The Princess Bride

Oh!  A Royal Wedding (capital "R" capital "W") approaches.... along with the rest of the Modern Wedding team, I was ecstatic this morning to discover that Prince William had finally proposed to long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton with a breathtaking diamond and sapphire ring that had previously belonged to his mother, Princess Diana.

The announcement of this news inspired a flurry of images and inspirations, just the simple combination of the words "Princess" and "Bride" sends one's mind tumbling along down several both tremendous and tragic avenues. Dreaming of a fairytale wedding where you're the princess? Make sure it's Modern: keep it light, fun and add a healthy dose of irreverence. Today's princess bride is highly self-aware, edgy and a little bit mischievous. Think ballerina style gown (full length can look overdone), tousled hair to offset your tiara, soft pastels and silver and crystal highlight pieces.

Image courtesy AP via smh.com.au

Image courtesy Reuters via smh.com.au

Top: Enchanted Carriage Favour Boxes, Below: Crystal Cake Drops both from Modern Wedding Shop, Gown by After Six 

L-R: Silver Cake Topper, Silver Bomboniere Confetti Almonds, Princess Cupcake Wrapper and Satin Floral & White Pearl Halo Tiara all from Modern Wedding Shop

Keep your makeup simple, but for an air of edgy chic add either dark kohl liner or statement lips.


Considering being a princess bride? Let us know how you're keeping it modern. Got any more ideas for a princess themed or fairytale wedding? Let us know! And don't forget to stop by our Facebook & Twitter pages and say hi!

Enjoy!
R xox