Will you be watching the Royal Wedding?

Happy Thursday! :D

The web is all abuzz with Royal Wedding news as April 29th is only a few hours away! I don't know why I'm excited - I don't know them, and I'm not British - but, I guess it's because I just love weddings in general, and this is gonna be a big one, you know, it being a part of history and all (and not to mention the approximately $68 million budget!!! --- which is just crazy, if you ask me).

So anyways, I know some of my beloved readers are not all that happy about the Royal Wedding, but I have some scans to share... so, for you guys who are sick of seeing Prince William and Kate Middleton, sorry! I promise this will be the last Royal Wedding post... well, until, the actual wedding photos come out. But yeah, I'll have other posts soon, I just don't want these scans to go to waste. ;)

Whooops, sorry, these pages are blurry. :/

I'll probably stay up until Kate Middleton walks down the aisle (to see her wedding dress), and maybe I'll wait for the vows too...

Are you gonna stay up late (or get up early) to watch the Royal Wedding? Or are you just gonna TiVo? :)

Wedding: Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth

Hey, guys!

So technically Wednesday is already over, but I'd like to squeeze in a Wedding Wednesday post while it's still Wednesday here in California. ;)

How would you like to take a look at Reese Witherspoon's wedding photos?

I got the People magazine issue that features Reese's beautiful wedding photos... People, please don't get mad at me! We all love Reese, so I just wanted to share these pictures! ;)

Reese Witherspoon married Hollywood talent agent Jim Toth on March 26, 2011 at her Ojai, California ranch.

I love this photo! They look perfect for each other.

Although it may seem a bit too fast (they were only dating for a year), I love seeing Reese happy like that. :)

Her husband seems like a nice guy, and I don't think Reese would've married him if he wasn't.

***Jake Gyllenhaal, you're cute and all, but there was probably something wrong with you. Ryan Phillippe... eeeeee, let's not even go there.***

Anyways, let's get down to the wedding details!

Reese looked simply happy and beautiful!

I like how she wore her signature blonde hair -- it's very simple and laid-back, very Reese. Although I would probably want a nice updo or something, this look suits her very well. :)

And her bouquet is gorgeous!

The dress:

A custom-designed, blush-colored Monique Lhuillier creation. It has a chantilly lace corset bodice, a full tulle A-line skirt, adorned with a double-face silk satin ribbon with cascading silk flowers that matched her daughter (and maid-of-honor), Ava's dress.

Cute little Deacon wore a three-piece suit that matches his step-dad's Rag&Bone suit.

Reese and Jim did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen -- it was just the two of them, Ava, and Deacon.

I think it's sweet that they include her kids in everything! She really is a wonderful mom. :)

Other wedding details:

They said their vows under a rose-covered arch, while standing on a bed of fresh-cut lavender.

They danced their first dance to Bob Dylan's "Make You Feel My Love".

To blend her Southern roots and her local Ojai home, they served orange mint juleps for cocktail hour.

LA's Lucques restaurant catered -- that cute card with the horses and their initials (seen below) was the dinner's menu. They served herb-roasted lamb with artichokes and mustard grilled chicken. And for dessert, a four-tiered buttercream wedding cake with lemon filling and a chocolate groom's cake. Oh, and they had a s'mores station! :)

They also served late-night snacks of pizza and grilled cheese sandwiches.

After the ceremony, guests headed to a tent hung with chandeliers made from reclaimed wood.

They had mason jars with twinkling candles inside.

Their centerpieces featured wildflowers, English garden roses, lavender, sweet peas, cotton, rosemary, and Queen Anne's lace -- set in vintage flea-market glassware and aged terracotta pots on dark wood farm tables decorated with cream-colored runners.

How beautiful and romantic does that sound?!

For the reception, Reese changed into another Lhuillier creation -- a white silk minidress with a corseted lace bodice, a hand-cut organza party skirt, and a jewel-encrusted belt.

Their guests left with a burlap sack filled with Ojai honey and warm pecan-current scones.

Who are those guests? Here are some of them:

It sounds and looks like such a beautiful wedding! I would love to have been invited! :D

What do you think of Reese Witherspoon's wedding? :D

***magazine pages scanned by Mimi, People magazine (April 18, 2011)***

Royal Wedding Dresses

Happy last day of March!

I've seen all over the web that people are counting down the days until the upcoming royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The biggest thing that we're anticipating is most probably her wedding gown.

Let's take a look at royal wedding dresses! :D

1. Princess Grace of Monaco -

This is my favorite - she looks so beautiful - classic and timeless. I love the Grace Kelly-inspired wedding dresses that designers like Monique Lhuillier (my favorite!) make.

Princess Grace's dress was made by MGM designer Helen Rose - it was made from 125-year old Valenciennes rose-point lace, silk taffeta, and 98 yards of tulle.

2. Princess Diana of Wales -

Perhaps the most famous wedding dress of all time!

Made by David and Elizabeth Emanuel, it features 275 yards of pearl-studded taffeta, tulle, and netting, and a 25-foot train.

