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Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Nicky Hilton's fairytale wedding to take place in Kensington Palace
It looks like Nicky Hilton's wedding is shaping up to be the wedding of the summer. The fashion designer and her fiancé James Rothschild are rumoured to be tying the knot in the most glamorous of places, Kensington Palace.
The couple, who became engaged in August 2014, will celebrate their 10 July nuptials "at the palace's Orangery in front of hundreds of guests", according to the New York Post's Page Six.
Nicky Hilton and James Rothschild became engaged in August 2014
The Orangery is located within Kensington Gardens and is licensed for civil weddings and allows for receptions on its terrace. It is also located next door to Prince William and Kate's apartment.
The bride, who will reportedly wear a bespoke Valentino wedding dress, alluded to her fairytale nuptials just last week when she celebrated her bridal shower.
Nicky shared photos of the "fairy-tale bridal shower", Held at Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles, on her Instagram page.
The Orangery is located next to Prince William and Kate's Kensington apartment
"Thank you for the most beautiful bridal shower," she wrote alongside a snap of a gorgeous table filled with floral arrangements and over 20 place settings.
Pride of place at the end of the table was a large fairy tale-style book , with the words inside reading: "Once upon a time, Nicky Hilton and James Rothchild's love story..."
Guests included her mum, Kathy Hilton, and Nicole Richie's mum, but sadly not Nicky's older sister, Paris, who revealed on her Instagram page that she had to be in Spain for work commitments.
Nicky looked stunning at her shower, wearing a white crochet dress paired with gold strappy sandals, and showing off her tan which she got during a weekend trip to Mexico.
In another picture she shared a group shot, writing: "Loved seeing these beautiful girls today!" and in another, she shared some of the funny presents that her friends gifted her during the shower.
Thirty-one-year-old Nicky and James, who is a British banker, first met in 2011 at the wedding of Petra Ecclestone and James Stunt in Odescalchi castle.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
The Wedding Hub: Top 5 blogs of the week
Every week, more and more new bloggers are signing up to be part of our popular bridal community, The Wedding Hub.
If you’re on the hunt for wedding inspiration, or want to share your own tips for brides and grooms-to-be on their journey towards the aisle, you won’t want to miss out.
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This week’s most popular blog posts include your need-to-know guide on vintage engagement rings, and the best wedding dresses for your body shape. Take a look at the top five…
At number one this week we have a gorgeous gallery of the most offbeat wedding jewels out there. Blogger The Bride Loves rounds up her top picks of unique rings to help you find the piece that’s perfect for you.
Our second position this week is held by blogger Suzann, with her 7 Ways to Impress at a Summer Wedding. With a heat wave reportedly just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to consider how you’re going to dress for the day, without sweltering. She’s picked out her top seven looks to make sure you don’t upstage the bride or bridesmaids, but can still look fabulous.
Continuing on the theme of summer weddings, blogger The Ultimate Lifestylist shares her top summer wedding make-up tips. Knowing full well that heat can cause a make-up meltdown, she’s picked the top products to keep you looking dewy and shine-free.
At number four, Stories of a Shopping Genius has shared with us her favourite looks from Ian Stuart’s 2015 wedding dress collection. If you’re a bride-to-be looking for dress inspiration, you won’t want to miss this one.
At number five, we have our blogger Melanie Potro. Working in a bridal shop, Melanie knows that women have very specific ideas of what they want for their big day and has offered her expert guidance on getting the perfect dream dress for your body shape.
Monday, June 22, 2015
Michelle Keegan's wedding hair: get the look
Michelle Keegan's thick and flowing hair has long been the envy of many women, and on her wedding day the brunette beauty was nothing short of sensational. Michelle, whose wedding to DJ and radio host Mark Wright was covered exclusively by HELLO! magazine, opted to have two hairstyles on her big day.
See this week's issue of HELLO! magazine out now for the exclusive interview and wedding album
As any meticulous bride would do, Michelle scoured through different looks before deciding what worked best with her exquisite wedding gown.
With the help of her hairdresser Lisa Laudat, the Ordinary Lies actress chose a half-up half-down style that completed her breathtaking image.
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Michelle Keegan looked at her favourite hair icons for inspiration
"Michelle and I had discussed the wedding hair by pulling inspiration from our favourite hair icons," Lisa told HELLO! magazine in an exclusive chat.
"Up until the last minute it could have been up or down, but after seeing the dress I suggested soft luxe waves framing her face, with her hair gently pulled back on the top to create height and structure.
"I achieved this look by applying Aveda's Phomollient Styling Foam and then doing a gorgeous blow out to keep the hair looking glossy for the all day celebrations. I then sectioned off the hair, backcombed at the root and pinned everything in to place all ready for the veil which completed the look."
For the reception the new Mrs Wright left her hair down
For the reception at Hengrave Hall in Suffolk, Michelle removed her dreamy, delicate Italian veil from Peter Langner, so she could dance the night away and greet her 200 guests as the new Mrs Wright.
She also changed into a 1950s style dress – so that Mark, a former Strictly Come Dancing contestant, could easily perform "the lift" during their Dirty Dancing-inspired routine.
