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Posh in Purple? The Queen in a Yellow Hat? Would you put money on it?

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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.

Will and Kate, should Grandmum wear yellow?
Her Majesty in a yellow hat. Will she repeat for the Royal Wedding?
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

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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

This is a beautiful posy of cymbidium orchids and hydrangea with organza ribbon accents
Example of Prom Posies: cymbidium orchids and hydrangea with organza ribbon accents

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.

Cuckoo clocks, Givenchy and other wedding style tips

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A blogger we love, Grace Bonney, editor at DesignSponge, tweeted recently that she still loves cuckoo clocks, even though the trend has passed. Trend, shmend, I say!  I tell my brides, trends don’t matter, use what you love.  It’ll cycle back, so you’re always ahead of the crowd.  Think about it – what goes around comes around. Then there are those styles that never leave- think about Audrey Hepburn’s Givenchy wardrobe, or to be more down-to-earth, a great pair of black knee-high riding boots.  Riding boots were in style in 1875, 1975, and I promise women be sporting them when stepping out of their flying cars in 2075, looking as sharp as ever. They’re a classic.  It’s a good concept to keep in mind when you’re thinking about your wedding style. You don’t want to look back at your  pictures and groan about your choices.  Think timeless, and think of what you love, not what the editor of Brides’ magazine is so breathless over.  After all, it’s not her wedding.

a classic gown, for a timeless beauty.