Harry and Meghan: Wedding Suggestions and Musings

[Marlo]

Rebel Wilson teases she will be at the wedding.

https://twitter.com/x/status/997190671067852801

 

[Mbruno]

Rebel Wilson teases she will be at the wedding.

https://twitter.com/x/status/997190671067852801

Sorry, but who is she ?

 

[Curbside]

Rebel Wilson teases she will be at the wedding.

https://twitter.com/x/status/997190671067852801

She plays Fat Amy in a series of movies about a college singing group. She's hysterically funny.

 

[sarahedwards2]

Sorry, but who is she ?

Fat Amy from the Pitch Perfect trilogy. She’s Australian.

 

[Mbruno]

Fat Amy from the Pitch Perfect trilogy. She’s Australian.

Yes, I remember now. The movie with Anna Kendrick. I didn't know her name was "Rebel Wilson".

It looks to me that she was just making a joke though. I don't think she's been actually invited to the wedding.

 

[Pranter]

The thing is, me (and some others here) have expressed the idea that Charles is not quite right to walk Meghan down the aisle. He's there to support his son, not technically there for her. Plus he's going to "give her away" when she was never "his" in the first place? Does not quite make sense to me.

It's her decision---ultimately she might go with Doria or just walk alone.

As long as it happens. Dear God, two more days of waiting...........

The whole 'giving her away' is just a nice tradition now. Everyone understands a woman is no longer property etc.

I think Charles stepping in to do it would be a lovely public show of support if Doria doesn't go down with her.


LaRae

 

[EloisevonLippe]

I know it's been said to be comfortable but the one thing I'm not loving about this wedding is the carriage. It just looks so plain...almost dare I say 'cheap' with the thatched door area and the lack of ornate detailing so commonly found on royal carriages/coaches.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2...e_couple_was_also_parad-a-1_1526563463920.jpg

 

[Gawin]

Good grief, it looks like a leftover from Queen Victoria's funeral!

 

[EloisevonLippe]

Exactly Gawin. It's very sombre and plain.

It looks like the everyday mode of transport for a minor Lord or squire not the marital carriage of a senior Prince. Oh well...

 

[MARG]

I know it's been said to be comfortable but the one thing I'm not loving about this wedding is the carriage. It just looks so plain...almost dare I say 'cheap' with the thatched door area and the lack of ornate detailing so commonly found on royal carriages/coaches.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2...e_couple_was_also_parad-a-1_1526563463920.jpg

I thought the same one that William and Catherine used would be better. However, the Ascot Barouches are higher and I think, better sprung which, when you are travelling on a private road (the long walk) will not bounce you out of the carriage.

As far as people getting a good view of the Bridal Couple, it is definitely the best bet. Think of the Carriage Processions at Royal Ascot every year.

 

[PtahHotep]

I get the traditional view in the gesture of “giving away” the bride, however, IF Prince Charles were to escort her think it would could it also be viewed as “presenting” Meghan in matrimony to his son with his full support and approval.

Whether it’s her mother or Prince Charles, it’s going to be a bittersweet and touching moment.

Yes, it will be.

At least Senior can get to see her on television whenever he is recuperating and get to say "That's my girl!!!!!!"

Although yes, it will be bittersweet for him.

The whole 'giving her away' is just a nice tradition now. Everyone understands a woman is no longer property etc.

I think Charles stepping in to do it would be a lovely public show of support if Doria doesn't go down with her.


LaRae

I wouldn't mind, either, ultimately..........like somebody said upthread...it would be like Charles "presenting" Meghan to Harry. ??

 

[Pranter]

It won't have the top part on it on Saturday and IIRC they have dressed it up before with flowers etc.

Built for Edward VII carriage is over 100 years old.


LaRae

 

[duchessrachel]

I think it will be her mother or Prince Charles walking her down the aisle...also possible she goes down the aisle by herself.


LaRae

As great as it would be for her mother to walk her down the aisle, I so hope it is Prince Charles. That would send out a clear message to the Markles and anyone who has trashed Meghan that she is his daughter-in-law now.

She plays Fat Amy in a series of movies about a college singing group. She's hysterically funny.

Also, I believe she is the daughter of Brian Wilson, an original member of the Beach Boys.

 

[PtahHotep]

Also, I believe she is the daughter of Brian Wilson, an original member of the Beach Boys.

No, those are different Wilsons.

The ones you are talking about make up 2 of the 3 girls in the Group Wilson Phillips.

Rebel is Australian.

 

[duchessrachel]

No, those are different Wilsons.

The ones you are talking about make up 2 of the 3 girls in the Group Wilson Phillips.

Rebel is Australian.

Thanks for clearing that up. It must be Carnie Wilson I am thinking of.

 

[Pranter]

As great as it would be for her mother to walk her down the aisle, I so hope it is Prince Charles. That would send out a clear message to the Markles and anyone who has trashed Meghan that she is his daughter-in-law now.

Me too...I think it sends out a nice (and strong) message.


LaRae

 

[texankitcat]

Also, I believe she is the daughter of Brian Wilson, an original member of the Beach Boys.

No, she isn’t. You are thinking of Carnie Wilson.

 

[EloisevonLippe]

So very unofficial poll here but by a quick show of hands who are you expecting/hoping to see walk Meg down the aisle?

a. Doria Ragland
b. The Prince of Wales
c. No one. Meghan will walk alone
d. Someone else (please say who)
e. wild card - M&H walk down the aisle together

Also it would be nice if people give a quick line as to why they chose what they did.

