Official Royal Wedding Portraits Revealed

Courtesy of People

Monique Lhuillier Named Two of Her New Wedding Gowns ‘Catherine’ and ‘Pippa’

Famed bridal designer Monique Lhuillier, who has dressed celebrity brides such as Reese Witherspoon, Carrie Underwood, Pink, and Alicia Silverstone, unveiled her newest bridal 2012 collection recently. Lhuillier named each of the gowns with a woman’s name, as she typically does, but we noticed something interesting this time around. Two of the looks in her new lineup have names with a royal ring to them—Catherine and Pippa! The “Catherine” gown, right, looks fit for a princess with long sleeves, a high neckline, and an all-over lace approach. The “Pippa” dress, left, looks like it could be for a bridesmaid or maid of honor (and Pippa Middleton is the maid of honor at sister Catherine’s nuptials) with a short hemline and a more body-hugging silhouette.

Courtesy of Monique Lhuillier & InStyle

Kate Middleton’s Wedding Flowers: The Meaning of the Bouquet

Did you take a good look at the bouquet Catherine Middleton‘s carried along with her Alexander McQueen gown and Cartier tiara? Vera Wang commented on CNN that she loved it because it didn’t overpower the dress, and there’s a reason why. Middleton chose the flowers because of their special meanings—she carried Lily of the valleys to symbolize the return of happiness; Sweet William flowers for gallantry; hyacinths for constancy of love; ivy for fidelity, marriage, friendship and affection; and myrtle, the emblem of marriage and love. The myrtle is actually from a plant that Queen Victoria planted in 1845, and was also used in the bouquet of Queen Elizabeth’s wedding in 1947.

Courtesy of InStyle

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You wont want to miss The Garden Grandeur happening MAY 1, 2011 from 11-4 at Juntunen Gardens in Mount Vernon, WA! We know that planning and coordinating a wedding can be an extremely hectic and overwhelming process. With that said come and meet vendors from Skagit, Snohomish, Island, Whatcom, and King Counties in every category, to help with as much or as little as you desire. Get your tickets for $12 before April 15, 2011 or $15 at the door. Also, if your a vendor you'll want to me apart of this event too! Learn more about this amazing event at

Planning and coordinating a wedding can be an extremely hectic and overwhelming process. Come and meet vendors from Skagit, Snohomish, Island, Whatcom, and King Counties in every category, to help with as much or as little as you desire. This casual garden setting will provide the perfect atmosphere to allow you to interact with vendors that can free you and your family to savor every moment of your special day! Whether you want your occasion to be large or small, simple or elaborate, traditional or contemporary, we are here to help! Enjoy meeting vendors from the following categories: Accessories/Favors~Beverage Service~Cakes~Catering~Decorating~Event Planning~Florist~Formal Wear~Health & Fitness~Invitations~Music/DJ~Officiant~ Photography~Rentals~Salon Services/Beauty~ Transportation~Travel~Venue~Videography and much much more!!!!

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