Official Engagement Portraits Released!

Over the weekend, the official Engagement images of Prince William and Kate Middleton have been released. The images, which capture the essence of their Royal romance were taken by photographer Mario Testino.

Mario Testino's images of the late Princess Diana

The photographer, who shot some of the most iconic images of the late Princess Diana which featured on the cover of Vanity fair, was specially selected by Prince William and Kate Middleton to shoot the Engagement portraits. Having worked with William on a number of occasions, Mario was perhaps an obvious choice.

Prince William and Kate Middleton in the Council Chamber

Taken within St James Palace on the 25th of November, Kate Middleton wears a beautiful, demure ivory dress from high street retailer Reiss. William however dressed up and selected a Turnbull and Asser suit.

The more relaxed of the shots captures the essence of William and Kate's relationship, showing them enjoying themselves in each others embrace. Taken in the Cornwall room of St James' palace, Kate wears a Whistles blouse and a beautiful grin.

Wills and Kate in a warm embrace

Following the shoot, Mario stated "I have never felt so much joy as when I see them together.

Interested in getting an Engagement shoot prior to the formalities of your Wedding photographs? Many of Timeless White's favourite photographers offer Engagement shoots as a part of their packages - if you would like some advice on this, please contact us here.

With love, TW x

Images from listown.com, people.com and huffingtonpost.com

Westminister Abbey it is!

As many have been predicting, Westminister Abbey has been selected by Prince William and Kate Middleton as the destination for 2011's Royal Wedding. St Paul's Cathedral, the other contender where Williams parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana were Wed has been decidedly ruled out. With Westminister Abbey being perhaps the grandest and most spectacular of British churches, and not to mention a pinnacle of "Britishness," William and Kate can be sure of a breathtaking platform for their Wedding Vows.

Inside Westminister Abbey

Williams Grandmother, Queen Elizabeth the 2nd married the Duke of Edinburgh in Westminister Abbey and a host of other Royal Weddings have been held there too, including Princess Anne and Prince Andrew to Sarah Ferguson. With a capacity for approximately 2000 and perhaps the Grandest church entrance EVER, it's no wonder that Westminister Abbey is such an appealling host for a British Royal Wedding.


Wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson at Westminister Abbey

With such an extended aisle and extremely high ceilings, we at Timeless White are now speculating how Will's and Kate plan to decorate the venue...Will they have a deep blue aisle runner like Prince Andrew and Fergie?... Will the Abbey be adorned with beautiful high arrangements of flowers?... We sure can't wait to find out!

With love, TW x

Images from www.abbey.ampleforth.org.uk and www.williamkate.org

Which Designer? Which Gown?

Since the announcement of the Royal engagement, there has been much speculation over not only who will design the iconic dress of the future Queen, but what style of dress Kate (Or Princess Catherine, as she'd like to be known) will choose to wear down the spectacular aisle that awaits her at the everlastingly British Westminister Abbey. Today, we are going to consider some of the Designers tipped to be front runners for the ultimate Wedding role and the types of Dress we can expect to see on April 29th.

Designer - Phillipa Lepley

A leading British Couture designer, whose store is based on Fulham Road in London. Phillipa Lepley gowns are typically tremendously feminine and understated. Made from some of the most outstanding fabrics in the world, Phillipa Lepley is currently placed at the top of William Hill's "Wedding Dress designer" odds.




Phillipa Lepley Gowns

 Designer - Bruce Oldfield

Another of the most renowned British Designers, Bruce Oldfield is known for his exquisite  and delicate gowns. With a wonderful 3 floor emporium in Beauchamp Place, London, Bruce has extended his undisputed reputation to obtain an OBE and is also a child of the Barnardos charity and has now become a Vice President of the charity.

Bruce Oldfield - Astrid Gown

 Designer - Ian Stuart

Ian Stuart has become a hugely famed Scottish designer for creating old-school, somewhat eccentric,  while still feminine gowns. Having won countless Bridal designer awards and previously worked with Bellville Sassoon and designed for the royal family, it is every bit reasonable to suspect that Ian may well be chosen to play Fairy Godmother for Kate Middleton.



Ian Stuarts bespoke design for Kate Middleton

Designer - Elizabeth Emanuel

The hugely famed designer of Princess Diana's gown is tipped to be in with a shot at bagging 2 Royal Wedding Design opportunities within her career. Having been catapulted to worldwide designer fame after the spectacular Wedding of Prince Charles to Diana Spencer, Elizabeth Emanuel has designed for Joan Collins and Elizabeth Taylor to name but a few.

Elizabeth Emanuel - Bespoke Design for Kate Middleton

For us at Timeless White, regardless of the designer, we think that anything less lace, delicate than the above design by Elizabeth Emanuel would be a big surprise. Kate Middleton is known for her good taste and sophistocation and the elegance of traditional lace with a fitted cut is just about the only thing we can picture Kate in! Though, Kate may well choose to pick something particularly fashion forward and opt for a more modern design featuring Taffeta, Silks or Ruffles.

With love, TW x

Image Sources: www.phillipalepley.com, www.bruceoldfield.com, www.brides.com and www.hellomagazine.co.uk

The Engagement!

Finally! Prince William has asked Kate Middleton to marry him!

Prince William and Kate Middleton

Here we will blog about all issues and topics related with the Royal Engagement!

We at Timeless White couldn't be happier and are truly delighted for the couple! We simply can't wait for all of the details and gossip to emerge over the coming months and we will be hugely delighted to document it all right here!