Royally In Love

My favorite Royal Wedding photo
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I tuned in for the Royal Wedding because I believe in fairy tales & in true love. I'm a good fit in the wedding world! But I digress. My non-morning self woke up at 5:45am on Friday & groggily made my way to the living room couch. I was beginning to question my sanity for getting up so early to watch the wedding of two people I don't know. I flicked on the television just in time to see Kate & her Dad pulling up to the Abbey.

I was instantly transfixed. I fell for the Royal Wedding hook, line & sinker. I adored every last detail from start to finish. You know already- the gorgeous dresses, the sweet bouquet (yes, I liked it!), the fun getaway car, etc. But what truly captured my heart were the little moments. Prince William's whispers to Kate. Kate's smiles in response. The couple's stolen glances. I couldn't help but think of very similar moments during our marriage ceremony. Yes, Kate & William are a Princess & A Prince, a Royal Couple. Take away those titles & they are just like us, a couple in love who are willing to take a chance on that love.

I had tuned in to watch the start of a fairy tale &, instead, I witnessed the continuation of a fairy tale. Princess Kate & Prince William's fairy tale had clearly started long ago when they fell in love. As with any happy couple, I wish them love, laughter & happily ever after!

The Fairy Tale Come True

Will this fairy tale come true?
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The Royal Wedding. I must admit, as much as I love weddings, I have tuned out the Royal Wedding hoopla. I haven't cared to speculate about what dress designer Kate Middleton chose. I wasn't curious about the guest list. I certainly didn't want any of the crazy souvenirs (really, nail decals??!!) But I wouldn't miss the Royal Wedding.

I remember when Princess Diana wed Prince Charles. We were in Indiana visiting my grandparents for the summer & my Mom woke me up to watch the wedding with her. We were in awe of this beautiful Princess & her fairy tale. Sadly, years later before I left for my senior year of college, she woke me up to tell me Princess Diana had died. The fairy tale had gone wrong long before this but wow, it ended horribly, tragically.

I suppose I still believe fairy tales do come true. There is a part of me that hopes Kate Middleton & Prince William get the fairy tale right, complete with the happy ending. I will watch the Royal Wedding in faith that it is the beginning of a good fairy tale.

Will you?!