What's the difference between this week's wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton and everyone else's? Logistics and money.
The affair -- no, make that spectacle -- is rumored to cost as much as 80 million pounds, according to reports in the U.K. press which couldn't be verified. Security alone it is slated at 20 million pounds.
No matter how you measure it, the total costs are likely to dwarf the 4 million to 30 million pounds it reportedly American weddings typically cost about $27,000, according to the latest survey from TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com. That includes flowers, photography, music and party favors, and on these particular details there is little information available about the royal wedding. In all likelihood, the royal family will spend at least 10 times what the average American pays for such items.
However, there are many items the family won't have to pay for at all -- such as renting a reception venue, or hiring a caterer. As A-list celebrities, the royals also may get some nice discounts from wedding vendors.
A once-in-a-generation event
Just as with the wedding of Charles and Diana, the nuptials of William and Kate will be the wedding against which all other weddings for the next two decades will be judged. There is intense media interest in every detail, from the wedding dress to the cakes  to the brand of hosiery that Middleton will wear. A spokeswoman for Buckingham Palace declined to comment for this article. There is, however, an official wedding site with lots of details and plenty of video and photos to allow the public to share in the preparations.
Of course, the wedding reception will be a monumental undertaking. There are two parties -- a breakfast reception for 600 hosted by the queen and a dinner reception for about 300 hosted by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. Many celebrities are expected to be in attendance, as well as some heads of state -- although not President Barack Obama, who wasn't invited because the wedding is not technically a state occasion. Not even the tiniest detail will be left to chance.
"Everything has to work like cogs in a wheel," says Linnyette Richardson-Hall, a high-end wedding planner who is a spokeswoman for the National Association of Catering Executives and a panelist on the Style Network's "Whose Wedding Is This Anyway?" "This is a time when perfection is needed."
The couple's families are footing the bill, a smart public relations move in cash-strapped Britain. Though Middleton's family is wealthy, the event seems to be mostly bankrolled by the royals. Getting the best of everything will not come cheap, but it is likely that some of the vendors associated with the wedding are rendering their services for discounted rates or for free because of the enormous publicity they will receive. That's common practice in the U.S. for celebrity weddings and high-profile events like the Oscars.

After the wedding gown, what tops the bride's checklist? The wedding cake, of course! We rounded up some of the most amazing creations from bakers who labor over these decorative and decadent custom cakes. If you're a bride-to-be on the hunt for your own wedding cake, or just a fan of incredibly intricate cake designs, you will be amazed at these beautiful and creative custom wedding cakes.

Are these cakes just a bit too girlie for your groom-to-be? Then be sure to check out our eye-catching roundup of astounding groom's cakes.

Sugar Blooms and Branches    

In homage to the hydrangeas, cabbage roses, and calla lilies the bride chose for her wedding decor, Amy Beck re-created the blooms out of sugar, as well as an intricate system of sugar branches to anchor them.

Iridescent in Orchid    

Edible iridescent orchid pink pearl dust and a hand-piped floral design give this cake its unique beauty. The tiers feature Tahitian vanilla cake with strawberry, white chocolate, and lemon mousseline and dark chocolate cake with espresso, bittersweet chocolate, and hazelnut mousseline.

From Russia with Love    

With a nod to the bride's Russian ancestry, cakemaker Yvette Humbert crafted this confection in blue, white, and gold. Each tier represents a plate from the bride's antique Russian china set with blue fondant-covered dummy tiers in between.
Mountain Adventure    

This outdoorsy couple requested a mountainous cake for their wedding reception on Bear Mountain in upstate New York. Embracing the nature theme, sugar artist Penny Stankiewicz decorated the pumpkin cake with caramel buttercream in autumn mountain colors, sugar-paste flowers and ivy, and blue sugar shards.
Luck o' the Irish    

Cakes by Suzy entered this Celtic stained-glass-style wedding cake into the "Let Them Eat Cake" charity competition in 2009, benefiting City of Hope. The top tier, complete with a handmade, edible gold cross topper, was auctioned off, along with her accompanying leprechaun groom's cake.

Must Love Travel    

What kind of wedding cake do you get when an air traffic controller marries a C-130 aircraft navigator? An aviation-themed compass cake, of course! It took Rick Reichart of cakelava 10 hours to create this strawberries-chantilly confection, presented on a map of significant destinations of the bride and groom.

Autumn Splendor    

As a natural extension of the season's beauty, Dianne Rockwell created this pumpkin buttercream tiered cake tiled in chocolate mosaic. The edible display of autumn splendor features handmade sugar-paste fall leaves and pumpkins.
Lucky in Love    

A Vegas couple scored the jackpot with this popular Freed's Bakery's cake originally designed for July 7, 2007. Get it? Lucky number 7/7/7. The flashy cake, which includes edible poker chips and a "Married in Fabulous Las Vegas" sign, can be ordered in a variety of flavors including Light White Cake with Bavarian Cream and Sun Lemon with Raspberry Mousse.