Michelle was keen to spend as much time with her family and friends as possible, so only slipped away for a bit to have her hair retouched.
"I unpinned the hair, spraying a little of the Bumble and bumble Thickening Spray before whizzing through each sections using my T3 wand tongs," revealed hairdresser Lisa.
"Michelle didn't want to spend too much time away from the party so I had to be super quick! I under-dressed the hair by pulling gently through with my fingers and then after a quick spritz of Elnett hairspray, off she ran back to the party."
For Mark and Michelle's exclusive wedding album and the full interview, pick up this week's issue of HELLO! magazine out now.
Princess Madeleine of Sweden shares wedding photo on two-year anniversary
June is shaping up to be an especially exciting month for Princess Madeleine of Sweden. The heavily pregnant royal is due to welcome her second baby with husband Chris O'Neill any day now, and on Monday the couple also celebrated their two-year wedding anniversary.
Taking to Facebook to mark the special occasion, Madeleine posted a sweet throwback photo of herself and Chris gazing into each other's eyes.
"Today we celebrate 2 wonderful years as a married couple and we are excited for what the future will bring us!" Madeleine, who already has one daughter Princess Leonore, fittingly captioned the snap.
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The beautiful royal was the epitome of a fairytale bride on her June wedding day back in 2013, when she wore a breath-taking bespoke Valentino gown. Italian designer Valentino Garavani had stepped out of retirement specifically to create Madeleine's dress, an act he called "an honour" for a "beautiful" bride.
Both the princess and the fashion maestro were thrilled with the final result – a pleated silk organza gown with appliquéd Chantilly lace that showed off Madeleine's enviable figure.
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Months have passed since that sunny day in Stockholm, and Madeleine and Chris are now expecting their second baby. When the little prince or princess arrives, as the couple have not revealed the gender of their baby, the couple will be looking after two children under the age of two, much like their English counterparts Prince William and Kate.
Madeleine's most recent appearance took place over the weekend, when she stepped out to celebrate Sweden's National Day with her family.
She has been temporarily residing in Stockholm – the city where she plans to give birth – for the past few months, having recently moved from New York where Chris worked as a businessman and a banker.
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When the lovebirds and their daughter become a family of four, Madeleine plans to move her brood to London in the autumn. The 32-year-old lived in the capital when she was a teenager and is said to have loved it because she could be "anonymous".
The move would also make sense for Chris, as he often travels to London for business.
Because of the princess' imminent due date, it is not yet known whether Madeleine will attend the wedding of her older brother Carl Philip. The prince is set to marry his model fiancée Sofia Hellqvist on Saturday 13 June in the palace's royal chapel.
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Exclusive: Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's magical wedding
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright have revealed their wedding photos in a world exclusive with HELLO! magazine, announcing "it was the day our dreams came true."
Download the digital edition here
The latest issue features all the details of the couple's big day, including the emotion of the ceremony, the vows, speeches and the reception.
For the first time the highly-anticipated wedding dress is revealed. Michelle chose an exquisite bespoke ivory wedding gown by Galia Lahav at Browns Bride, adorned with French lace and Swarovski crystals, featured a cascading silk tulle fishtail and a plunging lace-trimmed deep-V back, which she teamed with a delicate Italian veil from Peter Langner.
Mark and Michelle's wedding issue is out on Sunday
"She looked so amazing. Her wedding dress was just perfect," the groom told HELLO!. "Seeing Mark looking back at me as I walked down the aisle was the best feeling ever," the new Mrs Wright told HELLO!.
Mark, looking handsome in a black tuxedo and bowtie, summed up his love for his new bride: "Not only are you beautiful, but you are one of the most incredible people I have ever met. You truly are sensational in every single way."
To see Mark and Michelle's full 29-page wedding album, complete with details from inside the ceremony, tears from the groom, their first dance plus the Dirty Dancing inspired routine, pick up the latest copy of HELLO! magazine, which will be on sale on Sunday, 31 May.
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Princess Beatrice, Pierre Casiraghi and Beatrice Borromeo attend high society wedding in Rome
Princess Beatrice was joined by Monaco's Pierre Casiraghi and his fiancée Beatrice Borromeo in attending a high-society wedding in Rome over the weekend. The royal flew to the Italian capital to witness her friends Joseph Getty and Sabine Ghanem tie the knot.
Beatrice, 26, looked pretty in pink, wearing a pastel-coloured, tailored dress that fell high above the knee.
The Queen's granddaughter completed her wedding outfit with a summery floral hat, while she swept her flowing hair to one side. Beatrice finished off her look with dainty gold jewellery and a pair of strappy pointed heels.
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Princess Beatrice flew to Rome for her friends' wedding
Her billionaire friend Joseph, who is the same age as Beatrice, is the son of Mark Getty, the British businessman and co-founder of Getty Images. Joseph exchanged vows with his jewellery designer love Sabine at the Santi Apostoli church on Saturday.
The bride, who is of Lebanese and Egyptian origin, was pictured arriving at the church in her custom-made silk wedding dress that featured a flowing cape and hood and bursts of gold designs.
Sabine Ghanem and Joseph Getty married on Saturday at the Santi Apostoli church
The striking wedding number was created by Schiaparelli and had Sabine's initials and new surname, as well as the wedding date, sewn into the label. A photo that the blonde beauty shared on Instagram showed the intricate gold details of the cape, as well as Sabine's matching shoes and small clutch bag.
"#Joebine #married Thank you #Schiaparelli for making my wildest fantasy come true," she wrote. "Making this dress has been the most incredible creative journey of my life @farida_khelfa @elsaschiaparelli."
Apart from Princess Beatrice, other famous names on the guest list included Pierre Casiraghi and Beatrice Borromeo, who are also set to marry later this year.
Princess Caroline of Monaco's younger son and the Italian journalist have been together for seven years and will be making their union official on Saturday 1 August. The lovebirds have chosen to marry on the Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore that belong to Beatrice's family.
Beatrice Borromeo and Pierre Casiraghi made a very fashionable appearance
Making a very fashionable appearance, Pierre looked dapper in a three-piece suit while his soon-to-be wife turned heads in a pale mint green summer frock that featured a bejewelled neckline.
The statuesque beauty tied her blonde hair into a ponytail and accessorised with a pair of cool red and tortoise shell-printed sunglasses.
Michelle Keegan talks wedding dress details with HELLO!
With her faultless appearances and enviable figure, it's hard to believe that Michelle Keegan suffered any kind of wedding dress drama in the months leading up to her big day. The actress wore an exquisite bespoke ivory gown designed by Galia Lahav, but the glamorous creation wasn't the original outfit she had in mind.
See this week's issue of HELLO! magazine out now for Mark and Michelle's exclusive wedding album.
Speaking exclusively to HELLO! magazine – who were invited to Mark Wright and Michelle's romantic wedding – the radiant bride explained how her wedding dress was made in record time.
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Michelle Keegan wore an exquisite bespoke ivory gown by Galia Lahav
"I had ordered another dress back in August but when I tried it again three months ago I didn't like it," said Michelle. "It wasn't the dress for me."
"I was struggling what to wear, what designer to go with, I was Googling and Instagramming all day and came across Galia, an Israeli designer not based in London," she added. "But then I saw that they were doing a trunk show at London on a weekend at Browns. They had clients booked all day but I managed to go in very early."
"I asked for more lace details around the deep V back," said Michelle
The final dress was custom-made for Michelle and featured French lace, Swarovski crystals, a cascading silk tulle fishtail and a plunging lace-trimmed deep-V back, which the star had specifically requested.
"I asked for the shape of neck to be changed and I had more lace details around the deep V back," said Michelle.
The 27-year-old teamed the dress that everyone has been talking about with a delicate Italian veil from Peter Langner. "The train of the veil was huge," said Michelle. "But I'm only going to get married once and it was always my dream to have a really long, dramatic veil."
Pick up this week's issue of HELLO! magazine for the exclusive wedding album
The Ordinary Lies actress and former Coronation Street star completed her look with a pair of Terry de Havilland silver python platform heels.
See this week's issue of HELLO! magazine out now for Mark and Michelle's exclusive wedding album and more details on the groom's tears, the Dirty Dancing-inspired dance routine and the traditional vows.
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Top tips for planning a wedding abroad
The trend to marry abroad is on the rise, with more couples seeking reliable weather, lower wedding costs and that exotic factor to make their nuptials stand out from the crowd.
But saying "I do" in a foreign country means even more forward planning, double checking you have all the paperwork and not overlooking the small details that are easy to forget.
Read on for the top nine things you need to think about when planning a wedding overseas, as compiled by experts MarryAbroad.co.uk...
Leave enough time for the paperwork...
Couples should make sure they allow plenty of time to sort out the marriage documents, which can take between three to six months to complete depending on the country.
Send save the dates early...
Couples should post "save the date" cards well in advance. The more notice given, the more likely friends and family will be able to fly over and save for the trip.
Look out for free ceremonies...
Caribbean or North American resorts often offer a "free" wedding ceremony, if couples stay for a certain number of nights or bring a certain number of guests.
Listen to the weatherman...
When choosing a dress, brides should always have the weather of the country in mind, at the particular time of year they plan to marry. A heavy wedding dress on a tropical beach may make brides look uncomfortable and overheated in the photos. Hurricane or rainy seasons may also not be an ideal time of year for outdoor weddings, which is particularly true of the Caribbean and South East Asia. If couples are flexible about the date, then they should consider getting married in low season when hotel rates are better.
Talk to the airline...
Most airlines will allow brides to bring their wedding dress as hand luggage, however brides would need to contact the airline directly prior to booking. Also, if a family is travelling together, the whole party should ask for a group travel rate to save even more money. Check a travel search comparison site such as momondo.co.uk to find the best, most suitable flights.
Book flights in your maiden name...
Brides should remember to book airline tickets in their maiden name, unless they change their name legally before they fly.
Don't forget all the paperwork...
Most countries require the following legal documents – passports; full birth certificates showing both parents' names; if divorced, original final divorce papers; if widowed, death certificate of former spouse; if the bride/groom has changed their name(s), legal proof of the change.
If marrying in a non-English speaking country then documents may need to be translated by an official translator and stamped with an apostille. In the UK the Foreign and Commonwealth Office can legalise documents for a small fee.
Two additional certificates may also be necessary – a certificate of no impediment to marriage which can be obtained from a local department of foreign affairs, registrar or embassy in the chosen country; a certificate of single status/sworn affidavit that you are free to marry. These are similar to a certificate of no impediment, but instead you have to swear you are single in front of a legal representative such as a solicitor or notary.
Don't forget the extras...
Apart from settling the balance of the actual wedding abroad, couples shouldn't forget the "little extras" that need to be budgeted for in the UK, such as travel and wedding insurance, getting documents translated (if required), and getting the correct documents legalised.
Check and compare currencies...
When choosing a destination, couples should check and compare currency exchange rates to save substantially on costs. For example, the pound is currently extremely strong against the euro. This makes European weddings much cheaper than last year – approximately 23 per cent cheaper in May 2015 compared to December 2014. Couples should secure quotes from a selection of Forex companies to obtain the best rates to transfer money to their wedding provider and not forget that rates will usually vary, depending on the amount of money being transferred. As an alternative option, begin a savings fund which links to its own MasterCARD and avoid being charged unseemly account fund transfer fees. Opening an account with German company Karatbars International GmbH is free and your account is transferable when needed.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Wedding Secrets Revealed!
Discover the what the most popular time to get married is.. (pg. 22)Learn how to save $100/hr. on your wedding videography & photograpy (pg. 42)We reveal what percentages you should GIVE to maintain the perfect budget! Forget this and you might spend thousands MORE! (pg.11)Can you think of more than 10 flowers for your wedding? We list over 310 AND their meanings from you to choose from! (pgs. 32-40)Want more than just the "traditional" wedding? We scoured the 'net and found 8 from you to choose from! (starting at pg. 14)Discover how you can save hundreds of dollars on your wedding cakes, and guest goodies! It's not hard, but you'll be thankful you did it! (pg. 18)Follow this tip and save up to 70% on the Groom's tuxedo! (pg. 25)Discover why the "time of day" can MAKE or BREAK your reception. (pg. 27)Don't forget to do this one week before your wedding or you'll REALLY be sorry! (pg. 55)Learn the 8 areas you can save the most from on your wedding. (pg. 8)Why fork-over an extra 15% to your wedding planner when we show you how to do this... (pg. 10)Going for a traditional themed wedding? These 3 are the top favorites! (pg.13)Learn how you can get a wedding dress for FREE... Is it even possible? (pg. 24)Use this tip and save up to 20% on your entire reception bills! (pg. 30)Be sure to get the pictures you want at your wedding! Follow this 40 point checklist, and you'll not only save, you'll get what you want! (pg. 43)Get married on THIS DAY, and you'll cut your costs by nearly $500, every single time! (pg. 7)Why planning your wedding around your honeymoon just might save you hundreds and even thousands of dollars!! (pg. 48)Learn how having a three ring binder, notebook paper, and tabs could end up saving hundreds of dollars on your wedding.. (pg. 11)Why pay your travel agent commissions for your honeymoon trip? Use this resource and save those extra hundreds! (pg. 47)Did you know you can skim your reception music bill by 50% if you use this little tip? (pg. 31)If you follow this rule of thumb, you can save a ton of money, all because of the people you invite to your wedding! (pg. 9)Discover how to get your reception liquor 20% cheaper than buying it at Wal-Mart, of even having it catered! (pg. 28)Choosing colors for your wedding might be hard... Use the huge "flower" guide and you'll match and glow on your wedding day! (pg. 40)Sunday, May 15, 2011
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
How Would You Like to Compete With a Royal Wedding?
While there is something kind of neat about sharing a wedding anniversary with a royal couple, there are also a lot of headaches associated with it. Brides who had previously selected the April 2011 wedding date which was chosen by Prince William and Kate Middleton are facing an uphill battle to keep their wedding in the forefront of anyone's mind for that special date. After all, the royal wedding will be a national holiday in England - how many of other women can say that about their wedding dates? The reality is that many of the wedding guests may be wishing that they were watching the royal wedding, when they are attending the one to which they were invited. For that matter, the bride herself may be interested in seeing the royal wedding on television!
So what is an ordinary bride to do when she realizes that her wedding will be in competition with the wedding of the year? One option is to change the wedding date. That is not as crazy as it sounds, especially for brides who were planning to get married anywhere remotely near Westminster Abbey or on any of the streets in the vicinity. Remember the legions of fans who lined the route which Lady Diana Spencer's carriage traveled to take her to her wedding to Prince Charles? Surely that kind of scene will be repeated when Kate Middleton makes her approach to her wedding site in her custom bridal gown and royal jewelry, with all of the accompanying security and traffic snarls which you would expect. The ordinary bride who is getting married on April 29, 2011 may well find that just getting to her own wedding is a major struggle.
Of course, not every bride will be able to switch her wedding date, especially if deposits have already been made on the venue and vendors, so there will be plenty of women who share the royal wedding date. In that case, there are essentially two options: to either ignore the fact that there is another, more famous, wedding taking place at the same time, or to really embrace the royal wedding and to celebrate Kate and Prince William's marriage along with your own. Show a film of Kate and Prince William's vows at your wedding reception. Name the reception tables after famous places in the royal couple's life (St. Andrews, Kenya, Westminster Abbey, etc.). Rather than trying to ignore the elephant in the room, embrace it.
