Harry and Meghan: Wedding Suggestions and Musings

[jacqui24]

GMA interviewed some members of the public that's been invited to the wedding. There is a short footage of Meghan in India that I've never seen before.

 

[Mbruno]

The preparations for the wedding have been conducted beautifully and the organisation exactly to the high standard it always is. We will see the finer details of the wedding such as flowers, music, clothes, processions etc on Saturday to see how well everything has been organised.

We will also see the seemless and rather minor alteration being put into effect due to Tom St absence.

Not according to the "inside information" quoted in the earlier DM piece. Several staff were complaining about how preparations were way behind schedule and chaotic compared to William and Kate's wedding for example.

Believe what you want, but I trust the DM article on this one.

 

[Spheno]

Meghan probably saw more of the cast of Suits in one week than Harry saw of these relatives his entire life. So I don't care. Let them invite who they want. It is their wedding.

Cast of Suits is her PAST, Kents and Gloucester are her FUTURE.

 

[Empress Merel]

Cast of SIuts is her PAST, Kents and Gloucester are her FUTURE.

If cast members of Suits are her friends, they are still very much her present.

 

[jacqui24]

Cast of SIuts is her PAST, Kents and Gloucester are her FUTURE.

Her job on Suits is her past, but not her friends. Kents are Gloucesters are people that she'll see once or twice a year and likely not to be nearly as close as she is with her personal friends.

 

[Jacknch]

A Mod note was posted earlier on today asking that we move on from the subject of Harry's distant cousins being invited (or not) to the Wedding. No conclusion was made after a number of people added their points of view on the subject and we wish to avoid going round in circles. Accordingly, further posts have been deleted. Please refrain from ignoring Mod notes - they are made for a reason.

 

[Marchesina]

Not according to the "inside information" quoted in the earlier DM piece. Several staff were complaining about how preparations were way behind schedule and chaotic compared to William and Kate's wedding for example.

Believe what you want, but I trust the DM article on this one.

DM aka Daily Fail. It is still a tabloid that needs to sell and that has a certain political orientation, so you expect them to fulfill the expectations of their angry and bitter (judging by their comments section) audience.

 

[alvinking]

Anyway we will know in due time. I remember that for the wedding of W and K, BP published a list of all the members of the royal family invited (extended members included) as well as all the foreign royals. I remember watching them when they arrived in 2 coaches at Westminster after having departed from Buckingham Palace, the commentator on the channel i was watching that day event qualified them of "minor royals" an epithet I found back then of a very bad taste

 

[principessa]

I guess tomorrow the official guest list will be announced.

 

[tommy100]

I wonder though if they will announce guests ahead of time? After all they said no one official eg foreign officials and members of UK government were being invited in that capacity. So they would just be listing all Harry and Meghan’s friends and family? Of course they will want to show which charities and organisations are represented but not sure they will name names and not sure they will do anything before Saturday? Except maybe to media?

 

[Fem]

BTW: The best confirmation for me and enjoying this wedding just came to pass as my hubby who is avidly following the IIHF series of games going on has asked me to confirm just what hours will *not* be available for him to watch games due to the royal wedding coverage. As much as I love ice hockey myself, this wedding is a one of kind, probably never to be repeated again for me in my lifetime and hubby understands that.

Even here you can find someone who also loves hockey Thankfully the first semifinal starts at 3.15PM, plenty of time for the wedding coverage to end. It looks like I'll be glued to the TV for the whole day...

But, back on topic, I just saw the pictures from the choir rehersal and to all that's holly... St. George's looks AMAZING. So grand and somehow intimate at the same time, very classy. I'm in love with the ceiling. And the stained-glass windows! What a perfect place to have a wedding!

 

[wyevale]

*Two more sleeps*...

 

[Ista]

*Two more sleeps*...

Well, for me about one and a half more sleeps It's going to be a very short night Friday to Saturday.

 

[sndral]

My toes are curling from hearing that Elton is performing.....shudder

I think that cheapens the event. Am i the only one neg on this?

