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Posh in Purple? The Queen in a Yellow Hat? Would you put money on it?
Apparently all sectors of the British economy are being boosted by Royal wedding fever: even the bookies are raking it in. Will Prince William be forced to wait at the altar due to excessive train fluffing? Will Carole Middleton (mother of the bride) chew gum? Will Prince Harry be too drunk to finish his speech? Weigh the likelihood and shell out accordingly.
All bets are on for royal wedding wagers
By Julien Girault (AFP) – 2 days ago
LONDON — British bookmakers are having a field day taking bets on every aspect of the royal wedding, from the first dance to the Queen’s hat — and Prince Philip nodding off during the ceremony.
Betting shops, an institution on every British high street, regularly offer “specials” on politics and reality television programmes alongside the usual sporting staples of football and horse racing.
And major chains wasted no time offering a vast range of odds on the wedding once Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their engagement in November.
“If it’s not exciting enough for viewers at home, we’re giving them the chance of an additional thrill on the big day,” Ladbrokes betting chain spokesman Alex Donohue told AFP.
“We’re definitely reaching new customers. Lots of women are coming this time to bet on the colour of the Queen’s hat and who is going to be there. There are many men as well who usually don’t bet.”
Betting on the Queen’s hat is a regular Ascot races punt. Yellow is the 5-4 favourite for the wedding. Elsewhere in the headwear stakes, punters reckon Middleton will wear a traditional tiara.
But it’s not just the royals being bet on.
Purple is the 4-1 favourite colour for pop star guest Victoria Beckham’s dress.
ok…really? Yep, I just re-read the excerpt and we really are betting on what an ex-Spice Girl is wearing. Someone on high had better save us all, not just the Queen!
to place your bets (in the UK that is) http://betting.ladbrokes.com/en/royal-wedding-bets
Prom Posies do not always Pose Problems, people! Prom Ponderings Part II
Sorry guys, got a little carried away with the Prom Posies alliteration. Our prom etiquette post sprouted searches genuinely looking for information on prom posies, so we thought we’d oblige. Customer service! Just like at the store 🙂
A prom posy is a small bouquet that can be given to a young lady by her prom date, (or a good friend or loving parent) as a substitute for a corsage. Some girls are finding corsages unwieldy, and some just like the idea of carrying a little something, but prom posies are a growing trend that is only going to get more popular as we gear up for Prom 2011
Prom posies also give your friendly floral designer a chance to work creatively with ribbon and different blooms in ways that just don’t work with a corsage structure. Additionally, when made with flowers that dry well, they can make beautiful keepsakes of a special evening. Just ask your florist to work with flowers that will dry successfully, or investigate a flower preservation service in your area.
If you decide not to save your posy, know this: in Victorian times, the meaning of flowers was practically a spoken language as it was one of the only socially acceptable ways to flirt. Posies were messages between sweethearts to be decoded bloom by bloom. So be careful if you give away your prom posies girls, you might be giving away your hearts too.
Ah, youth. Parents of prom-goers? Stop by the store anytime- to order flowers, or for a complimentary daisy, a symbol of patience.