My Fairytale Wedding MAY 2011 ISSUE 2 SA’s ONLY FREE MONTHLY NATIONAL BRIDAL PUBLICATION SPECIAL EDITION: The Royal Wedding www.myfairytalewedding.co.za All you need when planning your magical day... William weds KateDUKE & DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE FREE
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Golden Carriag-es, Queens’ Tiara,
Heirloom jewels, Grand Palace,Royal Parade, Celebratory Feast,Enchanted Settings and PrinceCharming...a Fairytale comes tolife. One could easily believe thatthe concept of our magazine was
born after all the excitement andhype from the recent Royal Wed-ding, however, all of this is nothingmore than a magical coincidence.Being a newlywed, I decided tocreate a handbook for all the fairmaidens in the land to carry withthem whilst on their wedding prep voyagers...My Fairytale Weddingsees its second issue this monthand what a journey it has been. Al-
though much time and effort had been contributed to my special day last December, I now more thanever nd myself totally engulfed inthe beauty of weddings. The pastfew years spent researching forthis publication and the release of the rst issue and our website hasmotivated me to produce a publi-cation that has the very best ideas,concepts, images, tips, guidelinesand contact details for all bridal
families.
Keeping to our promise of present-ing a truly South African publica-tion, we will continue to considerall the variety and diversity wehave as far as the different racegroups and cultures prevail in ourland. So if you are a bride-to-be, anewlywed or part of the entourage,then we would love to hear from you. You can email us, follow us
on twitter or join us on Facebook. We look forward to covering yourspecial day in our magazine, sosend us your photographs. We
have put together an extra specialedition this month and elated todedicate the entire issue to theroyal wedding, after all, a day likethis only comes once in a while, so why not bury ourselves in all itspageantry.
Use this month’s issue as an inspi-ration for your big day, especially if you are keeping the royal themefor your wedding. What’s lovely isthat we managed to not only pro- vide you with all the details fromthe royal wedding but also optionsand suggestions from industry professionals, such as what dressstyle Kate could have went for and which shoe could have been her
glass slipper.
Let’s also take a few minutes tosalute all our mothers, mothers-in-law and grandmothers, for they play such pivotal roles in not only our wedding day but also in ourlife. Make them feel extra specialthis month in celebration of Mother’s Day and spoil them likeroyalty. A special note of love, ap-preciation and gratitude goes out
to my lovely mum who’s not only my biggest supporter in all I do but who makes my dreams seemattainable and to my new mum-in-law for accepting me and lovingme as her very own daughter.
Disclaimer: Any unauthorised use, reproduction, transmissionor adaptation of the aforementioned or any partthereof in any manner, form or medium are actsof copyright infringement & makes the doer liable
for damages &/or prosecution. Whilst every careis taken in the preparation of this publication, thepublishers cannot be held responsible for the accu-racy of the information herein, or any consequencearising from it. The views & opinions expressedin this publication are not necessarily those of thepublication or the publisher. All images, illustra-
tions & photographs have been referenced andcredited accordingly. The Proprietor & publisherof My Fairytale Wedding Planner is ImaginationPublications.
The fairytale truly began when Prince William proposed to Kate in October 2010 while on holiday in Ke-nya with the engagement ring of his late mother. The ring cost £30,000 at the time Diana wore it in 1981and is an oval 18-carat blue sapphire ring set amid 14 brilliant cut diamonds in 18-karat white gold andis estimated to be worth $500,000. Prince William said that the giving of his mother’s ring was symbolic
of her presence on one of the most important days of his life – his engagement. As he explained to themedia: “As you may recognize now, it is my mother’s engagement ring. So of course, it is very special to me, and Kate is very special to me now as well. It is only right the two are put together.” Kate debuted herengagement ring at St. James’s Palace in London for the ofcial engagement shoot with the media. She
paired the sapphire ring with a royal blue dress by Issa.
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Accessories & Jewellery
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You just cannot be a princess without a tiara...and we so glad that Princess Catherine decided
to go for one for her special day and opt out of owers in her hair as she had considered. Katechose to wear the Cartier “halo” tiara, which wasmade in 1936 and purchased by the Duke of York (later King George VI) for his wife, Elizabeth’smother. Queen Elizabeth received it as an 18th-
birthday present, at which time she was PrincessElizabeth. The delicate headpiece, which is as un-derstated as a headband of diamonds can be, waslent to Kate by the Queen, and was her “something
borrowed,” though there’s a chance she’ll come
into one of her own soon: the Queen’s 1981 wed-ding gift to Diana was the Cambridge Lovers’ KnotTiara. Diana wore a Spencer-family tiara to her
wedding. To complete her bridal look and
her “something new,” Kate’searrings, custom-made by Robinson Pelham tomatch her tiara, were a present from her parents.They were diamond-set stylised oak leaves witha pear-shaped diamond set drop and a pave setdiamond acorn suspended in the centre. The ear-rings, with acorn motifs, was inspired by the fresh,Middleton-family crest. Kate’s
wedding ring, which seemed to have given William
a bit of difculty in the slipping on, is Welsh gold by Wartski, who also crafted Welsh-gold wedding bands for Prince Charles and Camilla.
