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Meghan Markle At Pippa's Reception

Pearlee — Mon, 22 May 2017 01:21:35 GMT

Since the other two threads are about fashion, Pippa's or Kate's dress. and since at least one person claimed complete disinterest in Meghan Markle, I'm starting this thread on a different topic.

I have seen no photos of Meghan at the reception, but if this British newspaper article is to be believed, the following occured:

(1) After traveling from America to be Harry's date and after Harry drove 100 miles round trip to pick Meghan up for the reception, per Pippa's seating philosophy, Meghan and Harry did not sit together!

(2) Pippa wore a backless "maroon" gown. Maroon at this time of year? No doubt Lori Goldstein would approve of any color used at any time, but gosh, with all the peach and pink worn, "maroon" seems quite dark and wintry and more Xmas holiday to me! But since Meghan used a stylist so what do I know? If it was backless and Harry liked it,...I'm sure that's what mattered.

(3) I'm not sure I believed this, but the article says so that the serving staff would be as glamorous as the guests, models were hired to serve.

Read it for yourself:

http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/807518/Meghan-Markle-Prince-Harry-Pippa-Middleton-James-Matthews-wedding-reception-Kate

Re: Meghan Markle At Pippa's Reception

Kjelle — Mon, 22 May 2017 01:39:51 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
Since the other two threads are about fashion, Pippa's or Kate's dress. and since at least one person claimed complete disinterest in Meghan Markle, I'm starting this thread on a different topic.

I have seen no photos of Meghan at the reception, but if this British newspaper article is to be believed, the following occured:

(1) After traveling from America to be Harry's date and after Harry drove 100 miles round trip to pick Meghan up for the reception, per Pippa's seating philosophy, Meghan and Harry did not sit together!

(2) Pippa wore a backless "maroon" gown. Maroon at this time of year? No doubt Lori Goldstein would approve of any color used at any time, but gosh, with all the peach and pink worn, "maroon" seems quite dark and wintry and more Xmas holiday to me! But since Meghan used a stylist so what do I know? If it was backless and Harry liked it,...I'm sure that's what mattered.

(3) I'm not sure I believed this, but the article says so that the serving staff would be as glamorous as the guests, models were hired to serve.

Read it for yourself:

http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/807518/Meghan-Markle-Prince-Harry-Pippa-Middleton-James-Matthews-wedding-reception-Kate

I seriously doubt models were hired to serve since they used a firm that the family has used before, Table Talk. I can't imagine they would insult them by telling them their staff were suddenly not attractive enough.

Meghan seemed to be wearing a black dress with a white jacket. I see the ruffled asymmetrical hem, as well. This is at the flypast.

Re: Meghan Markle At Pippa's Reception

Trix — Mon, 22 May 2017 01:33:34 GMT

It's not uncommon for the servers and bartenders used by high profile caterers at posh affairs to be models and aspiring entertainers. Before they become known enough to at least B and C celebrities in their chosen field, those folks spend a lot of time out of work. Many of them are already on the caterer's regular list of people they use at functions, so it's not like the caterer had to call a talent agency to recruit the beauties.

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Lindsays Grandma — Mon, 22 May 2017 01:41:46 GMT

I sure hope it isn't true that Prince Harry and his lady love Meghan weren't sitting together at the reception. If it is true and Pippa chose the seating arrangement it doesn't speak well of her.

Re: Meghan Markle At Pippa's Reception

Pearlee — Mon, 22 May 2017 01:45:54 GMT

@Kjelle wrote:
@Pearlee wrote:
Since the other two threads are about fashion, Pippa's or Kate's dress. and since at least one person claimed complete disinterest in Meghan Markle, I'm starting this thread on a different topic.

I have seen no photos of Meghan at the reception, but if this British newspaper article is to be believed, the following occured:

(1) After traveling from America to be Harry's date and after Harry drove 100 miles round trip to pick Meghan up for the reception, per Pippa's seating philosophy, Meghan and Harry did not sit together!

