Harry and Meghan: Wedding Suggestions and Musings

[Mirabel]

I vote for Prince Charles.

 

[Curryong]

I think it will be Doria, or possibly Charles. To be escorted by your future father in law is unusual though not unknown. It happened to me. My fiance's family were Australian, I married in Australia, and my father was in England and couldn't travel.

My only caveat against Charles doing the honours is that there is no precedent in the BRF for that happening and Meghan hardly knows him. At least with Doria we have Queen Victoria walking her two daughters down the aisle.

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Could you see the flower girls carrying parasols?

 

[Abbigail]

It's been awhile since I've been here and I have to be honest, I am glad I missed all the debates, re: the drama of the last few days. This week was meant to be one of joy and celebration and I plan on keeping to those themes only.

Both Harry and Meghan look to be glowing today. Loved seeing their smiling faces. Hope we get a few glimpses of them tomorrow as well, along with Doria.

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.

I have similar thoughts. I don't object to Prince Charles walking Meghan down the aisle, it would be a lovely moment no doubt and great PR for the royal family (I am just saying). But I really do think it should be someone close to Meghan, namely Doria. Meghan walking solo is something I'm a little more conflicted about. It could be an empowering moment, yes, but I am not all that keen on seeing her alone in that moment. And I suspect that she would want the support, with this being such a huge moment and all. Whatever the decision, I'll be fine with it, considering none of these are bad options. Indeed, they are all greatly symbolic in their own way.

 

[Curbside]

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.



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

"Son, look what I got you for your birthday!" ?

 

[Countessmeout]

It should be someone who Meghan has a bond with. Someone from her family or her own life. Her mother, an Uncle or nephew, a dear friend. Someone who will be her support. Charles is there to support his son, Meghan should have someone to support her, someone that is souly their for her.

 

[PtahHotep]

"Son, look what I got you for your birthday!" ?

"Father, this is the best birthday present EVER!!!!! Long live Britain!!!!!!!!!!" ??

 

[PtahHotep]

I just thought of something--------

Maybe Ashleigh, her niece? A successful lawyer who has lived apart from Samantha and is the inspiration for Rachel on SUITS.

Would send a statement----but I think it would look too "gimmicky." Plus, I don't think her or Christopher her brother are coming.

 

[XeniaCasaraghi]

Anyway back to what we were discussing, I think it would be beautiful if she walked alone but people would harp on how sad and lonely she is. I think Harry would really goat Sam and Charles would piss off Tom Sr. plus make a statement that he supports the relationship. I think a mom walking a daughter down the aisle is cliche and I do not care if everyone here walked their daughter or had their mom walk them; just like some don't like strapless dresses I don't like seeing moms walk their daughter down the aisle.

 

[Countessmeout]

I just thought of something--------

Maybe Ashleigh, her niece? A successful lawyer who has lived apart from Samantha and is the inspiration for Rachel on SUITS.

Would send a statement----but I think it would look too "gimmicky." Plus, I don't think her or Christopher her brother are coming.

If she is going to have a woman walk her down the aisle, it would be her mother. Not sure why she would use her niece instead.

Its just traditional to have a male family/friend walk you down, why Doria seems to stick out.

We don't know if any of Doria's family, or Ashleigh and Christopher will attend. None of them have spoken to the press at all. We only know who isn't attending, as they have been complaining.

Perhaps a male friend like Markus. But I am hoping for Doria.

 

[EloisevonLippe]

I think a mom walking a daughter down the aisle is cliche and I do not care if everyone here walked their daughter or had their mom walk them; just like some don't like strapless dresses I don't like seeing moms walk their daughter down the aisle.

I'll probably get flamed for saying this but I kind of agree about it being cliched and I'm not particularly a fan. I also don't like strapless dresses Xenia...maybe there's a link

 

[PtahHotep]

If she is going to have a woman walk her down the aisle, it would be her mother. Not sure why she would use her niece instead.

Its just traditional to have a male family/friend walk you down, why Doria seems to stick out.

We don't know if any of Doria's family, or Ashleigh and Christopher will attend. None of them have spoken to the press at all. We only know who isn't attending, as they have been complaining.

Perhaps a male friend like Markus. But I am hoping for Doria.

Yes, I agree. IF there is going to be a female walking Meghan down the aisle, the most logical choice would be Doria. Fits.

Plus there is precedent, like someone up-thread said. Victoria walked two daughters down the aisle.

I like discussing these options.

 

[Pranter]

Not a fan of Strapless, both parents walking their daughter down the aisle, see thru wedding dresses ...the mom walking the daughter down is okay...but I lean to the more Traditional type of things.


LaRae

 

[Countessmeout]

Not a fan of Strapless, both parents walking their daughter down the aisle, see thru wedding dresses ...the mom walking the daughter down is okay...but I lean to the more Traditional type of things.


LaRae

I usually like the traditional as well (one of only things I am traditional about). But when the bride doesn't have a father to give her away (dead or in this case unable) I don't find it 'cliche' to have the mother do it.

 

[PtahHotep]

Not a fan of Strapless, both parents walking their daughter down the aisle, see thru wedding dresses ...the mom walking the daughter down is okay...but I lean to the more Traditional type of things.


LaRae

So you lean towards Charles, then?

