Saskatoon SPCA Benefits From GENE SIMMONS / SHANNON TWEED Wedding
October 3, 2011, 12 years ago
According to the Brandon Sun, the Saskatoon SPCA is several thousand dollars richer thanks to the wedding of reality TV star Shannon Tweed and KISS' Gene Simmons.
The couple tied the knot in Beverly Hills, California, on the weekend but didn't set up a gift registry.
They had asked guests to consider making a donation to the Saskatoon SPCA instead.
Tweed, a former Playboy model, was born in Newfoundland but was raised in Saskatoon.
SPCA spokeswoman Tiffany Koback says a lot of Tweed's family has stopped in to make donations, which already stand at $5,700.
Koback says the cash will go towards medical care, equipment and upgrading the kennel room.
About the event KISSonline.com reported:
Last night Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed married in a beautiful and touching ceremony in a garden outside the Beverly Hills Hotel. Over 400 family and friends witnessed the couple exchange vows and say their "I do's." Nick Simmons was the best man, and Sophie Simmons was the maid of honor. Paul Stanley and Doc McGhee were also in the wedding party.
At the reception Sophie and Nick both toasted their parents, and Paul told a few humorous Gene stories before wishing Gene and Shannon the happiness that he has found in his own marriage.
Sophie, Nick, Shannon and Gene all sang during the evening. At one point Paul's son, Evan, played lead guitar as Nick sang the Doors "Roadhouse Blues." Then KISS, in wedding attire, took the stage and performed 'Lick It Up', 'Shout It Out Loud' and 'Rock and Roll All Nite'.
The wedding was truly one to remember!