Brides who wish to keep the focus on their own weddings despite the shared date with the royal wedding would do well to plan an event in a very different style. Competing with any royal wedding head to head in terms of style is an impossibility for most regular folks, so don't even try! No matter how fabulous your wedding gown and custom bridal jewelry, they will not be instantly copied around the globe. No matter how happy the bride and groom are, their radiant faces will not be put on commemorate plates or postage stamps. So instead of attempting to put together a celebration with a grand style, go a different direction. Host an ultra-modern cocktail wedding in an art gallery or throw a picnic reception on a lawn out in the country. And of course, take heart that despite all the excitement of the royal wedding taking place on the same day as your own wedding, your family and friends will still be just as happy for you.
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Wedding Cake - Cooking games
Cake, Baking a delicious treat for a birthday, wedding, anniversary, special occasion or just whenever is a piece of cake with our Free Flash Cake Games. Get imaginative with your very own colorful custom icing, fruit, chocolate toppings and candies! This is an online game perhaps designed for kids perhaps not, anyway it is a great visual aid for the bride to be!
Description:
Ice up a delicious 3 level dream cake complete with custom colors, sprinkles, toppings, heart candies and more! Make the memories of your special day last forever with a delicious decadent treat!
Instructions:
Use your mouse to click on the cake options at the top of the screen and ice up a delicious colorful custom cake to make your special day delicious.
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
Royal Wedding Inspired Ideas
The wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton has put the world into royal wedding frenzy. Many a bride-to-be has found herself taken with the idea for feeling like a royal bride on her wedding day. While we can't all marry a prince, anyone can have a regal wedding with these royal wedding inspired ideas.
Set the tone for your wedding with a grand motif. An embossed golden crown is a stunning motif with a decidedly royal flavor. Use it on the wedding invitations, on custom cocktail napkins, on the programs, and even the favors. The regal crown will definitely give your wedding a royal feeling. Another great regal motif is the fleur-de-lis. It feels just as grand and royal as a crown motif, but can be a bit more understated. For a more subtle royal motif, consider golden bees, which were a sign of the French royalty.
Rich colors are an excellent way to give your wedding that royal feeling. Deep purple is the ultimate royal color, and can be used throughout your wedding in everything from the bridesmaid dresses to the flowers to custom sets of bridal jewelry. If purple is not your style, consider a rich burgundy color to impart a regal feeling to your wedding. Last but not least, do not overlook the possibility of navy. When paired with golden crown or fleur-de-lis motifs, navy will absolutely be elegant and royal.
Every princess bride needs a spectacular wedding gown! True royal brides tend to select styles which are more traditional than trendy. Sumptuous silk satin or silk taffeta, fine lace, and metallic embroidery are among the details to look for in a bridal gown fit for a princess. Cap sleeves, full skirts, and long trains are other regal features to seek in royal inspired wedding gowns. A princess should always look like a lady, so avoid dresses which are too tight or revealing. A small tiara and a veil will enhance your regal style. Perfect finishing touches such as sparkling couture bridal jewelry sets will complete the grand effect.
At the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, there will be a fanfare band. If you really want to have the feeling of a royal wedding at your own nuptials, why not hire your own regal trumpeters? They can stand in the back of the church and announce the arrival of the bride as the doors open and the "Wedding March" begins. Small boys dressed as pages can roll out an aisle runner to further enhance the grandeur of the bridal processional. A royal wedding tends to have a big bridal party, so feel free to invite all of your little nieces and nephews to be in your ceremony, along with the usual contingent of bridesmaids and groomsmen.
A final royal inspired wedding idea is a grand wedding cake. Choose a towering confection with at least five tiers for the regal effect (use Styrofoam as faux layers if you do not really need that much cake). Traditional white or ivory royal icing over a rich fruitcake is the traditional dessert for British royalty. Ornate white and gold decorations like swags, crowns, or fleurs-des-lis are the perfect adornments for such a grand cake. Many royal grooms have historically been in the armed services; if your groom happens to be in the military, you may wish to use his ceremonial sword to cut the wedding cake (check with his branch of the service about the regulations). A grand wedding cake is the perfect ending to a royal inspired wedding that will make you truly feel like a princess for a day.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
The Royal Wedding: Which Wedding Favours Will They Choose?
Fairy tale wedding do come true and we do hope they live "Happily ever after". The day selected for the royal wedding to commemorate is April 29, 2011 and this is supposed to be the spring wedding. According to the many news channels, Prince Williams and Kate Middleton are very much looking forward to their wedding day. From their selection of organic cake, there is abuzz that they would prefer they might be planning for eco-friendly wedding. However if they choose green wedding according to the speculation then the selection of wedding favours would be souvenirs that are kinder to the environment of our mother planet Earth.
Wedding favours that are earth friendly and that would go with the theme of royal wedding would match along the spring season. Spring is associated with colours, joys, happiness and flowers. Prince Williams and Kate Middleton can very much go for the traditional wedding favours like plates, mugs or commemorative coins, etc. Items like these might be hot favourite of many who are collectors of official and unofficial collectibles. If the tendency amongst the Prince Williams's subjects is anything to go by then expect eco-friendly wedding favours to be in making already.
The Royal wedding, which is commencing in the most romantic and beautiful time of year perfect for exchanging vows, spring, everyone must be thinking what royal bride and groom choose to give as wedding gifts to her bridesmaid and groomsmen. Like the wedding gown and other details, the royal wedding favours may also be a subject of secrecy and protected but one can imagine what they might choose as it is fun to speculate about the type wedding presents Prince Williams and Kate Middleton might choose to give to their wedding guests.
The big trend inspired by Royalty! Can be predicted anything that glitters will be the stylish message for couples supposed to be in the wedlock in 2011. Besides the eco-friendly, the trend seems to be building towards the personalization - unique approach, indeed. The personality of the royal prince and his lovely wife would reflect through these interesting, dazzling crystal garlands, acrylic diamonds and mirror bases on the royalty tables. Wedding favours for the royal guests can be diamond fitted on bottle opener, candy buffet with themed take home bags full of chocolates, cookies fresh from the royal oven or crown design key chain rings.
With the personalization trend for this year the royal wedding mementos can be wedding chocolates, personalized candy box with bride and groom names, customized labels in chosen wedding colours. The guests would indeed feel very happy and proud to receive these royal wedding gifts collectibles in personalized and customized wrappers. If you are planning for wedding this year, you can also follow all these trends and go for a royal wedding yourself. Give your family and friends a royal treat because everyone likes to be treated in a royal manner once a while. Keep an eye on the latest wedding favours trends and make your wedding turn into a fairy tale wedding with the help of creativity and imagination.
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British Royal Wedding - What Flowers Should a Princess Carry in Her Bridal Bouquet?
There are few events which inspire a sense of romance and intrigue as much as a Royal wedding. The upcoming British Royal nuptials mark an historic occasion which has the entire world hanging on every detail, from the gown to the flowers.
What choice should a Princess make for wedding flowers? The floral arrangement for a Royal wedding of this magnitude will set the trend for years to come. No doubt, every blushing bride will be stirred to create their own royal bouquet.
For any bride and groom, choosing the right arrangement of flowers is a fundamentally important part of the wedding planning. For a royal wedding, especially one that could be the British wedding of the century, the right flowers are even more important. Floral bouquets reflect the bride's sense of style as well as invoking a sense of grace and elegance to the event. Flowers quite often create the atmosphere, be it traditional and romantic or bold and modern.
Wedding flowers are more than just bouquets. They are used to adorn the lapels of the gentlemen in the service, as well as to denote special guests. Candelabra's and table decorations quite often use flowers as a focal point to enhance the mood for the event.
Any celebrity wedding will certainly have florists stocking their coolers with similar arrangements for summer weddings. When a well known person marries and photos showing her bouquet are released after the big day, replicas of her arrangement will likely be the hottest pick of the season.
British royal weddings have a long standing tradition that often incorporates protocol with personality, with many brides using flowers in symbolic tributes on their gowns. A Royal bride may choose to include the national flower of Wales, the daffodil, as part of her train on her gown or as part of her bouquet. Traditional favourites for royal wedding flowers include lily of the valley.
One thing most do agree upon; future Princesses will undoubtedly follow the tradition of surrendering her flower bouquet to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after the service. This heartfelt gesture began with the Queen Mother, who lost two brothers in World War One, and has been carried on by many royals since, including Princess Diana.
As for the bouquet, we all must simply wait and see which beautiful flowers will grace the British royal weddings of the future, as Royal Princesses set new and modern trends for the world to follow.
Here is more information about the traditions involved in Royal Weddings.
Kathryn Leslie is editor of My Wedding Flower Ideas, for all the ideas, information and inspiration you need to plan simply stunning wedding flowers.
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Friday, April 29, 2011
Fairytale royal wedding
Fairytale wedding do come true and we do hope they live "Happily ever after". The day selected for the royal wedding to commemorate is April 29, 2011 and this is supposed to be the spring wedding. According to the many news channels, Prince Williams and Kate Middleton are very much looking forward to their wedding day. From their selection of organic cake, there is abuzz that they would prefer they might be planning for eco-friendly wedding. However if they choose green wedding according to the speculation then the selection of wedding favours would be souvenirs that are kinder to the environment of our mother planet Earth.
Wedding favours that are earth friendly and that would go with the theme of royal wedding would match along the spring season. Spring is associated with colours, joys, happiness and flowers. Prince Williams and Kate Middleton can very much go for the traditional wedding favours like plates, mugs or commemorative coins, etc. Items like these might be hot favourite of many who are collectors of official and unofficial collectibles. If the tendency amongst the Prince Williams's subjects is anything to go by then expect eco-friendly wedding favours to be in making already.
The Royal wedding, which is commencing in the most romantic and beautiful time of year perfect for exchanging vows, spring, everyone must be thinking what royal bride and groom choose to give as wedding gifts to her bridesmaid and groomsmen. Like the wedding gown and other details, the royal wedding favours may also be a subject of secrecy and protected but one can imagine what they might choose as it is fun to speculate about the type wedding presents Prince Williams and Kate Middleton might choose to give to their wedding guests.