(2) Pippa wore a backless "maroon" gown. Maroon at this time of year? No doubt Lori Goldstein would approve of any color used at any time, but gosh, with all the peach and pink worn, "maroon" seems quite dark and wintry and more Xmas holiday to me! But since Meghan used a stylist so what do I know? If it was backless and Harry liked it,...I'm sure that's what mattered.

(3) I'm not sure I believed this, but the article says so that the serving staff would be as glamorous as the guests, models were hired to serve.

Read it for yourself:

http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/807518/Meghan-Markle-Prince-Harry-Pippa-Middleton-James-Matthews-wedding-reception-Kate
I seriously doubt models were hired to serve since they used a firm that the family has used before, Table Talk. I can't imagine they would insult them by telling them their staff were suddenly not attractive enough.

Meghan seemed to be wearing a black dress with a white jacket. I see the ruffled asymmetrical hem, as well. This is at the flypast.

@Kjelle That photo is not from the flypast. That photo was taken when Meghan was watching Harry play polo. It's a file photo because there weren't any reception photos leaked or released yet. That's a daytime casual outfit, not one she wore to the reception. I've seen that photo out for at least a two or more weeks.

Re: Meghan Markle At Pippa's Reception

CatBagLover — Mon, 22 May 2017 01:51:31 GMT

This dress is from a polo match Meghan and Harry were at in the past few weeks. Btw, I can't wait to see pictures from the reception - and yes, Meghan's dress! I'm surprised no photos are being circulated yet.

Re: Meghan Markle At Pippa's Reception

Pearlee — Mon, 22 May 2017 02:02:59 GMT

@Lindsays Grandma wrote:
I sure hope it isn't true that Prince Harry and his lady love Meghan weren't sitting together at the reception. If it is true and Pippa chose the seating arrangement it doesn't speak well of her.

@Lindsays Grandma She sure came a long way not to sit with her date! It didn't sound from the article like it had anything to do with him being royalty though. Well at least he got to chit chat with her on the 50-mile (one way) drive back to the Middletons when he picked her up at Kensington..

Re: Meghan Markle At Pippa's Reception

Poodlepet2 — Mon, 22 May 2017 01:59:57 GMT

@Pearlee, I can think of only one reason....

Here in America, We seat couples together.

From what I have read about Upper Class British life, mixing dinner partners is one way to insure lively conversation.....and it also allowed the hostess to seat clandestine lovers next to each other for their convenience....in Edwardian times, it was acceptable among the upper classes to have affairs- which were never acknowledged of course.

It is somewhat of a custom that survived.

Poodlepet2

Re: Meghan Markle At Pippa's Reception

Kjelle — Mon, 22 May 2017 02:02:36 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
@Kjelle wrote:
@Pearlee wrote:
@Kjelle That photo is not from the flypast. That photo was taken when Meghan was watching Harry play polo. It's a file photo because there weren't any reception photos leaked or released yet. That's a daytime casual outfit, not one she wore to the reception. I've seen that photo out for at least a two or more weeks.

@Pearlee Well, I'm glad because it sure didn't seem dressy enough. You can't see what she's wearing at all in the car with Harry, so I suppose the maroon dress report is most likely correct.

It it doesn't seem that strange that Harry & Meghan wouldn't sit together at dinner. A lost brides move singles around to make a good mix. Plus she has met a few people by now. She's an outgoing person, so I sure she was okay. It's sink or swim. She has to see if this life will work for her.

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WenGirl42 — Mon, 22 May 2017 02:04:36 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
Since the other two threads are about fashion, Pippa's or Kate's dress. and since at least one person claimed complete disinterest in Meghan Markle, I'm starting this thread on a different topic.

I have seen no photos of Meghan at the reception, but if this British newspaper article is to be believed, the following occured:

(1) After traveling from America to be Harry's date and after Harry drove 100 miles round trip to pick Meghan up for the reception, per Pippa's seating philosophy, Meghan and Harry did not sit together!

