You Can Feel Like a Princess Too

Millions are expected to tune in to watch the event of the century– the Royal Wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William. There are viewing parties all over the world and YouTube will be streaming the wedding live as well. If you’re planning a viewing party to celebrate the nuptials of Wills and Kate you’ll definitely want to do it up right. And The House of Bachelorette is here to help!

Put On Your Crown

Part of the allure of the Royal Wedding is the fact that Kate Middleton was once a commoner. Her family became millionaires through their party supply website (sound familiar?). But overnight Kate will go from an ordinary girl to a member of royalty. And we can all feel like princesses when we watch her walk down the aisle while wearing a princess bride tiara, just $3.99.

Serve Up Something Special

Unless you’re watching the Royal Wedding on Tivo, you’re probably up pretty early in the morning. Make sure you serve up some special early morning treats (mimosas perhaps?) and give guests these lovely tiara napkins, perfect for princesses in the making.

Set the Scene

Pretend you’re not thousands of miles away from Buckingham Palace. Set the scene as if you were a part of the Royal Wedding party. That includes fun decorations, flowers and even some Love Birds Bridal balloons. That way you’ll always have a fun story to tell when the conversation turns to the 2011 Royal Wedding of Kate and William.

There’s a hilarious new movie coming out on May 13, 2011 called Bridesmaids.  The movie stars Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne and others. Maya is the bride and the movie follows her and her five bridesmaids through some hilarious scenarios that I’m sure many of us can relate to.

Bridesmaids Hits Theaters May 13

Bridesmaids centers on the character Annie (played by Wiig), who is a down-on-her-luck baker who is losing her store because of the recession. When her best friend Lillian ( played by Rudolph) breaks the news that she’s engaged and wants Annie to be her maid of honor, she puts her own trials aside to help out. In case you haven’t caught the trailer yet, check this out:

Costco Selling Wedding Gowns

Costco just announced that in addition to discount toilet paper, olive oil and hamburger meat you’ll also be able to pick out a wedding dress at some of their bulk discount stores! Designer Kirstie Kelly is now selling her gowns at the wholesale warehouses. Don’t expect something super cheap though– gowns range from $699 to $1399 (plus the cost of a Costco membership.) Sizes offered range from 2 to 24. Right now there’s a traveling trunk show. They’ll also be selling fingertip and cathedral length veils to complement the gowns. Check out Costco.com to find out if the dresses are coming to your area.

What do you think– would you buy a wedding dress at Costco?

Photo Courtesy of Anthropologie

We know you like a good deal– that’s one of the reasons why you shop at The House of Bachelorette isn’t it? So we know you’ll love this news! The stylish brains behind Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie are heading down the aisle and launching a bridal line. Fittingly, this line launches on Valentine’s Day 2011.

BHLDN promises to offer heirloom quality wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and other party wear. It will also carry jewelry, headpieces, shoes and lingerie. Everything can be purchased online at first. “We know our customer, and we know she’s looking for a brand that reflects her unique perspective. She may have interests common to her friends, but she’s looking to create a moment that’s all her own it’s not so much about our point of view as it is about capturing hers,” explains managing director, Kristin Norris in a news release.

So what do you think? Will you shop this brand?

We’re over at BudgetAWedding.com today blogging about five fabulous ideas for bachelorette party favors. These days wedding guests aren’t the only ones who get a little token of appreciation. Bachelorette party guests deserve a little gift to remember the celebration by. So check out our ideas and let us know if you’ve got a great option for bachelorette party favors.

A new study says more than half of Britain’s brides-to-be and nearly 40% of grooms say they’re thinking about getting cosmetic surgery or another procedure done before their weddings. These big day prep procedures range from botox to breast enhancement. The reason? According to the women that were questioned, they want to look better in photos and feel better about themselves. The grooms say they want to be more appealing to their brides. Here’s what the brides are considering having done:

Botox – 68 percent

Teeth Whitening – 62 percent

Liposuction – 55 percent

Breast Augmentation – 47 percent

Face plumpers – 43 percent

Grooms are considering these methods of improving their looks:

Veneers – 78 percent

Botox – 62 percent

Hair Plugs – 41 percent

Liposuction – 33 percent

Chest Reduction – 25 percent

How do you feel about pre-wedding surgery?

Photo courtesy of linh.ngan

Life of the Party? Or Party Pooper?

They don’t seem to want to be a part of traditional wedding party planning like picking colors or selecting a florist. But when it comes to the parties the grooms are all about it. It’s long been a faux pas, but lately more grooms seem to be showing up to the bachelorette party. Maybe it’s because they’re looking for some fun or maybe it’s because they don’t trust their bride-to-be. We want to know what you think. Should the groom be invited to the bachelorette party?