TLC TO COUNT DOWN 2011'S MOST MEMORABLE WEDDING MOMENTS IN ONE-HOUR SPECIAL

--The one-hour television event will premiere on Friday, December 23 at 10:00 PM (ET/PT)--

(New York, NY) - From Will and Kate's royal fairytale to Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo's televised wedding spectacular, TLC will provide an inside look into the most memorable, outrageous and headline-garnering ceremonies of 2011 on Friday, December 23 at 10:00 (ET/PT). The one-hour special will feature never-before-seen footage, as well as commentary from wedding guests, experts and some of entertainment's most influential and outspoken figures.

"Through our variety of high-rated bridal programming and extensive coverage of this year's royal wedding, TLC has proven to be the go-to source for the big day," said Amy Winter, general manager of TLC. "It's only fitting that we have a special to reflect on the 'I do's' that made wedding history this year - for better, or for worse."

TLC's wedding programming includes: SAY YES TO THE DRESS, SAY YES TO THE DRESS: ATLANTA, SAY YES TO THE DRESS: BRIDESMAIDS, SAY YES TO THE DRESS: BIG BLISS, SAY YES TO THE DRESS: RANDY KNOWS BEST, RANDY TO THE RESCUE, MY BIG FAT GYPSY WEDDING, FOUR WEDDINGS, BRIDES OF BEVERLY HILLS

TLC's wedding specials for 2011 included: NICK & VANESSA'S DREAM WEDDING, NIECY NASH'S WEDDING BASH, ROYAL WEDDING

The special is produced by Peacock Productions.

About TLC

TLC is a global brand that celebrates extraordinary people and relatable life moments through innovative nonfiction programming. A top 10 cable network for women, TLC has built successful franchises around the Cake Boss, Say Yes to the Dress and Police Women brands. In 2010, 31 series averaged 1.0 million viewers or more including Sister Wives, Kate Plus 8, 19 Kids and Counting, LA Ink, and What Not To Wear.

TLC is available in more than 99 million homes in the US, and more than 50 million households in more than 30 international markets. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites, exclusive video content, and original editorial covering style, home, food, and more. Fans can also interact with TLC via On Demand services, on mobile platforms, including an iPhone App, and through social media such as Facebook or @TLC on Twitter. TLC is part of Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the world's number one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 180 countries.