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You don’t have to marry a member of a royal family to have a royal wedding. Just crib their style.
You Will Need
Invitations
Horse-drawn carriage
Venue with a balcony
Extra names
Etiquette instructions
21-gun salute
History books (optional)
Steps
STEP 1 Send the invitations
Send invitations that begin: "I am commanded by the Queen to invite you…." In the United Kingdom, the "I" being commanded is the Lord Chamberlain, the chief officer of the royal household. In your household, it could be anyone.
STEP 2 Pick out names
Pick out extra names to use when exchanging vows. Only commoners have only one or two given names; the ruling classes have at least four.Just make sure they’re regal enough for a royal wedding.
Consult history books for names of past kings and queens.
STEP 3 Book a carriage
Hire a horse-drawn carriage to carry the bride and groom from ceremony to reception. Publicize the path your carriage will take so people who haven't been invited can pay their respects. You can’t have a royal wedding without adoring subjects!
STEP 4 Wave from a balcony
Book a reception hall with a balcony from which you can wave to total strangers.
STEP 5 Lay down the rules
Instruct guests that they are not to touch the bride, the groom, or anyone in their immediate families without the person’s implied consent,such as an extended hand. Men should acknowledge a royal presence by bowing their head; ladies should curtsy.
STEP 6 Arrange for a salute
Follow the tradition of Norway, Sweden, and Brunei and arrange for a 21-gun salute to announce that you are now husband and wife. Nothing like ending a royal wedding with a bang!
Prince William and Kate Middleton made royal history when they revealed details of their wedding on Twitter.
