There is a sense of magic with royal weddings – especially when it comes to the British.

The world has fallen in love with the upcoming nuptials of Kate Middleton and Prince William because of the type of wedding they want to have. The bittersweetness of the ring is what has made us so star struck with the couple.  Instead of choosing a large diamond rock (which would have been easy for Prince William), he chose to give one of his prized possessions – his mother’s ring.

Their plans for a fair trade and organic cake (above organic cakes by Sarah Magid and Cakes by Design), the ring and asking that guests make donations in lieu of gifts are just a few of the ways that let us know that Kate and William are modernizing and greening their royal wedding.  We know she wants an eco-friendly gown and if she wants an organic cake – why not have organic and local flowers?

Kate is an elegant and modern woman and by watching their romance and engagement unfold, we think she will choose a gown that whispers a sense of simplicity along with grace and elegant flair.  Everyone has been speculating about different designers, but it seems she has been consulting with a couple of local designers in England – BRAVO Kate!  We know whatever dress she chooses will wow us and will be embedded in our memories for years to come!

Congrats to Kate  + William!

(The Cotton Bride gown photographed by Parris Whittingham + Organic cotton bouquet by us and photographed by a little bit of whimsy photography + Cakes by Design photo taken by The Observatory)