Unless you are living under a rock, you've probably heard that a certain beloved British Prince will wed a certain comely commoner on April 29th. Granted, this is not a wedding blog but it is nearly impossible to ignore the hoopla and even yours truly must recognize the phenomenon that is the Royal Wedding. Truth be told, I have great memories of Princess Diana walking down the aisle when I was a little girl and I am curious to see what Kate's dress will look like.
According to VisitBritain royal weddings boost tourism and 10- 20% more tourists are expected to visit Britain this April than last year. The media is obsessively following every detail of Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding arrangements - What will she wear? Will her hair be up or down? Has she lost too much weight? I've never been married but it occurs to me that these are the same dilemmas facing all brides, Kate just has to deal with the burden of the entire world watching her prepare for her walk down the aisle and up the social ladder.
I know that some of my readers are brides-to-be and whether you are tying the knot in your hometown or planning a destination wedding, here are a few essentials that will make you feel like a princess on your big day. I learned about these products at the event "Accessorize for Your Royal Wedding hosted by Pamela Pekerman."
(Photo of Pamela courtesy of Irina Smirnova of Sigen Photography.)
Find your Dream Dress at Bridal Reflections
Let's face it, next to the groom, choosing the perfect dress is perhaps the biggest decision a bride will make. Bridal Reflections has 3 salons in New York, including one on Fifth Avenue, and was named the "Most Chic Wedding Salon in the NY Area" by Brides Magazine. If you can't make it to their salons, Bridal Reflections also hosts trunk shows around the country. Bridal Reflections has been featured on David Tutera's hit show My Fair Wedding. More than just wedding dresses, Bridal Reflections also offers designer evening wear, shoes and accessories.
Glam Up with a Custom Garter by The Garter Girl
Ahh, the garter. This little piece of fabric is a big part of a traditional wedding ceremony and is said to trace back to the Dark Ages. In addition to custom styles. The Garter Girl has an amazing selection of traditional, modern, eco-friendly, and couture styles. Need that traditional "something blue" to complete your wedding ensemble? The Garter Girl has a bounty of blue garters to choose from. And, The Garter Girl is a real person - Julianne Smith designs and hand crafts all of the garters in Washington, DC. "The Garter Girl is about making wedding garters fun and bringing the tradition back…with a little style!
Lengthen your Locks with Effortless Extensions
Commitment to your soul mate is one thing but do you really want to commit tons of time adding extensions to your hair? I am a big fan of extensions and so glad that the stigma attached to wearing them has virtually disappeared. What I am not a fan of is the amount of time that it can take to have extensions sewn in. Just like the name implies , Effortless Extensions gives you all the glamour with virtually no effort - they provide length and volume in just a few seconds. No clips, no glue, no tape - Effortless Extensions are attached to a monofilament that you slip over your head and then blend in with your own hair. Effortless Extensions are available in human and synthetic hair and in a variety of textures.