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Imagine if Cinderella didn’t t into her glassslippers, well she wouldn’t have got the prince
would she? Well all we can say is that if theshoe ts, wear it, and the more gorgeous theshoe, we’ve heard the more uncomfortable itis to wear. So ensure that you wear in yours
before the big day. Five of the world’s top shoedesigners, have shared—and sketched—their
visions about what Miss Middleton should wear to walk down the aisle. These designsrange from oral, to feathered, to straight-up.
Maybe there is something here that could beincorporated into your style.
RENÉ CAOVILLA chose Swarovski crystals andmarabou feathers to create a sexy,elegant shoe.
GEORGINA GOODMAN
wanted to nd the per-fect balance betweentraditional and modern,and these antique lacepumps with pearls arethe best of both worlds.
CESARE CASADEIenvisioned a “2011
Audrey Hepburn,” andthis pink silk pump isembroidered with oral
patterns and dripping with clear crystals.
MANOLO BLAHNIK used yellow silk owers andpearls because Kate
Middleton represents“springtime and every-thing fresh and new.”
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTIspecializes in creating“jewellery for the feet,”so he wanted the shoesto mimic her sapphireand diamond ring by in-corporating both stonesin the design. The black satin and metal stilettogive these shoes a youth-ful, modern edge.
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Kate’s workout : RUNNING
To really burn fat and ensure a body t for a prin-cess, vary the speed of your workout. Running ata high intensity for three minutes and a moderateintensity for ve will ensure all of your musclesare working hard and help tone your abdomen.
ROWINGFor super-toned arms, rowing is the best thing to
banish bingo wings and impress the future king. An intense 30-minute rowing session can burn300 calories. A session on the rowing machine
will provide great strength, exibility and posturein your upper body.
WEIGHTS Adding weights to a cardio routine will help withmuscle denition and sculpting body shape. As
weights are essentially the same as resistancetraining, it will help improve co-ordination andincrease bone density as well as improving per-formance during cardio routines. Doing step-upsand push-ups alongside squats and lunges using
an exercise band will also give the same effect.For best results, do repeat each move 10 to 12times, breaking just long enough to catch your
breath in between. Repeat for two to three sets.
YOGA Lactic acid build-up in the muscles from vigorouscardio exercising contributes to muscle fatigueso it’s vital to use yoga stretches in betweenregular workouts to release any lactic acid build-up. Forward bends stretch the lower back and
hamstrings. This helps you let go of tension in the back, neck and shoulders, increasing the exibil-ity of the spine. Backward bends open the chest,rib cage and hips, building strength in the armsand shoulders. They also add to exibility in theshoulders, while helping ease the tension fromthe front of the body and hips. Seated asanas - orposes - increase suppleness in the hips and lower
back. Strengthening the whole back, they increasethe exibility of the spine and elasticity of thehips, knees, ankle and groin. Balancing asanas are
essential for cultivating muscle tone and physicalharmony as well as strength and agility. Great foroverall posture.
Despite the gossip surroundingher eating habits, Kate sticks to a
low GI diet of lean meats, sh and vegetables tostay healthy. She loves “summer foods,” includ-ing beans, salads and salmon, and althoughshe doesn’t deny herself, she is believed to beextremely disciplined in what she eats. Kate hasalso been linked to the Dukan diet, originated
by Pierre Dukan, to t into her wedding gown. A variation on the hugely popular Atkins diet - highprotein and low carb - the Dukan diet already hasseveral famous fans, including Hollywood A-listersJennifer Lopez and Nicole Kidman. The four-stage
diet consists of a series of phases - attack, cruise,consolidation and stabilisation - whereby foods are
withdrawn and then slowly re-introduced. Accord-ing to the Dukan diet website, the phases enablethe dieter to lose then maintain the correct level of
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1. Soak fenugreek seeds in water, make a paste out of it and apply it on the scalp. Wash the hair after 40minutes. This is one of the best remedies for hair loss.2. Applying coconut oil mixed with lime juice is a very good remedy for hair loss.3. Rub the scalp with onions till it becomes red. Then apply honey. This gives very good results.4. Mix honey with egg yolk and apply it on the scalp. Leave it for half an hour and wash it with a gentleshampoo.5. Massage the scalp with coconut milk and wash the hair after half an hour. This also works well.6. The traditional Indian herb Henna is a natural hair conditioner. It repairs the damaged hair and makesit healthy. Apply Henna to the hair at least once in a week. This brings many benets.
