Zara Phillips' Wedding Dress and Tiara

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Zara Phillips looks like one of those laidback, happy brides that make weddings a delight. Her dress, designed by Stewart Parvin, was simple and unpretentious just like she is.

I love that Zara added just enough drama with a long veil

and the bling from her tiara and earrings.

The tiara worn by Zara belongs to her mother, the Princess Royal, and is called the Meander Tiara. Originally gifted to then-Princess Elizabeth by her mother-in-law the tiara was apparently never worn in public by the Queen and was passed on to her daughter instead. Loving this design!

What did you think of Zara's wedding day look?

The Royals Are on the Move - For Zara's Wedding!

Mike and Zara Outside their Gloucestershire
Home After Announcing their Engagement

It's not all about William and Kate this year when it comes to British royal weddings. Saturday another of the Queen's grandbabies will be saying "I do." Calm down girls, it's obvs not Harry, but rather Zara Phillips, the blonde daughter of Princess Anne. Officially Zara isn't a member of the royal family, but she is 12th in line for the throne, so that's something we guess. Zara and her fiancé seem remarkably down-to-earth, which is nice.

The royals, including QEII as well as Will and Kate, will be heading to Canongate Kirk in Scotland to celebrate Zara's marriage to rugby star Mike Tindall. The wedding is expected to be très private--no embarrassing Hello! spread à la Peter Phillips for his sister--and the Queen has apparently forbidden Zara from selling photos.

Police are also warning the curious that it's best to stay away as there will be little opportunity to glimpse a royal. We're sure we will get a few snaps at least, which we're looking forward to. We're not expecting too much from Kate as we're quite sure the Duchess will do everything possible to ensure she doesn't overshadow the bride.

Kate Middleton's Wedding Shoes, Dress, Etc. Go on Display at Buckingham Palace

If you, like us, have always wondered what Kate Middleton's Alexander McQueen lace wedding shoes really looked like, now you have your answer. Sensible, closed toe, prettier for the lace. Very Kate, we'd say. If you're in London you can head to Buckingham Palace where Kate's wedding ware is going on display.

The top two layers of the wedding cake on display are apparently replicas as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have saved them, per tradition, to serve at their first child's christening. I guess that's because, unlike us who save for our first anniversary, these royals usually have their kids before then. 

The Duchess of Cambridge is set to kick off the exhibit along with QEII later today. We're keeping our eyes peeled for you AAKers! You can check out some more detailed pics of Kate's £250,000 (we know!) wedding dress here.

Dylan Lauren and Anja Rubik Get Married -- Not to Each Other!

Dylan Lauren was photographed for Vogue wearing the off-the-shoulder wedding gown designed by her father Ralph. All I have to say is that Dylan looks fab and I would totally sign on the dotted line to look like her at 37. Can't wait to see Lauren Bush's dress when she marries Dylan's brother later this summer.

The very in-demand Anja Rubik wed fellow model Sasha Knezevic on Majorca. Rubik wore a custom Pucci gown by Peter Dundas, which featured something called a "mullet-hem" (I doubt that can ever be good) and a lacy piece on top to cover her shoulders. It's different, but I can't say I'm loving this look. You? [via]

Beautiful Bride: Kate Moss

In other big wedding news Kate Moss wed Jamie Hince in the Costwolds today and posed for several wedding photos outside. The super's vintage-inspired, bias-cut Galliano gown suits her well, but I'm not sure I'm completely loving the gown although the gold leaf embroidery and rhinestones are pretty. [via]

Kate wore custom Manolos with blue heels and a trailing veil.

Kate and Jamie exchanged simple gold bands

to go with Moss' engagement ring.

The couple earlier this morning.

Which of this weekend's brides is your fave?

Kate or Charlene?

Monaco Royal Wedding: Prince Albert Weds Charlene Wittstock

When you're marrying the son of Grace Kelly, one of the most iconic brides of all times, choosing a wedding dress has got to be a stressful event. I think Charlene Wittstock did very well with her Armani gown, which managed to be both simple and heavily worked at the same time. The South African wore the off-the-shoulder gown during the religious ceremony that turned her into Princess Charlene.

According to The Daily Mail, Charlene's wedding gown "took Armani's team 2,500 hours to prepare, of which 700 hours was spent on the embroidery alone, using 'kilometres' of platinum-coated thread sewn into 130 metres of off-white silk. The gown would have been heavy for the new Princess, as she would have had to carry the weight of 40,000 Swarovski crystals, 20,000 mother of pearl tear drops and 30,000 'stones in gold shades."

