Hmmm, perhaps this is a bit belated. It seems like forever ago that we were at the Royal Wedding! Such happy memories - everytime I think about it I smile!
And I continue to be a freak about all things Royal Wedding. I picked up the collector magazines at Chapters and I may have bought a Bobbie Brown shimmer brick because Kate uses it.
Our adorable fascinators are courtesy of the FABULOUS Miss Ruby Sue,
the gorgeous bridesmaid (YES - bridesmaid!) dresses are thanks to Simple Silhouettes
and the tea cup bracelets are from Stay Gold Mary Rose
Monday, 23 May 2011
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Royal Wedding Wrap Up
We just got home from an AMAZING time in London! If you missed our updates, you can check them here: Real Weddings
I don't think I can stress enough how wonderful this experience was.
Firstly, London happens to be one of my favorite cities so I had a great time (IN THE SUN!!) catching up with friends, strolling through my favorite neighborhoods (and new ones! Like Clapham Common), and sipping on Pimm's.
Then it was so fun to share this city with Aubrey who hasn't been since she was five. I loved walking down the sunny sidewalk in Primrose Hill as Aubrey kept saying 'I landed in a fairytale! This is a fairytale!"
And thirdly, the Royal Wedding. Our overnight camping may not have been my brightest idea, but it definitely meant we were a mere 100 metres from the gates of Buck House.
I tell you though, nothing makes one feel less like a commoner that peeing in overflowing porta-potties while the Queen was sleeping in her cushy bead.
Still, just seeing the newly married couple come around the Victoria Memorial and then kiss on the balcony really made me feel as if I was watching a fairytale coming to life. Singing 'God Save the Queen' with thousands (millions?) of British folks waving their flags gave me goosebumps. I loved listening to the ceremony on loudspeaker and couldn't even hear the 'I Do's' because everyone around us was cheering.
I will remember where I was and how this made me feel - just like how my mum remembers Charles and Di.
But mostly, I loved how their wedding has tied in with my own. I think I was extra emotional because I was reflecting on my own upcoming vows (also the exhaustion and hot sun was making me loopy). I thought of Kate the night before and how she is like every other bride (well, the 70 million pound wedding makes her a tad different). Just like all brides, she spent the night before excited about marrying the man she loves, giggling with her sister, and making sure all the last minute details were taken care of.
And although I may not have 2 billion people tuning in to my wedding or have a Royal carriage ride afterwards, I am like Kate in that I am marrying the man I love in my very own fairytale.
But the best part about our (Kate and mine's) fairytale, is that wedding is not the end - merely the beginning of a long and wonderful story.
I don't think I can stress enough how wonderful this experience was.
Firstly, London happens to be one of my favorite cities so I had a great time (IN THE SUN!!) catching up with friends, strolling through my favorite neighborhoods (and new ones! Like Clapham Common), and sipping on Pimm's.
Then it was so fun to share this city with Aubrey who hasn't been since she was five. I loved walking down the sunny sidewalk in Primrose Hill as Aubrey kept saying 'I landed in a fairytale! This is a fairytale!"
And thirdly, the Royal Wedding. Our overnight camping may not have been my brightest idea, but it definitely meant we were a mere 100 metres from the gates of Buck House.
I tell you though, nothing makes one feel less like a commoner that peeing in overflowing porta-potties while the Queen was sleeping in her cushy bead.
Still, just seeing the newly married couple come around the Victoria Memorial and then kiss on the balcony really made me feel as if I was watching a fairytale coming to life. Singing 'God Save the Queen' with thousands (millions?) of British folks waving their flags gave me goosebumps. I loved listening to the ceremony on loudspeaker and couldn't even hear the 'I Do's' because everyone around us was cheering.
I will remember where I was and how this made me feel - just like how my mum remembers Charles and Di.
But mostly, I loved how their wedding has tied in with my own. I think I was extra emotional because I was reflecting on my own upcoming vows (also the exhaustion and hot sun was making me loopy). I thought of Kate the night before and how she is like every other bride (well, the 70 million pound wedding makes her a tad different). Just like all brides, she spent the night before excited about marrying the man she loves, giggling with her sister, and making sure all the last minute details were taken care of.
And although I may not have 2 billion people tuning in to my wedding or have a Royal carriage ride afterwards, I am like Kate in that I am marrying the man I love in my very own fairytale.
But the best part about our (Kate and mine's) fairytale, is that wedding is not the end - merely the beginning of a long and wonderful story.
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Princess Prep for Sarah & Aubrey
Aubrey (along with her mum and brother!) have arrived in London!!!
We are staying in Primrose Hill which happens to be one of my (Sarah's) favorite areas of London. It's quaint, pretty and the houses are pink, yellow and blue. As Aubrey says "It's like we landed in a fairytale".
And fairytales were the subject of the day. Our first segment of this special series was with Princess Prep's founder, royal-expert Jerramy Fine.
Jerramy is an ex-pat American who has called London home for the past 12 years. We fell in love with this fascinating and inspiring woman.
She grew up with very hippie parents in small town Colorado. Jerramy always dreamt of a land far far away - in merry old England. She also dreamt of someday meeting a prince and living happily every after as a princess.
Well, some of that came true. She lives in merry old England with her husband, who may not be actual royalty, but is a prince nonetheless.
Anyhoo, Aubs and I had already prejudged this Princess Prep idea. A camp for girls to become princesses? Aren't we already living in a culture of entitlement?
But after talking with this extremely well-spoken lady, we realized her Princess Prep overnight stay for girls is not about stomping your feet to get your way.
It's about high values, always staying true to yourself and being of service to others. Just like real-life princesses such as Diana or our Disney favorites like Belle.
Jerramy taught us princess decampment/departure/de-something. I forget the word. Basically, it's about carrying oneself with grace. We practiced with books on our heads. Then we learned how to curtsy and properly drink tea.
Surprisingly, most of these things (like not slurping) should be taught in every home. But then again we live in a world where Jersey Shore is the highest rated show and Kim Kardashian is famous . . .
Here's to all of you finding your inner princess - whatever that means to you!
- The Bride aka SARAH (which just happens to mean 'princess')
PS You can read up on being a princess in Jerramy's book Someday My Prince Will Come available on Amazon
We are staying in Primrose Hill which happens to be one of my (Sarah's) favorite areas of London. It's quaint, pretty and the houses are pink, yellow and blue. As Aubrey says "It's like we landed in a fairytale".
And fairytales were the subject of the day. Our first segment of this special series was with Princess Prep's founder, royal-expert Jerramy Fine.
Jerramy is an ex-pat American who has called London home for the past 12 years. We fell in love with this fascinating and inspiring woman.
She grew up with very hippie parents in small town Colorado. Jerramy always dreamt of a land far far away - in merry old England. She also dreamt of someday meeting a prince and living happily every after as a princess.
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| Jerramy with her parents |
Well, some of that came true. She lives in merry old England with her husband, who may not be actual royalty, but is a prince nonetheless.
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| Jerramy's princess wedding at Hampton Court Palace |
Anyhoo, Aubs and I had already prejudged this Princess Prep idea. A camp for girls to become princesses? Aren't we already living in a culture of entitlement?
But after talking with this extremely well-spoken lady, we realized her Princess Prep overnight stay for girls is not about stomping your feet to get your way.
It's about high values, always staying true to yourself and being of service to others. Just like real-life princesses such as Diana or our Disney favorites like Belle.
Jerramy taught us princess decampment/departure/de-something. I forget the word. Basically, it's about carrying oneself with grace. We practiced with books on our heads. Then we learned how to curtsy and properly drink tea.
Surprisingly, most of these things (like not slurping) should be taught in every home. But then again we live in a world where Jersey Shore is the highest rated show and Kim Kardashian is famous . . .
Here's to all of you finding your inner princess - whatever that means to you!
- The Bride aka SARAH (which just happens to mean 'princess')
PS You can read up on being a princess in Jerramy's book Someday My Prince Will Come available on Amazon
Monday, 25 April 2011
Day One in London
I (Sarah) have come earlier than Aubrey to get things sorted (erm, or to get over jet lag and drink Pimm's?) and am so happy to be here!!!
