Back in May 2018, everybody had their attention focused on the wedding of lovely couple Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Prince Harry has always been a famous member of the Royal family but Markle was also known for her work as an actress since she had a starring role in the series, Suits. Their wedding was definitely such a grand event and a person with an average bank account can never really organize an event like that. We're sure a lot of you haven't seen that much photos from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's special day, so here are some of the most memorable highlights.
There's More to Meghan's Bouquet
Meghan Markle definitely looked like a true princess on her wedding back in May 2018. Prince Harry was definitely mesmerized with how breathtaking she looked that day. Looking at the photo above, Meghan had a lovely bouquet and there is actually something special about it. Philippa Craddock was the couple's florist for their big day and she said that Meghan's bouquet actually had the favorite flower of the late Princess Diana—Forget-Me-Nots. Also, Prince Harry was apparently the one who was in charge of picking all the floral arrangements for their big day.
Helping Her with Her Veil
All the money that was spent on Meghan and Harry's big day was definitely worth every single penny because it was definitely a day to remember. During the first part of the ceremony, you could see that Harry was looking quite anxious. And then Meghan walked down the aisle with her very long and meaningful veil. Once she reached Harry, he helped her with the veil and he was clearly stunned by how beautiful she was once he saw her face. Markle's veil was made from silk and measured about five meters.
High Profile Guests
The couple's wedding was definitely such a prestigious event and they had some pretty famous guests from different industries. George Clooney was present with his beautiful wife Amal Clooney and they were dressed in such good fashion that day. In the photo above, they are seen having a quick chat with famous tennis star Serena Williams. Of course, Williams did not attend the event by herself for she was escorted by her hubby Alexis Ohanian. Williams made headlines in 2018 after she lost to 21-year-old Naomi Osaka in the US Open.
Prince George Saves the Day
Harry and Meghan's royal wedding did not only have adults in attendance for there were also a lot of young ones in the church. Having kids in such a formal event is not that easy because there are some unexpected things that can happen. One of the little bridesmaids apparently kept crying moments before the event started. Out of all the people who could calm the girl down, it was actually Prince George who came to the rescue. Accompanied by his nanny, they helped the girl get calm so that she can be ready for her entrance.
Are the Kids Alright?
Before Prince Harry was taken off the market, Prince William was the first one to get hitched. He and Kate Middleton tied the knot back in 2011. The public always loved seeing photos of the couple since they really just looked cute together. In the photo above, they were photographed having a quick chat before the ceremony started. Maybe they were worried about their baby who was just with the nanny? The couple is parents to three wonderful kids and Kate is known for having gone through a serious kind of morning sickness called hyperemesis gravidarum during her three pregnancies.
Tears of Joy
It was not a secret that Prince Harry was very emotional during his big day. In their ceremony, the couple had the song Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer played. This song is actually very close to Harry's heart because this is his late mother Princess Diana's favorite song. As you can see in the photo above, Harry could not hold back the tears when the song played. A car crash ended Princess Diana's life back in 1997 at the age of 36. Her favorite song was played during her funeral.
Hand in Hand
After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle said "I Do", it was time for them to walk out of the chapel as a married couple for the first time. Prince Harry is definitely a gentleman for he held his wife's hand the whole time. The wedding dress Markle was wearing might not be the easiest to walk in but at least Prince Harry was there to help her if anything would happen. As the couple walked out of the chapel, everybody was just all smiles. A fun fact about their big day is that Markle was the first ever woman who had no escort during her wedding procession.
Beaming with Happiness
The parents of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were surely very happy the day the couple became husband and wife. In the photo above, you can see Markle's mother, Doria Ragland, and Harry's father, Prince Charles, just smiling and we assume they were smiling at their kids who looked very happy and were full of love that day. Meghan was actually raised by her mother after her parent's marriage ended when she was only six years old. It is also known that "flower" is the special nickname Ragland has for her daughter.
Sentimental License Plate
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were known for having a very cool "getaway" car and it was definitely a very modern thing to do. If you look at the Jaguar closely, you would see that it has a customized license plate. The plate says E190518 and that is actually the date of their wedding. What a way to make a statement! We're sure this car will be remembered as a big part of their special day. In August 2018, an Audi RS6 Avant that Harry formerly owned hit the market for around $920K.
Eye-Catching Rocks
The Royal family definitely treats jewelry as an investment and some pieces from way back are being passed down to the new generation. Meghan Markle was seen wearing a vintage aquamarine ring during their wedding reception. This ring actually belonged to Prince Harry's late mother, Princess Diana. Prince Harry reportedly gifted the ring to Markle even before they became husband and wife but Markle only wanted to wear it after they officially tie the knot. You can just imagine how many expensive pieces of jewelry Markle was able to own ever since she became a royal.
Captured at the Right Moment
Just like any other wedding that happens around the world, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had professional photographers cover their big day. These photographers surely get paid a very good salary so it is only right that they are able to take amazing shots. One photographer was able to capture an overhead shot of the couple and it was just really priceless. The couple was holding hands as they were about the leave the chapel area. We're sure the couple was very excited about their honeymoon already during that time. Although, it was reported that they postponed their honeymoon so that they can attend Prince Charles' birthday party.
Mid-Sneeze Cuteness
Prince William and Kate Middleton have three kids but Princess Charlotte is their only girl. You might have stumbled upon different pictures of Princess Charlotte on the internet because everybody just really can't get over her cuteness. In the photo taken above, Princess Charlotte is about to sneeze and this might be because of all the flowers surrounding her. She might be allergic to one of the flowers and might have needed the right allergy treatment. Charlotte is definitely such an adorable little girl and it was reported in 2018 that she loves dancing just like her late grandmother Princess Diana.
Not Forgetting Her Manners
Despite having to sneeze in public, it was very clear that Princess Charlotte was raised with proper manners because she covered her mouth right away. It is nice to see that Charlotte is growing up to be one fine young lady. We are sure a lot of people are excited to see her grow up—but let's hope she does not go through a "wild child" phase just like Prince Harry. When Prince Harry was only seventeen years old, he was known for drinking a lot of alcohol, smoking, and hitting the club often. He later had to issue a public apology for his behavior.
Well-Dressed Trio
Meghan Markle is a very independent and strong woman and she most probably got it from her mother, Doria Ragland. Ragland was reported to have attended her daughter's wedding ceremony without an escort. Although, Ragland was seen very close and friendly with Prince Charles and his wife Camilla. The trio even left the chapel together and Prince Charles was being a true gentleman for he was escorting them both. Just in case you did not know, Charles tied the knot with Camilla Parker Bowles eight years after the death of Princess Diana.
The Little Entourage
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had such an adorable entourage. Since the wedding dress that Meghan Markle wore has a very long train that measured 16 feet, she needed some help. Brian and John Mulroney were the twins who were in charge of holding Markle's train. It was reported that the twins were the sons of a friend of Markle named Jessica Mulroney. These kids were surely not paid any money but they definitely did a very good job of adding to the beauty of Meghan and Harry's big day.
The Perfect Guy
Prince Harry seems like such an ideal husband. Meghan Markle definitely hit the jackpot because Prince Harry has the nice personality and values to match his good looks. Prince Harry seems like he is such an old-school romantic to the point that he always makes sure to open the car door for Meghan at all times. Given the fact that Prince Harry is such a catch, we doubt Meghan will ever even think of having an affair. Love is definitely in the air because it was confirmed in October 2018 that the couple is already expecting their first baby together.
The Lavish Cake
A huge amount of money was definitely spent to make sure that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's day was a memorable one. Even the tiniest of details were really well-thought of. Take their wedding cake for an example, you can tell that it is not any other ordinary kind of cake just by looking at it. Claire Ptak was the woman responsible for the lavish cake. Ptak is behind the top-notch bakery named Violet Cakes. There were around 150 fresh flowers placed on the cake and Ptak even made the cake herself. It was reported that the whole cake was good for a total of 600 people.
Evident Baby Bump
Zara Tindall is known for being the cousin of Prince Harry. Of course, she was present during her cousin's big day even if she was evidently pregnant. Her green coat actually highlighted the fact that she was a mother-to-be. Zara's husband is rugby player Mike Tindall and the couple has been married to each other since 2011. The baby inside her womb that day was born a month later on June 18, 2018. The couple named their baby girl Lena Elizabeth Tindall. The couple's first daughter named Mia Grace Tindall was born back in 2014.
Inspired by Princess Diana
Clare Waight Keller is the talented fashion designer who was responsible for what Meghan Markle wore during her big day. Keller is known for her work with the popular luxury brand, Givenchy. Markle's veil was really meant to be that long since they were really going for a veil that was monarch-length. The monarch-length veils are not really new to royal weddings for Princess Diana also had a veil like that during her and Prince Charles' big day. Markle really wanted to make her veil similar to Prince Harry's late mother.
