It should come as no surprise that this royal wedding is becoming a news spectacle since the announcement was made less than a month ago. I heard on the news this week that there is speculation that Americans are actually more interested/ excited for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton than the British people are- which sounds kind of absurd. I know I will either be getting up or DVR-ing the roal wedding on April 29, 2011. However, I was surprised to hear that
some brides are planning to wed on the same date intending to set up video screens so their guests can watch the royal wedding in the middle of their own receptions. The wedding date has even been declared a holiday in England. Talk about pressure. At least the Prince will be able to remember his anniversary since it will be on every calendar from 2012 forward.
I was equal parts shocked & in awe when I first saw
this which is the British Historical Society's Royal Heirloom Ring, a replica of Princess Diana's engagement ring which her son Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton with earlier this year. I must admit that the majority of the items I have seen on tv (Elvis collectors plates, Superbowl/ World Series/ NBA Championship dvds, etc) that are obviously just companies trying to make a dime on people's sentiments have rubbed me the wrong way. But, I almost teared up watching the video from The Royal Ring ad about how that ring was one of the few personal items that Prince William kept close to him after his mother passed away and now he has trusted this special ring to his future wife. I honestly contemplated wanting one of my own but as of press time, my credit card is still safely in my wallet. But I can't make any promises for what will happen after Christmas.
So let's all agree that this hoopla is definitely not normal. Prince William has allegedly Snoop Dogg booked for his bachelor party and
this past week Snoop released a song now referred to as the "anthem" for the occasion. Snoop says, "when I heard the royal family wanted to have me perform in celebration of Prince William's marriage, I knew I had to give them a little something," (though there is no official word on the validity of his requested performance). "'Wet' is the perfect anthem for Prince William or any playa to get the club smokin'."
All of this leaves me thinking as a planner and being concerned about the couple. I hope that the Prince and his future wife are able to enjoy the planning and stay excited without letting all the pressure get to them. Would you want the whole world trying to find out every detail and capitalizing on your big day? Or does it come with the territory being part of one of the oldest and most well known monarchies in the world?
oh common on you can't be seriously considering buying that piece of junk. Given that the "royal historical society" is in reality a sham group incorporated by telebrands sometime in November(the same people selling the ring) The creast they are using to represent the organisation even has roman numerals that made no sense whatsoever. Top that off they even used Dovak's "New World Symphony" as the background music. Admittedly a stiring piece, but hardly appropriate music for Royal event. This all adds up to yet another pathetic attempt to peddle worthless junk to an unsuspecting public
ReplyDeleteUsually I'm not one for buying tv infomercial stuff OR for buying rings (I maybe own 3 total), but I think it was the sentimental princess Di aspect that got me. Suffice to say, credit card is still safely in my wallet, anonymous ; )
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