Friday, April 29, 2011

A Real Life Fairytale

     Every little girl dreams of being a princess.  We play dress up with tiaras, we watch Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White.  Our barbies and baby dolls can be dressed up like princessses.  The word princess and the idea that we too can be princesses is handed to us on a silver platter.  Then we grow up and we find out that, yes, there are real princessess and for some it is not just a fairy tale.  Today every little girl's dream came true for Catherine Middleton.  So boys, if you were wondering why so many of us woke up today at four and five in the morning to watch a wedding, there is your answer.  The same reason you watch the NFL, NBA, and MLB drafts, drove us to wake up early and watch the girl next door become a Duchess and a Princess all in one day.
     The Royal Wedding definitely lived up to all the hype.  Kate looked absolutely stunning in her Sandra Burton designed gown with sleeves, lace overlay, and a beautiful embroidered train, and William looked equally handsome in his military dress.  Kate and William looked like the perfect pair at the front of Westminister Abbey.  The whole wedding was filled with rich British tradition.  When the couple shared their vows, women all over the world let their hopeless romantic side peak through.  They were beautiful and Kate sounded so lovely with her petite voice breaking through all the grandeur.  After the ceremony the newly wedded couple traveled through the streets of London in an open stage coach, just like a real life Cinderella and Prince Charming.  Then approximately fifity five minutes later the couple emerged on to the balcony of Buckingham Palace and shared the infamous kiss.  It was short sweet and to the point.  Of course a few minutes later they got a second chance to show off their adoration for each other to the world with a second, slightly longer, kiss.
   If you were wondering if Kate followed bridal tradition, the answer is yes!  She did wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.  The something old and borrowed was the 1936 diamond Cartier Halo tiara from the Queen, that Kate wore in her hair.  The something new were Kate's diamond earrings which were a gift from her father and mother and were based on the family's new coat of arms.  And lastly the something blue was a piece of ribbon that was sown into the dress' lining to complete the tradition.
     So ladies, Prince William may have found his Princess, but there is still hope.  Prince Harry looked rather handsome himself, and good news, he is single! Here are some pictures from the big day: