Congratulations William & Catherine, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge! x

congratulations William & Catherine!

the moment the whole world sighed with happiness!

kiss photo from abreakingnews.com

what a completely glorious day for London! as expected I watched the service from Hyde Park amongst 200,000 revellers and it really was an amazing atmosphere!

of course the dress was the main focus of the day and Kate didn't disappoint us did she?!

if you haven't already heard, Kate flew the flag for British fashion by wearing Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. she looked totally regal and composed, completely be-fitting of a new princess.

photo from mirror.co.uk
Pippa, as head bridesmaid, almost (very nearly..) outdid the bride herself in a cowl neck long white gown also by Burton for McQueen. I have a feeling that this gown (copies of) will be making many an appearance at weddings across the globe. it really was just gorgeous.
the younger bridesmaids aren't really my thing, but they were cute...
photo from mirror.co.uk
William looked dashing in his scarlet uniform which, as honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards, was a fitting tribute to his title. He also incorporated his Royal Air Force wings and Golden Jubilee medal.

photo by chris williams

no doubt you will have seen an enormous amount of coverage over the past 24 hours so I won't bore you with the who-was-theres and what-they-were-wearings

so I'll just share my favourite guest outfit of the day- the Beckhams!
how on earth did she keep that pillbox hat on her head?!! maybe it was glued in place?

photo by getty images
I did hear that David made a slight faux pas- he wore his OBE on the wrong side..
fyi for anyone who happens to have one- wear it on the left! x

Just to top the day off, Kate re-emerged from Clarence House this evening ready to party at the palace in yet another Sarah Burton dress...
photo from news.sky.com
and yet again, Pippa almost upstages her sister and gets my 'best dressed' award for her party gown in emerald green. I love this colour (clearly, considering my own wedding dress was in this shade!), and I like that she's letting her hair down a bit with the plunging neck line ready to dance the night away!
photo from mirror.co.uk

my own photos from the crowds at hyde park and the big screens:

inspired.. royal wedding route. x

1 day to go!!!

where will you be on the big day- are you celebrating?

I'm hoping to make my way to Hyde Park where the event will be screened live!

if you're brave enough to head for the capital, make sure you know where you're heading so you don't miss out on spotting the couple!

this gorgeous illustration shows the route the procession will take from Westminster back to Buckingham Palace after the ceremony

watercolour by The House That Lars built, on Etsy

I can't imagine that any part of this route won't be completely mobbed- I'm still debating whether I'm crazy attempting to get even that close!

Happy wedding day everyone! x

inspired London... the capital's gearing up for the big day! x

so apparently there's a wedding happening?!!...

the capital is certainly gearing up to celebrate- the flags are out and everyone has made an effort to wish William and Kate the best of luck!

the countdown is on and it's actually super cute how buzzy it's making the city!

I'm really excited for next friday to come along- I think I may try watching it in hyde park on one of the large screens (dependant on weather of course..)

what are everyone else's plans?

is anyone actually having a street party?

admiralty arch

regent street

above yummy cupcakes @ peyton & burne

and of course the grande dame of London stores, Liberty, has the best window display of the lot!

isn't it gorgeous?

typically British and Liberty-quirky (as you'd expect)

I'd love to see William and Kate zoom off across the mall towards their honeymoon in this retro little mini, tin cans clattering along behind..!!! - can you just imagine?! no, me neither...!

and some other store windows I spotted around: