A Royal Wedding Proposal Out of Africa

Come April 29, 2011 Prince William will marry his fiance and long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton after proposing to her during a romantic trip to Kenya, East Africa in October 2010. It all happened in a Masai lodge called Il Ngwesiin, from which they took a helicopter to a remote lake on the slopes of Mount Kenya where Prince William proposed 12,000ft above sea level.

After eight years of dating, the Prince, 28, gave Kate his late mother Princess Diana's oval blue Sapphaire ring surrounded by diamonds. Prince William told the press about the ring: "It's very special to me. "This was my way of making sure my mother didn't miss out on today."

The couple first met at university eight years ago and said about their engagement: "The timing is right now, we're both very, very happy and I'm very glad I've done it."
Kate described it as “very romantic”.

Getting ready to say "I do" to your own Prince Charming? Royalty and romance are at the very heart of every union so romantic "wedding souvenirs" for your guests are a perfect fit for your happily ever after.

For a wedding theme that's out of this world whether your wedding proposal is out of Kenya East Africa, Nigeria West Africa or a Safari in South Africa, these unique wedding souvenir ideas are perfect as romantic keepsakes for your guests to take home from your Fairytale wedding celebration.




Hand Crafted Crown Jewelry Holder


Engraved Heart shaped wood keepsake - skillfully hand carved by Kenyan artisans from wild olive wood.


Embellished Crown Jewel Scented Candles


Prince William and Kate Middleton are to marry at Westminster Abbey. April 29, 2011, has been declared a bank holiday in celebration of this momentous day.

Congratulations You're Newly Engaged, Now What?

He's just proposed to you in the most romantic way, and you said "Yes"! Congratulations! you are now officially engaged and rocking a fabulous rock on your finger, a symbol of the promise of your future together.

While you're basking in the euphoria of being newly engaged, the next thing you'll want to do with your new status is to begin those planning steps toward the BIG DAY.

Here are 6 things to consider now that you're newly engaged.

1. Celebrate with your spouse. Go somewhere romantic and enjoy each others company, the next couple of months (assuming you have a short engagement) will be filled with a lot of planning and you both have to be in sync. Here's also your chance to take wedding proposal pictures that may come in handy if you decide to keep a wedding blog, give out "unique save-the-date magnets", or even to share with guests as a special highlight on your wedding day.

2. Set a wedding date or at least have an inkling as how long you want to be engaged for before you get married. Be prepared, once the word gets out, the next question to expect is "when is the wedding?"

3. Announce to close friends and family. You might want to have a night out with your girlfriends to show off your bling.

4. Keep a journal - you'll find that everyone will give you ideas, advice, and express their opinion on aspects of planning your wedding. You'll want to jot down those that you definitely want to remember.

5. Determine a budget - Think about how elaborate you want your wedding to be. Whether you're considering an all out no expenses spared wedding celebration or a conservative one, a budget goes a long way in managing key components in the planning process such as venue selection, and determining what support you might need and from whom.

6. Consider hiring a wedding planner if you can afford one. Planners save you time researching venues, and vendors such as caterers, florists, photographers and more. They are also helpful in relieving stress on your wedding day by coordinating details to make sure you have a successful celebration!

Practical engagement party favors such as our "diamond key ring holder" is a unique wedding souvenir to say thank you for your support to your female guests as they join in celebrating your new status.

Best Wishes!