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Royal Wedding Time!

We're running on a wedding-infused high from this morning's affair across the pond, as well as the fabulous English garden pre-royal wedding cocktail party we hosted at Hitched last night! We'll be sure to recap both next week, but wanted to leave you with a little taste of the eye candy from the party, courtesy of our dear friend Kate Headley!

Hitched gals showing love for the no-longer-eligible Prince... but so happy for the new Princess, of course!

We had such a lovely time mingling with our wonderful brides and incredibly talented vendors and can't wait to share more with you... and of course, recap thoughts on all of the royal wedding goodness! But for now, we need some rest. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Final Week Of 'Princess For A Night' Drive

Though she's all over the news, Kate Middleton's not the only one who deserves to be treated like a princess! Just a friendly reminder that this week marks the end of the Princess for a Night dress drive we've been hosting at Hitched this month! We'll still be accepting donations of gently used formal dresses and accessories through this Saturday, which will be donated to local teenage girls who might not otherwise be able to afford attire for the prom.

It's the perfect excuse to do a little spring cleaning and get rid of some of the extra taffeta and lace that's been taking up space in your closet (including all those bridesmaid dresses your friends swore you'd able to wear again)! For more details about Princess for a Night, check out the original post here. Thanks in advance for helping Hitched support such a worthy cause!

Web Surfing Wednesday

Unless you've been living under a rock, you're well aware that the royal wedding is just days away! There's been all sorts of media and press coverage about Kate & Will's upcoming nuptials, but we've handpicked some of our favorite royal wedding details to share with you.

Pinkies up! We're smitten over the idea of an English tea party for a bridal shower theme, as seen over at 100 Layer Cake…

Loving the crisp, clean look of this bridal gown against a wall of crown decals, via {ritzy bee}…

Treat the future bride-to-be like a princess by honoring her at a royal wedding themed luncheon, as spotted on Hostess with the Mostess...

We've been waiting with bated breath to see what Kate will wear when she walks down the aisle, which is why we loved Ruffled's feature on the fashion choices of past royal brides...

Will you be waking up bright and early to watch the lovely couple ties the knot on Friday? We can't wait!

Giveaway: 'Something Borrowed' Premiere Tickets!

Emily Giffin is the creative genius behind some of our absolute favorite beach reads. Combine her fabulous novel "Something Borrowed" with adorably lovable cast members like Ginnifer Goodwin and Jim from "The Office" (swoon!), and you've got a chick flick that's not to be missed.

Lucky for you, from Hello to Hitched has 30 FREE tickets to the exclusive DC sneak peek of "Something Borrowed" this Thursday night at 7:30pm at the Landmark E Street Cinema!

The first 30 readers to click [HERE] and enter the secret code [SHOPUG8G] will be able to download tickets to the screening! The tickets are first-come, first-serve, so be sure to hop over now and snag 'em before it's too late!

The premiere will begin at 7:30pm sharp on Thursday, April 28th at the Landmark E Street Cinema, and arriving early is advised to be sure to get a seat. We hope to see some of our fabulous readers there!

 

Modern Trousseau Bridal Trunk Show - April 29th & 30th

We hope you’re enjoying the lovely spring weather and that you’re taking some time to get outdoors, enjoy the sunshine, and just relax! But if you’re feeling a bit stressed because you still haven’t found the perfect gown for your wedding, we’d love to take the weight off your shoulders by helping you find your dream dress at our Modern Trousseau Bridal Gown Trunk Show, coming up on April 29th & 30th!

What: Modern Trousseau Bridal Trunk Show

When: Friday, April 29th & Saturday, April 30th

RSVP: 202.333.6162 or appointments@hitchedsalon.com (Please remember, gown trials are by appointment only!)

The Little Details: At the trunk show, you’ll have the chance to see the latest gowns from designer Modern Trousseau, as well as the chance to meet with a representative from the company to discuss custom changes to the gowns. We’ll also be offering a 10% discount on all Modern Trousseau gowns purchased during the course of the weekend!

TLC's Royal Wedding Week

As the royal couple's wedding day approaches, everyone's getting excited for William & Kate's nuptials!

TLC will air a week-long event of programming starting this Sunday night. The special lineup includes Royal editions of some of the network’s most popular series, in addition to specials featuring archived and exclusive footage of the Royal family, interviews with members of the Royal family, and those who have been part of notable Royal events across the decades. Some of the shows airing during Royal Wedding Week on TLC include:

• Charles and Di: Once Upon a Time April 24@7/6c

• Untold Stories of a Royal Bridesmaid April 24@9/8c

• Royally Astounding: 30 Defining Days of the Monarchy April 24@10/9c

• Wild About Prince Harry April 25@10/9c

• What the Sell?! Royal Collections April 26@10/9c

• Extreme Royal Collections April 27@10/9c

• The Making of a Royal Wedding April 28@8/7c

TLC will also air a special round table discussion on April 28 at 9/8c with Royal experts, celebrity guests and TLC talent including Clinton Kelly (What Not To Wear), Monte Durham (Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta) and Randy Fenoli (Say Yes to the Dress), leading into the network’s live early morning coverage starting at 5:00am Friday, April 29.

TLC is also throwing a LIVE WATCH Party in NYC! 
On the day of the wedding, TLC is hosting a live production event and viewing party from Times Square starting at 6:00am hosted by Randy Fenoli (Say Yes to the Dress). TLC will takeover the Father Duffy Square area of Times Square and broadcast a pre-show and coverage of the wedding on two of the most dynamic digital billboards in Times Square. Starting first thing in the morning, guests will join TLC talent and celebrity contributors to celebrate the big day, as they watch the wedding live on jumbotrons and take part in various on-site activities including a fashion show and performance by Colbie Caillat.

Will you be waking up bright and early on Friday to watch the wedding? We can't wait!