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 ?