It’s kind of sick how excited I am about this royal wedding. Really. I dare say I won’t feel this kind of excitement again until the week of my own wedding. (I told you, I am REALLY excited.) Thankfully I have a few avenues to vent my abundance of crazed joy! In addition to this RW prediction blog, I have been cordially invited to a viewing party (complete with PJs, mini sandwiches, tea, scones and petit fours) at BM/FSIL Tracy’s home—I might keel over I am so giddy.
Anyhow, on to the main event. These kids are awful adorable aren’t they?
Image via BBC/Photo by Mario Testino
I just want to squeeze them, they’re so cute! (And maybe sneak a smooch from that dashing prince, but don’t tell Mr. Seal!)
OK, so I’ve thought long and hard about this and here are my predictions!
Ceremony Length: In terms of the ceremony, I think they’ll keep it fairly short (an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes max).
Kate’s Dress: Current rumors name Sophie Cranston (of Libélula Studios) among her probable gown designers. While I have no reason to disagree with that prediction, I don’t envision Kate in something quite as ill-fitted as is prominent in Cranston’s signature designs.
Image via Libélula Studios/Edited by me
So while I’ll agree that Ms. Cranston may very well be the designer, I imagine Kate will don a more slim-fitted gown with a modified trumpet skirt-complete with a modest train and capped sleeves or a built-in bolero.
Image via Monique Lhuillier/Edited by me
Kate’s Hair/Veil: Kate is known for her wild hats and part of me really wants her to rock a statement hairpiece (à la Carrie Bradshaw) but I think she’s going to end up with a simplified look on her wedding day; I’m thinking her hair will be pulled back into a bun…finished off with a dramatic cathedral length veil (longer than the traditional 120″-maybe 144″?). No tiara.
Image via Pronovias/Edited by me
Kate’s Jewels: I don’t envision a gaudy necklace, instead I think she’ll go bare-necked and rock some huge diamond tear-drop earrings and a blinged out diamond bracelet.
Collage by me/Ring via Emitations/Bracelet via Harry Winston/Earrings by Harry Winston via Blavish
Kate’s Shoes: I’m gonna go with bejeweled ivory shoes like these timeless Jimmy Choos.
Photo by Marie Labbancz/Shoes by Jimmy Choo
Color Scheme/Theme: I predict a monochromatic color scheme of ivory, cream, dusty pink and gold. Kinda like mine but without the black accents. (See what I did there? I compared myself to royals—it felt good.) In terms of a theme, I don’t think they’ll be one—it’s a Royal Wedding, I think that’s theme enough 
Bridesmaids: Hmmmm…I’d like to see the BMs in a champagne or dusty pink color.
Images via Wedding Chicks/Photo by Jessica Lewis/Dresses by Two Birds
Flowers: I imagine the prominent flower will be roses (mmm and peonies)! Lots and lots of cream and blush pink (or peach) roses and peonies—super feminine!
Image via Wedding Flowers
The Cake: 7 tiers! Traditional fruit cake covered in fondant.
Image via Pink Cake Box
First Dance: My The prince is a fan of Joss Stone. If they partake in the first dance tradition (it just seems too “normal”), maybe they’ll select Ms. Stone’s cover of “L.O.V.E.” to shimmy to.
Video via YouTube
Okay, hive, those are my predictions; I can’t wait to see how the day really plays out!
Are you hosting or attending a royal wedding party? Are you as super excited as I am!?