Just wanted to say I’d never heard of Meghan Markle before she got engaged to Harry, never watched her TV show, didn’t know anything about her at all. But I learned over the weekend that she adopted a rescue beagle in 2015 and, since I had a beagle growing up (who lived to be 16) and DH had a beagle growing up (who also lived almost that long) and we had a beagle early in our marriage, plus we’ve had two dogs that were rescues, I can now say that Meghan is my hero if for no other reason than that. If you haven’t seen it already, google the pic of her beagle riding in the Rolls with the Queen. It wasn’t on wedding day but some time last week, I believe. Adorable!
I didn’t watch the wedding but I’ve seen pics and some short videos. The children carrying her train were adorable.
And the white slinky dress that she wore to the reception, when Harry escorted her out to the fancy little blue car … did anyone else notice that she sort of plopped down in the seat? Those were some high heels and a very low-to-the-ground car and it looked like she wasn’t quite prepared for it to be that low.
They both seem very sweet and authentic and sincere.
Just looked at the official wedding party portrait and can’t help thinking Camilla didn’t get the memo to wear a citrus shade. There she is off to the side in pink and the other ladies are all in lime and lemon.
I said something about her is off putting to me - because of interviews I’ve watched of her. She’s a public figure, I’m allowed to form an opinion of her without knowing her.
I wouldn’t critique a private wedding, but this was essentially a public event, and as such, you are opening yourself up to critique. Now, I’m not losing an ounce of sleep over this. I thought it was lovely, they seem very happy, but I stand by my “opinion” that the dress didn’t impress me and her hair looked like a mess. The cake looked beautiful, the flowers were gorgeous, I enjoyed the Episcopalian minister. I didn’t think secular music was allowed in formal churches, but I certainly enjoyed it.
I loved the queen’s outfit, I loved looking at what everyone chose to wear, I wish the one in navy who is married to the soccer guy who used to be a spice girl would smile once in a while in public. I have no opinion of Amal, I didn’t love the dress, but in general I dislike that color. Both have very fine looking husbands. Kate was 3 weeks post birth, so she looked amazing to me and good for her for not making it about her. Those kids were absolutely adorable.
I believe completely she went in with eyes wide open. She doesn’t seem to be someone who shrinks from the spotlight. I can imagine several of his past girlfriends didn’t want to live a life open to inspection. But that is part and parcel of the role.
So no, I’m not some negative and jealous whatever. It was just my thoughts.
Jumping in about Amal. I sometimes skim Tom & Lorenzo’s fashion & pop culture blog. I’ve read comments from TLo about Amal loving the attention of the cameras & paparazzi.
I didn’t read it as a criticism, only an observation that she is the opposite of the kind of famous person who prefers the cameras go away.
Whereas some famous people are heads down or turned or looking straight ahead, sort of irritated, ignoring the cameras, she is usually big smile and welcoming.
Although I agree she seems to “eat up the attention”, I don’t see it as a negative. In this day & age, most famous people work very hard on their personal “brand” and it’s clear you will be photographed when you step out. What image do you want to project to the world?
Also, I am channeling the thread about serial commas and two spaces after a period. “…who is married to the soccer guy who used to be a spice girl” has a totally different meaning than “…who is married to the soccer guy and who used to be a spice girl”
They’ve been together for a little more than two years. I wouldn’t say that that is a little quickly, at all. Harry has been visiting her in Toronto since May 2016. One of my Ds lives on the same street as Meghan did for the past seven years while she filmed Suits.
I thought Doria looked lovely. What she wore was a beautiful Oscar de la Renta coat and dress, and the detail on the coat was exquisite, in my opinion.
I thought Doria’s dress was in tune with the Queen’s style. It was lovely.
@doschicos The Dior lip color is spendy for me, but I did some Googling & I think I found some less expensive options. (Clarins, Nivea…) Thanks again for the tip.
If Meghan can keep up with Harry in the humanitarian arena, she will pick up where Diana left off, and earn her place in history! I jus read that Harry invited the little 4 year old orphan, (now eighteen) with whom he bonded on his Sentebale mission fourteen years ago, to enjoy a front row seat at his wedding!!! That, right there, is the most poignant and meaninful moment of this wedding, IMO!
“I read somewhere that the Queen granted ‘permission’ for Harry (and I’m guessing William) to wear the uniform of the chosen regiment. I’m not familiar with the specific regiment so don’t know if it a ceremonial military group or an active group or whether the regiment is in service to the Queen, which would make it appropriate for her to grant permission to wear the uniform”
Both Harry and William were wearing the rank of major and the uniform of the Blues and Royals, which was Harry’s old outfit when he was on active duty. The Blues and Royals are one of the two units that comprise the Queen’s Household Cavalry. The other is the Life Guards. They are the horsemen you see escorting the Queen or other royalty in formal parades (as in Saturday’s wedding). The Blues and Royals are the ones wearing dark blue tunics and red plumes on their silver helmets. The Life Guards are the ones wearing red tunics and white plumes.
The Household Cavalry are the most prestigious units in the British army and serve both ceremonial and active combat roles. I don’t know whether it was within normal proper protocol for Harry to wear the uniform since he is no longer actively serving. But as with the beard, I’m sure a royal prince wouldn’t have any problem getting away with, or getting permission for, wearing whatever he wanted.
BTW, for those who remember the PBS series “Upstairs Downstairs,” James Bellamy served as an officer in the Life Guards in WWI.
‘Sentebale’ means ‘Forget Me Not’ - Diana’s favorite flower, sprigs of which Harry picked from Kensington Gardens and had them placed in Meghan’s bouquet!
Echoing the same. Thank you. (And the rest of your post.)
I have no interest in examining what other people (guests) wore. They weren’t getting married. I thought the bride made bad decisions about her appearance, when I’m convinced she absolutely had the knowledge and access to professionals to make her look different from her everyday look. Combining the hair & makeup with the dress fit, she looked sloppy.
Otherwise, of course I am happy for her. Any decent human being would and should be sincerely happy regarding the marriage itself. I already made observations about what I found touching during the ceremony, and I’m not obliged to clap wildly for every little thing just because some people think it’s “mean” not to do so. That’s ridiculous. I’m certainly not “jealous” because she couldn’t be bothered to perfect her appearance on the most important day of her life so far.
I also liked the Episcopalian minister. I did notice that the guests seemed uncomfortable during his speech, and they would, because it was rather different within the solemn British church tradition. I did not like some of the music because I am a musician and I get to critique music compositions and music programs within events without being emotionally blackmailed on a discussion forum that is all about opinions. The cello player was gorgeous and totally moving, but some of the program was uneven. What I thought would have been more fitting would have been to have moved a couple of the more secular pieces to an addendum just after the religious part of the ceremony; that would have been an interesting, original change.
Again, I was particularly moved by Harry and his spontaneous reactions.
I remember being a little taken aback by how RED Wills’ uniform was when he married Kate. But by the end of the day I thought it was festive & dashing. The uniform of Harry’s regiment is kind of somber for a wedding, IMHO. But if it was meaningful to him, that is what mattered.
Comments about something “off”
about Meghan without specifics sound awfully close to racism (consciously or subconsciously).
Thinking about Diana’s dress… she was basically a teenager when she chose that dress. I wonder what she thought about it later in life.
The royal wedding guest attire seems to tilt toward ensembles that often look more like suits than dresses, for women. Either the dress is detailed with a top that looks and fits like a jacket, or there is a jacket or coat that goes over the dress and stays on. This isn’t meant as criticism, just an observation. Maybe because it’s colder there?
There were no wispy wraps, shawls, etc. I’m glad there was little or no bling on the guests.
@skieurope, your punctuation comment channels “Eats, Shoots & Leaves” for me. Love that little book on the grammatical foibles so many of us, me included, make at times!
It was both/and, not either/or. Mine was obviously not globally or even locally televised. Yet my hair was in place and my makeup was different than my everyday makeup, and it was clear to everyone that I had put effort into my decisions, and I do think that guests have a right to expect that, yes. Weddings are actually community events. A wedding celebrates a marriage in front of a community of witnesses, even when that’s a single witness. They are in fact considered “public” in that respect, regardless of the nature or size of the guest list.
it’s not a question of whether she had the “right” to dress as she pleased. Obviously she did. Again, discussing her decisions is not the same thing as wishing her ill.
What deflates me on this thread is the trashing of the mother. I.m.o., she did look as if she had put effort into her own appearance. She’s also not the age of her daughter and thus is more limited in what would look good on her. I thought the hat was nice on her. I also thought that she looked uncomfortable being in front of the camera so often during the ceremony, which is something I certainly empathize with. I was as moved by her tears as by Harry’s.
So when we were people watching the crowd at the wedding and they showed Harry’s ex Chelsy Davy she looked a bit thoughtful. The two dated on and off for 7 years and have not been together for many years, but I think it would be a bit strange for her at the wedding.
But she actually did smile.
