Royal Wedding Style

What a wonderful day the Royal Wedding was! I feel sure it was everything William and Catherine wanted, as they had so clearly stamped their identity on their day, but still balanced it by following the necessary protocols and traditions. I think it was a great example of how couples can personalise their day in small ways.

I particularly liked the prayer they had written that was read during the service. I’ve never had a couple do this, but often couples write their own vows for a civil ceremony, which is a good way to personalise your ceremony and ensure you are saying what you want to say. I think that off the back of Catherine and William doing this, more couples may opt to include something in their religious ceremony if this can be accommodated.

Another inspiring tradition from the Royal wedding that traces back to Queen Victoria, is that every Royal bride carries some myrtle in her bouquet. When Queen Victoria married Prince Albert in 1840, she carried myrtle – known as the herb of love – in her bouquet. After the wedding, Queen Victoria planted a myrtle shrub in her garden at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight.

Every British royal bride since has carried a bouquet containing a sprig plucked from the same shrub. In an act of love to honour the armed forces, Catherine will leave her bouquet in Westminster Abbey at the grave of the Unknown Warrior, a tradition begun by the late Queen Mother.

Perhaps we will see more brides choosing to include myrtle or a flower that portrays a certain sentiment.

Catherine’s wedding dress was classic and beautiful; a real statement without being over the top. Lace has slowly been making a comeback in wedding dresses and Catherine wearing lace I feel will only increase its popularity!

Pippa’s bridesmaid dress was also simple and beautiful. The shape and style was a sufficient contrast to Catherine’s so the fact she was also in ivory in no way detracted from the bride. It is unusual for bridesmaids to wear ivory without any splash of colour but this Royal wedding showed us that it can work!

Article by London Based Wedding Co-Ordinator Siobhan Craven-Robins

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Union Jack - Steve Gerrard Photography

Catherine Middleton - From Flickr Uploaded by americanistadechiapas

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