As I watched Kate Middleton and Prince William tie the knot, one moment in the ceremony seemed particularly planted for brides-to-be: the Bishop of London’s line that "Every wedding is a royal wedding.” On that note, here are the top 5 trends to take away from the royal wedding – and how to get them on your own big day:



1: THE GRACE KELLY-STYLE DRESS:

2.  RELAXED WEDDING HAIR & JEWELED TIARA:

3. DIY (MAKE-UP):

4. WHITE WEDDING PARTY:   

5. GREENERY/KEEPING THINGS LOCAL: 







Read more at http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/rulesofengagement/2011/05/top-5-trends-to-steal-from-the-royal-wedding

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From her love of the High Street retailers to her favorite hair products to her spa-day getaway, we’re revealing all about the world’s most famous maid of honor.



1. She Stole Cameron Diaz’s Style.



2. She Owes Her Killer Curves to Athletics.



3. She Loves Designer Labels, but Also Wears Zara.



4. She Gets Her Hair Done at the Richard Ward Salon.



5. She Follows Fashion. Kate isn’t the only one with a closetful of Issa. Pippa also owns several slinky dresses by the label and has become pals with designer Daniella Helayel.



6. She Keeps Her Youthful Glow with Oxygen Facials.



7. She Is a Fan of the Spray Tan.



8. She Is a Former Model …



9. She Inspired a Monique Lhuillier Bridal Gown.



10. She Can Make a Dress Out of Toilet Paper.



Read in detail at http://fashionetc.com/news/news/1703-pippa-middleton-10-things-to-know

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IT WAS the day Royal Maid of Honour Pippa Middleton dazzled the world in a dress that left very little to the imagination ... but it emerged that she may have kept something secret after all. 

 

For it seems that Carole and Michael's second daughter is engaged in all but name to her City broker boyfriend Alex Loudon.



The couple have stayed silent about the future of their relationship for fear of detracting attention from William and Kate.



If rumours of an official announcement later this year are true, they will cause widespread disappointment, for it seems that in the wake of "That Dress", Pippa could have her pick of suitors.



The sensational fluid white column made by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen was an unusual choice both for its bridal colour and its curve-enhancing cling.



In an act of sisterly generosity, Kate must have sanctioned it in the full knowledge that it would showcase Pippa's fabulous figure, deep tan and glossy hair to perfection on the world stage.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/royal-wedding/pippas-secret-will-break-hearts-worldwide/story-fn88zi99-1226048196017#ixzz1LAetURkN

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No wonder people don’t envy Kate Middleton. First came reports that she’s become too thin ahead of her wedding day. Now, the tabloid press have revived rumours that she’s pregnant.


The cover of this week’s Star celebrity gossip magazine bears the headline “Pregnant Bride!” (It’s not the first time the magazine’s been onbaby alert.) According to iVillage.com , the story cites an unnamed palace source who says Ms. Middleton and Prince William will announce they’re expecting a baby soon after their honeymoon. Rival Us Weekly, however, reports that royal officials say the pregnancy rumours are completely untrue.

Thank goodness no one is yet pointing out phantom baby bumps – although the way her every move is scrutinized, it’s a safe bet that a pregnancy belly-watch will begin the minute she’s photographed in a bulky sweater or indulging in a jelly doughnut.

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Kate Middleton's managed to keep the name of her wedding dress designer shrouded in secrecy, but two other prominent guests have revealed what they'll wear to tomorrow's ceremony. (via The Windsor Knot)



Prince Harry's on-and-off girlfriend, Chelsy Davy, has picked Italian designer Alberta Ferretti for both the Westminster Abbey ceremony and dinner reception hosted by Prince Charles. In the morning, Davy will wear a foam green satin dress with a matching silk jacket. The strapless dress has criss-cross details across her dress and falls to her knees. In the evening, she'll switch into a one-shoulder, blue floor-length gown.

Read more: http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/04/28/revealed-chelsy-davy-and-camillas-royal-wedding-dress-designers/#ixzz1KtF56CbC

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LONDON—On the eve of W-Day, the boys came out to say hey.



Unexpectedly, with no warning, Princes William and Harry appeared here Thursday night, plunging into the crowd of royal wedding campers outside Clarence House.



