Diana would have been 'very, very proud' of Prince William, says Harry

Diana would have been 'very, very proud' of Prince William, says Prince Harry

You would have thought Prince Harry would have other things on his mind as he prepared for his gruelling Arctic trek to the North Pole with a group of wounded servicemen. But getting used to sub-zero temperatures hasn't stopped him from thinking about his big brother's ( Prince William ) wedding at the end of April.

Prince William Wedding News: Diana would have been 'very, very proud' of William, says Harry

The 26-year-old said today that his late mother would have been 'very, very proud' that Prince William was getting married.

Prince William will not be wearing a wedding band

Prince William will not be wearing a
wedding band when he marries Kate
Prince William has decided not to wear a wedding ring following his marriage to Kate Middleton, palace officials revealed today.

Prince William Wedding News: Prince William will not be wearing a wedding band when he marries Kate Middleton
According to senior royal sources the Prince William discussed the issue with his fiancée but has chosen not to. 'It is simply down to personal preference,' an aide said. Prince William's decision not to sport a wedding band is likely to cause some surprise, however, as it is so commonplace nowadays.


Book Page Easter Eggs

Jordyn was here the other day and we joined the "Mod-Podge Easter eggs with book pages" bandwagon. I've got to tell you, I was so happy she wanted to do this because I don't think I would have had the patience!



We found the eggs packed away and she went to work!


Bless her heart, she was even sick, but she wanted to craft.


I love little helpers! Thank you, Jordy!!!

Prince William and Kate Wedding: Harpist to welcome royal couple.

Prince William and Kate Wedding: Harpist to welcome royal couple.
 

Royal harpist Claire Jones will welcome Prince William and Kate Middleton to Buckingham Palace with a classical repertoire - and the odd Welsh tune, she said today.
Prince William Wedding News: Harpist to welcome royal couple.
The 26-year-old musician, who was appointed harpist to the Prince of Wales in 2007, has described her excitement at the prospect of playing for Prince William and Kate on their wedding day. Claire said she was contacted by Charles' household Clarence House and asked to perform at the palace reception but the request came directly from the Prince William and Kate.

FROM ENGLAND WITH LOVE

Face it, we all have a soft spot for kids.  Stephanie Staub, already well-known in the UK for her Little Eglantine line has just unveiled pieces from the summer 2011 collection..Here's the 'Gallia' green flower girl dress and 'William' green page boy outfit.
The white silk taffeta flower girl dress, with a peter pan collar, puff sleeves and pale green sash is perfect for summer weddings . . .


The 'William' green page boy is made of a ¾ length sleeved shirt, a pair of shorts, both in white cotton, an a pale green taffeta cummerbund to match the girl’s dress.

“I very much like the harmony of white and green. I find it very gentle and refreshing” the designer says.
What makes Little Eglantine so unique not only lies in the exceptional and innovative designs Stephanie offers, but also in the choice of her embroidered, or plain silk taffeta fabrics.

With her attention to detail and refinement, the designer will help you choose and develop designs that will look beautiful and exquisite on children.
“I approached Stephanie without a clear idea or colour scheme for my wedding and she came up with the perfect idea for the wedding. It was all down to her keen eye for colour which was perfect on the day.

The garments were beautifully crafted, original and bespoke. Totally unlike anything one would find in a retail establishment.” A bride

FROM ENGLAND WITH LOVE

Face it, we all have a soft spot for kids.  Stephanie Staub, already well-known in the UK for her Little Eglantine line has just unveiled pieces from the summer 2011 collection..Here's the 'Gallia' green flower girl dress and 'William' green page boy outfit.
The white silk taffeta flower girl dress, with a peter pan collar, puff sleeves and pale green sash is perfect for summer weddings . . .


The 'William' green page boy is made of a ¾ length sleeved shirt, a pair of shorts, both in white cotton, an a pale green taffeta cummerbund to match the girl’s dress.

“I very much like the harmony of white and green. I find it very gentle and refreshing” the designer says.
What makes Little Eglantine so unique not only lies in the exceptional and innovative designs Stephanie offers, but also in the choice of her embroidered, or plain silk taffeta fabrics.

With her attention to detail and refinement, the designer will help you choose and develop designs that will look beautiful and exquisite on children.
“I approached Stephanie without a clear idea or colour scheme for my wedding and she came up with the perfect idea for the wedding. It was all down to her keen eye for colour which was perfect on the day.

The garments were beautifully crafted, original and bespoke. Totally unlike anything one would find in a retail establishment.” A bride

Prince William Wedding: Royal Mail stamps.

