Thirty years ago, I got up in the middle of the night to watch Lady Diana get married to Prince Charles.
I think for most women, we still love fairy tales, or even the fantasy of fairy tales.
Thank goodness for modern technology. I set the dvr and started watching when I got up. Since I have been suffering (and I do mean suffering) with this awful cold, it was a perfect day to curl up on the couch and watch all things wedding.
Today was the day Prince William (Diana and Charles' oldest son) got married to a commoner, Kate (Catherine) Middleton. They met in college.
The British do things up in grand style.
Part of a parade before the ceremony.
The Invitation.
(Which was accompanied by a 22 page booklet on proper protocol and etiquette for a royal wedding.)
The groom, Prince William Arthur Philip Louis, and his best man, brother Harry arrive.
The bride and her father driving to Westminster Abbey.
Kate and her Maid of Honor, sister, Pippa getting ready to go into the church.
Her dress was reminiscent of Grace Kelley's wedding gown from decades ago.
It was stunning. Gorgeous. Modest. A bride getting married in the abbey must have long sleeves to show reverence and respect for the holiness of the building. I think it says a lot that they took this respect seriously. Not so with so many brides today. Even those getting married in a church.
I believe her dress choice will influence a return to some modesty in the future.
The walk down the aisle.
It took almost 5 minutes. She was very calm and composed.
Kate's ring.
The ceremony was quite religious. The couple even wrote a prayer that was read by one of the clergy.
There were many nods to William's mother. The opening hymn was the same one sung at her funeral in this same church.
Leaving the church after the ceremony.
The carriage ride from the church to Buckingham Palace.
Helping her out of the carriage.
Click to enlarge. He held on to her bouquet so it would be easier for her to get out of the carriage with her dress. He grabbed the flowers in his hand not by the handle and smashed them. The girls and I had a good chuckle. Such a 'man-thing' to do!
Leading the way to Buckingham Palace.
The kiss on the balcony.
They actually gave us two! And then the air force flew over.
I wish them all the best for a happy life.
(I did however, not like the fact that Camilla was there. I know Diana is dead and all, but if Camilla and Charles hadn't had a relationship, Diana would still be alive to enjoy this day. It rubbed me wrong. Just my two cents.)
