I imagine once you put one of those big hats on, your hair won’t really look all the great if you take it off. I’m not surprised they had them on in photos. The closest I get to a hat is a baseball style cap golfing, even that does it’s damage.
Aha! I had forgotten about Prince Andrew!
Yes, he was there - his wife Sophie was the one in baby blue:
Looks like they were seated right behind Kate.
I’m in Camp Doria - I thought she looked lovely! Very well put together. The hat did not hide her face (or emotions) and the coat and dress were very appropriate, not only for a MOB, but also for a Royal Wedding. However, I do wish she’d removed the nose ring!
You know these fascinators have grown on me. While I couldn’t imagine wearing one, they really do make an outfit feel complete.
And I can’t say greatly, greatly, greatly enough…how you have no idea what I mean, in the practical universe, about the difference between what my daughters looked like under the lights when their makeup was adjusted, vs. how they looked naturally, and how everyone watching the competitions understood the difference between what’s necessary for photography (and judging) and the more natural look many of us prefer on our own children and on others, as well.
They were never made up except when a formal event required it, but then you wouldn’t know that. You only assume what they looked like based on other dance competitors you saw, which you believe makes you an expert on my daughters, whereas I’m judging what an actual woman in real life looked like.
Have a nice day.
Oh I loved that her mom had the nose ring and didn’t remove it. And I’m not a nose ring person myself. I really loved that the entire wedding was a melding of traditional and modern. The nose ring was one part. The music another.
I like the fascinators too but I feel like they really only work for fancy British events. They would loom silly and pretentious, I think, at US events.
Who are the fascinators? Sorry, not In the Know.
I want the cellist to play somewhere,everyday.
Fascinators are the head pieces and hats.
Sophie is Edward’s wife and yes, Edward was there with Sophie and both his children. She looked beautiful in the 2 piece blue dress, as did her daughter, Lady Louise, who was a bridesmaid in William and Catherine’s wedding, I believe.
Yeah the fascinators are the fancy, eye catching, sometimes intricate hats the women wear @epiphany
I kind of wish I liked classical music more, but I don’t. I really have tried over the years but it all sounds the same to me.
Love that they played Stand By Me. They were saying on The Today Show this morning that people up and down the streets were singing Stand By Me while it was played inside the church.
So those were probably my people, the nonfancy ones in the streets
Lol@ @epiphany I wasn’t judging your daughters. I was saying it’s a look I’m not a fan of. Had you not opened it by criticizing a women you actually didn’t see in real life, by saying she should have worn that type of look, I wouldn’t have even stated my preference. It didn’t even make sense as a comparison since a royal wedding isn’t a dance competition and therefore the hair and makeup shouldn’t be the same, unless the bride likes it like that.
It’s great other people seem to prefer that type of look too and be happy when they see it. How boring would it be if everyone looked the same!
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, the young cellist, was amazing…and CBS Sunday Morning did a piece on his entire, talented family. All his siblings are also accomplished classical musicians.
Yes. He’s walking with his family behind Prince Andrew and his daughters in the second photo
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/prince-harrys-extended-royal-family-steps-droves/story?id=55282989
That’s Edward.
I did indeed see Meghan. I saw her under lights. Yes, I did see her.
I did not find either Diana’s or Kate’s makeup not tasteful. Elegant does not have to be “unnatural.” The dancers with well-done makeup at competitions, when you then approach them after their set and away from the lights, still look lovely and un-trashy. It’s just that it’s clear that the makeup was artfully applied and for a specific purpose.
I once saw a newscaster IRL, while she put a microphone near a butcher in my favorite small grocery store. She was naturally beautiful and probably needed little makeup for ordinary occasions, but she also (like the dance competitors with tasteful applications) was made up for the purpose of the cameras, microphone in hand. It was merely an enhancement of the natural beauty she had. IOW, a professional job. Same as the best examples of the huge range of dancers I have seen.
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I haven’t read the whole thread so forgive me if this has been covered, but as far as the makeup discussion, I remember some news coverage discussing that she loves her freckles and specifically wanted to make sure her makeup was light enough that her freckles showed through for a very natural look.
Personally, I think she’s stunning and could have worn a burlap sack with zero makeup in a rainstorm with hurricane winds and looked great. 
I love wedding dresses and enjoy seeing what the bride has chosen. I reserve the right to say I didn’t care for her dress, that it was a let down when I expected something more detailed. But I will also say that the dress looks magnificent in the photos released today! It even looks great around the armpit area, which was the area that I thought it looked like a homemade dress during the ceremony. The dress looks best when she is not moving. And the train and veil in the group photo make the dress! They didn’t impress me during the ceremony, but they sure have me in the photos!