A nice day for a white wedding.

The birth of the Alameda Point Antiques Faire was around the time of Princess Diana’s passing. I remember this clearly because there was so much memorabilia at the time. Since our show has a 20 year or older rule for items, no new merchandise is permitted to be sold so the commemorative Beanie Baby of Princess Diana was not allowed. Everything referring to her was selling at a record prices, from china to jewelry. Now, the Charles & Diana wedding collectibles are allowed at our show. Time flies…

If you attended the spring Alameda Point Vintage Fashion Faire held at the O’ Club, you must have noticed that there were beautiful vintage bridal gowns and veils available for spring and summer weddings, fit for a princess.

Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco

In case you didn’t hear the news, Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen created the royal wedding dress for Kate Middleton which was kept secret until she emerged from her car.

Kate in her "secret" designer wedding gown

Here’s a vintage royal wedding moment to remember and a true princess we’ll never forget. I could feel her presence with her sons on this momentous day…those bells were ringing.

Looking back at Princess Diana

Spring is here and what a perfect time to spruce things up in your home or garden. Buy some vintage treasures on a budget. Pick up a tiara. True romance is in the air.  Enjoy the view and try some international cuisine. If you’re single, who knows? You just may meet your prince charming shopping for Beatles records or vintage postcards of Big Ben.

As Barbara Walters stated, “this is the year of the commoner!”

Grace Kelly the movie star before becoming a princess

At the Alameda Point Antiques Faire,

Enter as a commoner…Exit as a Princess.

Stay Stylish in Vintage! See you at the Point.