Dressed casually in pullover and jeans, the groom shook hands and chatted amiably with fans who appeared intent on smothering him with affection and good cheer.



“A little bit nervous,’’ Williams admitted when asked, repeatedly, how he was holding up on the threshhold of husband-hood and a wedding spectacle that is expected to be watched by a record TV audience of 2 billion the world over.



“Are you going to be all right?’’ the 29-year-old prince asked solicitously, clearly concerned about these die-hard royalists preparing to spend a chilly night on the pavement to secure best-viewing spots.



Taking time out from his few remaining hours as a single man was a sweet gesture, William becoming ever more adept at, and comfortable with, the walkabout, bending over to greet youngsters as he strolled along the Mall, not seeming to mind in the least as shrieking women touched his person and men slapped congratulations on his shoulder.

read more at http://www.thestar.com/news/world/royalfamily/royalwedding/article/982415--dimanno-prince-william-greets-wellwishers-hours-before-big-event?bn=1

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Some big names were left off the Royal Wedding guest, including five famous people who might have expected an invite.
MyFoxPhilly also have five names we'd like to see at the wedding, just so we could see them at the reception!
First, with the serious business and the biggest snug of all: SarahFerguson
The Duchess of York was deliberately not invited even though her daughters and Prince Andrew, with whom she is still friendly, were invited and are planning to attend.
Fergie is reportedly on the outs with Queen Elizabeth after some recent antics.
Also, why isn't Barack Obama at the wedding? Simple: because hewasn't asked. The Royal Family doesn't consider the wedding to be a state event, even though a lot of European royalty will be there.
Also, former prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown weren't invited.
When Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married in 1981, all five living prime ministers were invited. But now, with the Labor party out of power, Blair and Brown aren't wanted.
And add singer Lily Allen to the B-list. Allen is upset over the slight after Joss Stone got an invite.
“You can quote me as ‘outraged’, why does bloody Joss Stone get an invite and not moi? I sang at the Diana concert too!” Allen tweeted on Monday.
On our list, the five people we'd like to see, at least at the reception are:
1. Charlie Sheen. The MaSheen is still on tour but he could lighten up the wedding reception.
2. Snooki. Nicole Polizzi already has a commitment to film"Jersey Shore" in Italy. But who knows if she'll drop in?
3. Donald Trump. He may take credit for matching up the Royal Couple or ask to see their marriage license.
4. Muammar Gaddafi. It looks like the Libyan dictator may be taking a long honeymoon in Venezuela.
5. Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn. The two stars of 'The Wedding Crashers" would hopefully show up after the ceremony, or else, the Beef Eaters may get involved.

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No one else may have noticed, but conservative radio star RushLimbaugh did. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle didn’t get invited to the royal wedding in England this week, while "other dictators" did, he said, according to Politico .
"There is a little bit of controversy here," Limbaugh said. "The queen has invited leaders of Bahrain, Swaziland and Saudi Arabia, all of whom preside over severe human rights abuses ... but for some odd reason, the Obamas still didn't make the list. This is a sign of how life is unfair."
Limbaugh has one humorous explanation for the Obamas lackof an invitation. "Why do I think the Obamas weren't invited? We can only wild-guess this," he said. "It might have to do with fact that the queen didn't really appreciate all those speeches on the iPad [iPod] that he gave her."

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Papa John's is celebrating the royal wedding of Prince Williamand Kate Middleton with a royal pizza! A British food artist and famous pizza chain restaurant Papa John's teamed up for a pizza that you have to see to believe...however, we just want to eat it.


The pizza is in mosaic (I know itsounds strange but go with me here). The pizza features the image of Kate Middleton and Prince William made of various delicious toppings.
Prince Williams suit is made outof salty salami and slightly spicygreen peppers. Kate Middleton has a veil made out of mushrooms and a dress made ofcheese.


Papa John's chief marketing officer Andrew Varga told reporters, "Royal Wedding feveris sweeping the world so we couldn't resist having some fun and creating our very own pizzaportrait of Kate and William to celebrate their forthcoming marriage. Like our original crustpizza, our royal portrait is madefrom 100 percent fresh dough and quality ingredients, so it tastes as good as it looks."


Via http://www.postchronicle.com/news/original/article_212361058.shtml

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