No, I don't feel that it cheapens the wedding.
Elton sang at Harry's mother's funeral, it was a very touching moment for me at the time, and I'm sure for others old enough to remember, it will be equally touching as we reflect back on the forlorn little boy we watched at that time now being serenaded at his own wedding all grown up and seemingly happier than he's been in many years.

 

[Biri]

No, I don't feel that it cheapens the wedding.
Elton sang at Harry's mother's funeral, it was a very touching moment for me at the time, and I'm sure for others old enough to remember, it will be equally touching as we reflect back on the forlorn little boy we watched at that time now being serenaded at his own wedding all grown up and seemingly happier than he's been in many years.

I completely agree.

 

[sarahedwards2]

So we still don't know who's walking Meghan down the aisle?

 

[ACO]

So we still don't know who's walking Meghan down the aisle?

I am still guessing her mother or no one. Doria only met with the Cambridges today and will meet the grandparents tomorrow during the rehearsal. I would assume after the rehearsal is complete and they do both options, then they will announce the final details to the public.

 

[Pranter]

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

 

[tommy100]

Wonder if we will get pictures of the arrivals at Frogmore for the reception? Is it on private roads? I’m guessing so as we didn’t see any arrival pictures from Peter and Autumns wedding?

 

[PtahHotep]

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

I think she could honor her father's wishes and have Doria walk her down the aisle.

I completely agree.

Just as long as Elton sings nothing too schmaltzy. This IS a happy occasion.

Not like the other time.

Just saying.

 

[Pranter]

Yes it's been said we will get to see them as they depart for the evening reception.


LaRae

I think she could honor her father's wishes and have Doria walk her down the aisle.

I don't think honoring her father's wishes are mandatory, especially in this situation.


LaRae

 

[PtahHotep]

I don't think honoring her father's wishes are mandatory, especially in this situation.


LaRae

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...........

 

[texankitcat]

I don't think honoring her father's wishes are mandatory, especially in this situation.


LaRae

Well said. I would personally like to see Prince Charles step in as a show of complete support and welcome but I have a feeling Meghan will have her mother as her escort, which will be lovely to see.

 

[jacqui24]

Wonder if we will get pictures of the arrivals at Frogmore for the reception? Is it on private roads? I’m guessing so as we didn’t see any arrival pictures from Peter and Autumns wedding?

I believe KP said, at the last briefing, that the last we'd see the couple for the day would be when they leave from Windsor Castle to Frogmore House.

 

[Dman]

Well, tomorrow we’ll probably see Meghan and Doria arrive at their hotel. We will probably see William and Harry arrive at theirs.

 

[jacqui24]

I think she could honor her father's wishes and have Doria walk her down the aisle.

Yea, I think that ship has sailed. Especially for this wedding.

 

[texankitcat]

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...........

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.

 

[Sun Lion]

Photos from the wedding rehearsal -

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry look relaxed as they leave Windsor Castle | Daily Mail Online


Meghan has spoken, saying her father wil not be at the wedding.

Charles and Camilla have had tea with Meghan's mother, who has now also met William, Catherine and the children.

Ms Ragland is currently staying at Kensington Palace and is due to met the Queen with Harry and Meghan.

(Sorry if this has already been posted - couldn't see it anywhere.)

 

[Mbruno]

Photos from the wedding rehearsal -

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry look relaxed as they leave Windsor Castle | Daily Mail Online


Meghan has spoken, saying her father wil not be at the wedding.

Charles and Camilla have had tea with Meghan's mother, who has now also met William, Catherine and the children.

Ms Ragland is currently staying at Kensington Palace and is due to met the Queen with Harry and Meghan.

(Sorry if this has already been posted - couldn't see it anywhere.)

When is Ms Ragland going to meet the Queen ?

 

[Dman]

When is Ms Ragland going to meet the Queen ?

She’s going to meet Her Majesty tomorrow.