Hold on to your fascinators, it could be a snarky ride! It's Royal Wedding Day! Wheeee!

[allezfred]

The choirboys looked like on the verge of losing it.

This is getting ridiculous. Are all religious weddings this long!?

Yes. Long and tiresome.

 

[skatefan]

This wedding is a church service. They are only at around the 30 minutes at this point. Long if is it goes past an hour and a half.

I've never been to a Church of England wedding that lasted an hour.

 

[misskarne]

Oh my god they look so happy!

 

[SHARPIE]

Whooo! Husband and Wife!

 

[Sylvia]

"Those whom God has joined together let no one put asunder."

The Choir of St George’s Chapel sing THE ANTHEM by John Rutter (b. 1945).

 

[Lorac]

Me neither - but the added bits have probably extended this one.

Love the cheer from outside when they were declared husband and wife!!

 

[MsZem]

This wedding is a church service. They are only at around the 30 minutes at this point. Long if is it goes past an hour and a half.

I'm so happy to be Jewish, then.

 

[screech]

Kind of awkward moment when she put the ring on his finger and kind of reached to hold his hand, but he moved it away briefly (before taking hers again)

 

[Simone411]

Okay, when are they going to kiss? Harry has to kiss Meghan!

 

[Garden Kitty]

OK - we need to move on now!!!

That was when I got to put a load of laundry in.

 

[Lara]

The music has been lovely.

Catholic masses last an hour, so this isn’t too bad.

 

[skategal]

Did anyone else get vibes of Maria Von Trapp marrying the Baron when Meghan was walking down the aisle.

The long veil, walking alone, the dress....

Gorgeous.

 

[ilovepaydays]

I've never been to a Church of England wedding that lasted an hour.

True - most Christian weddings aren't typically longer than 45 minutes-1 hour. Some "die-hard"/fundie/conservative ceremonies are A LOT longer. But I haven't know anyone like that in years, anyway.

 

[allezfred]

This is so awful. Man, this is so NOT about you! I get its a sermon, And they want that down home flavor, but his delivery I find a bit OTT for a wedding.

His message about love is very important, but it was loud and repetitive rather than eloquent, appropriate to the moment and poignant. The message being about the couple themselves is lost! The congregation are awkwardly laughing rather than reflecting and receiving inspiration.

Yes, isn’t it just awful when people deliver long meaningless monologues?

 

[skatefan]

Okay, when are they going to kiss? Harry has to kiss Meghan!

No balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace - I reckon it will be as they leave, in the sunshine, on the steps

 

[IceAlisa]

There’s something satisfying in hearing Meghan’s American accent. I am not completely sold on the dress but the tiara, veil, and bracelet are stunning.

Is Meghan having a bit of hair mulfunction? Seems a few stray locks are falling out of place.

I love that she helped push the ring down her finger

 

[misskarne]

Wait, who's this with the cool hat? I missed his graphic.

 

[skatefan]

Wow, I didn't know there was a Coptic Church UK let alone an Archbishop

 

[Sylvia]

HYMN by William Williams (1717–91)
‘Cwm Rhondda’, John Hughes (1873–1932)
Descant verse: James Vivian (b. 1974)

Followed by The Blessing

 

[ilovepaydays]

WHOA. They included an Coptic Orthodox bishop here?

 

[SHARPIE]

Trying not to belt out "BREAD OF HEAVEN!!!!!" Wheee!

 

[cygnus]

One of my favourite hymns!

 

[ilovepaydays]

DANG! Harry is belting out this final hymn, isn't he?

 

[skatefan]

Trying not to belt out "BREAD OF HEAVEN!!!!!" Wheee!

You need a good set of lungs to do it justice

 

[Sylvia]

The organ plays as those who are signing the registers move from the Quire to the North Quire Aisle.
All sit at the conclusion of the organ music.

During the Signing of the Register the following is played by Mr Sheku Kanneh-Mason [eta: 19-year-old cellist] and the Orchestra:
Sicilienne Maria Theresia von Paradis (1759–1824) arr. Chris Hazell (b.1948)
Après un rêve Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924) arr. Chris Hazell
Ave Maria Franz Schubert (1797–1828) arr. Chris Hazell

All stand as the Bride and Bridegroom return to the Quire.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

 

[rfisher]

To those whining about the service, I'm sure this has been rehearsed down to the minute, so it's exactly what the couple getting married wanted. And good for them. It's their wedding.

 

[IceAlisa]

I love that she has relatively small stud earrings and gives all the umph to the tiara. The tiara is insane

 

[misskarne]

Is there no dispensation for some to sit during the organ music? Zara looks very uncomfortable and if Phillip is standing that's gotta be rough on him.

 

[DFJ]

To those whining about the service, I'm sure this has been rehearsed down to the minute, so it's exactly what the couple getting married wanted. And good for them. It's their wedding.

Amen.

 

[IceAlisa]

Close up of Chelsea biting her lips