There was a lot of buzz in this office about The Bachelor, especially as Brad got closer to picking his “true love.” I’ve never really been a fan of the show, as I find the idea of picking someone to spend the rest of your life with out of a pack of 25 people on national television a little unsettling. But while reality show matchmaking may not be my scene, I am totally fascinated with the upcoming reality of the royal wedding.
I come from a long line of Anglophiles. In fact I vividly remember the sense of panic I felt when realized I taped an episode of Dawson’s Creek over my mom’s prized recording of Charles and Diana’s wedding (Mom, if you’re reading this, sorry about that). And I really cannot tear myself away from the hoopla surrounding William and Kate’s wedding. Not only is it a present day fairy tale of love between a prince and a normal girl who seems to be grounded in everyday life, it is also a marketing wonder. And the commemorative items run the gamut from high brow to low. As Amy Wolfe (follow her on Twitter @cs2AmyW) pointed out, you can purchase a commemorative crystal shot glass, or you can sample the latest draft on tap in pubs in merry old England – “Kiss me Kate.” Tours of Kate’s hometown are on offer, and every time she steps out in public, whatever she is wearing quickly flies off the shelves of her favorite designer’s stores. I don’t know about you, but I can’t get enough of it.
I can’t figure out why this love story has me wanting to know everything about it. Is it that I remember idolizing Princess Diana as a child and crushing on both princes? Could it be that it is the real-life embodiment of every Disney movie ever made? Could it be because the bride has such a great name (Kate with a K and Catherine with a C is really the way to go)? Or is it possibly because it is a great PR event with lots of marketing dollars behind it? Whatever the reason, I am all in. Where’s my invitation?
