Did you watch the royal wedding today? I was up early…..it’s the first thing I thought about when I woke up this morning. I think I might have had more anxiety than the bride and groom….I wanted everything to just be perfect for them!
I thought her dress was just perfect…..you know I am a huge Alexander McQueen fan. (Remember Boo’s inspired outfit? her headpiece looks just like some of those hats worn today)
Some cool facts about the dress via Daily Mail:
:: The lacework for the dress was carried out at the studios at the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace. The embroiderers were not told which bride would be receiving their painstaking work.
:: The lace applique, which featured the four floral emblems of the UK – rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock – was made using the Carrickmacross lace-making technique, which originated in Ireland in the 1820s.
:: The process is so time-consuming that it takes even experienced stitchers about an hour to sew an inch.
:: Each motif, some as small as a five-pence piece, was then crafted with minute stitches every two to three millimetres.
:: The workforce, estimated to be at least 12 strong, included students from Britain, Japan, China, the U.S., Thailand and Germany — aged between 19 and 70.
:: All were required to wash their hands every 30 minutes to keep the lace and threads pristine, and to renew needles every three hours to maintain optimum sharpness.
:: The dress was stitched in separate sections and put together only at the last possible moment, within the confines of Buckingham Palace where a special workroom was set up.
My family (and many others) think my younger brother Swen looks JUST like Prince William….can you see a resemblance? I have to do a double take when I see a photo of Prince William on a magazine stand.
I am with you…loved every minute of it! Love all the traditions and the finery…my 20 year old daughter thinks she needs to meet Harry…thinks they would be a perfect match. She says she wouldn’t mind not being Queen, just being a part of the Royal Family would be enough for her…lol …guess a girl can dream…Cate did!
I loved her dress – so beautiful and elegant.
And yes, your brother is the twin of Prince William! At first glance. before I’d read the paragraph, I thought the photos were casual/smart of the prince. 😀
Her dress was quite simply…magic.
It was truly a fairy tale princess wedding, in every sense of the word. I kept thinking of Diana, and how she would be proud. Must be the mother in me 🙂
i have become obsessed with them too! did you see the william and kate movie on lifetime? oh yes, i loved it! her dress was stunning and so classy!
Oh my lord, your brother looks exactly like prince William! He should get the red wedding uniform and start doing appearances!
The dress was so timeless and elegant. I kept thinking, “she looks like a princess”, and then I remembered that she IS A PRINCESS! THe whole thing was wonderful to watch, and I’m so glad I got to share it with my two young daughters. I know I’ll remember it forever! Tradition, hope, love and joy, it’s no wonder so many people stopped what they were doing to watch it.
Oh, every time I see that dress I love it even more!
I could not stop watching shows and re-runs of the wedding yesterday. I watched the entire wedding service 3 times! I wish them well. I think the entire wedding was amazing and she is the most graceful and beautiful princess. I can’t wait to see babies!!
Yes I saw the wedding. The bride and the dress was gorgeous.
And yes I can you see the resemblance.
Wow! There is *definitely a resemblance there! 🙂 I think your brother is a bit more handsome, though. I’m happily married, it’s just an observation! haha
I watched the ceremony in streaming from my pc at work!!! 😀
Kate was great in that dress. Thanks for sharing the tips about the lace!
And they look so much in love with each other!!!!! I wish they will have a happy life together!
I just read this post (timely, I know). I think we should get your brother Swen together with my niece Natalie. I don’t have a picture at the moment but I will as soon as she gets here for her cousins wedding Saturday. She is mistaken for Kate Middleton on a daily basis – it’s really uncanny. Prayers with you for a good day!
Love this ROYAL reminder. I, too, was up early watching it all! Joyful, joyful. Your brother could be a body double.