An April Wedding

Princess Diana and Prince Charles kissing on their wedding day

It hardly seems that long ago that I was a young girl glued to the television screen watching the most elaborate and amazing fairy tale wedding unfold.  I’d never seen anything like it.  What a beautiful Princess she made.

Princess Diana and flower girls on her wedding day

And now, years later I watched as the world prepared for her firstborn’s own wedding.

Prince William and Kate Middleton on their engagement day

It’s hard to explain the affect Diana had on me, from her engagement to her wedding and then to her untimely death and beyond.  To see William’s engagement and wedding has been so amazing, and touching…as Diana’s presence is felt throughout it all.

Kate and Camilla after the wedding

And what fun it’s been speculating over what Kate will choose to wear, who will attend, the wedding watching parties being planned.  Even Google got in on the excitement for the day…

Google Doodle from the wedding day showing the wedding procession through London


And the details of the day were so elegant and classic.

wedding cake
Closeup of wedding cake with their initials entwined under a crown

And Kate’s dress did not disappoint.  She looked incredible and so so happy.  I love the the Royal School of Needlework made the lace for her veil and gown – incorporating shamrocks. thistles, etc.  And in her bouquet she carried Sweet William, among other traditional flowers.

Kate Middleton in her wedding gown with her sister holding her train

Such a beautiful couple.  Kate really carries herself with a grace and poise that will serve her well in her new life.

Kate and William on their wedding day


I do wish I’d gotten up to watch the wedding live, but it was just as exciting and moving watching it from my DVR.

Kate and William leaving the cathedral

The kiss at Buckingham Palace is what we’d all been waiting for.

Kate and William kissing on the balcony on their wedding day

I think Diana would be happy for them.

black and white photo of Princess Diana smiling

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