(2) Pippa wore a backless "maroon" gown. Maroon at this time of year? No doubt Lori Goldstein would approve of any color used at any time, but gosh, with all the peach and pink worn, "maroon" seems quite dark and wintry and more Xmas holiday to me! But since Meghan used a stylist so what do I know? If it was backless and Harry liked it,...I'm sure that's what mattered.

(3) I'm not sure I believed this, but the article says so that the serving staff would be as glamorous as the guests, models were hired to serve.

Read it for yourself:

http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/807518/Meghan-Markle-Prince-Harry-Pippa-Middleton-James-Matthews-wedding-reception-Kate

Sorry, @Pearlee, who allegedly wore the backless, maroon dress?

Re: Meghan Markle At Pippa's Reception

Pearlee — Mon, 22 May 2017 02:06:50 GMT

@WenGirl42 wrote:
@Pearlee wrote:
Since the other two threads are about fashion, Pippa's or Kate's dress. and since at least one person claimed complete disinterest in Meghan Markle, I'm starting this thread on a different topic.

I have seen no photos of Meghan at the reception, but if this British newspaper article is to be believed, the following occured:

(1) After traveling from America to be Harry's date and after Harry drove 100 miles round trip to pick Meghan up for the reception, per Pippa's seating philosophy, Meghan and Harry did not sit together!

(2) Pippa wore a backless "maroon" gown. Maroon at this time of year? No doubt Lori Goldstein would approve of any color used at any time, but gosh, with all the peach and pink worn, "maroon" seems quite dark and wintry and more Xmas holiday to me! But since Meghan used a stylist so what do I know? If it was backless and Harry liked it,...I'm sure that's what mattered.

(3) I'm not sure I believed this, but the article says so that the serving staff would be as glamorous as the guests, models were hired to serve.

Read it for yourself:

http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/807518/Meghan-Markle-Prince-Harry-Pippa-Middleton-James-Matthews-wedding-reception-Kate
Sorry, @Pearlee, who allegedly wore the backless, maroon dress?

@WenGirl42 Oh, I see now! Not Meghan - thank you for pointing that out. I was reading along thinking it was all about Meghan!

But, no matter who was wearing the maroon, it wasn't seasonal IMO! hahahaha

Even if it was Pippa, I hope Harry enjoyed it!

Re: Meghan Markle At Pippa's Reception

dulwich — Mon, 22 May 2017 02:15:16 GMT

Having attended a couple of what one would call "upper class" weddings in the U.K. The norm has always been not to sit couples together but to spread people out. This is done at most weddings where there is a seating plan - indeed at our daughter's wedding - also in London - the seating plan was the same. Par for the course in the U.K. makes people mingle and get to know one another.

Re: Meghan Markle At Pippa's Reception

Pearlee — Mon, 22 May 2017 02:35:00 GMT

@dulwich Thanks for the info and your first-hand knowledge.

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 22 May 2017 02:52:56 GMT

Thanks @Pearlee for the clarification....I assumed you meant Megan. Yes, the color is a puzzle.

Re: Meghan Markle At Pippa's Reception

Pearlee — Mon, 22 May 2017 02:54:18 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
Thanks @Pearlee for the clarification....I assumed you meant Megan. Yes, the color is a puzzle.

@phoenixbrd The thanks go to @WenGirl42 who caught my error!

Re: Meghan Markle At Pippa's Reception

DiAnne — Mon, 22 May 2017 03:01:34 GMT

@Poodlepet2 wrote:
@Pearlee, I can think of only one reason....

Here in America, We seat couples together.

From what I have read about Upper Class British life, mixing dinner partners is one way to insure lively conversation.....and it also allowed the hostess to seat clandestine lovers next to each other for their convenience....in Edwardian times, it was acceptable among the upper classes to have affairs- which were never acknowledged of course.

It is somewhat of a custom that survived.
Poodlepet2

I have been to wedding receptions here recently with mixed seating. I love it. You meet and talk to people you do not already know.

