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All eyes were definitely on England this morning with one of the world’s biggest weddings was taking place between Prince William and Kate Middelton. The event drew an even bigger crowd, with an expected 200 million people watching, than when his father, Prince Charles married Princess Diana back in 1981. Much of the couple’s popularity is due to the fact that they appear very down to earth and approachable, with Kate not being a member of nobility or royalty. The couple also touched a lot of hearts when announcing their engagement it was revealed that William proposed with his mother’s engagement ring, as he wanted her to be a part of their special day.
When the couple first announced their engagement, a great deal of attention was focused on who would be designing the future princess’ wedding dress. Some rumors even had the fashionista designing it herself. While sitting at home this morning and watching the blessed event, I feel a universal gasp happened when Kate was seen for the first time. Her Alexander McQueen dress, which was designed by Creative Director, Sarah Burton harkened back to the Grace Kelly era featuring a fitted lace bodice complete with lace sleeves and a dramatic v-neckline. When it came time to accessorizing the gown, Middleton chose to keep it simple with a borrowed 1936 Cartier diamond tiara, which was a loaned gift from the Queen herself, which held her lace trimmed veil. Again emphasizing understated elegance, Middelton wore her hair in loose curls, which helped to showcase the Robinson Pelham diamond earrings that were a wedding gift from her parents. As is custom, the couple only exchanged one wedding band, which as crafted from Welsh gold and was given to William by his grandmother, the Queen, and will be worn by Kate. William announced a few weeks ago that he would not be wearing a wedding band.
The crowd at Westminster Abbey was filled with bursts of color, as the large crowd of guests chose to ring in Spring with bright and vibrant outfits complete with fashionable hats. Queen Elizabeth was perhaps the most boldly dressed, wearing a yellow Angela Kelly primrose dress with matching primrose overcoat. I have to say that two of my favorite hats were worn by the Prince’s cousins, Eugenie and Beatrice, whose Philip Treacy hats definitely had a life of their own. Although the whole world was watching, my favorite parts of the wedding were definitely the small moments and personal touches that the couple was able to share. When Kate arrived at the altar with her dad, William was able to lighten the mood by joking with his new father-in-law that the event was a small gathering of their closest family and friends. I also thought it was sweet when William whispered to Kate that she looked beautiful. Moments that the latest Princess Di would have been very proud of.
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The streets of London were lined with cheering fans and onlookers who wanted to take part in such an historic event, while also catching a glimpse of the newly married couple. The couple was all smiles and waves as they rode in the traditional carriage from the Abbey to Buckingham Palace. Once at Buckingham Palace, the couple emerged onto the balcony made famous by William’s parents to share their first kiss as husband and wife. After sharing a short peck, the couple waved to the crowds who erupted into a joyous uproar which encouraged the couple to partake in a second, slightly longer kiss. From the fashion and fine jewelry, to the exchanging of vows and wedding band and of course the HATS, the Royal Wedding between Prince William and the newly ennobled Duchess of Cambridge will definitely remain one of the great fairytale moments of our time.
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