Royal Wedding

Well, April 29th 2011 will be a day millions will never forget! I wasn't around for Diana & Charles' wedding in 1981, but many compared this experience to the enormous event broadcasted 30 years ago.
Millions lined the streets days in advance hoping to get a small glimpse of the bride and groom. Kate arrived at Westminster Abbey by Rolls Royce with her father, Michael Middleton. She wore an ivory and white satin gown designed by Sara Burton at Alexander McQueen. The dress, designed to look like an open flower, had lace sleeves as well as exquisite hand cut lace roses throughout the dress and of course, a 2 meter long train followed her down the aisle (actually quite short in compared to the traditional royal trains). As for the bouquet and decor, Middleton enlisted designer Shane Connolly who decked out Westminster Abbey with 8 maple trees. Her bouquet was a shield shape consisting of Lily of the Valley and Hyacinth which draws in traditions from the Royal Family with use of these flowers. The stunning bride wore her hair down for the event, but her crown did not go unnoticed. Her 'Something Borrowed' was a Cartier halo that the Queen had received for her 18th birthday (it was also once her mother's). It was also noted that Kate's 'Something New' to be her diamond earrings from her parents, which were specifically designed to depict the new Middleton Coat of Arms.

I am looking forward to the photos released from the evening reception. Prince Harry and Middleton's sister, Pippa are said to have gone all out for this party hosting close to 300 guests.

Was the Royal Wedding what you expected? Were you at all surprised the traditions were so closely followed ?

Royal Wedding

There are just a few days left before Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot and the media is all over this memorable event.

The service : William and Kate have said to have taken a lot of care when choosing the music surrounding their ceremony. Such groups as
The Choir of Westminster Abbey, The Chapel Royal Choir, The London Chamber Orchestra, The Fanfare Team from the Central Band of the Royal Air Force as well as The State Trumpeters of The Household Cavalry will all be included in the ceremonial service.

Procession : Following the ceremony, The Royal Wedding will have a procession through London following a route including many major landmarks. At the end of the service at Westminster Abbey, the newlyweds will travel to Buckingham Palace along the route in a 1902 State Landau.

Reception : At a guest list of close to 1900, Buckingham Palace will have many extravagant surprises in store. William and Kate have requested that in lieu of gifts, their guests donate to a list of charities. The charities are based around the following titles (smaller charities are within each sub category) Support for Services Personnel & Their Families, Changing Lives Through Art and Sport, Children Fufilling Their Potential, Help & Care at Home, and Conservation for Future Generations.


Are you exiced for all of the 'Royal Wedding Hype' ? What are you most excited to see? (I think I'm most excited for the decor and the cake!) Send me a quick email with all of your excitement, I would love to hear from you

Keep an eye out for my follow up posts after the wedding! Where will you be at 5am on Friday morning ? Still in bed, PVR'ing, or watching the broadcast live eating some yummy scones ??