***

I'll go first. My pick would be Charles. Meghan doesn't need anyone to give her away IMO and with Charles presenting her to Harry...well there would be no greater show of approval and support as to her new status within the family.

 

[TLLK]

I know it's been said to be comfortable but the one thing I'm not loving about this wedding is the carriage. It just looks so plain...almost dare I say 'cheap' with the thatched door area and the lack of ornate detailing so commonly found on royal carriages/coaches.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2...e_couple_was_also_parad-a-1_1526563463920.jpg

One thing to remember is that Windsors' streets are much narrower than London's. Also there will be many people lining the route. This is the same landau that was used for Edward and Sophie's carriage ride after their wedding. IMO it is being used because it is much more maneuverable than the others in the Royal Mews.

 

[King of the Jungle]

It won't have the top part on it on Saturday and IIRC they have dressed it up before with flowers etc.

Built for Edward VII carriage is over 100 years old.


LaRae

The carriage ride will be magical.
I expect the top to be off but the only decoration to be the bridal couple and Meghan's bouquet. There were no added flowers restricting the view of Edward and Sophie or Peter and Autumn.

 

[PtahHotep]

So very unofficial poll here but by a quick show of hands who are you expecting/hoping to see walk Meg down the aisle?

a. Doria Ragland
b. The Prince of Wales
c. No one. Meghan will walk alone
d. Someone else (please say who)
e. wild card - M&H walk down the aisle together

Also it would be nice if people give a quick line as to why they chose what they did.

***

I'll go first. My pick would be Charles. Meghan doesn't need anyone to give her away IMO and with Charles presenting her to Harry...well there would be no greater show of approval and support as to her new status within the family.

Probably B.
Which is what I think most of us think will happen.

Although E. would be satisfying and innovative for the FRB in a bold way.

You want to know what REALLY, REALLY would be wild??

If Patrick J. Adams gives her away!!!!!!! Mike Ross gives away his screen bride to her real-life husband!!!!!!!!!

Kind of "Rachel" symbolically transferring from one "firm" to "THE FIRM."
Sorry-----could not resist. ??

The carriage ride will be magical.
I expect the top to be off but the only decoration to be the bridal couple and Meghan's bouquet. There were no added flowers restricting the view of Edward and Sophie or Peter and Autumn.

The carriage ride will be magical------and heavily guarded. With the possibility of snipers and all.

 

[EloisevonLippe]

If Patrick J. Adams gives her away!!!!!!! Mike Ross gives away his screen bride to her real-life husband!!!!!!!!!

Kind of "Rachel" symbolically transferring from one "firm" to "THE FIRM."
Sorry-----could not resist. ??

I like your logic

 

[O-H Anglophile]

So very unofficial poll here but by a quick show of hands who are you expecting/hoping to see walk Meg down the aisle?

a. Doria Ragland
b. The Prince of Wales
c. No one. Meghan will walk alone
d. Someone else (please say who)
e. wild card - M&H walk down the aisle together

Also it would be nice if people give a quick line as to why they chose what they did.

***

I'll go first. My pick would be Charles. Meghan doesn't need anyone to give her away IMO and with Charles presenting her to Harry...well there would be no greater show of approval and support as to her new status within the family.

I vote d and I nominate Mark Dyer, Harry's friend and mentor. He could ESCORT Meghan down the aisle and her mother could still "give her away" if they have that in the ceremony.

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Could these artificial flowers be for one of the receptions, perhaps?

That is a possibilty. However, would not the reception flowers be real?

 

[PtahHotep]

I vote d and I nominate Mark Dyer, Harry's friend and mentor. He could ESCORT Meghan down the aisle and her mother could still "give her away" if they have that in the ceremony.

Interesting idea------certainly not outside protocol, I would think.

 

[King of the Jungle]

I vote for Doria to walk with her daugher, or a trusted male representaitve of Meghan's family or friends.
I see the walk as a symbol of the joining of two families - one walking to the other as much as the joining of two people, so Prince Charles walking with Meghan would not be the first option.

Meghan walking alone would be best of all but she might like to have a supporter.

 

[XeniaCasaraghi]

Me too...I think it sends out a nice (and strong) message.


LaRae

Hehe... That's so sneaky and I love it! I've got a mean streak. That's also why I wanted the nieces and nephews to go but not the backstabbing relatives.

 

[PtahHotep]

I like your logic

Thank you for the laugh and the compliment.

If you REALLY want to push it----how about Meghan's TV dad-----Wendell Pierce?

I can see it now----"Rachel's dad" giving Meghan away to her real-life husband.

LOL.

LOL. Anyway---back to the more pressing topic at hand......who WILL it be?...................

 

[Zaira]

IMO, Doria or no one.

 

[gerry]

Thank you for the laugh and the compliment.

If you REALLY want to push it----how about Meghan's TV dad-----Wendell Pierce?

I can see it now----"Rachel's dad" giving Meghan away to her real-life husband.

LOL.

LOL. Anyway---back to the more pressing topic at hand......who WILL it be?...................

I am thinking of all the dads who are pawing their hoofs to take on this role....Dad no. 1 Barack Obama; Dad no. 2 Brian Mulroney Sr. Dad no. 3 Justin Trudeau