How to Have an Engagement Ring and a Wedding Like Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly was an admirable individual who leaves a legacy today.

Grace Kelly was an American actress who later became the Princess of Monaco. She left a notable legacy. Admired for her poise, Grace Kelly inspired young women worldwide to celebrate their nuptials in the same elegant manner that she enjoyed. Her royal wedding displayed the details of a celebrity lifestyle on that special day.

Things You'll Need

• Photographs from Grace Kelly's wedding
• Wedding gown
• Pale yellow bridesmaid dresses
• Silk & tulle veil
• Prayer book
• Lillies of the valley
• Pale pink tea roses
• Six-tier cake
• Doves
• Outdoor Reception Hall

Instructions

1. 

   Find a ring similar to Grace's but unique to the individual.

   Select a ring inspired from the one once worn by Grace Kelly. Decide on a ring with both diamonds and rubies set within an eternity band to recreate a similar design that Prince Rainier III used to propose. Choose a ring that will fit both personal style and price point.

2. 

   Complete the nuptials in a religious setting similar to Grace Kelly.

   Select a wedding dress with a high neckline, long sleeves and a fitted, lace bodice. Accent the dress with hand-sewn pearls for further embellishment. Select a Juliet-styled veil made from both silk and tulle. Ensure that the veil allows the face of the bride to be seen.

3. 

   Mimic Grace's wedding with an outstanding gown.

   Carry lilies of the valley and a prayer book to truly imitate Grace on her wedding day. Assign the bridesmaids to carry bouquets of pale pink tea roses. Dress the bridal party in pale yellow gowns that feature high-necked collars and bishop sleeves.

4. 

   The flower selection can help re-create this admirable wedding.

   Hold both a civil and a religious service to mimic the wedding of Princess Grace. Choose a civil service for the sole reason of legalizing the marriage. Use the religious service as the opportune time to truly celebrate the nuptials. Recite the vows in French to stay in accordance with the actress's tradition.

5. 

   Model the wedding cake after a tiered cake such as Grace's.

   Take your favorite ideas and themes from Grace Kelly's wedding day and integrate them into your ceremony. Hold the ceremony at a cathedral or church. Invite guests to attend a luncheon and gala celebration following the ceremony. Include a six-tier wedding cake, the release of doves and formal outdoor seating at the reception.

Tips & Warnings

• Cut costs by finding imitations that will recreate her wedding day within your own.

References

• Abazias Diamonds: The Story of Grace Kelly's Engagement
• "Grace Kelly: Icon of Style to Royal Bride"; H. Kristina Haugland