It’s a storybook romance for the ages. A commoner caught a Prince’s eye, they fell in love and married in an elaborate fairytale wedding. Prince William and Duchess Kate’s relationship has had its ups and downs over the years. However, this story of their pre-wedding marriage pact might just restore your faith in love.
In her 2013 royal biography, Kate: The Future Queen, royal expert Katie Nicholl details a touching story in which the royals made a promise to each other years before their wedding.
According to Nicholl, the pair made the pact back in 2007, four years before their April 29, 2011 wedding date. Following their short-lived breakup, the couple flew to the island of Desroches in the Seychelles for some alone time. Nicholl writes that Kate was feeling insecure about their relationship, and William wanted to prove his commitment to her.
“There on the paradise island, William promised Kate that he was in the relationship for the long term,” Nicholls wrote in her book. “For the very first time, they talked seriously about marriage, and with the ocean before them and beneath the night sky, they made a pact to marry.”
And the pact held true. In 2010, the couple announced their engagement to the world after Prince William proposed to Kate in Kenya. Who can forget that iconic 12-carat sapphire engagement ring that once belonged to Princess Diana? They then married in 2011 in a grand ceremony broadcast all over the world. In the years after their wedding, they became parents to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Maybe there is magic in a pact.
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Wedding pictures are a way to capture the essence of the day. Couples usually hire a professional photographer with the intention of having a special posed photoshoot. Besides looking for the perfect spot, have you thought about the timing? When is the best time to take your wedding pictures?
Golden Hour
This is a term commonly used in photography. Golden Hour is the period of time just after a sunrise or before a sunset. At this time, the sun is not as harsh and direct in photos. The light is softer and has a redder effect. The photos have a ‘romantic’ feel to them.
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When it’s the middle of the day, the sun is overhead and very strong. The brightness can cause a lot of strong shadows and highlights which in effect may result in overexposure. The heat can also cause you and your partner to appear red and flustered.
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Most couples tend to have their wedding photoshoot after the ceremony and before the reception. This option is the easiest especially if you have a picturesque venue. However, you should consider the time of day this would be.
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Obviously the Golden Hour is the ideal time to take your wedding photos, but it may not be possible in terms of timing unless you decide to allocate time out of your reception (assuming it’s late afternoon and early evening).
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It’s important to remember that if you and your partner are not able to make your wedding photos ‘golden’ it’s not an issue! Your photographer should make use of a fill flash to balance out any harsh and unwanted lighting. You won’t be able to get that authentic soft and red look though.
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Descend a grand staircase
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Zoom in on a motorbike
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Go vintage
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Bring the heat
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Horse drawn carriage
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Rent a fleet of luxury cars
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Sail in
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Take a chopper
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Actors Adam Devine and Chloe Bridges have recently become engaged after four years of dating. The comedy actor popped the question in secret whilst the couple were on a boat cruise.
He then took to Instagram to announce the news, writing, “She said yes! Well actually she said ‘ahh Adam’ and then kissed me but I’m pretty sure that means YES! I love Chloe more than anything and I’m so excited to spend the rest of my life with her amazing self. You are my best friend and I’m thrilled you want to get old and wrinkly with me! You’ll be less wrinkly. I’m gonna look like a Saint Bernard. I proposed this past weekend and wanted to keep it private for a few days but we are now ready to tell the world! Love you @chloebridges! Have fun planning the wedding. I’ll be there for the cake tasting. ?”
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The couple met on set of their film, Final Girls in 2014, reportedly began dating in February 2015 and have been together ever since.
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Fans know Devine for Workaholics, the Comedy Central show he both co-wrote and starred in. He went on to act as Bumper in the popular Pitch Perfect franchise. Former Pretty Little Liars actor Chloe Bridges is currently featuring in Netflix’s Insatiable.
In an Instagram post, Bridges wrote, “We are doing it!! I love this man with my whole heart and I am so excited to be with him forever. I’ve known we had a special connection since we first met (well FIRST I liked the way his butt looked in his jeans and the way he made me laugh and the fact that his backpack was monogrammed which seemed VERY adult to me five years ago) and I quickly learned that he is the kindest, funniest, most incredible man I’ve ever met. I’m so proud to be his girl and will be even prouder to be his wife. Let’s do this baby @andybovine.”
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