Saturday, April 30, 2011

William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding invitation

Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton wedding invitation

After news that royal wedding invitations were mailed out on Friday, the Ministry is happy to bring you a photo of the simple but oh-so-coveted correspondance heralding the union of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

The Lord Chamberlain, heading up Buckingham Palace's efforts to mail invites and track RSVPs, is "commanded" by Queen Elizabeth II to invite a lucky bunch to Westminster Abbey on April 29.

The 11 a.m. ceremony, on what has been named a public holiday in Britain, reveals some dress code protocol for the occasion -- official military uniforms can be donned, as can a "morning coat" or lounge suit.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Kate Wedding Dress Photos

"The dress is actually very sleekly cut," said Rubenstein. "Take off the lace, and it's actually an incredibly simple dress. She's very savvy in the sense that she understands the diplomacy and politics. She realizes it's her job to look great, not to be a fashion icon."

Friday, April 22, 2011

Wedding Style for Winter White Wedding Cakes Idea

This Art Deco-inspired design features 5,020 hand-formed fondant pearls and a sculptural gumpaste flower.

Cake by Maggie Austin Cake

The design of this fondant- and buttercream-covered confection was inspired by the pleats and buttons on the back of the bride's wedding gown. Cake by Cakegirls

A houndstooth pattern stenciled onto the fondant-covered tiers evokes the coziness and warmth of this quintessential winter weather staple. The confection is decorated with a hand-cut fondant ornament and (edible!) non-pareil pom-poms. Cake by Erica O'Brien Cake Design

A sculptural white cake studded with succulents and coral would complement a modern winter wedding in warmer-weather regions. This cake was designed by the groom, an architect, and created according to his specifications by the couple's baker. Cake byVanilla Bake Shop

Each tier of this fondant-covered creation is covered with a cascade of opalescent sugar "pearls."

Cake by Bijoux Doux

Intricate floral-patterned embroidered lace is translated onto this four-tier fondant-covered confection.

Cake by Nicki's Cakes

Wedding Style for Winter Wedding Dresses

A winter wedding is all about layering. Not the throw-a-polar-fleece-over-your-strapless-gown kind of layering (although this has probably been done before), but rather, a gown that comes with a removable jacket, shawl, or cape. That way, you'll be able to keep cozy for your romantic outdoor portrait session in the snow, and then doff the extra layer for the warmth of your indoor reception.