Royal Wedding

Well, April 29th 2011 will be a day millions will never forget! I wasn't around for Diana & Charles' wedding in 1981, but many compared this experience to the enormous event broadcasted 30 years ago.
Millions lined the streets days in advance hoping to get a small glimpse of the bride and groom. Kate arrived at Westminster Abbey by Rolls Royce with her father, Michael Middleton. She wore an ivory and white satin gown designed by Sara Burton at Alexander McQueen. The dress, designed to look like an open flower, had lace sleeves as well as exquisite hand cut lace roses throughout the dress and of course, a 2 meter long train followed her down the aisle (actually quite short in compared to the traditional royal trains). As for the bouquet and decor, Middleton enlisted designer Shane Connolly who decked out Westminster Abbey with 8 maple trees. Her bouquet was a shield shape consisting of Lily of the Valley and Hyacinth which draws in traditions from the Royal Family with use of these flowers. The stunning bride wore her hair down for the event, but her crown did not go unnoticed. Her 'Something Borrowed' was a Cartier halo that the Queen had received for her 18th birthday (it was also once her mother's). It was also noted that Kate's 'Something New' to be her diamond earrings from her parents, which were specifically designed to depict the new Middleton Coat of Arms.

I am looking forward to the photos released from the evening reception. Prince Harry and Middleton's sister, Pippa are said to have gone all out for this party hosting close to 300 guests.

Was the Royal Wedding what you expected? Were you at all surprised the traditions were so closely followed ?

Royal Wedding

There are just a few days left before Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot and the media is all over this memorable event.

The service : William and Kate have said to have taken a lot of care when choosing the music surrounding their ceremony. Such groups as
The Choir of Westminster Abbey, The Chapel Royal Choir, The London Chamber Orchestra, The Fanfare Team from the Central Band of the Royal Air Force as well as The State Trumpeters of The Household Cavalry will all be included in the ceremonial service.

Procession : Following the ceremony, The Royal Wedding will have a procession through London following a route including many major landmarks. At the end of the service at Westminster Abbey, the newlyweds will travel to Buckingham Palace along the route in a 1902 State Landau.

Reception : At a guest list of close to 1900, Buckingham Palace will have many extravagant surprises in store. William and Kate have requested that in lieu of gifts, their guests donate to a list of charities. The charities are based around the following titles (smaller charities are within each sub category) Support for Services Personnel & Their Families, Changing Lives Through Art and Sport, Children Fufilling Their Potential, Help & Care at Home, and Conservation for Future Generations.


Are you exiced for all of the 'Royal Wedding Hype' ? What are you most excited to see? (I think I'm most excited for the decor and the cake!) Send me a quick email with all of your excitement, I would love to hear from you

Keep an eye out for my follow up posts after the wedding! Where will you be at 5am on Friday morning ? Still in bed, PVR'ing, or watching the broadcast live eating some yummy scones ??

Cake !

A perfect wedding would not be complete without the perfect cake ! Here are a few things to consider as you begin to scout out your sweet treat.
- Ask around. There is no better critic then family and friends! See if they have any recommendations for you to check out!
- Browse their portfolio, website and ask for references if you don't feel like you have the feel for them yet
- Before choosing the right baker for the job, ask how busy their weekends get, and who will be delivering your cake. Will someone qualified be on site after the delivery in case the cake is in need of touch ups ?
- How much of a deposit is required at the time of consultation / ordering?
- How many guests will you be serving? Do you want to save some cake? Are you serving something else as a late night sweet? All of these questions factor into getting yourself the most cost efficient cake so you arent wasting half of it!
- Brainstorm on cake toppers. the most simple cae can be dressed up by an elaborate topper.
- Be sure to pick flavors and icing's accoring to your venue. A buttercream, whipped topping cake will not do so well for an outdoor tented wedding!
- Does the baker charge a delivery / set-up fee? Most will waive this cost - so be sure to ask !
Finally, be sure to enjoy the cake you pick! Go through all the sample flavours with your fiancee and pick something that you both enjoy !

Have your cake and eat it too !

** Be sure to visit myself and the Marreme Team FRIDAY MARCH 25th 2011 at the Ancaster Wedding show!! This is a show you won't want to miss! **

Unique themed wedding

A Burlington Ontario couple’s July 17th wedding featured on Rich Bride, Poor Bride Tuesday February 1st 2011 will definitely not be one to miss! Amy & Tyler Brands had a very elegant, pink ceremony, just like the bride always dreamed of. When guests entered the reception, they were shocked to find the wedding that Tyler had always dreamed of; a New England Patriots themed celebration. All of the linens had blue or red overlay, red napkins and the Patriots’ logo was everywhere! The guests were all seated using VIP passes; each table was also named after a current Pats player. Sticking to the theme, the newlyweds walked down green turf with yard lines painted on. The groom changed his suit to fit the theme for the reception, and the couple’s youngest daughter also sported a Patriots cheerleading outfit. The theme was also carried out through a five foot tall ice luge to pour their signature blue drink through, a football field with a helmet on top of the groom’s cake and colour coded foam fingers for the guests to wave around.
This wedding definitely is one to remember!

2011 at a glance

Well, January has come again and it's time for our spring and summer brides to start finalizing details surrounding their big day !

People are becoming more price savvy so I think 2011 will have a lot more 'do - it - yourself' aspects. I think a lot more invitations and favors will have a personalized touch especially with all of the neat craft items that are showing up in more stores. Flowers will still be a popular addition to centrepieces but I think it's possible for the non-traditional items like feathers and crystals to be more prevalent. Lavish multiple layered wedding cakes will be replaced with one smaller cutting cake and cucpakes or dessert bars - a greta option for saving the big bills ! Finally, I think the royal wedding will be a huge focus, with designers creating buzz around Kate's jewellery, veil and dress.

Engagement Rings

When getting engaged the first things you hear are "Congratulations, I can't wait to see the ring !!" Society has put a lot of pressure on the idea of a marriage proposal, creating societal standards that men think they need to stick to. Recent celebrities have recently been spotted wearing less then traditional rings, even completely avoiding the 'norm' of diamonds. Jessica Simpson, Kate Middleton and Carrie Underwood are expressing their non-traditional views on the topic sporting rubies, sapphires and yellow diamond inspired rings. In 2010, with the release of Sex and The City 2 also showed Carrie Bradshaw's love for all things un-traditional when she created her own rules sporting a black diamond engagement ring. Whether your ring is a traditional set of classic diamonds or an exquisite use of multi coloured stones, the meaning behind the ring is the same. Don't be afraid to be unique! People are more likely to continue talking about your ring that way !

Prince William and Kate Middleton

The big announcement has finally been unveiled. Prince William has announced his engagement to Kate Middleton. With a Spring / Summer 2011 wedding date proposed, Middleton is now wearing her late mother in law's stunning sapphire engagement ring.

The big day is rumoured to take place in the church where his parents also got married. Another hot topic of conversation is who Middleton will wear down the aisle. She is known to be a bit of a fashionista so I'm sure whatever gown she chooses will be stunning. The British government has also been in talks of making the royal wedding day a national holiday for all to celebrate. The event is being anticipated to cost upwards of 40 million dollars. I can't wait until more plans are revealed !

A DATE HAS BEEN SET!! The couple will wed April 29th 2011 at Westminster Abby !