Thank you so much for your comment. I actually hesitated writing what I did for the very reason that I didn’t want to be misunderstood as minimizing the very real significance of what William and Kate did. We celebrate marriage! I don’t want my sharing of Mormon perspectives on marriage to overshadow that.

And so I will just say that I agree with you. And I am sure that heaven celebrates when people choose to marry and commit to each other according to the faith and knowledge they have. It was wonderful that 2 billion people witnessed something of this significance.

Thank you again for your comment and for reinforcing what I obviously did not do a good enough job saying in my post.
~Michelle

For that reason, I’m delighted that this couple chose to get married in the first place! “Til death us do part” yes, and it’s not a temple sealing, correct; but can we not at least celebrate and be glad of the fact that they have chosen to do this?! To get married in a temporary, earthly way is surely still better than not at all. They are doing the best they know how.

I also forgot to mention the beautiful music.

The royal wedding was significant in that it exemplified belief and faith in MARRIAGE itself. I am grateful for, and was deeply moved by, the royal wedding and will be praying for the success of this marriage. If William and Kate can be another Albert and Victoria, their marriage will inspire others. The essence of a virtuous romance can be felt everywhere and for eons to come; its beauty and solidarity will affect all who come to know it, as well as all who descend from it. The world needs, even craves, mature, splendid marriages–for authentic lovers give the rest of us courage to live through, and up to, our promises.