Prince William and Kate wedding:
Royal Mail creates commemorative stamps.

Royal Mail has created commemorative stamps to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

The two Prince William and Kate's official engagement portraits
were taken by celebrity photographer Mario Testino.

The stamps feature the Prince William and Kate's official engagement photographs and will be available from 21 April, ahead of the wedding on 29 April.

Prince William and Kate's love story gets comic strip treatment

The comic book The Royals light-heartedly charts the romance between Prince William and Kate Middleton
Forget commemorative coins, porcelain plates and all kinds of Royal Wedding paraphernalia... Prince William and Kate Middleton's love story now features in a splashy comic book.

Prince William Wedding News: Prince William and Kate's love story gets comic strip treatment
The Royals follows the Prince William through his privileged upbringing, schooling, hardships and eight-year romance with Kate, right up to their engagement and beyond.


We Have a Winner!

The winner of the peace bracelet and bottle cap necklace is:

Tiffany Christie



I know, that picture is lame! I spent way too much effort trying to figure out how to copy it and then just gave up and took a picture of the screen. Sorry.

Congratulations, Tiffany! And a huge thank you to all who entered!!

Prince William, Kate Middleton to Share Wedding Flowers With Fans

The royals have revealed new plans to share the pomp and circumstance of Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding day with the masses.

Prince William Wedding News:Prince William, Kate Middleton to Share Wedding Flowers With Fans

On April 29, following the Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding ceremony, floral arrangements will remain at Westminster Abbey for visitors to see and take photos with. Tourists with a London Sightseeing Pass will even get the chance to recreate Middleton's historic walk down the aisle.


FAST FORWARD


Here are some stunning highlights of  the 2011 Aire Barcelona veil collection.  Aire may very well  be leading the way in over-the-top head chic (no pun intended).  In an era where creativity is paramount in staying ahead of the fashion curve, Aire has combined the best of fast forward with the beauty of tradition . . . Where to buy info here . . .

FAST FORWARD


Here are some stunning highlights of  the 2011 Aire Barcelona veil collection.  Aire may very well  be leading the way in over-the-top head chic (no pun intended).  In an era where creativity is paramount in staying ahead of the fashion curve, Aire has combined the best of fast forward with the beauty of tradition . . . Where to buy info here . . .

It's Tuesday!

We get to play at Night Owl Crafting!




NightOwlCrafting

Here are this week's questions.

1. What is your favorite magazine?
I love People Magazine. I also like Rachel Raye and Taste of Home for recipes for when I pretend that I'm actually going to cook!

2. What color are your eyes?
Blue.

3. Do you go to the dentist on a regular 6 month schedule, or do you put it off?
I hate going to the dentist and so there's no way I would go every 6 months. When my kids were all still home, I took them every 6 months. They never thought that was really quite fair.

4. Do you use anything to make your house smell good?
ex: candles, spray,etc...
I love candles, but don't light them very often. For every day, I use the Fabreeze Noticeables. The linen and sky always smell so fresh.

5. Do you have any pets?
We have two big old babies (dogs). They are brother and sister and spoiled rotten!



FEATURED IN THE LATEST ISSUE OF MARTHA

You'll find this point d'espirit fascinator on page 176 of the Spring 2011 issue of Martha Stewart Weddings minus gorgeous Janelle here and my magnificent little foster pooch.  I was so happy the editors fell in love with this piece; I equally loved creating it.  Because it's a custom design that means if you love it (and I hope you do) you'll need to custom order it.  No worries, just email or call and I'll send you more detailed images . . .Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal amyjotatum@gmail.com . . .  415.258.8204

FEATURED IN THE LATEST ISSUE OF MARTHA

You'll find this point d'espirit fascinator on page 176 of the Spring 2011 issue of Martha Stewart Weddings minus gorgeous Janelle here and my magnificent little foster pooch.  I was so happy the editors fell in love with this piece; I equally loved creating it.  Because it's a custom design that means if you love it (and I hope you do) you'll need to custom order it.  No worries, just email or call and I'll send you more detailed images . . .Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal amyjotatum@gmail.com . . .  415.258.8204

The Prince William and Kate Wedding and Why America Cares

The Prince William and Kate Wedding and Why America Cares

This first quarter of 2011 has seen many headlines about the most exciting royal romance news since the wedding of Lady Diana Spencer and Charles, Prince of Wales in the summer of 1981.  HRH Prince William is, of course, second in line to the throne behind his father, Prince Charles. In November, Prince William announced his engagement to Kate Middleton, his longtime girlfriend and former schoolmate at the University of St. Andrews. In the months since this announcement, the media has devoted many column inches and broadcast minutes to updates and speculations about the April 29th royal wedding, which will be officiated by Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury in Westminster Abbey.

