a massive fire is no match for true love

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let’s just say the Earth shakes.The blissful tone takes a turn in the second half, as director Bill Condon gets a chance to show his dark side.Pregnant with what, no one’s sure, exactly http://www.mydiydress.com/ball-gown-wedding-dresses_135_1.html , Bella turns a ghastly shade of pale.The rest of the film is devoted to keeping her alive as the beast within grows, and gets thirsty.A dutiful action sequence breaks the adult vibe with some cartoonishly animated battles with wolves.But when all is said and done, Twilight makes a necessary quantum leap forward, while managing to end on a suspenseful note that neatly sets us up for one more round.Speaking of which, fans are advised to stay in their seats for a mid-credit teaser of what’s in store for next time.Bride, groom went on with wedding as Nova Scotia resort burned downPeople often pray for sunny weather on their wedding day.In hindsight, Nancy and Michael Rogers should have pined for rain.The historic lodge near, Liverpool, N.where they were to be married, White Point Beach Resort, was consumed by flames minutes before their ceremony was set to begin.But even a massive fire is no match for true love.The Post’s Joe O’Connor caught up with the bride Monday night:Q: How were the pre-wedding nerves on Saturday morning?A: Well, we have both been married before.My biggest concern was that I didn’t want to trip walking down the aisle or make a mistake with my vows.Q: So, you were focused.We were staying in a cabin near the main lodge.My mom and I ordered room service.I had French toast with bacon.Mom had an omelette.We were drinking mimosas.Q: When did you find out that your perfect wedding day was about to go up in smoke, so to speak?A: While the girls were lacing up the back of my dress.Q: Did you go with a white gown for your second wedding?A: It was pink, or fuchsia actually, with a white bolero.Q: Back to the fire.Michael’s mom knocked on the door.She had an awful look on her face.Karen, from White Point Beach Resort, was there to see me and she also had a horrible look on her face.She told me there was a fire at the main lodge.Q: Could you see any flames?A: No, just a whole lot of d.