London is one of my most favorite cities in the world. Right now the city is getting a very unusual spurt of springtime warmth and sunshine - 27 degrees! To add to that, Londoners have an extended holiday due to Easter and the Royal Wedding. Therefore, the sun-filled streets are full of jovial drinkers spilling out of pubs and wine bars, happy parents pushing their prams along sidewalks, and sunbathers lounging in all the parks.
With wisteria dripping off of stone houses and lilacs blooming all around, I definitely have a spring in my step. It's so wonderful to be here!!
The town is also getting ready for the Royal Wedding. EVERYONE and EVERYTHING is in the general spirit. Union Jack bunting hangs over streets and in pubs, all the windows are full of Kate and Will paraphernalia and there is a general sense of celebration.
I can't wait for my buddy to be here with me. Aubrey has only been to London when she was 5!! I know she will be on the prowl for Prince Harry (I kept my eyes peeled today but no luck). I did however spot a Kate Middleton worthy red dress that I may just have to go back and try on . . .
London is one of my most favorite cities in the world. Right now the city is getting a very unusual spurt of springtime warmth and sunshine - 27 degrees! To add to that, Londoners have an extended holiday due to Easter and the Royal Wedding. Therefore, the sun-filled streets are full of jovial drinkers spilling out of pubs and wine bars, happy parents pushing their prams along sidewalks, and sunbathers lounging in all the parks.
With wisteria dripping off of stone houses and lilacs blooming all around, I definitely have a spring in my step. It's so wonderful to be here!!
The town is also getting ready for the Royal Wedding. EVERYONE and EVERYTHING is in the general spirit. Union Jack bunting hangs over streets and in pubs, all the windows are full of Kate and Will paraphernalia and there is a general sense of celebration.
I can't wait for my buddy to be here with me. Aubrey has only been to London when she was 5!! I know she will be on the prowl for Prince Harry (I kept my eyes peeled today but no luck). I did however spot a Kate Middleton worthy red dress that I may just have to go back and try on . . .
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
On The Road To the Royal Wedding
This season we are fortunate to be able to start off with a bang: The Royal Wedding!
Obviously we couldn't let an event like this pass us by, so we of course have to go to London.
But first we have to help our viewers throw their own Royal Party! Today we shot our first segment of the season at the amazing Fairmont Pacific Rim. They always treat us like royalty at this hotel, and today was no different!
We even met Candice from the Savoy - we can't wait to have drinks at the American Bar next week on the Strand! And maybe stay in a super posh room :)
Todd, a mixologist extraordinaire, started us off with a classic Pimm's Cup #1 which happens to be one of my favorites. On April 29th, the Pacific Rim will serve their very own homemade homage to Pimm's: an oak barrel aged mix of gin, bitters and some house secrets to give the Royal cocktail a unique flavor.
If we weren't going to be in London, we would definitely be spending the night here! For only $319 you can stay in one of their gorgeous suites, view the Royal Wedding from their plush and private theatre, and, of course, drink Pimm's!
Next we talked to Elsa Corsi from Jeweliette who has become famous with her vintage inspired gorgeous jewellery. We felt like princesses wearing sparkly tiaras!
And finally no princess, or Wedding Belles, party is complete without beautiful gowns. Blush Occasions to the rescue!
We had to be ready for our photo shoot with Ellen at Hong Photography!
Not to mention all the cool Royal stuff I have been collecting! Fascinators from Miss Ruby Sue, a tea towel (but not the one your grandma had!) from Claudia Pearson, and 'I prefer Harry/William' necklaces from Tea Please.
If you can't come to London with us, or the Pacific Rim - don't fret!!!
Grab your closest gal pals, some of your best PJ's and head to your local liquor store for your very own bottle of Pimm's! In England, if you are throwing a Royal Wedding Street party and plan to serve Pimm's, the company will sponsor it! We'd love to know if they are honoring that across the Pond - want to try and find out?
Never made Pimm's? It's easy! All you need is a bottle of Pimm's (usually found near the gin), some sprite, ginger ale, lemon juice, and garnishes of cucumber, mint and orange. Urm, I tend to guess the amounts. But I usually put a tad more Pimm's than probably necessary. I have ended up under the summer table thanks to Pimm's!
