2010-11-18 03:09:20 by SMARTBRIDE

Which Wedding Dress Would You Pick For Princess-to-be, Kate Middleton?

TAGS: CELEBRITY WEDDING, ROYAL WEDDING, KATE MIDDLETON, PRINCE WILLIAM, WESTMINSTER ABBEY, WEDDING INSPIRATION


Vote for the dress you would pick for Kate Middleton. Our top picks in the poll below. And while you're at it, check out some designer styles especially sketched in anticipation of this Royal Wedding on Brides.com





2010-11-22 13:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Royal Weddings: Kate Middleton's Engagement Ring

TAGS: PRINCESS DIANA, KATE MIDDLETON, ROYAL WEDDING, ENGAGEMENT RING, WEDDING INSPIRATION, CELEBRITY WEDDING


All avid royal watchers know that Prince William recently proposed to Kate Middleton with the late Princess Diana's iconic oval 18-carat sapphire ring.


Ever since we heard the news we've been speculating about Kate's dress and even came up with a nifty poll, so you can let us know what you think the princess-to-be should wear to her royal wedding!


Kate Middleton and Prince William engagement photo session


Photo of Kate Middleton and Prince William courtesy of Mad Hattery



There have been lots of comments and speculation about the meaning behind the Prince's decision to give Kate this piece of his mother's history.


Some royal fans believe this act proves that the young prince is incredibly sweet and sentimental, while others have gone as far to say that it was a strange or even ill advised plan due to the rocky royal marriage that the ring represents to the world.


kate middleton engagement ring


2011-04-04 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Predictions: Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress

TAGS: ROYAL WEDDING, KATE MIDDLETON, WEDDING DRESS, CELEBRITY WEDDING, LOOK FOR LESS, PRONOVIAS, WEDDING GOWN, BRIDAL GOWN, WEDDING DRESS, V NECK, LACE, ANNE BARGE, ROSA CLARA, WEDDING INSPIRATION

Ever since Prince William popped the question to university sweetheart Kate Middleton back in November, the world has been buzzing with the big question: what dress will Kate wear as she transitions to a Princess?


Based on the many pictures taken of her over the years, Kate has a conservative, yet elegant style. She chooses dresses that flatter her tall, slim figure with minimal details, such as a ribbon at her waist or slight ruching.


Kate Middleton Formal Style


When dressing up, Kate opts for gem-coloured sheath-like gowns with details that accent her waist.



We’ve searched SmartBrideBoutique.com and have come up with our own ideas as to what Kate will don when she marries her Prince. Based on what we’ve seen Kate dress up in, we’re leaning towards sheath-style dresses with accents around the waist, as well as glamorous, shimmering fabrics that show off her figure. If you want to imitate Kate’s classic style when it comes to your wedding, here’s our top picks:

2011-03-24 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Celebrity Trends: Style Tips from Kate Middleton for your Wedding Day!

TAGS: CELEBRITY WEDDING, KATE MIDDLETON, ROYAL WEDDING, WEDDING INSPIRATION, DEB SONG

With the world watching her every move and fashion editors clamoring to release the big news on the wedding dress designer of choice, we can feel confident that Kate Middleton will look like a bona fide princess on her wedding day. Although it has been rumored that Kate may wear a Reem Acra or Monique Lhuillier design, news verifying this decision has not yet been confirmed.


What we do know however, is that Kate will wear a wedding dress that highlights her figure. Smart Brides can take a style cue from Kate Middleton’s maxi length dress choices and inspire your own wedding dress with design elements that Kate loves to wear.


Kate Middleton Formal Style


Kate wears Issa in hot pink, a blue BCBG Jersey Gown and another Daniella Issa Helayel dress in slate grey.

2011-04-29 01:01:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Princess for a Day Royal Wedding Contest - And the winner is...

TAGS: KATE MIDDLETON, ROYAL WEDDING, PRINCESS FOR A DAY, WEDDING CONTESTS, PRINCE WILLIAM

In honour of the Royal Wedding today between Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton, we will announce the winner of the SmartBrideBoutique.com Princess For A Day wedding contest worth over $13,000.


So without further ado, the winner of our Princess for a Day contest is........


Andrea K and her fiance Adam, from Ontario, Canada!


Princess for a Day Contest Winner
Princess for a Day Contest Winners: Andrea and Adam


When we called Andrea this morning she was ecstatic - definitely one of the best phone calls we've made in a while! We asked Andrea and her fiance Adam, who are getting married May 19, 2012 in London, Ontario, a few questions about their own big day, and what winning the contest means to them: