Royal Wedding

I know I’m supposed to be interested in yesterday’s royal wedding.  I hear about it everywhere I go, and, as a professional, I guess I’m expected to have an opinion on everything and note the fashions.  I’m sorry if I sound grumpy here, but I couldn’t care less.

Yes, royalty is interesting.  Yes, it’s a high-profile wedding.  (Who was their wedding planner, anyway?)  But to me, this kind of event highlights all the things I don’t like about weddings:  the spectacle, the display of wealth, the emphasis on the trappings.

One news site has a blog all about the royal wedding.  The topics are things like royal wedding fashion, celebrity guests, what Prince Harry’s date wore, the gown, the ring, a recipe for royal wedding cake, and then, finally, at the very end, tips for a happy and healthy marriage.

But isn’t that what it is really about?  Any two people getting married are starting a new life together and the wedding day is the the first day of many together.  I think the focus should be on the people, their relationship, and the joy of marriage.  The millions spent on lavish entertainment and props are not the point.

So, if you enjoy watching the spectacle, I hope you liked this one.  For myself, I’d rather work on a wedding that is less about the externals and more about the love.