I must confess: I’m not a “royal watcher” and had no plans to catch “The Wedding” until a few hours before it began. But indeed, I rose before the sun and tuned-in to the pomp and circumstance — done up with the oxymoronic (yes, I’ve coined this version of the word!) understated flair that is so typically British.
The Dress — Stunning! The Alexander McQueen design was pitch perfect. It is a dress that could have come down the aisle of Westminster Abby one hundred years ago, and a dress that will be perfect a hundred years in the future — timeless, elegant, and a beautiful fit. The understated tiara and simple veil allowed Kate’s beauty to be the star. I couldn’t help but think that inasmuch as Diana’s dress with its puffy sleeves and grand train was perfect for someone who would forever remain a princess, Kate’s dress, elegant and comfortable, was perfect for a women who would be queen.
The sister/maid of honor, Pipa, looked fabulous in a column dress that showed off her svelte lines while complementing the bride’s dress. (I loved the button detail down the back that mimicked the bride’s dress!) The girls were lovely but I have to admit, I swoon over a man in a uniform — the epaulets, the braiding, the medals — oh my! And, you have to love the brother/best-man with his rakish charm keeping things human.
Other than the all-important fashion, this is what I noticed:
–The British commentators were absolutely astounded that a “commoner” could gracefully walk down an aisle in a wedding gown. At this, I am absolutely astounded, and I’m sure it’s why we kicked their bums in the war for independence!
–When William salutes, Kate bows her head. If the commentators commented on this I missed it.
–I love that they kissed twice: once for the people and once for each other.
–I’m guessing that Queen Elizabeth approves of this match by the “happy” shade of yellow that she wore. And I couldn’t help but notice that HRH has incredibly beautiful skin.
–All-in-all, it was a fairy tale kind of day. Let’s hope it has a happy ending.
Cheers!
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You are a romanticist, Carla: ) But then, F. Scott Fitzgerald said, “Only the romanticist preserves the things worth preserving.” (The Beautiful and Damned)
I loved your astute observations. Just to add – I think one of my favorite moments was when, right when they were going inside from the balcony, William took her hand and she gave one quick look back over her shoulder. Almost as if to say to the world, “Here I go into my new life!”