Friday, April 29, 2011

The Wedding Day!








Wedding dress designer - Sarah Burton











Blogger "Boy Meets Fashion's" on-the-ground video of balcony kiss and fly past can be seen here





Newlyweds leave Palace in Prince Charles's Aston Martin

Watch the video


All about the cake



All about the tiara

The Secrets Behind Kate's hairdo revealed
Gorgeous photos of the wedding can be seen here
You'll find video of the wedding highlights here

and photos of the reception here



Recipe for William's Groom's Cake
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39 comments:

  1. vickyApril 29, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    I am watching the HATS -- entering the Abbey, so many huge hats in brilliant colors ... I am delighted I don't have to sit behind one of them. You wouldn't be able to see a THING. BBC America is my first choice for viewing...oooh, the Beckhams, Victoria all in black. Her little hat is kind to those behind her.

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  2. Kristine Hughes and Victoria HinshawApril 29, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    The Archbishop of Canterbury needs to have his beard trimmed -- in an interview before the wedding he is very soft spoken and sweet, but he definitely should visit the barber shop ... 45 minutes to seeing Harry and the groom.

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  3. Kristine Hughes and Victoria HinshawApril 29, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Wonderful views of London -- the Abbey, the Palace, along Whitehall and through Horse Guards. I almost feel I am there...almost.

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  4. KristineApril 29, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Okay, I'm awake. Where's the dress already!?!? Haven't seen the beard yet. Watching CNN and Matt Lauer. Vicky - why aren't we at the Rubens!?!?!

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  5. Kristine Hughes and Victoria HinshawApril 29, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Red carpet in the Abbey, alid overnght, according to the BBCAmerica commentator. And I love the trees...

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  6. Kristine Hughes and Victoria HinshawApril 29, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Actually, I think we have the best views right here on tv...see get everything. And don;t have to wear a hat!!

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  7. Kristine Hughes and Victoria HinshawApril 29, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    There is Sir Elton in the Abbey. Hi, guy!!

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  8. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    John Major coming in to the Abbey ...
    I am drinking English Breakfast tea, very tasty. Scones waiting...

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  9. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Huge crowds in Hyde Pak watching the jumbotrons (sp?) and all the military bands marching round. It is too exciting and SOOOOOOOOO British.

    And huge busses bringing the guests...Home Secretary Mrs. May and husband...ultimately responsible for the security.

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  10. KristineApril 29, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Why don't the Beckhams sit down already!?!? Love the trees in the Abbey. Where's Mr. Bean? Thank God it's not bucketing down rain. Where's my scone?

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  11. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Now the little girls in the street want to go after Prince Harry...how cute. His girlfriend Chelsey is already in her seat.

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  12. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Also, I am watching the official monarchy site on YouTube -- streaming live from the Abbey at the moment ...good views here too.

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  13. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    PM David Cameron has arrived at the Abbey . . . wife in green and sans hat...are those flowers in her hair? He looks dapper in his morning suit...

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  14. M. Denise C.April 29, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    The Prime Minister's wife has no hat!!

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  15. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Lovely music in the Abbey...Fantasia on Greensleeves at the moment...

    And NO RAIN -- at least not yet.

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  16. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Prince William will be known as the Duke of Cambridge according to BBC America -- -- Catherine is to be the Duchess of Cambridge - All HRHs of course.

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  17. KristineApril 29, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    PM's wife not wearing a hat. And Earl Spencer not wearing a gag.

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  18. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Wills will be coming out of his house soon . . .
    flags along the mall . . .
    Here he comes...he is in his red uniform as colonel of the Irish Guard, I think they said...many cheers

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  19. Margaret PorterApril 29, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Am about to brew a pot of my Berry Bros. & Rudd loose tea...the 1st of many I expect. BBC America & BBC Radio 4 are my informants.
    It's nice to see favourite haunts but am thankful to be watching from the privacy of home. I was in London during the Princess of Wales's funeral which reinforced my dislike of being among great crowds.

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  20. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Great views of the two princes in the car...saluting the Centograph and about to arrive at the Abbey.

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  21. KristineApril 29, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Men in uniform!

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  22. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Mrs. Middleton arriving with her husband -- she will be in sky blue, according to the BBC -- and he is doing a reading. Cozy!!

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  23. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Mrs. M. looks stunning in her pale grey-blue...now here are the Yorks leaving Buck House...I may have to quit writing soon and just try to take it all in!

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  24. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Charles and Camilla are on their way...and all the extended royal family is in the Abbey...what fun!

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  25. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Camilla in Anna Valentine, champagne coat and dress, Philip Tracy hat...BBC America has it all!

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  26. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    The Queen is also on her way to the Abbey. She is in canary yellow!! Philip in his redcoat...Charles was in dark blue, BTW.

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  27. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Got a good view of the A. of Canterbury greeting the Prince of Wales...and he definitely has been to the barber...beard nicely trimmed. Good show, old boy!

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  28. KristineApril 29, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Oh, the dress is gorgeous! I'm crying already.

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  29. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Lots of lace on the bride's gown...and here they come to the Abbey. Mr. M has the train on his lap I think.

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  30. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    The dress is stunning -- by Sarah Burton as so often predicted...and perfect.

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  31. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    They have arrived at the Palace as I write this. What a perfect, wonderful ceremony, entirely appropriate and they all looked magnificent!

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  32. KristineApril 29, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous. And Kate couldn't be more regal.

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  33. baronessApril 29, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Now the surge towards the palace down the mall...BBC America is in the middle of it...waiting for the kiss, then I must prepared for the Royal Wedding luncheon I am attending... with my coy of the Wedding Programme (via iPad) and lots of pictures saved from this very blog. Hurrah!! Weather even cooperated -- it's lamost un-British.

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  34. KristineApril 29, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Now for the kiss!

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  35. Diane GastonApril 29, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I should have known you ladies would be up and commenting. I've been up since 4:30 and haven't missed a thing.

    Agree with all you've said, but I have to add how much I LOVED Kate's sister's dress! Omigosh it is so simple but beautiful.

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  36. KristineApril 29, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Diane - I was shocked that Pippa wore white! Though it did look good. Now that the wedding's over, maybe those two girls will eat something.

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  37. Elizabeth Kerri MahonApril 29, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I was shocked too that Pippa wore white. I think that dress would have looked just as nice if it had been a creamy champagne color. Also shocked that Samantha Cameron was not wearing a hat.

    I loved the new Duchess of Cambridge's dress, I thought it was simple, elegant and suited her to a T. Adored the two kisses. Am now waiting for my 2 books from the UK, Invitation to a Royal Wedding and the Alison Weir/Kate Williams/Tracy Borham book.

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  38. Louisa CornellApril 29, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    They look so happy and relaxed. Her dress reminds me of the one Grace Kelly wore. His uniform in in memory of some men in the Irish Guard who were killed in Afghanistan.

    WHY aren't we in England for this? SOB!!

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  39. vickyApril 29, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    On BBC America, Elizabeth, one of the commentators said that it is the English tradition for the bridesmaids to wear the same colors as the bride...so Pippa's dress was correct, as well as lovely. The little girls dreses were so beautiful, with the pleating like Catherine's. And the weather held!

    I think we had the best view on tv, though I would certainly love to be there!! How about next month???

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