Somebody suggested Phillip in here a couple of days ago but is he in any condition to do that? He had hip replacement surgery 5 weeks ago.

Would he even want to?

 

[RoyalHighness 2002]

I have a question; so is it the general consensus that Markle Sr. had a change of heart after his first interview with TMZ but because of his operation ultimately could not attend anyways, or is that just what was picked up by the media?

On another note, I also saw this on Twitter and thought it was pretty cool.

https://twitter.com/x/status/997167793069051905

 

[Terri Terri]

My top 3 choices to walk Meghan down the aisle...
1. Doria
2. Male relative from the maternal side
3. Male relative from the Markle side who we have never heard of!!!!!!

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Pay careful attention on the Royal Wedding day to the broadcasters. Will they refer to the groom as Prince Harry or as Prince Henry?

 

[Terri Terri]

Prince Harry. When the vows are being said....then we will hear Prince Henry.

 

[Mirabel]

I'll probably get flamed for saying this but I kind of agree about it being cliched and I'm not particularly a fan. I also don't like strapless dresses Xenia...maybe there's a link

There must be a link, because I feel the same way.

 

[PtahHotep]

Pay careful attention on the Royal Wedding day to the broadcasters. Will they refer to the groom as Prince Harry or as Prince Henry?

Since they ostensibly represent the public, I guess they will refer to him colloquially as Harry.

 

[Pranter]

So you lean towards Charles, then?

Somebody suggested Phillip in here a couple of days ago but is he in any condition to do that? He had hip replacement surgery 5 weeks ago.

Would he even want to?

If not Doria then Charles. No way Prince Phillip will be up to that long walk.


LaRae

 

[MARG]

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.

The special thing about the Ascot Landau is that it is higher than the other which means many more people will be able to see Harry and Meghan.

As to the walk up the aisle, whatever makes Meghan feel most comfortable. But please, please, don't let her wear a blusher of any kind. A terrific tiara, appropriate veil and her head held high. Having a positively beautific smile on her face wouldn't be amiss.

 

[Countessmeout]

Pay careful attention on the Royal Wedding day to the broadcasters. Will they refer to the groom as Prince Harry or as Prince Henry?

The media will refer to him by what is easiest for them, and which most of their viewers will pay attention to- Prince Harry.

The ceremony is another matter. It will be Henry and Rachel.

 

[pooky929]

It will be her mother Doria,i if it's not her, Prince Harry that walks her down

 

[PtahHotep]

The media will refer to him by what is easiest for them, and which most of their viewers will pay attention to- Prince Harry.

The ceremony is another matter. It will be Henry and Rachel.

I wonder if the commentators will occasionally repeat: "Yes, folks, Rachel. Rachel not as in her character in SUITS but 'Rachel Rachel,' her real name. In case you don't know, she has the same first name as her famous character."

It will be her mother Doria,i if it's not her, Prince Harry that walks her down

Harry and Meghan walking down the aisle would certainly be something special.

 

[Purrs]

I hope and think it will be her mother, Doria. Out of all the people attending, she's closest to her mom.

I myself had both my parents with me and I've been married 33 years (married in 1985, the year after Harry was born). I don't think to have your mom with you is that unusual at all and I don't see why anybody would see it as an issue.

Meghan will have made the choice that feels right for her that we will see on Saturday.

 

[Zaira]

I am firmly #TeamDoria and have been since the get go.

BUT, I like the idea of Harry meeting Meghan at the chapel entrance, up the stairs though so we still get the anticipation of seeing her walk to him, and for them to walk down together, a lot actually.

 

[Abbigail]

Harry and Meghan walking down the aisle would certainly be something special.

Nooo! I'm not really a traditionalist but one of the things I've really been anticipating is the moment Harry sees his bride for the first time, as she meets him at the end of the aisle. I'd rather see Charles walk her than to have this moment taken away. Sorry. ?

Re: Doria walking her, I am not sure how that would be cliche. Quite the opposite, actually.

 

[PtahHotep]

Since we have at times discussed the incredible negativity vibe this wedding brings out in a lot of people (especially two people we all know about)-------I think it only fair to link this as an example of the inexplicable hatred:

Amy Schumer says royal wedding is going to 'suck,' compares day to Westminster Dog Show | Fox News

Comedian Amy Schumer said Thursday she thinks Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding is going to “suck” and likened the royal event to the Westminster Dog Show.
Schumer, 36, said on “Fitzy and Wippa,” an Australian radio show, that she felt bad for Markle and the pressure she must be under, The Independent reported.

“This poor girl. Your wedding, everyone says it’s your day. It’s YOUR day. She’s like, no it’s not. She has to meet all these foreign dignitaries she’s never met before, there’s so much pressure ... can you imagine having a worse wedding?” Schumer said.
“That would suck. Her girls from high school aren’t going to be there. It’s like a parade, it’s like Westminster Dog Show,” she continued.

The “I Feel Pretty” star told the hosts of the radio show that her wedding to Chris Fischer in February was wonderful because “my friends were high and drunk.”

Glad she has the gift of telepathy to know what Meghan is thinking and feeling. Meanwhile, what is wrong with some folks that they want this wedding to be ruined?

It's not just most of the Markles.

Is there envy here or what? Racism? Jealousy?

Why can't they just be glad something wonderful is happening?

I don't understand people sometimes. Anyway, going to bed. Good night, folks.