Mr. Markle was Nowhere to be Found
Normally, a woman who is about to get married would be walked down the aisle by her father. For Meghan Markle, she was alone when she entered the chapel because her father actually did not make it to her big day. Because of some heart problems Mr. Markle was going through, he was not able to travel all the way to England for the wedding. Of course, Mr. Markle was very sad that he was not able to attend the wedding since he really wanted to walk his daughter down the aisle.
Not Solo After All
Meghan Markle started out with walking down the aisle by herself in her wedding but she had someone in mind to escort her since she knew her father would not be in attendance. Markle asked Prince Charles and the Prince was very happy to do it. As you can see in the photo above, it was such a priceless moment and we are sure the two will remember that moment forever. The next in line to the British throne, Prince Charles, will be turning 70 years old on November 14, 2018.
Looking Great Together
Meghan Markle definitely looked breathtaking beside her father-in-law Prince Charles as they walked down the aisle. Prince Charles is already reaching quite an old age but he still looks so good in a suit. We wonder if he noticed that Meghan Markle's bouquet had the favorite flowers of his ex-wife, Princess Diana. In case you didn't know, Prince Charles and Princess Diana got a divorce a year before Diana's death. The timing was really the talk of the town and that is why there are so many conspiracy theories about Princess Diana's death.
Nothing But Smiles
You can really tell when two people are really in love just by how they both look at each other. Once Meghan Markle reached the altar and was beside Prince Harry, he looked like he was staring at an angel. Prince Harry evidently had such a perfect smile as he looked at her and we're sure he was thinking that he was the luckiest guy on earth. The two are very affectionate and they just kept looking at each other throughout the entire ceremony. The tiara on Markle's head was the diamond bandeau tiara of Queen Mary.
Holding Hands
If you were able to watch the whole ceremony through a live stream, then you might have noticed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were holding hands most of the time. There was probably something about holding each other's hand that just made them feel at home and in peace. They looked so dreamy together as they were standing and can you imagine what their exes feel like? Well, they probably had no bitter feelings because it was said that two ex-girlfriends of Harry—Cressida Bonas and Chelsy Davy—were even present during the wedding. Don't worry because Markle knew about it and she was fine with it.
The Look of Love
A groom never really knows what his bride will look like on their big day that is why guys often get emotional as their bride-to-be walks down the aisle. Prince Harry could not take his eyes off Markle and we are sure that he also felt very happy that she was escorted by his father, Prince Charles. After Prince Charles was finally done escorting Markle to the altar, Prince Harry uttered the words "thank you, Pa" to his father. Prince William was also beside Prince Harry the whole time since he was his best man.
Suddenly Getting Playful
Prince George is undeniably one of the cutest kids in the Royal family and we are sure he's going to grow up to be a very handsome man. Prince George was actually sleepy hours before the ceremony but he just became very energetic right before the celebration started. He was seen playing with the other page boys but it didn't really reach a point wherein they caused some problems. Prince George's outfit along with the other outfits from the wedding can be viewed at an exhibit called A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
What Was He Whispering?
Prince Harry and Megan Markle's every move was being watched during the ceremony and if you can remember, there were a lot of times wherein Prince Harry whispered something into Markle's ear. He probably told her how beautiful she was or how he was so happy to see his father escort her down the aisle. People watching the live stream of the ceremony kept trying to figure out what he was saying and it became such a topic online. A lot of men in the Royal family don't wear their wedding bands but Prince Harry broke the tradition somehow when he decided to wear his ring.
Off to the Procession
Newlywed couple Price Harry and Meghan Markle were all smiles as the ceremony finished and they stepped out of the chapel. The couple walked downstairs outside the chapel and, of course, Prince Harry was being a gentleman and was holding his wife's hand as she took each step. Before the couple can even use their getaway car, they have to live up to the tradition of riding a carriage and going on a procession. Markle was really looking at everyone during the procession and she even saw her high school drama teacher, Gigi Perreau.
Waving Like a True Princess
We wonder if Meghan Markle watched The Princess Diaries before her big day and felt ecstatic that she was about to become a real-life princess. One of the things Royals need to know how to do is how to wave at people. Markle was accompanied by her mother, Doria Ragland, in the bridal car as they were on the way to the chapel. And since a lot of people were actually by the road trying to get a glimpse of her, the two decided to wave and smile at the people. The bridal car they used was Queen Elizabeth's Rolls-Royce Phantom IV.
