Okay, I know everyone's posting about today's royal wedding, but...it was breathtaking. I wasn't going to watch it because the way I saw it, they've already been living together for years, and the royal family isn't exactly known for their long marriages. So what was all the excitement about? But then I changed my mind. I started reading tidbits of their wedding preparations, getting excited... And I woke up before 6:00 today to watch the ceremony with my Mom. Then I left around 7:30 to join some of my American and English friends in a tea party to watch the pre-wedding excitement, the ceremony (again), and the post-wedding excitement. I was thrilled by the fairytale feel of the day, the beautiful (EXPENSIVE!) clothes, the breathtaking music, the gorgeous, smiling bride and her strong, dutiful groom...it was lovely. SO romantic!
I suppose, on one level, it was no different than anyone else's marriage. On a broader note, they had the usual inconveniences: their wishes were altered by an imposing family, they had an exhausting day, the wedding planning stress... And then on a personal note, it was simply a man and a woman pledging to spend their lives in love and support of one another. That's a big job for anyone!
The tradition that was woven throughout the day was absolutely beautiful, but I also love the personal stamp that the bride and groom had placed on it. They were responsibly complying with the wishes of their subjects by having a public procession, wedding, and kiss, and then they had a more personal, private ceremony and reception. I love that! I hope and pray that that sort of attention to the importance of privacy serves them well. A royal wedding is fantastically romantic, but it's probably much more unromantic to those taking part in it. I'm glad that this couple has taken pains to make it their day, and not just England's day.
I'm very happy and excited for this new couple, and this important chapter in English history. It was the first royal wedding that I've witnessed, and I'm so glad to have seen it. I'm also glad that I was able to get excited about it! The excitement continues as I watch the post-wedding coverage on the DVR with my Mom, since she had to go to work and miss it when it was live. I can't wait to read all about what the bride was wearing over the next few days! I LOVE her dress (designed by Sarah Burton, of Alexander McQueen!), and she did her own makeup! That's inspiring! Maybe I'll do my own makeup on my wedding day too! If Princess Catherine of England can do her own makeup on her special day, I suppose I can do the same. But we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. ;)
God Save the Queen!
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