Check out recipes here
And if you need that oh so important fascinator, you should be able to find them in your local accessory store. With Miss Middleton setting the trend, we're pretty sure they will be all around by the end of the year! If not, write to missrubysue@gmail.com and she will custom design one for you!
Of course, the most important part of watching the Royal Wedding is setting that darn alarm clock! The show starts at 1AM PST. Aubrey and I will be Facebooking from the streets - so feel free to ask us questions and send your comments as you watch the big event!!
Cheerio!
The Bride
PS And if you are in Victoria - GO TO THE EMPRESS! They have a Royal MONTH! Including a wonderful night with full English Breakfast and then a tea picnic on the lawns on Saturday to listen to the Queen's speech
Obviously we couldn't let an event like this pass us by, so we of course have to go to London.
But first we have to help our viewers throw their own Royal Party! Today we shot our first segment of the season at the amazing Fairmont Pacific Rim. They always treat us like royalty at this hotel, and today was no different!
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| Photos Courtesy of Fairmont |
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| Pacific Rim exterior |
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| Pacific Rim afternoon tea |
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| View of Vancouver harbor from Pacific Rim |
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| Pacific Rim Room |
We even met Candice from the Savoy - we can't wait to have drinks at the American Bar next week on the Strand! And maybe stay in a super posh room :)
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| Photos Courtesy of Fairmont |
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| Room we would like to stay in |
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| Savoy tea room |
Todd, a mixologist extraordinaire, started us off with a classic Pimm's Cup #1 which happens to be one of my favorites. On April 29th, the Pacific Rim will serve their very own homemade homage to Pimm's: an oak barrel aged mix of gin, bitters and some house secrets to give the Royal cocktail a unique flavor.
If we weren't going to be in London, we would definitely be spending the night here! For only $319 you can stay in one of their gorgeous suites, view the Royal Wedding from their plush and private theatre, and, of course, drink Pimm's!
Next we talked to Elsa Corsi from Jeweliette who has become famous with her vintage inspired gorgeous jewellery. We felt like princesses wearing sparkly tiaras!
And finally no princess, or Wedding Belles, party is complete without beautiful gowns. Blush Occasions to the rescue!
We had to be ready for our photo shoot with Ellen at Hong Photography!
Not to mention all the cool Royal stuff I have been collecting! Fascinators from Miss Ruby Sue, a tea towel (but not the one your grandma had!) from Claudia Pearson, and 'I prefer Harry/William' necklaces from Tea Please.
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| Miss Ruby Sue for Brooklyn and Sarah! |
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| Miss Ruby Sue for little princesses |
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| Miss Ruby Sue for women |
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| Tea Please on Etsy |
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| Claudia Pearson on Etsy |
If you can't come to London with us, or the Pacific Rim - don't fret!!!
Grab your closest gal pals, some of your best PJ's and head to your local liquor store for your very own bottle of Pimm's! In England, if you are throwing a Royal Wedding Street party and plan to serve Pimm's, the company will sponsor it! We'd love to know if they are honoring that across the Pond - want to try and find out?
Never made Pimm's? It's easy! All you need is a bottle of Pimm's (usually found near the gin), some sprite, ginger ale, lemon juice, and garnishes of cucumber, mint and orange. Urm, I tend to guess the amounts. But I usually put a tad more Pimm's than probably necessary. I have ended up under the summer table thanks to Pimm's!
Check out recipes here
And if you need that oh so important fascinator, you should be able to find them in your local accessory store. With Miss Middleton setting the trend, we're pretty sure they will be all around by the end of the year! If not, write to missrubysue@gmail.com and she will custom design one for you!
Of course, the most important part of watching the Royal Wedding is setting that darn alarm clock! The show starts at 1AM PST. Aubrey and I will be Facebooking from the streets - so feel free to ask us questions and send your comments as you watch the big event!!
Cheerio!
The Bride
PS And if you are in Victoria - GO TO THE EMPRESS! They have a Royal MONTH! Including a wonderful night with full English Breakfast and then a tea picnic on the lawns on Saturday to listen to the Queen's speech
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