To Be A Princess

Queen Elizabeth’s Grandson, Prince Philip Marries!

The oldest grandson of Queen Elizabeth, married Canadian Native Autumn Kelly on May 17, 2008 in Historic St. George’s Chapel.

The chapel, the dress, the Prince, the Queen…ahhh! Doesn’t this bring up those fond childhood memories of becoming a REAL princess? Who hasn’t had that fantasy (well maybe some people, because I am oh so technical)?

Anyway, I am like many who got a shot of inspiration when Diana married Charles. She was a “commoner” and she became a REAL LIFE PRINCESS. That meant to many, many little girls, they could become a Princess too!

Childhood Princess Fantasies play a major role in the unrealistic expectation and ultimate disappointment in some Brides-To-Be. Let’s face it…you don’t have forest animals sewing a gown onto you while you sing arias to their delight. It’s actually your best friend and sister, they love you and are there to help you. Just remember, they, even life, are not perfect. So don’t expect it to be. It’s unrealistic. Just like me being a black girl from Baltimore marrying Prince William is unrealistic (I still think he’s hot, but Prince Harry is only 16 years older than my oldest daughter and when she’s 20, he’ll only be 36 and then she can be a princess and I can be a Duchess or a Countess or a Baroness or…I’m delusional).

So before you go get all Bridezilla on your family, friends or dare say, wedding planner, remember, every great princess was gracious, kind, humble and most of all persevered in the face of adversity with a smile and a song. That is why they got the Royal Treatment and Perfect Day (and because they were cartoons).

Beyonjay: Jay- Z & Beyonce

According to reports, R&B singer Beyonce and her long-time beau, Jay-Z have wed in NYC on April 4, 2008. After reports surfaced Tuesday of the hip-hop pair applying for a marriage license on Tuesday, little confirmation was needed from either camp as to their impending plans.

Without official confirmation from either Beyonce or Jay-Z, I would like to unofficially congratulate them and wish them all the best in their new life as Husband & Wife. Keep God as the Head of your life and all will be well with your soul and marriage.

I understand a celebrity’s desire and monumental effort to keeps parts of their life private and intimate. Perception from the media is a great and powerful thing and no one truly wants that to affect their personal and private relationships. With that being said, I for one would have wanted to see a pictorial of the event….not for my own gossipy sake…but to share and celebrate in the almighty Love.

Congratulations!