Celebrity What to Expect at the Royal Wedding By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on September 17, 2012 @ 11:27AM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: ramey photo What to Expect at the Royal Wedding 01 of 07 Where Will the Ceremony Be? Adam Butler/Press Association Images/ABACAUSA.COM William and Kate will be married by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Westminster Abbey, which can seat up to 2,000 guests! The Bishop of London will give the address and the Dean of Westminster will conduct the service. 02 of 07 When Will it Begin? iStock Photo Save the date: The service will start promptly at 11AM on Friday, April 29th, 2011. 03 of 07 What's the Evening's Agenda? Davidson/O'Neill / Rex USA Once married, the couple will head to the palace for the Queen's private reception and dance the night away at a dinner hosted by the Prince of Wales. 04 of 07 Who's Paying? iStock Photo The royal family will foot the bill, as they did for the weddings of the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1981 and Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip in 1947. 05 of 07 Is the Couple Registered? Michael Dunlea/Solo/ZUMA Press Thanks but no thanks! William and Kate are considering asking for charitable donations in lieu of gifts. 06 of 07 Have the Invitations Been Sent? John Stillwell - WPA Poo//Getty Images Check your mailbox! Close to 1,900 beveled and gilded invites went out on February 16th— the majority of which were sent to close friends and family. 07 of 07 Who's the Best Man? ramey photo Prince William gave that honor to his brother Prince Harry. First order of business: planning the bachelor party.