{"id":17321,"date":"2011-04-18T13:26:39","date_gmt":"2011-04-18T17:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingmagazine.com\/?p=17321"},"modified":"2024-06-11T12:56:12","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T11:56:12","slug":"the-royal-wedding-countdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/the-royal-wedding-countdown\/","title":{"rendered":"The Royal Wedding Countdown…"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just in case you haven’t heard, there is a rather important event taking place in just under two weeks time, yes that’s the one, the marriage of His Royal Highness Prince William to Catherine Elizabeth Middleton (or Kate as we have all known her).\u00a0 To this end 5 Star Wedding Directory has been pounding the streets to bring you the best of everything Royal Wedding, latest updates, luxury memorabilia and the all important how to get there if you would like to join in with the festivities on April 29th, 2011.<\/span>
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\nWho will be designing Kate’s wedding gown, which hairstylist will she choose, where will the newlyweds be honeymooning? All questions that are gripping the nation and to some extent the rest of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Dress<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

At the moment all we know is there are three British contenders for designing the bridal gown, Bruce Oldfield, Sarah Burton and Jasper Conran.<\/strong> Unlike William’s mother Princess Diana, who announced her dress designer weeks in advance of the day, Kate is keeping it a closely guarded secret.\u00a0 We also know that Victoria Beckham, has been approached as a possible designer for some of the honeymoon outfits, Kate really admires her pieces and once again, a British designer would be in keeping with the patriotic theme.<\/span>
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\nThe Shoes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A girl can never have enough and obviously, Kate agrees; a royal insider has revealed that Kate has commissioned four pairs just for the wedding day!\u00a0 The royal tradition is to wear ivory silk but whatever Kate chooses it has to be demure and a bride getting married in a Cathedral has to wear a closed shoe, these things will have to be taken into consideration.\u00a0 The designers hotly tipped to make the shoes are, Aruna Seth and Georgina Goodman.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nThe Hair<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bad hair day?! This will never happen to Kate….<\/span>
\nIt has been revealed that her locks are to be teased into submission by a senior stylist, James Pryce of Chelsea’s Richard Ward Salon.\u00a0 Richard Ward himself will be styling the hair of Mother of the bride Carole and Kate’s sister Pippa who will be Maid of Honour, up to six stylists from the salon will be on hand to help with the creations.<\/span>
\nAt the moment James Pryce charges \u00a350.00 for styling and \u00a388.00 for a cut and blow-dry but prices are rumoured to be rising after the 29th April. <\/span><\/p>\n

richardward.com<\/strong><\/span>
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\"Belgravia,

Clarence House confirmed that the Miss Catherine Middleton, accompanied by her immediate family, will spend the night before the wedding at London\u2019s Historic and luxurious Goring Hotel.\u00a0 Situated in prestigious Belgravia, The Goring<\/a><\/strong> is regarded as one of the most quintessentially English addresses in the heart of London.\u00a0 Founded over a century ago and still run by 4th generation Goring family members, the 71 room hotel takes pride in highest levels of personal service and is sure to make the ideal pre-wedding base for Kate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Royal spokesman has said, \u201cBoth Prince William and Miss Middleton have taken a great deal of interest and care in choosing the music for their Service\u201d.\u00a0 Two choirs, one orchestra and two fanfare teams<\/strong> will perform the music at the Wedding Service of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29th. These are:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Choir of Westminster Abbey<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Chapel Royal Choir<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The London Chamber Orchestra<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Fanfare Team from the Central Band of the Royal Air Force <\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The State Trumpeters of The Household Cavalry<\/span><\/p>\n

For the first time in history, when Prince William marries Catherine Middleton next month, the Royal Wedding ceremony will be recorded and immediately released digitally by Decca Records.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Of course, every princess must have her carriage and so it is without any surprise that the 1902 State Landau,<\/strong> specifically built for King Edward VII in 1902 and intended to be used at his Coronation, will carry the Bride and Bridegroom on their way back from the service at Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Reception and The Cake<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Royal Wedding reception will be held at Buckingham Palace and hosted by Her Majesty The Queen.\u00a0 Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton have chosen Leicestershire-based cake designer Fiona Cairns<\/strong> to create their wedding cake.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, the couple has also asked McVitie’s Cake Company<\/strong> to create a chocolate biscuit cake for the reception at Buckingham Palace. The chocolate biscuit cake will be made from a Royal Family recipe and was specially requested by Prince William.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Watching the Procession<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you are in London, the suburbs or the highlands of Scotland, you will need to know times and routes for the royal procession which go past some of London\u2019s most famous landmarks.\u00a0 Fortunately, with all the technology now available, it is easy to find out all necessary information to get you to the church on time!<\/span><\/p>\n

To make sure that you get to (or at least near) The Royal Wedding, Google<\/strong> has come up with a 3D Route Map taking in the procession route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey and back again.\u00a0 If all the crowds don’t appeal, you can view it at home from the comfort of your armchair.<\/span>
\ngooglelivesearch.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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For those who want to soak up the atmosphere, Hyde Park in London will be showing the wedding live on three giant screens.\u00a0 The screening areas will be open from 7 am and there will be food and drink stands available for everyone.\u00a0 For more information visit royalparks.gov.uk<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If you are not able to actually get to the wedding, make sure that you don’t miss a moment by downloading one of a dozen smartphone Wedding apps that are now available. These will enable you to share the special day with friends and family both here and abroad and update them as the day unfolds.\u00a0 There is even a countdown clock so that you are able to time how many hours until William and Kate say ‘I Do’.<\/span>
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Wedding Memorabilia that we love….<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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French Sole<\/strong> has come up with an unusual, limited edition ballet pump with crown embellishment, for those wishing to walk the streets of London and strut their stuff in style, available on the 29th April for one day only. Pre-orders available at \u00a3150.00 while on the day they will be on sale for \u00a398.00 frenchsole.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Lulu

If shoes are not your bag, excuse the pun, then go all patriotic with a Lulu Guinness <\/strong>clutch bag, the red white and blue union jack flag is moulded into sexy lip-shaped snakeskin, just the thing to wave in the air as the Royal Coach passes by. Price. \u00a3450.00 luluguinness.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Kate may have the ring but that is no reason for lesser mortals to miss out.\u00a0 Allumer jeweller <\/strong>Natasha Leigh-Smith has come up<\/span><\/p>\n

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with a beautiful sapphire and diamond necklace which can also be worn as a bracelet and has been designed as an homage to the famous engagement ring worn first by Princess Diana and now Kate Middleton.<\/span><\/a>Made to order \u00a3255.00 allumer.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Tatty

Kitch accessory company Tatty Devine also has Royal Wedding fever and has celebrated the day with the Kate and Wills Cameo collection in Perspex. These unusual pieces are sure to be winners and with prices starting from \u00a321.00 for the ring, are an affordable memento of the special day tattydevine.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Higo

Gentlemen must not be overlooked in the celebrations and Hugo Boss has recognised this fact, their eye-catching Union Jack tie will certainly get heads turning at any Royal Wedding event,\u00a0 made of silk in bold statement colours, the tie costs \u00a370.00 and is available at Selfridges.<\/span><\/a> selfridges.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

And if the boys would like to go all matching Marks and Spencer have the answer with their Union Jack cufflinks, at only \u00a312.00 a pair who could refuse!<\/span><\/a> marksandspencer.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Food Glorious Food!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Once booted and suited, our thoughts turn to posh nosh.\u00a0 What delights can we eat and drink at our\u00a0post-wedding lunch\/dinner? Once again, we found everything to be in hand with a host of gourmet professionals collectively creating a menu fit for a king and queen!<\/span><\/p>\n

Champagne<\/strong> is the obvious choice, Tesco has a Prince William Champagne, from the house of Alexander Bonnet who registered Prince William’s name soon after he was born, Prince William and Royal Wedding are both emblazoned on the label and would be perfect for any royal wedding party. It sells at \u00a324.99 a bottle with 20% off when a case is purchased. Tesco.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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An unusual vessel to drink your bubbles from would be the blue crystal champagne flutes by Bristol Blue Glass<\/strong>, made to congratulate the Royal couple on their forthcoming marriage, the flutes are etched with their names and date of the wedding and come boxed with their own numbered certificate.\u00a0 Offered at a special price of \u00a329.99 + \u00a35.00 PP bristolblueglass.com <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Sparkling Champagne<\/strong> requires fabulous nibbles to accompany it and so Chef Ben Christopherson has created a special mini wedding cake for Selfridges to celebrate the royal wedding.\u00a0 The two-tier Victoria sponge cake is coated in white chocolate and vanilla buttercream and finished with a flourish in gold leaf.\u00a0Only available to order in the week running up to the wedding at\u00a0Selfridges food hall<\/a> <\/strong>service desk. Tel 020 7318 3458<\/span><\/p>\n

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