Did you guys see the article on Yahoo! showing her alternate wedding dress?

3. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden -

She looks absolutely beautiful!

I love how simple and elegant her cream-colored duchess satin Par Engsheden gown is. Her train is 16.5 feet long. And look at that breathtakingly gorgeous gold and pearl Cameo tiara! What makes it more special is the fact that it was the same tiara her mother, Queen Silvia, wore on her wedding day. :)

4. Princess Letizia of Asturias -

The Spanish princess wore an off-white Manuel Pertegaz gown that features a silk veil and an almost 15-foot train. Her diamond and platinum tiara was the same tiara Prince Felipe's mother, Queen Sofia, wore on her wedding day.

5. Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece -

For her 1995 wedding to Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece, the Crown Princess wore an ivory silk Valentino gown (made by more than 25 seamstresses!). Her tiara was borrowed from her mother-in-law.

6. Crown Princess Mary of Denmark -

Prince Frederik's bride wore a scoop-neck ivory satin gown created by Uffe Frank. Her veil was the same veil used by Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden for her 1905 wedding.

7. Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway -

She wore a simple and beautiful silk crepe and tulle long-sleeved gown by Ove Harder Finseth. She finished off her look with a 20-foot train and a tiara - a gift from the King and Queen.

8. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands -

Look at that 16.4 lace train! Her long-sleeved ivory silk wedding dress was designed by Valentino. She also wore a diamond tiara and a lace veil.

9. Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York -

This Lindka Cierach ivory duchess satin gown is not my favorite, but I like how there was a beaded letter "A" (for Prince Andrew) at the bottom of her 17-foot train... although sadly, their marriage didn't last.

10. Queen Rania of Jordan -

The 22-year old bride wore a gold-trimmed short-sleeved Bruce Oldfield gown for her 1993 wedding to Jordan's Prince Abdullah.

11. Crown Princess Masako of Japan -

After wearing traditional Japanese wedding attire, the Crown Princess changed into this more contemporary ivory gown.

I can't stop looking at her tiara and necklace! ;)

Which of these royal wedding dresses did you like the most?

***images and info from www.usmagazine.com***

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Happy Wednesday!

Happy Wednesday! :D

Have you guys seen this video of an adorable 8-month old laughing hysterically as his Dad rips apart a job rejection letter?

Isn't he the cutest thing ever?

Babies have the best laugh! :D

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The contest will run until the 31st of March. Winners will be picked on April 5th and notified by April 15th. :)

You can also visit their website to see if there are spa open houses, makeovers, or sampling events in your area. This month, L'Oreal will be at select Rite Aids to promote their True Match line - they will be giving out coupons and samples. Check to see if your local Rite Aid will be hosting L'Oreal!

If you have a beauty event, you can advertise it on their website for free.

For more info, check out their website, visit their Facebook page, or follow them on Twitter. :D

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Lastly, I read on E! Online that there is now an official website for Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding. If you are keeping tabs on the royal wedding, I think you're gonna want to check this out:

officialroyalwedding2011.org

Have a great rest of the week!

Wedding: Nicole Richie and Joel Madden

Happy Wedding Wednesday! :D

It's been quite a while since I last made a celebrity wedding post, so here we are. :)

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden tied the knot on December 11, 2010 at her father's Beverly Hills Estate.

The bride wore a high-neck, Grace Kelly inspired, lace Marchesa wedding dress.

It looks like a ballerina costume! And her bouquet of white flowers was absolutely beautiful! :)

She also had their names embroidered on her lace sleeve.

They danced their first dance to What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. And Nicole donned two more outfits - besides her wedding gown - for her big day.

The wedding had a Versailles and winter theme (I've read that winter is Nicole's favorite season - perhaps that's why she named her daughter Harlow Winter Kate...)

They said their vows under two entwined trees covered with white hydrangeas.

The reception was held on a tent (which stood over the pool!) that featured hand-painted floors. They had antique chandeliers and a wall lined with mirrors.

They served butternut squash ravioli, beef au jus with truffle mushroom risotto, and seared ahi tuna with chive wasabi cream. Yum!

They had a red velvet wedding cake...

I loooove red velvet! But the cake's design... I'm not too sure if I like it. What about you?

Their daughter, Harlow, was the flower girl. Their son, Sparrow, was the ring bearer. So cute!

Their 155 guests were greeted by Tai, a 47-year-old elephant - a symbol of good luck. :)

I think they had a beautiful wedding. I love seeing Nicole Richie happy and settled. She looks like a really devoted Mom to her two kids. Paris Hilton should seriously look to her for some inspiration, haha. ;P

What did you think of Nicole and Joel's wedding?

*images and details from www.styleite.com and www.celebritybrideguide.com*

Wedding: Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom

Happy Wedding Wednesday!

If you like to watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians, then you most probably saw the episode featuring Khloe Kardashian's wedding to L.A. Laker Lamar Odom.

