For me royalty is a trait that you learn as you grow and not something that you are born with. So if you want your wedding to be the most supreme event of the year, you got this! cHistory has it, weddings of the British royal family; do stand out as millions witness it with utter admiration. Be it the wedding dress or the car in which the to- be royalty is driven to the altar; everything is attested and reviewed by one of the finest artists of the respective field. So long story short, it is a big deal and also a great theme for your wedding.
But it’s pretty obvious that no one is as lavish as the royal family when it comes to money. So, how to become a royal and that to on a budget? Well! Keep reading to know more.
Family heirlooms
It can be anything, from your grandmother’s centuries -old ring or her dentures, anything can be an heirloom. But jokes apart, your elders can gift you any precious object that has been carried by generations since time immemorial. This is a perfect way to pass on the heritage as well as the values and traditions it upholds.
High tea
If you have followed all the royal weddings religiously, you know that some have completely missed the concept of plated dinner like the controvertial prince Charles and Camilla wedding. They had light sandwiches and hot canapés with a brithish cup of tea. And boy! This sjold be a norm now, as it would litrally save a fortune. But to make it look expensive, go for a rose gold palette for the décor and it will be best to put the snacks buffet on every table. You can also hire butlers for the tea service.
Drink the Royal way
The drinks that the royal family members prefer, speaks volume of their class. You can surely add some of their favorites in you menu. In fact, u can honor your most favorite royal member of the family by naming cocktails after them. Several drink companies, mostly based in London came up with royal themed cocktails like queen favorite martini and also a cocktail named ‘ Markle Sparkle’ before Prince Harry’s wedding. This surely serves as an inspiration for an amazing bar menu that can be achieved at a very minimal cost if you get a little creative.
The Royal décor
Before the décor, consider getting a venue that even remotely resembles a castle or a palace. This will look great in your wedding album. Now, as far as the décor is concerned, royals prefer a simpler path. Like in every royal wedding, there are not more than three colors used. The typical ones being -white, blue and gold. The combination serves as an epitome of elegance and class. Last but not the least, flowers, at any royal wedding are mostly arranges in simple bouquets. You can surly pick your favorite flowers but make sure they are local and seasonal. For starters, you can take inspiration from Kate Middleton’s choice of flowers like rhododendron, lilac, beech and wisteria.