Prince William Wedding News: The Prince William and Kate Wedding and Why America Cares

BBC America has been releasing nearly minute-to-minute news about the upcoming Prince William and Kate Wedding, leading this correspondent to wonder, “Why are Americans so interested in the wedding of two white kids on the other side of the Atlantic?”  The interest is undeniable, however, so let us cover what is and isn’t known about the nuptials while engaging in some gentle analysis of our Google searches of “Kate Middleton Wedding Dress Pictures NOW.”

I'm not above begging...

or pleading, and then begging again. Heck, if I had a million dollars, I would even pay you! But I don't, so I can't, so I'm just asking nicely. Will you please go vote for me?


My gift card bracelet is in the finals at Saturday Mornings!
You just have to click the link below and it will take you right there.







You all are awesome!! Thank you!!

I HEART NEW YORK WEDDING

CREDITS

Photography . . . . . Donnie Miller Photography
Dress . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal
Veil . . . . Batcakes Couture
Venue and Catering . . . . Ravel
Wedding cupcakes . . . . Baby cakes Bakery (Lower East Side)

I have another wedding for you and this one is very close to my heart. You all know how I love and miss New York City. Naturally I was tickled pink when I had the opportunity to design Shell's wedding dress knowing the Manhattan Skyline would be backdrop. Shell and Sean both love NY and wanted to find a venue that showcased their love of the city. Looking for a rooftop for their intimate wedding with friends and family, Shell's mom remembered the Ravel had a great rooftop with a magnificent view (she stayed there once while visiting) . One look and Shell and Sean knew it was the place especially since the Queensboro Bridge is their favorite landmark and the view of the city is awesome!

What I think is the most loving touch throughout all these pictures are the pow! multicolored florals--both the bouquets and table chic--all done by Shell's sister-in-law. Also, while the food was catered by Ravel, the wedding cupcakes came from Babycakes Vegan Bakery on the Lower East Side. As Shell put it, "I'm vegan and wanted a taste of my own wedding cake."
Shell's dress below is The MIRA from my Dioresque collection. The bodice is allover Chantilly lace with a layered chiffon skirt under yards of petticoat, perfect for dancing the night away as you can see in the bottom images. Her veil by Batcakes Couture is absolutely stunning and a perfect match for this 1950s-inspired design. Don't you just love the little white Jackie gloves . . .?


 


 
 
 
A word about the very talented New York photographer, Donnie Miller  Working in the genres of fashion, commercial, travel and wedding photography, his signature work can be seen in clean, clear and brilliant images.  Shell and Sean's wedding pictures  remind me of some of the best aspects of photojournalism . . .

I HEART NEW YORK WEDDING

CREDITS

Photography . . . . . Donnie Miller Photography
Dress . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal
Veil . . . . Batcakes Couture
Venue and Catering . . . . Ravel
Wedding cupcakes . . . . Baby cakes Bakery (Lower East Side)

I have another wedding for you and this one is very close to my heart. You all know how I love and miss New York City. Naturally I was tickled pink when I had the opportunity to design Shell's wedding dress knowing the Manhattan Skyline would be backdrop. Shell and Sean both love NY and wanted to find a venue that showcased their love of the city. Looking for a rooftop for their intimate wedding with friends and family, Shell's mom remembered the Ravel had a great rooftop with a magnificent view (she stayed there once while visiting) . One look and Shell and Sean knew it was the place especially since the Queensboro Bridge is their favorite landmark and the view of the city is awesome!

What I think is the most loving touch throughout all these pictures are the pow! multicolored florals--both the bouquets and table chic--all done by Shell's sister-in-law. Also, while the food was catered by Ravel, the wedding cupcakes came from Babycakes Vegan Bakery on the Lower East Side. As Shell put it, "I'm vegan and wanted a taste of my own wedding cake."
Shell's dress below is The MIRA from my Dioresque collection. The bodice is allover Chantilly lace with a layered chiffon skirt under yards of petticoat, perfect for dancing the night away as you can see in the bottom images. Her veil by Batcakes Couture is absolutely stunning and a perfect match for this 1950s-inspired design. Don't you just love the little white Jackie gloves . . .?


 


 
 
 
A word about the very talented New York photographer, Donnie Miller  Working in the genres of fashion, commercial, travel and wedding photography, his signature work can be seen in clean, clear and brilliant images.  Shell and Sean's wedding pictures  remind me of some of the best aspects of photojournalism . . .