The Royal Wedding (April 29, 2011)

I decided to deviate away from my normal regime, in which I analyze five to six pieces of a recent collection from a world-famous designer, in order to honor a very important event that occurred on April 29, 2011: the Royal Wedding of Prince William Arthur Philip Louis and commoner Kate Middleton, who is right now officially titled Princess Katharine. What a day it was! With the gathering of fans on every street to the pomp and ceremony throughout the wedding and events afterward, April 29, 2011 will go down in history.

Now, for anyone out there who can't recall what the faces of England's future King and Queen look like, here is a photo reminder of the happy couple:

http://www.style.com/stylefile/2010/12/the-high-street-princess/

They are certainly an attractive pair! The prince could not have chosen a more beautiful woman to be his wife. Kate's face is undeniably attractive, with her gorgeous eyes, stunning skin, and perfectly white and straight teeth. I also really love her thick, luscious brown hair that always seems to fall perfectly around her face.

Besides having a gorgeous face and hair, Kate has also won the beauty jackpot in her slim, well-proportioned figure. You could argue that Kate always looks good because she has stylists and always dresses so well; but while this is true, a lot of credit for her physical fabulousness can be attributed to her shapely waist, tiny hips, and overall feminine figure.

Now on to my favorite topic concerning the Royal Wedding: Kate's princess-like gown.

http://www.dailynewspaper.us/kate-middleton-wedding-dress-2-129285-123

This dress by Alexander McQueen designer Sara Burton is perfection in white. Speculation about Kate's dress has been going on for weeks, and I really feel that everyone was not disappointed. Stunning in its simplicity, this dress must have made Kate feel like the princess she was to become while wearing it. The lace overlay is the perfect cover-up for her arms, since that is the tradition for royal wedding dresses. The lace is fancy without being tacky or too showy. The perfectly fitted corset emphasizes and compliments Kate's naturally gorgeous figure, while the puffed-out look of the skirt adds magic without being over the top.


http://www.evilbeetgossip.com/2011/04/29/princess-weddings-through-the-years-kate-middleton-trumps-them-all/

I think everyone in the world is in agreement over the simple beauty of Kate's tiara. This tiara (not a crown, as it does not fully encircle her head) is understated yet perfect for a new princess. The veil, covering her face during her entrance to the abbey but then removed during most of the service, adds elegance to the overall look. The earrings are the perfect compliment for this wedding ensemble, and Kate's choice to keep the overall jewelry to a minimum kept the look very classic.

One of the most talked-about accessory Kate has been supporting since the announcement of the engagement is, obviously, the engagement ring.


http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/1116-kate-middleton-engagement-ring-prince-william-princess-diana-close-up_we.jpg

The ring that Kate now wears as a wife has quite a history to it. The ring first belonged to William's mother, Princess Diana. Giving it to Kate was a sign of William's love for Kate as well as being a tribute to his late mother. The ring itself is a large blue stone, a sapphire, surrounded by tiny diamonds. I believe that this ring, which might look too flashy on anyone else, looks beautiful and elegant on the long, slender fingers of both Diana and Kate.

A very famous English fashion tradition that is known around the world is - dare I say it? - the hats. Every female guest of the wedding was required to wear a hat, and everyone used this opportunity to really show off their style!



http://www.mybigfatcubanfamily.com/.a/6a00d8341c89e653ef01543208a922970c-500wi

Queen Elizabeth II showed up in a happy yellow ensemble, sporting a classic hat that was sophisticated and elegant and not over the top.


http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/hot-topics/121/kate-middletons-royal-wedding.html

Tara Palmer Tompkinson (in blue) showed up a bright blue dress by Deborah Milner with matching shoes by Nicholas Kirkwood. Many websites are slamming this ensemble, saying it's too flashy. I disagree! Yes, the blue is bright; but she's attending a wedding! A happy occasion! I actually think she looks elegant in the fitted dress, and I love how well matched the shoes, the hat, the bag, and the gloves are to the dress. Plus, with understated earrings she doesn't look over the top. In my opinion: perfection!


http://bumpshack.com/2011/04/29/david-victoria-beckham-at-royal-wedding-photos/

How elegant can the Beckham couple get? David looks smart and polished in his suit, and his hair is slicked to perfection. Posh looks...well...posh! Her dress is flowy and chic, and her hat is unusual but perfect for her gorgeous face. The tight ponytail merely highlights the glorious hat without distracting from it; and her shoes, with their six-inch heel and super high platforms to match, complete this one-of-a-kind ensemble.

The newly named Princess herself has shown off her impeccable style with a few head adornments of her own. Let's go through a few of my favorites:


http://agathos-nex.blogspot.com/2010/11/kate-middletons-hats.html



http://www.hdofblog.com/tag/kate-middleton/

http://www.imcharmingyou.com/page/5/

http://www.grossepointeprep.com/2011/02/prep-royalty-kate-middletons-latest-hat.html

http://celebsalon.sheknows.com/long-hairstyles/kate-middleton-sports-a-chic-hat/

Doesn't she always look fabulous and SO fashion forward?

Now, most people don't pay much attention to the groom at the wedding. Everyone wants to see the gown, right? Well, here's a little feature of the one-day King of England on the happiest day of his life:


http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/royal-wedding-watch/post/prince-williams-wedding-uniform-a-tribute-to-afghanistan/2011/04/29/AFZzQGEF_blog.html

Doesn't he look handsome in the traditional, bright-red military uniform? A classy and very attractive outfit for his big day!

Beauty obviously runs in the Middleton family, because both Kate's mom and sister, Phillippa or "Pippa", looked stunning in their wedding ensembles. Helping the little ones walk into the abbey was only one of Pippa's jobs at the wedding. As Kate's maid of honor, she was the one who was responsible for carrying her sister's train.


http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20395222_20485792,00.html

Kate's mother also looked classy and sophisticated in her outfit for the wedding.


http://forum.santabanta.com/showthread.htm?s=1840a0e2082e14cec31c96128bcd046e&t=224065

We all remember (and love) the famous procession that the newlyweds take by carriage, where they wave to all of their adoring fans, as one of the best moments of the wedding day.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1381795/Royal-Wedding-kiss-Prince-William--Kate-Middleton-drive-away-vintage-Aston-Martin.html

I think it's great that the two take the time to ride in the carriage and wave to everyone who is cheering and showing their support for and joy over the marriage.

Well, that pretty much covers the entire wedding. My thanks goes out to all the websites that provided me with the pictures I used in my analysis of this very happy day. My sincerest congratulations to Prince William and Princess Kate, and to the entirety of both of their families. Best of luck to them for a happy and healthy future. Good luck Kate and William; everybody's happy for the both of you! :-)


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