A Public Kiss for the People
Everyone who was watching the big day was very excited for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to share a kiss as newlyweds. Being such a high-profile couple, the PDA the two can show are quite limited. The couple did not disappoint the people because they shared a kiss on the lips as they left the chapel. Meghan glowed in her wedding dress and bouquet and people were cheering for them as they came out. It is reported that more than 29 million people watched the live stream of Harry and Meghan's big day
A Priceless Moment from Another Angle
There were definitely a lot of photos of the couple's public kiss. In fact, you might see a photo of the kiss from dozens of angles. Photographers actually earn more money when they get better-angled photos from events like this. Investing in a nice camera is definitely a must for those who make a living out of it. As you can see in the photo above, a lot of people were also trying to take a photo of the moment through their phones. Since that day, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle became known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Yet Another Public Kiss from the Newlyweds
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle probably felt nothing but happiness when the wedding ceremony was done and that they were officially husband and wife. They were so happy that they actually gave the people what they wanted and shared more public kisses. The photo above was a photo of their kiss in their carriage. The couple was welcomed by so many people during the procession and they definitely looked like true royalty in their Ascot Landau carriage. It is known that Harry and Markle did not have an iconic "balcony kiss" like other Royal couples in the past. Nonetheless, they still have a lot of iconic moments of their own.
Why Meghan Markle's Veil was so Meaningful
Clare Waight Keller from Givenchy definitely did a good job in making Meghan Markle look magical on her big day. Keller is really passionate about her craft and there is actually more to the veil she designed for Markle. Markle wanted to feature all the Commonwealth countries so her veil had flowers from all those nations. It is reported that the people who worked on the veil washed their hands every thirty minutes so that the silk will not get damaged. We're sure Keller and the team were paid a good salary since what they did was clearly a great job.
Surrounded by Cuteness
People were definitely excited to see the official photos from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's big day. Just like any other wedding, the couple had a chance to take photos with the important people in their lives. One of the portraits they were able to take was a photo with the adorable page boys and bridesmaids. All of them were all smiles except for the little girl in the lower left of the photo who seemed like she did not really know what was going on. The talented photographer responsible for the portraits was Alexi Lubomriski.
Changing Outfits
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle truly looked amazing in what they wore during their wedding ceremony. But when it was time to go to their reception, they changed into more comfortable yet still fashionable outfits. Prince Harry looked dapper in a classic tuxedo while Meghan Markle looked fabulous in a beautiful white gown by talented designer Stella McCartney. The clothes they wore were definitely top-notch pieces that were probably worth a lot of money. Recent reports say that Markle's reception gown won't be displayed in the exhibit in Windsor Castle.
Brotherly Love
Prince Harry truly has such a nice relationship with his brother, Prince William. Prince William was in Prince Harry's shoes just a couple years back so he definitely knows the emotions his younger brother was feeling during his big day. Prince William is already a father of three so he definitely has a lot of tips and advice to give Prince Harry now that he will become a parent of his own. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's child is expected to be born in Spring 2019. And when it comes to claiming the throne, their child will be seventh in line.
Fashionable Kids
While some may think that kids should not really splurge on the clothes they wear, the kids who attended the Royal wedding were wearing very nice clothes from head to toe. Of course, Prince George and Princess Charlotte were dressed with the best options available but the other bridesmaids and page boys have also dressed accordingly. These kids might not have been aware, but a lot of time and effort were devoted to making their clothes for that day. The ones who were behind Prince George's outfit was London-based tailors, Dege & Skinner.
Always by Mom's Side
Kate Middleton was always near her kids during the wedding and she always made sure to check up on them. The photo above seems like it was from before or after she did her adorable sneeze. A lot of people loved how Princess Charlotte looked in her dress and she will definitely look breathtaking when the day comes that it is time for her to put on a wedding dress of her own. Princess Charlotte is not Prince William and Kate Middleton's youngest child anymore because the couple's third child and second son, Prince Louis, was born back in April 2018.
Prince George was Not that Excited
In the photo above, it looks like Prince George was not really enjoying and he looked like he just wanted to go home. Nonetheless, Price George still pulled himself together and fulfilled his duties as a page boy. In a decade from now, Prince George will be a teenager and we're excited to see how is he going to handle himself in public. Prince George is known for being third in line to the British throne so he will probably experience what it's like to be a king in the future. For now, his education is his top priority.
A Proud Mom
Doria Ragland will forever remember that moment wherein she escorted her daughter, Meghan Markle, to the chapel in her bridal car. Mothers always cherish the day their daughter's get married and you can only imagine how Ragland felt about her daughter becoming part of the Royal family and having such a grand wedding. We're sure she felt some sort of a relief because she does not have to worry about her daughter struggling financially or anything. Well, Markle already had a net worth of $5 million even before becoming a Royal. Nonetheless, it's safe to say that Markle's future will keep on getting better from here on out.