Now, don’t get me wrong, the royal wedding was simply beautiful.  Her dress, his charm, the way they blushed on the balcony after their first kiss—it was all too cute for words.  Captivating us from the announcement of their engagement, we’ve been dining on details of the wedding from the very moment she said, “Yes!”  It makes you wonder, what will we do now that William and Kate’s wedding is a not-so-distant memory?  Well, we’ve got a few ideas…

Give yourself the Royal Treatment!

One way to keep the royal celebration going is by giving yourself the royal treatment!  A relaxing massage, soothing bath or afternoon at the spa would make any girl feel like a princess.  And after all the hard work you put in following the royal wedding and getting up in the wee hours of the morning to watch the day unfold from beginning to end—you deserve it!

Get back to the business of planning your own wedding!

The royal wedding should have given you plenty of inspiration for your own walk down the aisle.  So now that it’s over, focus on the things you loved the most and see how you can incorporate them into your special day.  Whether it was her flowing gown, the horse-drawn carriage that carried them away from the ceremony or choosing custom wedding favors for their guests, you too can feel like a princess bride with William and Kate’s wedding ideas.  Let us know which ones you might include.  I’d love to write about them!

Start shopping for baby shower favors!

If you’re anything like the royal family, who has a history of having their first child within a year of getting married, you might just find yourself welcoming a new baby in the near future.  After all, William was born barely 11 months after his Prince Charles and Diana married in 1981.  And Charles himself was born almost exactly a year after Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip married in 1947.  Jump on the baby bandwagon and check out our collection of adorable baby shower favors.  From “Born to be Wild” to “Cute as a Button,” you’ll find a theme that is perfect for your little prince or princess.

Happy Planning!

It’s almost impossible to ignore. The royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton is not just the talk of the town, it’s the talk of the world. If you don’t know the latest news about the impending nuptials, you probably haven’t seen a newspaper, listened to the radio, spent time online or watched TV in the last 24 hours. The question is—are you excited or do you wish it would just go away?

I imagine many brides-to-be here in the US are putting their inspiration boards together at this very moment, using photos and images of anything and everything that will be included in wedding, like the invitations, her gown (a surprise until Friday!), the venues, the china and tabletop, her bridesmaid dresses, etc. Needless to say, I’m on the edge of my seat waiting to see the wedding favors for this big British bash.

Until then, I can give you some terrific ideas for adding a royal touch to your wedding plans with elegant favors inspired by a small detail in the House of Windsor coat of arms. As you know, Windsor is the last name of the royal family, but since we’re all on a first-name basis with this particular family, it’s easy to forget.

If you look closely at the coat of arms, you’ll see a crown of red and gold just above the shield, and the crown has a lion standing above it. Inside the crown are two gold fleur-de-lis—a centuries-old symbol of royalty and honor. Kate Aspen designers have used the “lily flower” (fleur-de-lis in English) to create a stunning collection of favors for you.

You can choose from a rich-looking chrome spreader, a gleaming metal bookmark, lovely scented soap, an aristocratic bottle stopper, a regal place card/photo holder, frosted-glass photo coasters and an exquisite frosted-glass tea light holder.

You can be sure I’ll be up at 4AM Eastern time to take in the festivities from beginning to end. Let me know if you need me to give you a wake-up call that morning so you can tune in, too! After the wedding, I’d love to hear your impressions! Loved it? Not so much? Can’t wait to hear from you!

Happy Planning!