, ” as she invited the guests to join them. DJ KMP provided the rest of the music as the bride and groom boogied into the night.
As the party ended, each guest received Calvin Klein and Kate Spade vases and flowers. They were also treated to old-fashioned-style candy, including ring pops, candy necklaces, pop rocks, wax lips and custom printed M & M’s.
The couple plan to honeymoon in New York, Germany and the Netherlands, where Eddie was born.
All wedding photos below are by Flynet pictures, courtesy of Celebrity Bride Guide:
An “I Love You” sign directed guests to the wedding of Eddie Van Halen and Janie Liszewski in Studio City on June 27, 2009.
The wedding took place at Eddie’s seven-acre home as the sun was setting. The ceremony was on the lawn and a poolside reception followed.
Janie wore a champagne-colored silk wedding dress by Hanna Hartnell.
Guests watched the couple say their vows under an altar of white roses constructed by Mark’s Garden.
The couple recited personal vows that were officated by Eddie’s brother Alex Van Halen.
Eddie’s 18-year-old son Wolfgang served as best man and both father and son dressed casually in Sy Devore cotton pants.
Eddie’s 18-year-old son Wolfgang served as best man and both father and son dressed casually in Sy Devore cotton pants.
Eddie and Janie dated for three years before getting married. Janie is Eddie’s publicist.
The bride and groom posed for wedding photos with their extended family before guests arrived.
Eddie dressed casually in a button down shirt and Mark Nason flip flops.
Eddie helped his new wife with her Hanna Hartnell wedding dress after posing for wedding pictures.
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