After days of denying reports that he tweeted a crotch shot, Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY) admitted that he did tweet the photo, though it was intended for a private direct message. Apparently, this wasn’t the first time he’d sent suggestive photos to women – who he often met through social networks like Twitter or Facebook.

We covered Anthony Weiner’s wedding to Huma Abedin, which took place during a particularly celebrity wedding heavy week last July, and in a tearful statement today he apologized to Abedin for his suggestive tweets but maintained that they would weather the current storm and “have no intention” of splitting up over the matter.

Huma Abedin in an issue of Vogue

Abedin is an aide to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton who has been profiled in Vogue for her style, and Bill Clinton officiated at her wedding. We’ll let you draw the parallels if you’d like, but it is worth noting that there’s nothing that indicates Weiner’s messages were illegal or that they violated any Congressional rules. Weiner says his Blackberry is not government issued, and all sexting took place on his own time. Nonetheless, an ethics investigation will be conducted, which Weiner says he welcomes.

Regardless of which side of the aisle you’re on, can we suggest some unofficial guidelines for social media usage by those in the public eye? Actually, we’ve only got one: if you wouldn’t want everyone to see it, don’t send it. To anyone. In case the numerous shouts about online privacy haven’t tipped you off, the internet isn’t actually all that secure, and files transmitted through it aren’t either. You never know who’s really on the receiving end or viewing at some point in between.

Carrie Underwood & Mike Fisher

The American Idol winner married her hockey player fiance in a ceremony that was top secret until hours before. She will undoubtedly cross over to the coveted Star Wars fan demographic as she becomes Carrie Fisher.

Location: Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, GA
The bride wore: a Chantilly lace Monique Lhuillier dress
The guests: 250 family and friends including Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul

Lala Vazquez & Carmelo Anthony

NBA star Carmelo Anthony wed former MTV VJ Lala Vasquez 5 years after getting engaged. Their 3-year-old son Kiyan accompanied them down the aisle.

Location: Cipriani Restaurant, Manhattan, New York
The bride wore: a Vera Wang gown
The guests: 320 family and friends including Serena Williams, LeBron James and his girlfriend Savannah Brinson, rapper Ludacris, Kelly Rowland and Kim Kardashian

Huma Abedin & Anthony Weiner

He’s a representative for New York’s 9th Congressional district (Queens), and she’s an aide to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. That connection came in handy: Bill Clinton presided over the ceremony.

Location: Oheka Castle in Huntington, Long Island (New York)
The bride wore: a gold-embroidered Oscar de la Renta gown
The guests: family and friends, including Bill and Hillary Clinton

Emily Blunt & John Krasinski

This one was kept pretty quiet, but Blunt and Krasinski have been staying at George Clooney’s Lake Como villa since July 4th in preparation for the big day.

Location: Villa D’este in Como, Italy
The bride wore: a draped chiffon Marchesa gown with sweetheart neckline and embroidered detail
The guests: George Clooney and his girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis, and we assume, more friends and family

Erika Jones & Kevin Liles

He might not be as recognizable as some of the other grooms, but Kevin Liles is a music executive who has helped shape the careers of Jay-Z and Kanye West among other artists.

Location: Birmingham, Alabama
The guests: Family and friends including Brian McKnight, Russell Simmons, Gayle King (Oprah Winfrey’s best friend), gospel singer Yolanda Adams, Kelly Price and Trey Songz

Jenna Fischer & Lee Kirk

Location: Malibu, CA
The guests: Friends and family including Office co-star Rainn Wilson. John Krasinski was understandably not able to attend