The Royal Wedding: Thinking Like a Princess

So before I say anything else, I have to put it out there: I kind of wish I was still living in London right now. I’d love to be there with all the hubbub surrounding the Royal Wedding! Of course having said that, I remember just how crazy the city gets when big events are going on, so I’m probably better off watching it on TV/streaming online like the rest of the world, but still. All the coverage of London-town during the lead-up to the big day has made me more than a little bit homesick.

Now! Let’s get on with some of my predictions for the big day. Despite the guesses that you’ll soon see below, I actually have NO idea what it’s going to be like—and I think that’s great. I can’t imagine planning a wedding (or having someone/a whole team of someones plan it for you) with all eyes scrutinizing your every move. Props to them for keeping it all under-wraps.

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Photo: The Australian
They’re always so happy! Such a cute couple.

I think the overall vibe of their big day is going to be classy, with shades of white and purples. Royal colours! I can’t see her choosing fluffy pink or bold red: purple would suit her perfectly. I’m not sure there will be a theme, but the word I would use to sum it up? Elegant. Since Kate is only having a maid of honour, I’m guessing her dress will be a shade of purple: a long gown, with some kind of sleeves.

I think they’ll stick to traditions for the most part – classic English roses for the bouquet (in shades of white/purple/dusty rose) and I think they’ll have an old-fashioned, separate tier fruit cake. I couldn’t find the perfect image to match, but just pretend that each tier is lifted up on its own level. As for how many tiers, well, that depends on how many mouths they’re feeding: I’m going to guess 5 or 6. The ceremony will likely last for an hour; I think most big events in Westminster Abbey generally last that long.

I can’t even begin to predict what their first dance will be to. I hope it’s something modern, something that’s special to both of them as a couple. I guess we’ll have to wait and see!

Kate, or should I say Catherine, is going to be a stunning bride, no matter what she wears. I’m guessing her dress will be quite modern, something fitted but with a full skirt—and likely something with some kind of sleeve or feature at the neckline. I see her sticking with tradition and pairing it with a cathedral veil, though not with a blusher: just a simple, 1-tier tulle number, maybe 120″?

I don’t think she’ll wear a tiara, but I do think there’ll be some kind of brooch or jewels in her hair. I think she’ll stick to classic gems for her wedding jewels—classic, but not too flashy. It’ll be interesting to see if she sticks with classic wedding heels (closed-toe) or goes for a ride on the colour-trend bandwagon like many of us modern brides are doing! I am picturing her hair being swept up into a sleek up-do—she wears her hair down nearly all the time in public, so being up & formal would be a beautiful change.

Alright, enough chit-chat. Care for a visual?

Wills & Kate by Miss Jaguar

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