The big trend inspired by Royalty! Can be predicted anything that glitters will be the stylish message for couples supposed to be in the wedlock in 2011. Besides the eco-friendly, the trend seems to be building towards the personalization - unique approach, indeed. The personality of the royal prince and his lovely wife would reflect through these interesting, dazzling crystal garlands, acrylic diamonds and mirror bases on the royalty tables. Wedding favours for the royal guests can be diamond fitted on bottle opener, candy buffet with themed take home bags full of chocolates, cookies fresh from the royal oven or crown design key chain rings.
With the personalization trend for this year the royal wedding mementos can be wedding chocolates, personalized candy box with bride and groom names, customized labels in chosen wedding colours. The guests would indeed feel very happy and proud to receive these royal wedding gifts collectibles in personalized and customized wrappers. If you are planning for wedding this year, you can also follow all these trends and go for a royal wedding yourself. Give your family and friends a royal treat because everyone likes to be treated in a royal manner once a while. Keep an eye on the latest wedding favours trends and make your wedding turn into a fairy tale wedding with the help of creativity and imagination.
William And Kate´s $100 Million Dollar Royal Wedding? Here Is What To Expect
As many have predicted, the wedding will likely be a colossal event at one of London's massive Cathedrals. Because we are in an economic recession, with a British government that is imposing strict sanctions, a royal wedding is just what is needed to revive the enthusiasm and mood of the public.
Engagement rumors have followed the couple for years. But the couple needed time to sort out complicated pre-nuptial and legal arrangements.
Kate will perform the same kind of public service work that other royal ladies engage in -- from what I know about Kate, she will be quite content with this role. It's a full time job being a wife to the future king. Kate is well suited for the royal family. Will Kate become a media star and a celebrity, just as Diana was? Given her looks and sense of style, most likely, she will.
Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding is set to be one of the most eminent events of this century. Millions of people are already mesmerized about the big day. This article has all of the details of what to expect from the ultimate royal $100 million dollar British wedding.
ESTIMATED COST: The wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1981 cost approximately $45 million dollars. This wedding is expected to cost more than double that amount: A little under $100 million dollars. With this price tag, anticipate seeing a very lavish affair; one with majestic pomp and circumstance of breathtaking proportions.
WHO PAYS? Money for the festivities may come from several sources: the annual government funding given to the royal household to pay for salaries and official functions. (Approximately $12 million annually) The Queen may personally pay for it. Charles is expected to pay some of the bill, and Kate's self-made millionaire parents might also contribute.
DATE: A Saturday in July or August seems like a reasonable possibility. An awe-inspiring royal wedding of this caliber takes into account the schedules of all the other royal guests, celebrities and heads of state. Schedules are usually planned a year in advance.
June is already full with activities: Trooping of the Color (the Queen's birthday parade), and Royal Ascot. Prince Philip's 90th birthday is on June 10, and William's own birthday is on June 21. We probably won't have to wait long for the date and venue to be announced.
THE DRESS: Regarding the bride's dress, Kate is practical and will be more toned down than Diana was. Kate won't wear a big, billowy, ball gown as Princess Diana did. It will be a beautiful, slimming white dress, with a dramatic train. She will be crowned with a glittering tiara: either Princess Diana's "Spencer Heirloom" tiara, or another tiara loaned to her by the Queen.
Most haute couture designers would dive at the opportunity to dress the future princess on this momentous occasion, since the gown is sure to be a prototype piece for years to come. This piece of couture will set wedding fashion standards around the world.
HIS SUIT: He will wear a traditional dark colored military uniform, a sash, a ladder of medals across his breast, medallions under his heart, gold-braided cord, fringed epaulets, a sword, gloves and a white cap.
FAMOUS GUEST LIST: Kate is a commoner who will be welcomed into the Royal Family. The guest list will be overflowing with political figures, heads of state, celebrity friends and acquaintances including: Barack and Michelle Obama, Tony Blair, Elton John, and Sir Richard Branson. We can also expect royals from Sweden, Norway, Asia Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, the Middle East and Jordan.
PRE-WEDDING FESTIVITIES: Prior to the wedding, on a Friday, a select group of guests (mostly European, Asian, and Middle East Royal families) will arrive at a gorgeous castle venue for a luncheon. The dress code will be business chic: pantsuits and blazers.
WEDDING DAY: Guests will arrive in extraordinary and ornamental costume into a courtyard brimming with uniformed guards; swords drawn in formation. They then walk slowly on a colored carpet, stopping every ten feet or so to pose for photographs. The pageantry and sheer number of military guards is astounding. Guests then enter the church. Their big emerald tiaras, their dazzling necklaces glimmer in the sunlight. Their satin and billowing chiffon gowns move gently in the breeze. Cross-body sashes, adorned with pins, mementos and family memorabilia, finish their outfits.
Many men will arrive draped in military attire, with shoulder epaulets trimmed like a gold-fringed trellis. An overwhelming plethora of military medals, ceremonial ribbons, neck medallions and eight pointed stars might adorn their chest. They usually finish their look with a set of white gloves, a feathered hat and a gleaming sword.
