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

Royal Weddings: Kate Middleton's Engagement Ring

TAGS: PRINCESS, DIANA, KATE, MIDDLETON, ROYAL, WEDDING, DEAL


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


2011-05-09 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress for Less

TAGS: KATE MIDDLETON WEDDING DRESS, V NECK, ILLUSION NECKLINE, CELEBRITY WEDDING DRESS, ROYAL WEDDING, PRINCESS

The world is gaga over Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. Kate’s dress showed off a lovely plunging illusion neckline which elongated her already long and lean body, creating a perfect silhouette. The V neckline was of course tastefully accented with luxurious lace sleeves fit for the church.


Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress


Although we’ve been seeing sheer necklines here and there, it’s no doubt that Kate’s dress will influence wedding dress trends for years to come.


If Kate’s wedding look is along the lines of what you’re thinking for your own big day, we’ve pulled 9 options from the SmartBride dress pages that mimic various elements of Kate’s wedding dress….for a fraction of the price of course!


See all of our picks below!

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, WEDDING CONTEST, PRINCE WILLIAM, ROYAL FAMILY

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: