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Queen Elizabeth II
The diamonds for Queen Elizabeth II’s engagement ring from Prince Philip have a special history: They came from a tiara belonging to Philip’s mother, Princess Andrew of Greece.
Princess Diana
Lucky Princess Diana, she got to choose her own ring from a selection presented by Garrard Jewelers when Prince Charles proposed. There are a few different theories on why Diana selected the 18-carat oval sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds: the color matched her eyes, the Queen may have actually selected it, or as Diana was later quoted as saying, “It was the biggest.”
Sophie, Countess of Wessex
Following in family tradition, Prince Edward also proposed with a ring from the British royal jeweler Garrard. He presented his bride Sophie Rhys-Jones with a two carat oval diamond, flanked by two smaller heart-shaped gems—the ring is worth an estimated $150,000!
Charlene Wittstock
When perennial bachelor Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco, proposed to Charlene Wittstock he did it in style. He presented the former South African Olympic swimmer with a serious sparkler that features a pear-shaped center diamond set in gray gold and embellished with round diamond brilliants, created by Maison Repossi. It’s estimated to be worth upwards of $100,000!
Scarlett Johansson
Babaii transformed Johansson's shoulder-length hair into a style worthy of a modern-day Grace Kelly—ideal with a skin baring gown. He started by spritzing David Babaii for Wildaid Bohemian Beach Spray on the roots before he curled her hair into allover ringlets. Next, he backcombed the hair, diminishing the tight curls but keeping the body, and swept it across the nape of the neck to one side. Freeing a 2-inch section of hair in the front, he secured the rest with bobby pins. Babaii shaped the loose hair into a few big waves with a 1-inch curling iron, using a firm hold hairspray to set.
Ellen Pompeo
To create this "sexy and understated" chignon, Harry Josh, creative consultant for John Freida Collection, washed Pompeo's hair with Weather Works by Frizz-Ease from John Freida before blowing dry 2-inch sections. Once dry, he built up volume at the crown by spraying Sheer Blonde Crystal Clear Hairspray from John Freida while backcombing the hair. Josh pulled the hair into a disheveled side bun 2 inches behind Pompeo's ear and secured it with bobby pins
Penelope Cruz
For this classic half-up look, N.Y.C. stylist Danilo misted a voluminizing spray on Cruz's roots before blowing the hair dry with a mixed bristle brush. To create body and texture, he used a 2" iron and set the sections by pin-curling them. Next, he gathered the top section of hair and backcombed it for extra height. He secured the upper-section with a bobby pin and let the rest fall free, while taming flyaways.
Jessica Alba
L.A. stylist Robert Ramos diffused Alba's hair to coax out its natural wave. Next, he gave her a center part, sectioned off hair from either side of the head and French-braided it. He made smaller plaits from her bottom layer of hair, wrapping them back toward the center and pinning them. "At the back of the head, the braids should be intertwined," he explains.
Fun stuff from InStyle Weddings!
Display a Unique Centerpiece
Just about anything can serve as a vessel for flowers. Here, stacking brightly colored enamel boxes (some open, some closed) produces dimension without obscuring your guests' views.
Mix Up A Signature Cocktail
Offer a drink that will establish the tone for the rest of the reception. Cheers!
Set a Stylish Table
Gold-rimmed plates may seem sedate, but position them on a bright, bold-patterned tablecloth with knotted napkins and silver flatware, and you've got the perfect setting for a fashion-forward bride.
From InStyle Weddings!
Complementary Pairings
Pick up an appetizer along with a cocktail, like this lobster-and-corn beignet served with a diminutive Dark and Stormy.
Midnight Munchies
As guests dance into the wee hours, pass around breakfast classics like stacks of baby pancakes drizzled with maple syrup
Kicked-Up Bar Snacks
Offer elegant nibbles like Parmesan cheese straws, truffled rosemary popcorn, crispy artichoke chips with garlic aoli, and hand-rolled smoked paprika pretzels.
Somthing fun from InStyle Weddings!
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Mystic Sea Charters specialty is small intimate weddings and dinner cruises.
Heron House Guest Suites – Northwest Washington's premier boutique and destination wedding venue.