I like the fact that Charlene was able to find a bridal style that is quite her own and seperate from Princess Grace (if she had shown up in a Kate Middleton-esque gown it would have been terrible, I think). I also loved the piece in her hair and Charlene, obviously, has one of those bodies that flatters just about anything. That said, I don't think I'm the only one who thinks something seems off about this couple.

I don't like to judge but they just seem so...ackward. And then there's that whole story of Charlene trying to flee just days before the wedding and having her passport confiscated at the airport. Who knows what's true, but hopefully they'll be happy together. Here are some more photos from the Monaco royal wedding:

Princess Caroline and Princess Stephanie were on hand to support their brother along with their children, including Charlotte Casiraghi, who also sported an off-the-shoulder ensemble.

Princess Victoria of Sweden and Prince Daniel

Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands

Edward and Sophie, Duke and Duchess of Wessex

Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark

Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit of Norway

Prince Carl-Philip and Princess Madeleine of Sweden

For the civil ceremony Charlene chose a

powder blue Chanel dress and blazer.

via NY Post

It seems a lot of the royal guests seemed a bit...frumpy and boring.

What did you think of the outfits and Charlene's bridal look?

 

Beautiful Bride: Abbey Clancy

Check out footballer Peter Crouch and model

Abbey Clancy's wedding photos from their

wedding earlier today in Leicestershire. [via]

What do you think of Abbey's Giles Deacon gown?

Beautiful Bride: America Ferrera

Ugly Betty's America Ferrera wed her longtime boyfriend on June 27th in a Christos by Amsale wedding gown. The Ferrera's wedding pic reveals a strapless gown with a voluminous, tiered skirt. [via]

What do you think about America's wedding look?

Have We Seen Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress Before?

When Kate Middleton stepped out of the car infront of Westminster Abbey few could deny she looked beautiful and that her Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown was a triumph of delicacy and skilled workmanship. Still, some--like us--were kind of disappointed. We felt like we'd seen this dress before. We would have liked to see something a bit more unique.

The first inspiration was inevitably Grace Kelly,

that icon of brides and commoners everywhere.

But Marie Claire UK has unconvered an even closer match to Kate's McQueen, the wedding dress worn by Isabella Orsini, the Italian goddaughter of Silvio Berlusconi, when she wed Prince Edouard de Ligne, a Belgian, a full two years before Kate and William said their "I dos." See what we mean? There's no way Kate Middleton should have worn a dress we've seen before and so often. And check out Isabella's tiara--a cool something blue, no?

Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress: Part Deux

A girl needs to be comfortable for dancing and Kate Middleton is no different. Departing Clarence House for Buckingham Palace and her wedding reception, the newly minted Duchess of Cambridge chose to chuck her McQueen wedding gown for another white dress designed by Sarah Burton. Kate's second dress is a strapless, floor-length gazar number with a jewelled waistband that Kate accessorized with a cute and cropped angora sweater. Camilla, also seen here, switched it up opting for another Anna Valentine creation.

Pippa Middleton also left her white McQueen behind...

For the evening Pippa opted for a jewel-coloured Temperley London gown.

We're not 100% sure we're on the Pippa train, although we can say the girl certainly is tanned.

Photos via cbsnews.com and fashionista.com

William and Kate: The Official Wedding Photos

Photo Credit: Hugo Burnand

Courtesy of the British Monarchy

CopyKate: The Duchess of Cambridge's Nails

Wonder what polish shades Kate Middleton was sporting on her wedding day? Well, wonder no more. We've got the scoop for you direct from the horse's mouth. Not that we're calling the Duchess a horse...or that this news came from her mouth. Rather the one spilling the beans is Kate's manicurist Marina Sandoval from the Jo Hansford Salon. The manicure was apparently a pre-wedding pampering gift from Camilla.

Probably to stop a barganista like Kate from doing her own nails.

Or enlisting Pippa's services.

Marina reveals that Kate's wedding nails are actually a mix of two colours: Essie Allure and Bourjois So Laque Ultra Shine Nail Enamel in Rose Lounge.

Through the years it's becoming increasingly obvious that while Kate has a serious romance going with her eyeliner she really prefers nude when it comes to nails and lips. We can't remember if we've ever seen the Duchess with a bright lippy or mani. Forward us a pic if you find one!

Our fave option for semi-sheer nude nails?

OPI's Bubble Bath, a perfect option for classic, neat nails.

But if you want a polish on the white side or totally

clear, then this one isn't for you.