7. Massage the scalp with Aloe Vera gel or juice. This is also an excellent remedy.8. Mix fresh Amla juice and lemon juice in equal quantities and use it as a shampoo. This strengthens thehair and also helps in hair re-growth.9. Make a paste of the seeds of lemon juice and black pepper and apply it in the scalp. This works in re-growth of the hair.10. Massaging the hair with castor oil regularly also prevents hair loss.11. Detoxing the body also gives good results.Source: www.healblog.net
CFDA/Vogue FashionFund runner-up PrabalGurung chose a full skirtthat’s t for a Princess.“The look is regal with re-spect for the heritage of theroyal family but represents
what modern Europe is allabout.”
Bridal Wear & Designers
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Vera Wang’s traditional design mixeslace, silk tulle, a high-necked bodice, a volu-minous skirt and elbow-length sleeves. It “feelsregal, yet poetic.”
Alberta Feretti imagined Kate in
an “embroidered,uid-silhouettedress.”
Frida Giannini imagined a
perfect balance of eleganceand contemporary glamourin her dress for Gucci, us-ing “clean lines, soft shapesand classic touches such asthe boat necklineand distinctive train.”
Monique Lhullier regularly designs dressesfor the rich and famous,
but no wedding is quite asmagical as a royal one. Shesketched a design that is “amodern mix of the tradi-tional and contemporary.”
Reem Acra complimentshis simple A-line gown
with a long train, veil andembroidery to add drama“It’s regal and sophisti-cated.”
Nicole Miller had a very clear vision for Ms. Middle-ton on her wedding day: “Ithink no poof and froufrou.Elegant with a modern
twist. A little sexy, but alsomodest.”
Jason Wu suggested“mixing traditionalopulence with a very clean aesthetic for thismodern-day princess.”
Both Prince William and Catherine had taken a great deal of interest and care in choosing the music fortheir service and had selected two choirs (The Choir of Westminster Abbey and The Chapel Royal Choir),one orchestra (The London Chamber Orchestra) and two fanfare teams (The Fanfare Team from theCentral Band of the Royal Air Force and The State Trumpeters of The Household Cavalry) to perform themusic at Westminster Abbey. The music included a number of well-known hymns and choral works as
well as some specially-commissioned pieces. Following the wedding service at Westminster Abbey, ClaireJones, the Ofcial Harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales performed at a Reception hosted by Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace. U.K singer Ellie Goulding was the ofcial royal wedding singer at theroyal reception. A source said “Kate wanted to make sure there were songs everyone would get up anddance to.” The party, which the queen excused herself from, nished around 3am and certainly shows thatthe Duke and Duchess are still very much of young spirit.
Entertainment, Entertainment Venues & Parties
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Celebratory Moments
in tune & on noteRoyally
P h o t o C r e d i t : T h e B
r i t i s h M o n a r c h y S o u r c e : w w w . o f c i a l r o y a l w e d d i n g 2 0 1 1 . o r g
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Invitations, Printing, Packaging & Design
If you’re planning a royal theme - a real Cinderella-style shindig - you need to decide: are you REALLY going royal, or are you just playing fairy princess? If you’re going fairy princess, then you have a littleroom to play around. You can choose a lavender paper, and decorate it with gilded scrolling. You can be
whimsical with your wording, for example
Line #1: The kingdom of <your surname>Line #2: announces the royal wedding of Line #3: the Princess <bride’s rst name>Line #4: daughter of King <bride’s father’s
rst name> and Queen <bride’smother’s rst name>
Line #5: to the Prince <groom’s rstname>
Line #6: of the kingdom of <groom’s
surname>Line #7: son of King <groom’s father’s rst
name> and Queen <groom’smother’s rst name>
Line #8: at the Royal PalaceLine #9: <address of hall or home>Line #10: <city, village or town>Line #11: on <day, spelled out, like so:
Saturday, the tenth of June, twothousand and nine>
Line #12: at <time, spelled out, like so: six
o’clock p.m.>
However: if you want to take a more serious approach, you can decide ona more formally worded invitation. An actual wedding invitation sent by any member of a royal family would adhere to strictly formal standards of etiquette. In a formally worded wedding invitation, abbreviate absolutely nothing, not even a middle initial. Rather than abbreviate, omit. You’ll evenspell out the year, as in: “Two thousand and nine.”
Traditionally, the parents of the bride “ofcially” host the wedding, nomatter who, in reality, is footing the bill. Here’s how that invitation would
be worded:
Mr. and Mrs. John Michael Doerequest the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughterJane Marie
andMr. James Peter Smith
on Saturday, the seventeenth of Junetwo thousand and ten
at two o’clock
First Presbyterian Church123 Main Street
Anytown, Montana
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