Re: Meghan Markle At Pippa's Reception

itiswhatitis — Mon, 22 May 2017 03:03:09 GMT

Prior to the big event, a source told E! News that Prince Harry and Markle were focused on remaining as undercover as possible for a couple as buzzed-about as them.

"Right now Harry and Meghan are leaning towards not wanting to attract extra attention, especially on a day that's not about them," the insider shared. "It takes the pressure off."

As for the night ahead, upwards of 300 guests will gather at Carole Middletonand Michael Middleton's residence to raise a glass of bubbly to the happy couple. The reception will be held in a stunning glass enclosing that was built across three days on their 18-acre property.

"It's going to be magical," a local told E! News. "There will be floral arrangements from top to bottom, it's going to be magnificent."

http://www.eonline.com/news/855240/meghan-markle-makes-her-big-arrival-to-pippa-middleton-s-wedding-reception-alongside-prince-harry

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itiswhatitis — Mon, 22 May 2017 03:08:11 GMT

Meghan Markle may have missed out on Pippa Middleton 's wedding ceremony but she reportedly joined Prince Harry to dance the night away at the reception.

The couple are said to have made a joint decision to NOT upstage bride on her wedding day, which is why no photos of the American actress’ involvement in the reception have emerged.

But new reports suggest that Meghan's outfit for the wedding reception might have been something of a fashion faux pas.

The Sun has reported that Meghan wore a long black dress to the wedding with a white jacket.

It was traditionally thought that sombre black is unsuitable for a wedding.

But in recent years, it has become an acceptable choice – and would have fit in with Pippa's black-tie dress code.

The brunette Suits star, 35, was not with Harry, 32, at St. Mark’s Church on Saturday morning, where Pippa tied the knot with her millionaire hedge fund manager fiance James Matthews .

Harry later left the first reception at Englefield House to drive back to London to pick up Meghan and bring her to the second reception at the Middleton home – but so far the only photo evidence of Meghan’s attendance is a brief glimpse of her being driven into the Middleton home by Harry later on Saturday.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/meghan-markles-outfit-pippa-middletons-10472762

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Lucky Charm — Mon, 22 May 2017 13:39:10 GMT

Is Meghan that big of a star? Just asking as I don't watch all the prime time shows or even go to the movies (other than animated features with the g-kids).

I can only hope it's really just media *hype*--all this hullabaloo about upstaging/downplaying. For heaven's sake, the new bride's sister married a future king. It's not about outshining anyone, it's just a fact.

Not wild about the arranged seating that seems to be the custom. What if you get set between two duds? As a couple, you can still meet perhaps three or four other unfamiliar couples at your table and mix and mingle.

The wedding pics so far have been interesting, I'm not a royal groupie though. Looking forward to seeing the reception pics. I want to see who and what this Meghan is all about!

Re: Meghan Markle At Pippa's Reception

Pearlee — Mon, 22 May 2017 14:30:13 GMT

@DiAnne wrote:

@Poodlepet2 wrote:
@Pearlee, I can think of only one reason....

Here in America, We seat couples together.

From what I have read about Upper Class British life, mixing dinner partners is one way to insure lively conversation.....and it also allowed the hostess to seat clandestine lovers next to each other for their convenience....in Edwardian times, it was acceptable among the upper classes to have affairs- which were never acknowledged of course.

It is somewhat of a custom that survived.
Poodlepet2
I have been to wedding receptions here recently with mixed seating. I love it. You meet and talk to people you do not already know.

@DiAnne While I normally would wholeheartedly agree, there should be exceptions. Like when a guest has travelled thousands of miles to be with her date for the wedding and only has a week's time in the country before she has to be back at work (it's been written Meghan took a week off from filming Suits to go to the wedding) then for goodness sakes, seat them next to each other so they can have that time together. I think they both would have preferred that than mixing and mingling. There are always exceptions to the generla rule the bride and groom decide on for a wedding and this should have been one of them. Sure there are benefits to mixing up the seating but sheesh, even if that were my plan for the wedding I'd have seated H & M together, given the circumstances.