The bride might arrive in a classic stretch Rolls Royce, with her father; serenaded by roving violins, and a children's choir. Trumpets will blare within the church to sound her appearance.
A long train of pure white fabric will trail behind her, as three bridesmaids monitor it's movement.
The religious ceremony will commence. After the couple recites their vows, they will place rings on their fingers.
An enormous choir will then bellow out a song of celebration. A pop star might serenade the bride with a romantic song -- perhaps something out of a Disney movie.
AFTER THE CEREMONY: Afterwards, William and Kate will get into a horse-drawn carriage, and will travel down the streets of London, probably to the dock.
At this juncture, the streets will be lined with colorful soldiers, situated every three feet. When the couple arrives at the waterfront, they might embark on a royal boat or barge. They will now be under the protection of an array of naval ships, and uniformed personnel. At this point, the air force will send a fleet of ear-splitting jets in tight formation to fly overhead. Sailing around the harbor for a short awhile, they will arrive at another dock. A military procession of Calvary brigades, equipped with beautiful horses and feathered helmets will escort the royal couple in a coach down the Pall Mall towards Buckingham Palace. Citizens are typically lined up on all the procession routes, hoping to get a glimpse of the couple kissing. All through the city streets, stationed on either side of the avenues, are colorful soldiers. When the couple arrives at the royal palace, they normally shake hands with guests and receive congratulations. As with previous tradition, they come out onto a large balcony and wave to the multitudes below. A choir and band perform music in the background.
RECEPTION/BANQUET: A spectacular banquet will be held at Buckingham Palace. Guests are greeted by blowing horns. Each guest is escorted to their seat by a stamping soldier clad in ancient metal armor and feathered hat.
Massive long tables are decorated with ornate silver candelabras, lighted candles, silver and crystal sculptures, gold colored chairs, and spectacular flowers. The budget for flowers will run into the millions of dollars. Each guest is assigned a liveried footman; who will pull out their chair. Speeches and toasts are made in honor of the couple. Blowing trumpets announce every speech by fur-clad musicians.
CAKE: The cake will consist of a multitude of tiers. Probably white creame with a fruit (strawberry or raspberry) filling. After dinner, the couple will approach the towering cake, and cut a slice.
WEDDING DANCE: After the cake ceremony, the orchestra ignites with beautiful music, as the couple dances a waltz. The parents of the couple join in too.
FIREWORKS: A dazzling fireworks display will illuminate the skyline of London.
HONEYMOON: The couple will most likely take a honeymoon on an exclusive private island oasis, such as in Bali, Fiji or Bora Bora.
MARRIED COUPLE: More than likely, the Queen will confer upon William a title such as the Duke of Cambridge. His new wife will then become HRH, the Duchess of Cambridge.
Once William is finished with his RAF duties, the royal couple might conceivably move into a Georgian manor house that Prince Charles built in Herefordshire. It is a very comfortable and fitting residence for a future king and queen.
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Saturday, April 9, 2011
The importance of the India wedding cards
The celebration begins with the printing of wedding cards. It is the first time that the name of the bride and groom will appear together in the same place and it is venerated. Be unique and special select the best and most elegant cards. Generally, Indian wedding cards have shloka or mantras written on the card to invoke the gods. Some also have an image of the Lord Ganesha recorded wedding card. Wedding invitations are the first look that will get your guests of the wedding. They are the perfect opportunity to define the style and tone for the big event.
Wedding cards give your guest information they need about the programming of the wedding. Some get to know about your wedding plans only after receiving the card. For some they serve as a reminder. Therefore, wedding cards have an important role to play in the run-up to the wedding.
The simple indian cards show the gods that adorn the front page. The following information contains details of the venue and date of marriage.
A high card full of gold, silver prints and precious stones calidad-boda indicates an ostentatious wedding. Normally gifts are given to guests with invitation cards. The cost of the card depends on the type and quality of paper and printed material used. As in previous days, todays cards can also be made of transparent rigid fabric.
There are many shops online, which deal exclusively in Indian themes and matching accessories wedding cards. They have great cards of aspect to offer at a very reasonable price. Our world is becoming a smaller place to live, the manufacturers have made it possible to accept orders from anywhere in the world and you will receive them at your door. All you have to do is choose a card of your choice and place an order online via the manufacturer's website and they will do the rest. Designers of wedding cards, community or religion as Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, etc. can now be accessible to people anywhere in the world.
India wedding cards are available online in a set of designs to suit every pocket. These invitations are made by specialized designers who have a sense of current trends & style with an ultimate goal of creating a single but classy product. The interesting thing is that while designing these invitations, note the network of customers they have, not only of the India, but the Indians living in the United Kingdom, United States and other countries also. The artistic work done on the cards are a great success amongst the ethic population. Many are surprised to see the touch of the India culture in the cards even though they are miles away from India. In fact, even Indians from other countries have started to use India wedding invitations for their wedding because of its elegance.
Before deciding on the card of your choice to do some pre-planning. Decide on the theme and quotes or text you would like to have on the card.
Glamorous Indian weddings have led to an industry that strives to make a romantic fancy wedding. India wedding cards not only attract the Indians but people of other nationalities too.
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
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