Everyone was skeptical about this whole thing because after all they've only been dating for a month. But I think it's good that Khloe and Lamar seem to be going strong. Have you heard about their own spin-off show, Khloe & Lamar?

Their wedding was held on September 27, 2009.

Khloe wore a custom made Vera Wang wedding dress.

Her dress was simple and pretty. I like the purple sash's detail. I wish she did something more with her hair, though. What do you think?

Her bouquet was a combination of roses, stephanotis, and lilies of the valley.


Kim (a bridesmaid) and Kourtney (maid of honor) wore lavender/purple Vera Wang dresses.

Their dresses were nice and simple.



After the ceremony, they headed to the tent-covered tennis court for their night club themed reception. The room had white carpets, silver mirrors, and chandeliers.


They danced their first dance to Anita Baker's Angel.

Other wedding details:

The cake - a five-tiered chocolate butter cream cake

For their wedding favors, they gave away purple and yellow cupcakes.

The invitation:

What do you think of Khloe and Lamar's wedding?

*images from Google, details from www.celebritybrideguide.com*

Four days 'til Christmas?! :O

Happy Tuesday, everyone! It's December 21st, and it's four days 'til Christmas. Can you believe it? Seems like just yesterday, I was blogging about how it's the first of December and all that, and now 2010 is coming to an end! Woah, there. :O

Anyway, enough about that... so, how are Holiday preparations going? What are you having for Christmas lunch and/or dinner?

I feel like I haven't been as active here on Blogger as I have always been, but I am really really going to make it up with more future blog posts, and of course by visiting your blogs. I miss you all! I am happy that I was able to blog hop for a good hour. And now, time to put up a new post... but what to talk about? Hmmm, a lot of things came to mind - there's just a lot I want to share with you guys.

So, here is another jumbled post! ;)

Have you seen Nicole Richie's wedding dress? Here it is:

Nicole wore three different dresses on her wedding day. The one pictured here is a Marchesa "ball-gown skirt crafted from more than 100 yards of hand-draped silk organza and tulle petals".

What do you think of the dress?

I like it, but not as much as I liked Hilary Duff's wedding dress. It reminds me of a Swan Princess inspired ballet costume. I can't see myself wearing it, but it looks great on Nicole Richie. And she looks happy! :D I'm glad she's over her wild days... Paris Hilton should really follow her example.

People has the photos of Nicole Richie and Joel Madden's wedding. Perhaps, a wedding post once I find more of them online? :)

Moving on, one of the reasons I haven't been blogging as often as I used to (besides school, of course) is: I've been reading. Haha. Yup.

I read two of Meg Cabot's books:

This one is hilarious! I was laughing throughout the whole thing.

This one is really good too! Not as funny as Boy Meets Girl, but still has funny parts, and the story is "cuter", if you know what I mean. ;)

Have you read these? Any more of Meg Cabot's books I should read?

I got the Killers DVD. I will be watching it tonight. Movie review soon, along with Alice in Wonderland! :D

Have you seen Killers? Thoughts?

More movies...

A lot of my friends are saying Tron: Legacy is good. Have you seen it?

Little Fockers opens tomorrow! :)

I will be writing down all the posts I will be doing in the next few days so I do not forget them and end up with another mixed post. ;)

I haven't done a travel post in a while, another wedding post would be good... What else would you like to see?

Have a great week, everyone!

*all images from Google*

Wedding: Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie

Hi, everyone!

How are you coping after Thanksgiving and Black Friday?

I hope you're all doing well. We'll go back to our usual routine of school and work, but no worries, Christmas is almost here. :D

A few weeks back, I made a post on celebrity engagement rings, and some of you have told me that you'd like to see a post on celebrity weddings. I am happy to finally find some time to make one. :)

For today's wedding post, let's take a look at Hilary Duff's wedding to hockey player Mike Comrie.

I love her updo! I'm not sure if it would look good on me, but it looks great on Hilary.

Can you see her huge 1 million dollar engagement ring?

Her bouquet was made up of blush dahlias, tied with a linen ribbon.

Look how beautiful the train is on her mermaid-style Vera Wang wedding dress!

Hilary with her sister and maid-of-honor, Haylie Duff.

I would love to be her bridesmaid! They all wore Vera Wang, and Hilary gave them diamond bangles as thank-you gifts.

Mike Comrie wore Tom Ford, and his groomsmen wore Gucci.

They wed at a private estate in Santa Barbara, California in front of about 100 guests.

They danced their first dance to Stand by Me.

Some more details:

They wanted a rustic, organic, and classic feel.

their wedding favors

The cake:

Hilary chose to not frost her wedding cake because she wanted it to have a "vintage home-made look" to go with the "warm and fuzzy feeling of the wedding".

Personally, I think I want frosting, but she got the feel she was going for, so it's all good. And I love the flowers - on the cake and all over the table. :D

***To see more photos and read more details, check out http://www.okmagazine.com/.***

I think it was a beautiful wedding. What do you think?

I wish everyone a relaxing Saturday night and a peaceful Sunday! :)