25 Reasons We're Excited For Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding

By now you're probably well aware that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be tying the knot on May 19 at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Not only will Meghan officially become a royal and acquire a new title when she and Harry say "I do," but there are tons of other things to look forward to. From Meghan's top-secret wedding dress to the couple's first kiss, we're so excited about this royal wedding that it almost feels like we're the ones getting married. Her Royal Highness Princess Henry of Wales has a nice ring to it, don't you think?

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Meghan's Arrival
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Meghan's Arrival

All eyes will be on Meghan when she arrives at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Not only will it be the first time we see Meghan in her dress, but we might even get a glimpse of her parents if they ride with her.

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Meghan's Wedding Dress
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Meghan's Wedding Dress

The former Suits actress reportedly selected her wedding dress designer in January — and had her first fitting at Kensington Palace. Meghan has apparently chosen something "simple, classy, and very elegant."

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Harry's Military Uniform
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Harry's Military Uniform

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Meghan's Tiara
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Meghan's Tiara

While Meghan reportedly isn't allowed to wear a tiara until she's official a royal, there are rumors that she may wear one on loan from Queen Elizabeth II. Either way, Meghan will sparkle regardless.

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Meghan's Walk Down the Aisle
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Meghan's Walk Down the Aisle

Meghan is apparently having her mom, Doria Ragland, walk her down the aisle, and we can't wait to witness the beautiful mother-daughter moment.

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A Special Father-Daughter Moment
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A Special Father-Daughter Moment

There are also sure to be plenty of sweet moments between Meghan and Thomas Markle, given that they haven't seen each other in quite a while (he lives in Mexico). He was recently spotted doing some light research on England, so he's definitely ready to impress the guests with his knowledge.

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Meghan's Hair and Makeup
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Meghan's Hair and Makeup

In addition to her wedding dress, everyone is wondering how Meghan will style her hair and makeup for her big day. Will she opt for a natural look? Will she have an updo? According to her former hairstylist and makeup artist, Lydia F. Sellers, Meghan's "approach is very effortless. She just wants to look like a better version of herself. That's something she believes firmly in."

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The Best Man
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The Best Man

No official announcement has been made yet, but it's rumored that Harry has selected his brother as his best man. Can you imagine all the cute brotherly moments? Aw!

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The Maid of Honor
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The Maid of Honor

Same goes for Meghan's maid of honor. Nothing has been officially confirmed yet, but according to reports, Meghan will likely have her best friend and stylist Jessica Mulroney by her side.

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Harry's Reaction When He Sees Meghan Walking Down the Aisle
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Harry's Reaction When He Sees Meghan Walking Down the Aisle

These two are always giving each other heart eyes, but something tells us that Harry may even shed a tear at one point.

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The Celebrity Guests
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The Celebrity Guests

Even though we're still heartbroken over the Obama family not being invited to the nuptials after all, the royal affair is guaranteed to be a star-studded event. Not only did Victoria Beckham basically confirm her appearance during a recent stop on The Late Late Show With James Corden, but we're also expecting appearances from Meghan's celebrity pals, including Serena Williams and Priyanka Chopra. So exciting!

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The Reunions
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The Reunions

Aside from Meghan's reunion with her parents, the nuptials may also double as a Suits reunion. According to Hello! magazine, the cast was recently contacted in regards to invites from Kensington Palace. In fact, Patrick J. Adams recently told ET that he already knows what he's going to get Meghan as a wedding gift. "We were trying to choose between like a blender or bread maker. You know, something classy, like a good blender," he said. "Like a Vitamix, yeah. She's going to need a Vitamix for sure."

But that's not the only possible reunion! According to Us Weekly, Harry's ex, Chelsy Davy, may also be on hand for the big day. "The two have remained friends long after ending their relationship and still keep in touch to this day," an insider revealed. "She congratulated the minute the engagement was announced. Meghan would have no problem with her being there, and Chelsy was on the preliminary list of friends to invite."

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The Royal Fab Four
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The Royal Fab Four

Yep, Harry, Meghan, Kate, and William will all be in the same room again, so you already know it's going to be a good time. Who doesn't love the royal "fab four?"

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A Possible New Royal Baby Appearance
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A Possible New Royal Baby Appearance

So, Kate is due to give birth to her third child any day now, which means the new royal baby could possibly attend the royal wedding. Fingers crossed!

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The Exchanging of the Rings
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The Exchanging of the Rings

We didn't get to see this at William and Kate's wedding because William never actually got a ring, but this is finally our chance. If Meghan and Harry decide to follow tradition, Meghan's wedding band will be crafted from a single nugget of rare Welsh gold, just like Queen Elizabeth II's, Princess Diana's, and Kate's.

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Queen Elizabeth II's Reaction
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Queen Elizabeth II's Reaction

OK, OK, enough with Harry and Meghan — all of our attention will be focused on the queen, right? What will she wear? Will she cry? How will she react to their vows? We'd like a seat next to the queen, please.

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The Vows
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The Vows

Will Harry and Meghan follow in Princess Diana's footsteps and omit the word "obey" from their vows? Guess we'll just have to wait and see!

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The Carriage Procession
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The Carriage Procession

Harry and Meghan's carriage procession is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. Hopefully there aren't any runaway horses like the one at William and Kate's wedding!

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Harry and Meghan's Drive Into the Sunset as Husband and Wife
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Harry and Meghan's Drive Into the Sunset as Husband and Wife

Remember when William drove Kate in Prince Charles's Aston Martin after their wedding ceremony? Well, let's just hope Harry learned from William's mistake and doesn't forget to release the handbrake.

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Harry and Meghan's First Kiss
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Harry and Meghan's First Kiss

This certainly won't be the first time we see Harry and Meghan locking lips, but the fact that it's their first kiss as husband and wife — and on the Buckingham Palace balcony — makes it extra special.

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The Flowers
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The Flowers

While we're sure that all the bouquets and floral arrangements will be beautiful, we're especially excited to see the white garden roses Harry and Meghan have chosen to honor the late Princess Diana. According to People, the flowers, which were Diana's favorite, will be part of the decor at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

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The Cake
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The Cake

There has been so much talk about the wedding cake. First, it was rumored to be banana flavored, but then Kensington Palace announced that Harry and Meghan decided on lemon elderflower. It's also supposed to "incorporate the bright flavors of Spring," and although we're not entirely sure what that means, we're certain it'll be spectacular.

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Meghan's Outfit Change
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Meghan's Outfit Change

Meghan will reportedly have two wedding dresses: one for the ceremony and one for the reception. "The plan is for her to change after the ceremony so that she can party the night away in something glamorous and less restrictive. Meghan can't wait to surprise everyone, especially Harry," a source told Vanity Fair. "The wedding dress itself will be traditional and elegant. There is talk of some lace and sleeves, and Meghan has been working very closely with the designer, who has been sworn to secrecy." Ooh!

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The Performances
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The Performances

Elton John, Ed Sheeran, and The Spice Girls have all been rumored to perform at the grand affair. However, Ed has a show in Ireland that weekend, so it's definitely not him. Hmm . . . who could it be?