Ceremony:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/britishmonarchy/5660486493/in/set-72157626465589707/
I thought all the trees, greenery and natural elements helped the decor in the Abbey significantly. This venue looks old and somber (must be all the funerals they have had there) and to use greenery is this way was a great trick to "liven up" the place.
Bouquet:
Hand wired shield of Lily of the Valley, Sweet William, Hyacinth and Myrtle
As tradition dictates for royal weddings, the bride's bouquet contains a sprig of myrtle from the original myrtle bush planted by Queen Victoria at Osborne House, Isle of Wight in 1845.
Miss Middleton chose her flowers for their significance to the Royal Family, the Middletons and the language of flowers.
Sweet William means gallantry, lily-of-the-valley means return of happiness, hyacinth symbolises constancy of love, while myrtle is the emblem of marriage and love. There is also ivy for fidelity; marriage; wedded love; friendship and affection.
I would have liked to seen something more romantic. Since Kate (correction Catherine) is into symbolism then why not roses as a symbol of love? The dress was so delicate and vintage feeling the fresh boquet of mainly lily of the valley looked a bit off.
Hopefully this day was everything the couple wanted and they were happy, which is most important afterall.
