This was one of the rare times when I was glued to the television set nearly all day. From the early morning interviews with the crowds who'd camped out all night to the first glimpse of 'the dress' all the way through to the kiss on the balcony and the drive from the Buckingham Palace to Clarence House after the buffet at the Palace.I enjoyed it all, I loved the horses, the little bridesmaids and the bride's sister, Pippa, and I thought the bride looked absolutely beautiful in her gorgeous, understated 'Grace Kelly' style dress, with its beautifully fitted lacy bodice and the elegant full skirt sweeping out from the waistline, with the brocade work from the hem to halfway up the skirt, and an 8 ft train.
The bouquet was small by Royal standards and featured the traditional myrtle (a legacy from Queen Victoria who used it in her wedding bouquet, white sweet williams and my favourite, lily of the valley. (The scent must have been lovely.) It was very pretty and in line with the 'naturally sourced ' floral arrangements Kate chose for the Abbey, along with the English field Maple trees that lined the Aisle.
The cake was magnificent, all eight tiers of it!
(Now, if only they could apply the same efficiency and attention to detail to British Public Transport...)
Kate and William seem genuinely in love and I wish them a long and happy marriage.
(Pictures by News Of The World)
It was beautifully orchestrated, but I think what made it extra special is how Kate and Will brought it down to earth. They were the reflection of every other bride and groom--only with better designers. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope they have a wonderful life together.
Hi Maria, thanks so much for visiting.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more, I think Kate and William are a very down to earth couple and I think you're right, other brides and grooms would be able to relate to them, and especially the way the obviously care for each other.
Hi Lyn, sweet friend, what a lovely tribute to the royal wedding and couple. Like most Americans, I was glued to the television and any media tid bits offered. Truly spectacular. To Cate and William and a wonderful life of happiness.
ReplyDeleteHi Lyn - lovely pictures! I'm not a big TV fan (and even less of a royal watcher!!) but I also enjoyed Friday's "festivities" on the box!
ReplyDeleteI thought Catherine came across as a lovely, modern woman - retaining her own sense of self, while clearly respecting the position that she has married into. Very classy and dignified young lady.
As usual, I probably won't have a clue what happens to them on a day-to-day basis (I'm just not that interested in the royal family) but they seem like a charming, loved-up couple and I wish them a very happy life together.
Hi Sharon dear friend
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting, I'm glad you enjoyed the post.
Hi Val
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by.
Glad you enjoyed the pictures and watching the wedding 'on the box'.
I think Kate and William have endeared themselves to a lot of people by coming across as genuinely in love and very down to earth. (Poor things they didn't even have a proper honeymoon, William had to go back to work todat!)
I loved seeing the actual wedding. I skipped most of the commentary.
ReplyDeleteI loved the bridesmaid dress and liked the idea that the bridesmaid mimicked the bride. Here in the USA we have other ideas of appropriate bridesmaid dresses. *shudders at the thought of some of those*
More than likely I'll use the white bridesmaid dress in a story at some point.
I've been catching up on pictures on the internet, but it's so much nice to see your selection. Makes me feel homesick.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sheila, I'm glad you liked the photos, sorry you feel homesick though!
ReplyDeleteHi Beth,
ReplyDeleteYes, it seems traditional for British Royal bridesmaids' dresses to be similar to the bride, and it did make for a very pretty co-ordinated effect. They were such cute children, weren't they!
Beautiful couple, and beautiful wedding!
ReplyDeleteGot a good chuckle over your comment about the public transport...*snort*
It was such a glorious day, Hywela! I too was glued to the TV and thought the service was beautiful. Doesn't Catherine look every inch a queen? Sweet couple.
ReplyDeleteHi Miss Mae
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by and commenting. Yes the wedding was beautiful - and mercyfully the weather stayed dry.
Unfortunately, I meant it about the public transport, if only it could be as well timed as the wedding was! :)
Hi Rosemary
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment - yes, I think Catherine will be a great asset to the Royal Family, as you say she is very much a Princess and future Queen.