Royal Wedding Expert Says Symbolism of Silver Makes it Ideal for Wedding Gifts, Will and Kate Memorabilia

Northampton, England (Vocus/PRWEB) March 30, 2011

Keepsake and Royal commemoratives expert Stephen Church says giving silver items as wedding gifts has remained popular for centuries thanks to its symbolic meaning. Church, fifth-generation managing director of Church's China, notes, "Silver, which represents strength and purity, signifies the gift-giver's hope that the newly-married couple will enjoy a strong and lifelong commitment to one another."

Befittingly, renowned silversmith company Roberts & Dor? has created a range of sterling silver and silver plate items to commemorate the April 29, 2011 Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. The Roberts & Dor? Royal Wedding range is available at http://www.theukgiftcompany.com, the online sales division of the 152-year-old Church's China, the longest-operating retailer of Royal Commemorative Gifts in the U.K.

The fourteen items range from a hallmarked sterling silver wine coaster to a commemorative teaspoon available in sterling silver or silver plate. Each is engraved with Prince William's Royal Coat of Arms, presented to him on his 18th birthday. The coat of arms is derived from the Queen of England's own coat of arms and includes elements of the coat of arms used by the Prince's mother, the late Lady Diana.

The date of the wedding is engraved below the Royal Coat of Arms, and both are encircled by the words, "To Commemorate the Marriage of Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton." A certificate of authenticity is included with each item.

"Roberts & Dor? exclusive commemorative pieces make fine heirlooms and keepsakes," says Church. "The company has a century-long tradition of high quality, and their fine silver has an enduring nature that makes any Roberts & Dor? piece an excellent addition to a Royal Memorabilia collection."

The full line of commemorative items, including pricing, is as follows:

?????????an Elizabethan-style dish, $ 52.93

?????????a wine bottle coaster in hallmarked sterling silver or silver plate, $ 47.64

?????????a commemorative teaspoon available in sterling silver or silver plate, $ 26.43

?????????a silver plated oval paperweight, $ 34.38

?????????a silver plated oval trinket box, $ 52.93

?????????a silver plated pill box, $ 39.69

?????????a silver plated bookmark, $ 26.43

?????????a circular key fob, 34.38

?????????a silver plated note pad holder, $ 39.69

?????????a silver plated business/credit card case, $ 26.43

?????????a silver plated wine/champagne stopper, $ 34.38

Roberts & Dor? was founded by Londoner Thomas Roberts after he went in search of high-quality silverware to purchase for himself. Dissatisfied with what he found, Roberts decided he would establish himself as a silversmith and make his own silver items. He hired some of the best craftsmen in England, and the business grew to be a success. Today, the Roberts & Dor? maker's mark is one of the U.K.'s most respected. Over its 103-year history, the company has received special commissions from international royalty and governments. It was also once called upon to create a special trophy for the U.S.'s Kennedy family.

The business was an immediate success. His renowned refusal to compromise on quality and design soon saw his craftsmen supplying the top London stores and his pieces were exported throughout the world, including special commissions for international royalty, and many governments. He was also responsible for producing a special trophy for the American Kennedy dynasty. Roberts & Dor? continued to flourish through three generations of the Roberts family and two World Wars, when its expertise was harnessed in supplying cutlery and food containers to the troops.

Established in 1858, Church's China sells a wide range of china and other collectibles. Specializing in royal commemorative memorabilia, the company has locations in Northampton and Market Harborough, England as well as an online division, The U.K. Gift Company. The UK Gift Company was recently nominated as one of five finalists in the "Best Online Retailer" category of the 2011 Great Awards, which celebrate the best in gift retailing in the U.K.

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Indigo Furniture?s Fantastic Wedding Gift List Service

(PRWEB) January 26, 2012

Organised and managed by Indigo?s friendly and helpful sales staff, the Indigo Wedding Gift List is a great way to take a little bit of the stress away from the wedding planning while giving couples all the furniture they have ever wished for in their home.

It has been reported that nearly 90% of all Bride and Grooms now have a Wedding Gift List which is registered with a shop or department store. Planning a wedding gift list for most couples is one of the more exciting parts of the wedding planning process. It will probably be the only time in the couples life that they can put together a dream shopping list and let others pick up the tab.

Originating from the dowries that the Bride?s Father would give his future son in law for taking a daughter off his hands, wedding gift lists have now become more practical and are something that the Bride and Groom can plan together. Before it was common place for couples not to live together before getting married and wedding gift lists were filled with essential home items such as kettles, cutlery and steam irons.

