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Eugenie's Dress [Title edited by GNHQ]

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mrsmopp Sat 13-Oct-18 11:24:37

I thought she looked great. She has lost a lot of weight and I really liked her dress, with the flattering shape. No veil, just a tiara keeping it more simple. She looked so happy.
Best of luck to them.

Jalima1108 Sun 14-Oct-18 11:32:50

I thought it was black at first and thought 'Noooo'

Anniebach Sun 14-Oct-18 11:35:25

I thought Is was black too. Not a flattering colour for her, be it navy or black.

PECS Sun 14-Oct-18 11:35:47

Unless anyone here is a relative or a royal household employee etc we are all picking our information from the press/media, mixing it with our life experience, political (small p) & social values and coming up with our 'own' opinions!

nannygreencar Sun 14-Oct-18 11:42:50

To get back to the dress, I was so pleased to see that she showed her scar with pride. I have a scar that goes round my neck and then a long thick one from the middle of the base of my neck all the way down to between my breasts. I had a rare muscle disease, but was fortunate that my operation was a success. If it hadn't of been my sons would not be here (as I was told my body would not be able to cope with pregnancy and labour) and I would probably be in a wheelchair. Do I have it on show (yes!) or wear high necks - the hell I do. I show my scar with pride and thankful for how lucky I have been. Sorry if this sounds a bit of a me, me rant, but wanted to say how encouraging it was to see the lovely bride show her scar with pride!

hereshoping Sun 14-Oct-18 11:48:16

Eugenie looked lovely in her dress, I thought that it was very medieval in style. Could imagine one of those cone shaped head dresses with it.

Pagzy Sun 14-Oct-18 11:53:40

Robbie and Ayda Williams were accompanied by Ayda's mum.

Joelise Sun 14-Oct-18 12:07:44

Her dress was gorgeous, and the dress she wore for the evening celebrations was absolutely stunning , the cut showed off her figure so well, and the colour was beautiful !

ajanela Sun 14-Oct-18 12:35:13

Was there any conversation between Fergie and those sitting behind her, including the queen and prince Phillip?

I did think Fergie was undignified and hyper running across the road to great people when she arrived and puffing out her cheeks when she was sitting down, she might have been a bit more comfortable if her dress wasn't so tight fitting.

I loved Eugunie's dress and without a veil it showed off her hair and the scar.

I hated all the comparison with Harry and Megan's wedding.

Legs55 Sun 14-Oct-18 13:10:56

I loved the dress, I too was pleased to see shoulders & arms covered.

I believe the CofE ruling is Weddings must be conducted during the hours of daylight ie. before sundown, I may be wronggrin

homefarm Sun 14-Oct-18 14:22:21

I thought the influence on the dress was the current 'Victoria' television series. It looked lovely and for once was very tasteful. It suited her very well.

Jalima1108 Sun 14-Oct-18 14:26:50

I believe the CofE ruling is Weddings must be conducted during the hours of daylight ie. before sundown, I may be wrong
Yes, I posted that - was it this thread or the other one?

Gagagran Sun 14-Oct-18 14:30:04

I thought Eugenie looked really beautiful in her perfect dress. She was the star of the show and has never looked so good.

On the other hand, I though Beatrice looked very middle-aged and old-fashioned and I wasn't keen on the colour clash between her and her Mother's dresses.

As for Sarah - she doesn't change does she? My Mum would have called her a hoyden. Her dress was just too bright and tight and looked uncomfortable. She needs to tone everything down, including her behaviour in public.

Nanny123 Sun 14-Oct-18 14:35:35

I thought her dress was absolutely stunning. She looked amazing.

Jalima1108 Sun 14-Oct-18 14:41:02

Re the colour clash, my mother used to say that 'blue and green should never be seen' - but then just look at nature and all the lovely blue flowers with green petals and that rule is broken constantly.

gillybob Sun 14-Oct-18 15:14:22

I always thought it was “red and green should not be seen” ...... except through the eyes of an Irish queen or except on the shirts of a football team .

People with red hair (SF) do look good in emerald green .

avalon Sun 14-Oct-18 16:05:56

Fergie looked like she was wearing three pairs of Spanx. Agree Meghan should lighten up. Beatrice looked elegant but stiff, compared to the wedding guests. Had to be a difficult day for her.

gillybob Sun 14-Oct-18 16:09:40

Fergie looked like she was wearing three pairs of Spanx

I could wear 100 pairs and not look anywhere as good as she did in that dress avalon

gillybob Sun 14-Oct-18 16:14:33

www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6274075/amp/Tense-Sarah-Ferguson-subtly-isolated-Princess-Eugenies-official-wedding-portraits.html

I think this photo speaks volumes . Poor SF was shoved as far out of the photo as they dared get away with .

GrannyGravy13 Sun 14-Oct-18 16:15:25

I think Meghan wore dark navy so as not to stand out and be perceived as "upstaging" the bride.

oldbatty Sun 14-Oct-18 16:19:01

I think with Fergie its an unfortunate combination of her not being able to reign it in ( see what I did there) and the press waiting for her to do something silly.

The green looked great on her but it was a little bit tight.

Anniebach Sun 14-Oct-18 16:33:15

Gilly, shoved as far out of the photo as they dared ? Standing between her ex husband and prince Phillip , where did you expect her to be , between queenie and Phillip ? ?

Anniebach Sun 14-Oct-18 16:35:05

But Megan mostly wesrs black or navy GrannyGravy

I thought Sophie Essex looked so elegant

gillybob Sun 14-Oct-18 16:38:51

There’s a huge gap before SF . Why couldn’t she stand behind her maj ? She is the MOTB after all . I’m surprised they didn’t stand her to the right of Airmiles then they could snip her out all together at a later date. Poor Sarah.

Loved the photo of little Mia who looked like a fish out of water, she was clearly very bored . I could almost hear her thinking “get me out of this stupid frock” or “I’m wasting a day with the horses for this?” grin

gillybob Sun 14-Oct-18 16:40:38

And the grooms parents are standing right beside him so why was SF pushed way over to the right ?

Anniebach Sun 14-Oct-18 16:52:57

queenie and Phillip couldn’t have sat on the grooms side could they? And couldn’t be placed on the end , look at this

www.google.co.uk/search?q=prince+george+christening+photos&rlz=1C9BKJA_enGB703GB703&oq=prince+george+ch&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0l3.12601j0j7&hl=en-GB&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=NoIjNQJbxP7SEM: