The wedding ceremony marked a "turning point for the monarchy," according to Nicholl, in part because of its multicultural elements. "Complete with a gospel choir and an African American bishop, the ceremony was a departure from tradition and captured the imagination of the world," she wrote.
The ceremony also broke tradition with a bridal party of bridesmaids and page boys that weren't all from the royal side and a star-studded guest list, according to Marcia Moody of Town & Country. Meghan also wasn't given away by her father — she entered the chapel alone, where she was escorted down the aisle by Prince Charles.
At the reception, the couple opted for untraditional wedding details. Traditionally, most royal wedding cakes are fruitcakes, but Harry and Meghan had a spring-inspired lemon and elderflower cake coated in buttercream and fresh flowers, according to Moody.
And instead of using a Royal Warrant holder — go-to businesses for the royal family — for their floral arrangements, they chose London-based florist Philippa Craddock, reported Nowak.