Yet the trend has now changed and the majority of couples live together and set up their homes before getting married, meaning that many of these items are not needed. So instead couples are creating lists that are full of things they would never normally be able to buy, especially when saving to pay for a wedding.

Indigo Furniture design and hand build all of their furniture and create pieces which are built to last a lifetime making them the perfect investment pieces, especially when starting married life together. Every single piece has a 15 year guarantee and is made using only the very finest materials, such as plank wood from environmentally friendly forests in Canada and Oak which is grown and cut at a small family run sawmill on the Baltic coast.

Indigo build furniture for every single room in the home including large, solid wood beds built for having the perfect nights sleep to chunky farmhouse tables great for having dinner with friends and family as well as range of sumptuous leather sofas made from the very best hides of leather.

With all the choice of furniture that Indigo make letting guests donate however much they want to the wedding gift list is a great way for the couple to put all of the money together to buy items that they really want and need for their home. It is also a great way to buy something which is personal to them and will always be reminder of their special day.

The Indigo wedding Gift List service is easy to set up and just takes a quick phone call to the sales team who are based at the furniture designers headquarters in Matlock, Derbyshire. If you are getting married or know someone who is why not get in touch with Indigo Furniture or have a look at their website to see the furniture which could transform your home.

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Miami Wedding Planner | 6 Ways to Savor Special Moments

(PRWEB) March 28, 2004

Between vendor appointments, dress fittings, and all the rest of wedding planning, it?s easier now more than ever to lose sight of what?s important: each other. Remember the whole reason you?re doing this wedding thing is to celebrate the fact that you've found your special someone to share the rest of your life with. Here are ways to savor each moment together leading up to the big day.

Go Out for a Night on the Town

No matter who's paying for the bulk of the wedding, chances are you?re pinching pennies, trying to save for the festivities -- and the future. Reward yourselves for being so responsible and go on a fancy date. Make a reservation at your favorite expensive restaurant and pull out all the stops. Order good wine and the best house specialties, and spring for dessert too. After dinner, come home to a bottle of champagne and make a toast to each other and that future you?re saving for.

Have a Movie Marathon

Escape from the wedding-planning whirlwind to the frivolous fantasy of the silver screen. Order pizza, pop some popcorn, take the phone off the hook, and rent a bunch of movies. Make sure to get a variety of stuff to watch -- you?ll want a nice mix of comedies, dramas, action flicks and, if you?re feeling saucy, some naughty ones too. Only one no-no: nuptials-themed movies like Father of the Bride, The Wedding Singer, even Sixteen Candles are not allowed. Forget about the wedding for a change and concentrate on each other!

Plan a Night Out with the Girls or the Guys

Okay, it?s not exactly savoring time together but hear us out. Remember how much fun it was to do the girls-only thing with your buds, no boys allowed? After a day without your guy, you missed him like crazy! Organize a day for shopping and other girly activities, and then hit the town for a night out. Tell your sweetie to get his buds together for a guys' night out -- complete with plenty of beer, steak, cards, or whatever they like to do. The next day over brunch, spill the beans to each other about your wild night.

Hit the Road

Designate one Saturday before the wedding as a road-trip day. Grab a map and drive to that cute town you?ve always wanted to check out. Or find a campground, park the car, and spend some of the day hiking. Bring along tunes that you can sing along to in the car -- the cheesier the better! No matter where you end up, be sure to act like clueless tourists and take pictures. On the way home, stumble into a random restaurant and have a romantic dinner, and then pull into a truck stop and buy a little souvenir to remember the day.

Play Games with Each Other

Playful competition can pack a powerful passion punch. Tap into your competitive spirit and bust out the Scrabble, Pictionary, Trivial Pursuit, or maybe a video game. Getting cabin fever? Venture out to a local bowling alley or challenge your better half to a game of tennis. Whatever you choose, make sure it?s interactive -- the point is to let loose and have fun together!

Cook Up a Storm

If you both love to cook (or just want to give it a try), comb through recipe books for a delicious menu and then go shopping together. Buy the freshest produce and, while you're at it, grab a bouquet of flowers. Back in the kitchen, line up all the ingredients on the countertop and pop open a bottle of wine. While you two are preparing the meal, take time to enjoy each moment -- and vow to make this a regular activity once the wedding?s over.

...Miami Wedding Planner Directory @ decoBRIDE.com