Like many, I awoke earlier than my usual time to watch the royal wedding of William and Kate (Catherine). Sure, I could have waited and watched it via the internet, but I like living in the moment. I'm old-fashioned like that.
After watching William and the other members of the royal family arrive at Westminster Abbey, I rustled Sophie from a sound sleep to see Kate arrive at the church and get that first glimpse of the wedding gown.
To say I loved it would be an understatement. Very reminiscent of Grace Kelly's gown, and flawless.
It was very different from Princess Diana's wedding gown.
Even though I was an enamored young girl back then, I knew it wasn't the most fashion forward dress and very wrinkly...but it took my breath away. I thought she was stunning and magical as only she could be.
Which is why after watching the service today and witnessing not one, but two, brief and chaste kisses, I found myself crying. I am just so sad.
As a mum, I just wish that Diana could be here today to witness her beautiful boy's happy day. It breaks my heart that she can't and I can only imagine how much she is missed by her boys today.
In fact, while searching for images to accompany this post, I stumbled upon one of Diana and Dodi just as they were driving off on that fateful night and I wanted to will her to stop. It takes my breath away that one moment can change so much for so many people. Mothers shouldn't die. Shouldn't be taken from their children. It is cruel.
So, I picked up the phone and dialed the only person I knew who would understand and not laugh or roll their eyes as I choked out a hello through my tears:
My sister. And she cried with me.
Ans now I am going to call my mum (who is much more stoic) and we will have a proper chat about the fashion and hats, and we will drink our tea and chew our toast over the phone, which neither of us will mind.
Because my sister will have none of that: no eating while on the phone!
Kate is such a stunning bride. Love the dress! It's just gorgeous! I love that she went with just a 6 ft train, and the lacework was unbelievable. I also loved that she wore her hair down. She looked so natural, and I'm sure very much like the girl that Prince William first met a decade ago. Loved the side by side pics! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely post my friend..I too shed a few tears while watching...would not of missed it for the world. {I had to get up a few hours earlier than you} Your images even get me teary eyed..I think I need to go back to bed but instead it is off to school!
ReplyDeleteHugs for a wonderful day.
Oh how I love her dress!!!!!
It is so sad that she can't be there to see this day.
ReplyDeleteI cried too this morning for the SAME reason. Even though they looked so happy, I couldn't help but wish his mom could be there to see him.
ReplyDeleteI liked to imagine that Diana was there in Spirit sometimes William looked just like her.
ReplyDeletethanks for making me cry this morning! this is a beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteOh my! Loved seeing these juxtapositions. One would've loved for the parents to have had a true fairy tale marriage. One hopes for the new royal couple to have one and I have much higher hopes for them actually. Kate is one of the most elegant brides I have ever seen. Quite possibly the most elegant. I even liked her dress far more than Princess Diana's or Princess Grace's. Lovely how you empathized with the princes' loss after all these years. Some things really just can't be understood.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post! You made me cry!!! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your toast and tea!!
ReplyDeleteWe got up too. My 12 year old boy felt so patriotic he sang "My Country Tis of Thee".
ReplyDeleteSO sweet. Sigh. Great, darling post. Thank you.
xo Jeanne.
http://beeskneesbungalow.blogspot.com/
Beautiful post! All the photos you shared, were exactly the thoughts that went through my mind as I watched this morning as well.
ReplyDeleteGrace Kelly is who I thought of too when I saw the style of Kate's dress. Kate's dress was so classical, just what the world needs right now! And, FYI I would LOVE to get my hands on that wedding dress for a close-up examination of the lace details! LOL
I have been wondering, if her name is "Catherine" with a "C" why is it shortened to "Kate" with a "K?" Shouldn't it still be with a "C?"
I felt much of the same sentiment....
ReplyDeleteI was overwhelmed with a variety of emotions too, but I know in my heart that she was there and will continue to smile down upon them.
ReplyDeleteKat :)
In all the hype surrounding the wedding, I wondered if others were thinking about Will not having his mom there on this very special day. It is bittersweet...
ReplyDeleteTheresa
I was thinking about Diana today, too. How she would have rejoiced to see her son so happy. The love between William and Kate is in plain sight, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI too was up very early. Like you, I want to live in the moment. My thoughts were of his mom also and a bit overwhelmed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post!
I cried this morning as well. I remember being up watching Diana and Charles' wedding as well. I didn't cry then I don't believe, but I did cry today - when they kissed, and then when thinking of Diana - what a loss!! My husband, of course, could have cared less. And I told him, but honey, this is every girls dream come true - no matter how they are!! Perfect post - thanks so much!!
ReplyDeletei cried for the same reason... wiching diana could be there to see it happen. i also cried because my great grandmother came from england and was always enamored with the royal family. she dies at the age 0f 95 in 1992, but i thought of her and how she would have loved this day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful post...I'm right there with ya in all your sentiments!
ReplyDeleteYou expressed my feelings so incredibly eloquently! Lovely post Linda!
ReplyDeleteIt was such a beautiful wedding and Diana would have been so very proud of her boys.
ReplyDeletei felt the same while watching the ceremony....very touching post.Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYes i jumped out of bed at 5am cst to watch the wedding and just as turned on one TV Kate was at the head of the isle with her father.
ReplyDeleteI watched the entire wedding and the 2 kisses before heading to work
I am sure we were not the only people thinking back about princess Di and Charles wedding. I hope Charles was thinking about it and I hope Camilla was thinking about it also. There I said it (hard feeling still )
Beautiful post..very thoughtfully done ...
ReplyDeleteDeborah :)
wonderful post.
ReplyDelete♥ sécia
www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com
I cried too when I first saw William. All I could think of was the baby in the white romper (of which you have a picture of!)and his mum not there to see him marry the girl he loves! Catherine was stunning in her beautiful gown. Just as I imagined her!
ReplyDeleteI missed my morning laps at the pool to watch the Royal wedding live. And I cried through half of it. I am very emotional, to say the least. I even have tears in my eyes from looking at these beautiful photos you found. And I concur. No mother should be taken from such young children!
ReplyDeleteYour post was very beautiful and touching. I felt the exact same way watching the wedding. You put it into words and photos just perfectly.
ReplyDeleteLiving on the east coast it was great to watch the wedding live, and I would have loved to had my daughter to share it with,but she lives in BC and wouldn't have appreciated me waking her. The coverage of the wedding was fantastic. Loved the dress and the flowers. So sweet and sentimental.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog thru Mattew Mead's wonderful site. I, too, watched both weddings and got so emotional when thinking about Diana leaving her children at such a young age. I'm in America and, like many Americans, adored Diana. You could sense the love between William and Kate and I'm so happy that things will be different for them (fingers crossed) from what they were for Charles and Diana. I read once that Diana said she felt like "a lamb being led to the slaughter" on her wedding day. How horrible!! Thanks for the lovely pics. The one of Diana holding William up in the air made me smile and teary-eyed all at the same time. I look forward to reading your past posts and, I'm happy to say, I just ordered Mattew's new mag. I can't wait to receive it!!!! : )
ReplyDelete~ Wendy McDonagh-Valentine
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
I think this is so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteI remember crying so hard the night Dianna died. :(