Violet and Gold Lace    

Cakemaker Yvette Humbert covered each tier of this intricate bohemian-style cake with a layer of purple fondant, followed by a pattern of appliqué fondant lace brushed in gold luster dust. She crafted the crowning gold dome topper of the same edible lace.

Indian Chic    

Rick Richart, who co-owns cake lava with his wife, Sasha, designed this colorful sculpted-pillow wedding cake with handcrafted accent pieces for a yoga instructor's tropical wedding. To tie in the Hawaiian component, the bride chose guava and mango flavors for her cake.
Romantic and Rosy    

Kristine Bender's Bride and Groom Silhouette Cake features a fondant-covered almond cake with custom silhouette plaque, black and white ribbons, and sugar sweet peas, anemones, and ranunculus. To complement the pink theme, the cake is layered with strawberry cream.

Hawaii Ink

Bride and groom tattoo artists requested this stylized koi fish- and wave-tattoo cake for their 70-person wedding. Cakelava's Rick Reichart designed the Kona Toffee Crunch-flavored cake in white, black, and gray to mimic the inky colors of the profession the couple shares.
Clock Tower of Love    

The bride and groom were musicians who met in London and moved there after the wedding. They wanted the cake to display their love of music and the city that brought them together.

Runway Bride    

Thirty-four hours of handiwork and a 500-mile commute from San Francisco to Palm Springs, CA, made this dream wedding cake a reality for the founder of San Francisco Fashion Week. The four-tiered, 20-foot, 50-pound, Moroccan-Chic cake was created for her runway-themed nuptials.

Make Mine Moroccan    

A Moroccan-born bride who loves bright colors inspired this cheerful wedding cake created by Cakes by Sam, a 2009 Brides Choice Award-winner on WeddingWire.com. Every adornment on this pink-and orange stunner is handcrafted from fondant.
Something Spooky?    

Colette Peters, who earned a master's degree in painting and worked as a designer for Tiffany & Co., started Colette's Cakes in 1989. Her artistic background is evident in this whimsical nod to Tim Burton's haunting classic animated film, The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Bedazzled Beauty    

In her quest for the ultimate wedding cake, the bride requested that each tier of her cake be a different shape and that the entire confection be dripping with crystals and jewels. Mission accomplished! The cake is iced in buttercream, and the flowers are all hand-molded gum paste.

The "Wow!" Cake    

For the bride (and her mother) who wanted an ooh-and-ahh-producing cake comes this romantic, eight-tiered colossus. Sam and her helper spent more than 1 1/2 hours applying the pink gum-paste roses once they'd delivered the cake to the reception venue.

Edible Adobe    

Designed for lovers of the Southwest, this unique wedding cake depicts traditional Pueblo dwellings. Iced in sunbaked adobe-colored buttercream with desert turquoise buttercream accents, the multitiered cake features realistic gum-paste wooden ladders and stick structures.

Retro Charm    

Yes, you too can have Ace of Cakes star Duff Goldman design your wedding cake. His unconventional style is perfect for those brides looking for the wild imaginings of a pastry rebel.

Pretty as a Peacock    

This stunner features five stacked tiers of vanilla and chocolate cake with floral separators of sugar flowers that include deep coral peonies and white cherry blossoms. The sugar peacock perched on the top tier was inspired by the motif of the wedding reception.
Wedding Wonder of the World    

A confectionary wonder, the entirely edible Taj Mahal cake was created over a two-week period to honor the bride and groom's Indian heritage. Cardboard mailing tubes provided the form for the brick-patterned gum-paste towers that surround this 65-pound white velvet cake with fresh key lime filling.

Topsy-Turvy    

Matt Lewis of Matty Cakes Bakery created this frosted feat of alternative angles known as the Topsy Turvy Cake. Four tiers defy gravity while displaying intricate surface sugar designs and fluffy frosting detailing.

Bananas for Victorian    

With a keen eye for architectural detail, Confetti Cakes modeled this chocolate ganache-layered banana cake after the wedding venue: a Victorian mansion. The colored frosting on the shutters and accents matches the paint chips used in remodeling the real thing.

cake for a Valentine's Day bridal show. Suzy thought it would be fun to explore the Valentine's Day theme and so XOXO    

X's and O's are worth a thousand words. Or so says Suzy of Cakes by Suzy, who designed the 100-serving XOXO came up with this pink-and-brown ode to lovers' code.
Source: MSN

If you…want something classic


Hey, it’s OK if your wedding day fantasy involves you, a big ol’ veil and a bridal gown fit for a Disney princess. We found some jaw-dropping wedding dresses that fit the bill, including this gorgeous gown. The ruched bodice will look good in photos and in person while the chapel train looks dreamy from every single angle.
A fairytale princess wedding dress

This embellished gown features a sweetheart neckline, a mermaid skirt and rosettes galore. What’s not to love?

A classic sleeveless wedding dress

Strapless isn’t your only option when it comes to traditional bridal gowns. A sleeveless tank with the works (pleats, beads, an I’m-making-an-entrance-here train) feels equally major and affords you way more bra options—never a bad thing.


If you…like the goddess look

Hollywood starlets have been working this sexy look on the red carpet forevs. It can work for your big day, too, and you don’t need a celeb bank account to make it happen. Want proof? Just check out this dramatic gathered-bust sheath. So pretty in antique-y off-white chiffon!

Goddess wedding gown
Grecian draping on one long swoosh of silky fabric elongates the body and shows off the new erogenous zone: the shoulders.
  
A pre-accessorized goddess gown

Built-in jewelry like on this dazzling halter-strap style draws attention to a bride’s beaming face and eliminates the need for a necklace—genius!


An easy, breezy goddess gown

Planning to get married on a beach—or just want to bring that easy, breezy vibe to your wedding day? Slip into a flowy, spaghetti-strap bridal gown with a knotted front to look and feel gorgeously stress-free!


A sexy, goddess gown

This body-hugging draped dress lets you show off your sex appeal without looking like you’re about to do a wild, quickie Vegas wedding.


Chic and fuss-free wedding gown

There’s tons to worry about on your big day, so why not knock one or two things off the list? The gorgeous crinkled silk is perfect for brides who don’t want to stress about having perfectly steamed gown while the subtle beaded embellishment means there’s no necklace required.


If you…have your heart set on lace

Looking totally girly your thing? You’re in luck: This lace-covered trumpet-shaped dress with beaded belt shows off your waist and will wow guests.

A train-accented lace wedding gown

What do you get when you combine six-plus tiers of ivory ruffles, dainty capped sleeves and a sweet train? We say a confectionary creation, but you might just call it a-ma-zing!

A halter-cut lace wedding gown

Whether you want to show off a bit of pretty cleavage—or you’re just looking to enhance your A-cup—you can’t go wrong with something plunging and lacy. 
An accessorized lace wedding gown






Keep from OD’ing on frills by adding a little jolt of color—think a pretty sash belt or modern accessories—or just keep the top fitted and sexily streamlined.
If you…want something fuss-free

There’s no rule that says your walk-down-the-aisle dress has to have lots of going on. Simple can be “wow” too, and as a bonus, you can save some money when you’re not shelling out for extra trimmings. One no-fail way to pull off this unfussy-chic look is with elegant black and white (or black and ivory) in an A-line shape.

A strapless, fuss-free wedding gown

What keeps a sweetheart neckline from looking too cutesy? A slim skirt and a sleek belt—just the thing for a cosmopolitan wedding!

A modest, fuss-free wedding gown

Brides-to-be seeking a more covered-up look should pay special attention to the neckline. Sheer, cap-sleeve details create a romantic yet but modest look—walking that oh-so-important line of being dramatic but not revealing.
A sweet, fuss-free wedding gown

Your picky Aunt Martha and other style-savvy guests will never be able to guess that you spent under $500 (or in this case, under $100!) for your picture-perfect wedding dress.

A budget babe’s “wow!” wedding gown

If you’ve got Hollywood tastes but more of a waitress-paying-her-way-through-film-school budget, this mega-dramatic gown is for you. Your guests will gasp (in a good way) when they see this gorgeous bridal dress—you will too when you see the price tag!

If you…aren’t into the whole long wedding gown thing

Don’t see yourself in a big fluffy gown? Totally fine. Shorter dresses are way low-key. Plus, ankle- or knee-length dresses like this one will show off your legs and let you bust some serious moves on the dance floor.

A sweet and flirty wedding dress

If you’re a fan of princess-y touches but don’t want to be swallowed up by too much fabric, try a frilly frock that hits just below the knee. Love the tulle-accented Empire waist that balances out a larger bust while still looking dainty.

Wanna see even more?

See and shop for hundreds of bridal gowns and white dresses at glamour.com!
A short wedding dress


A stylish short dress says, “I am not a bridezilla, thank you very much,” while the one-shoulder look taps into one of the year’s biggest fashion trends.

Source: Glamour

Victoria Beckham May Dress Kate Middleton

Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham knows a thing or two about life as a (pop) princess.

Now she's hoping to provide an actual princess-to-be, Kate Middleton, with some wares fit for the royal life.

Beckham, who's expecting her fourth child, has been asked to send pieces from her collection to Kate, 29, for her upcoming public role as a member of the royal family once she weds Prince William."Apparently, she likes my clothes and has asked to see a selection," the designer said at her New York Fashion Week show, Daily Telegraph style writer Hilary Alexander reports.

The designer, 36, was unveiling her Fall/Winter 2011 collection when she spoke of the "honor" of dressing Middleton. "It's tremendously exciting," she said.

Beckham also said she believes the prince's fiancée will make a perfectly stylish princess.

Kate is "a beautiful young girl," said Beckham. "She has a wonderful figure and I think she wears clothes beautifully." 

Source : People