The wedding of the year

Ever since finding out I would be in London for the Royal Wedding, I'd been looking forward to the wedding that would capture the world. On April 29th 2011 Prince William, second in line to the English throne, was to marry Kate Middleton.

When the big day finally arrived, the hardest decision was what to do. With a couple of options including a picnic in Hyde Park or standing along the procession route, I left it to my visiting friend from Perth to decide what the best option would be. Deciding on Westminster Abbey we set the alarm clocks for 5am and arrived at Westminster tube station at 6am with a bag of snacks to claim a spot around the church.

Although we didn't end up seeing much at all, besides guests arrive in buses and Range Rovers, we heard all the excitement of the Royal arrivals and captured the atmosphere among the crowd. After the bride had arrived and the wedding was underway, we made our way to The Mall for a spot along the procession route, and I was happy to snap this shot of the happily married newlyweds.

Among the crowd outside Westminster Abbey

The happily married couple on the way to Buckingham Palace

So what can one expect from a Royal Wedding? Hundreds of thousands of locals and tourists, Union Jacks, people dressed in wedding attire, masks of the Royals, high spirits and a truly magical experience. It was a day for all, young or old.