Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the future King and Queen of England, who have tied the knot in a public ceremony for the whole world to witness.
Many of us are proud to celebrate in style, drinking, partying in the streets and celebrating young love and also a day off work! While, others have tired of the constant coverage and frenzy of the media in the lead up to this day. Prior to this morning, I was neither a flag bearing Briton or a Royal-Hater. While I was intrigued to see the coveted dress, I did feel that some parts of the public preparation had gilded the lily a tad!
However, after watching the Ceremony on television this morning I could not help but shed a tear after witnessing the vision that was Catherine Middleton in her stunning lace Alexander McQueen creation. While, Prince William and Prince Harry looked dashing in their uniforms and beaming all the way through. The entire nation were mesmerised by the Royal romance on display that showed tradition and heritage with a modern twist for 2011.
I feel we must remember that aside from the media and crowds in their thousands, at the heart of this day are a simply a young couple who are very much in love. It was the subtleties and the detail of the day which captured my heart and highlighted how while they may one day be King and Queen, Wills and Kate are still just two people who have chosen, like many others, to declare their love to one and another.
The live coverage highlighted the detail showing Prince Harry as best man, whispering to his brother that Catherine looked gorgeous as she walked up the aisle. Prince William's beaming grin as he caught his first glimpse of her. Then at that romantic balcony scene, where we could see William himself suggesting a second kiss, undoubtedly showing the pride for his new bride. The defining moment was of course that fantastically cheeky Aston martin ride out of Buckingham Palace, showing how amazing and ultimately how normal they really are.
From the moment they emerged as a married couple today, they resembled a modern day Prince and Princess like those from a child's fictional story. Many girls would liken the carriadge to that of Cinderella's. These stories are alive in the dreams of many young girls in the world at one point or another. While not every girl may dream of marring a Prince, or even dream of their wedding day (myself included!) every girl does hope to meet the love of their life and be with them forever. Just as Catherine has done today.
While I am a romantic, I have never been over girly or keen about weddings. I know many girls who have planned their wedding years before even meeting the groom! While I have enjoyed attending weddings as a guest I have not spent my life wondering what dress I will wear and what vows I will say. In fact I have never been certain that I would marry at all. The Royal Wedding today has been a joy to watch and while it has not changed my outlook on marriage completely, it has given me some much needed blog inspiration! Mainly it has highlighted why so many of us desire that perfect day and the chance to have...
...A Fairytale Wedding.
