For months people have been asking me what trends would we be seeing at the royal wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William. I know this will come as a shock but honestly…no one knows. There is something so special about the art of the suprise! And we live in a time when suprises and mystery have so little appreciation. Every bride and groom has the right to keep their wedding under wraps and present the “Grand Reveal” on their special day. I applaud the efforts being made to keep everything under wraps and I have to laugh at all these planners going on and on about what they “think” the couple has chosen. Talent lies in taking high end trends and translating them into practical applications that can be appreciated by the masses. So my best advice is to wait and see and then give me call.
I love London and I am a fan of all things British…except maybe dental care. I would love to be a guest tomorrow not to say I WAS THERE but to soak in the grandeur of the moment. One of the greatest moments in my life was visiting St. Paul’s Cathedral and walking the length of it just as Princess Diana did on her wedding day. I stood where she stood and I wondered if she felt as overwhelmed as I did at it’s beauty. It is remarkable. When I went to Westminster Abbey, I stood at the tomb of Elizabeth I and I wept. When I gazed at the Conti tiles where Diana’s coffin sat, I wept. I may weep a bit tomorrow…but they will be happy tears for a couple with amazing possibilities. To honor them, Jaci and I are dressing like wedding guests and we are filling our day with a huge English breakfast, fish and chips, tea and scones and other lovely English customs. We hope all of you will drop by the Coronado and have tea and scones or light refreshment with us.
We are curious how many people will book the Royal Wedding Package this year at the Coronado. It is truly fit for a St. Louis Princess or just someone who wants to feel like one. And as I am so fond of saying…you don’t need a crown to be a queen.
Rob Schaefer
Royal Wedding Fan and St. Louis Wedding Professional Hall of Fame Inaugural Inductee