And the bride(smaid) wore McQueen

The Royal Wedding is coming to an end, and the London crowds are waiting for a royal kiss on the balcony. The question on everyone's lips was what the bride would be wearing, and it turned out to be a bit of an anticlimax, as Kate wore Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen as anticipated by many. However Kate wasn't the only one in McQueen- her sister, Pippa, surprised many by looking stunning and sexy in a dress by the same designer. I love the detail on the sleeves and neckline. It's so simple and perfect for a bridesmaid, and the cut shows off her perfect hourglass figure.

Kate's gown was entirely different, with modest lace sleeves emphasizing her elegant arms and hands, and a high collar with plunging neckline. The bottom of the dress had a very delicate detailing, only visible in some photos.



I'm not a royalist, and despite the hideous amounts of money spent (the taxpayer is paying for it) and the ridiculousness of having a family given so much money when so many people are being made redundant/having benefits cut right now...it was a wedding. And weddings should be beautiful, fun, happy occasions for family and friends. So is my resolve melting a little bit? Perhaps. I honestly do wish the couple well, and I hope they have a long and happy marriage. It must be really touching for them to have the support of so many people at their wedding. I can only hope for the support of my family and friends, but to have the whole nation behind you? That's gotta be something special!



Pictures: Look magazine, The Sun newspaper

How are you celebrating the royal wedding, if at all? Are any of you overseas folks celebrating? I'm having a family dinner tonight, and by coincidence wearing a patriotic dress...although how many sartorial 'coincidences' are there really?
Have a great bank holiday weekend everyone!