Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Something Royal for you to View!

Tea, crumpets, hats along with planners, photographers, florists, and more joined us at our studio in West Newton on Friday, April 29, 2010 to watch the Royal Wedding and spot trends for the upcoming season.

Also joining us was Anna Neiman, Boston based bridal designer, quickly sketched as she saw the first glimpse of Katherine’s dress. Anna was already on the phone ordering lace and fabric before the couple could say “I WILL” in attempts to replicate the lace detailing and elegant features. It looks as though we can expect brides to bring back tradition: simple, classic, timeless; People are going to get excited about the tradition that goes with a wedding.

A special thank you to Glam Couture on Newbury Street who helped us dress in style with hats and tiaras – one replicating Princess Diana’s crown in 1981!  Be Our Guest provided all the wonderful vintage china and tea sets so we were drinking our tea in style

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Thanks to everyone who came for making it a memorable moring - it really was special.

A meal fit for Royalty; What will be the featured cuisine on April 29?

The website is live and we're keeping up with all things Royal.  We have been tracking down every little detail of planning.  One thing no one has really discussed in detail: what will be on the menu for this Royal affair?  We got the scoop from one of the interviews with the former royal chef of Princess Diana, Darren McGrady.  He thinks there will be a mix of traditional English food with a mix of some of Kate and William's favorites.

Right after the ceremony the guests follow William and Kate's horse-drawn carriage to Buckingham Palace for a traditional wedding breakfast reception hosted by Queen Elizabeth II.  The menu at the breakfast consists of champagne, canapés and h'ors d'oeuvres.  The famous chef is guessing there they will be serving mini sausage rolls, smoked salmon, paté, just a few of the couple's favorite royal appetizers! 

In many other articles recapping the wedding breakfast of Charles and Diana it was stated that they had "a menu of fresh strawberries and cream, brill in lobster sauce, and supreme de voilaille Princess de Galles which is chicken breast stuffed with a fine lamb mousse."  We expect William and Kate to select a less "stuffy" menu and opt for something more modern and fun.
After their first official kiss on the balcony around 1:30 p.m.,  It's on to the big evening reception.  As with the breakfast, it's our guess William and Kate will incorporate a more modern flare - traditional and extravagant as royal weddings in the past.   The dinner will be more causal with all of the closest friends and family members (the owner of Kate's local pub will be in attendance).  The menu is expected to include a mixture of high-end British cuisine along with William's favorite meat pie. 

As far as dessert, English wedding cakes are traditionally fruit cakes containing nuts, raisins, dried fruit and brandy, but we expect something different will be on the menu for William and Kate...stay tuned.  We'll also be presenting design ideas for the gorgeous Royal menu card that will become a keepsake classic.