All the details of Harry and Meghan's royal wedding reception and after-party

<p>The world is gearing up for one of the most historic royal weddings ever, eagerly awaiting the moment when <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/meghan-markle"><strong>Meghan Markle</strong></a> and <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/"prince-harry"><strong>Prince Harry</strong></a> say "I do." Aside from the actual nuptials, however, receptions and luncheons follow, and royal watchers are dying to know what goes on behind the closed doors of their intimate gatherings.</p> <p>On May 19, the two will tie the knot at Windsor Castle. The castle has been home to many momentous royal weddings – so many, in fact, that Meghan and Harry's wedding day will become the 16th to ever take place in the stunning building over the past 150 years. The blessing service of <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-charles"><strong>Prince Charles</strong></a> and <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/duchess-of-cornwall"><strong>Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall</strong></a> occurred here, as well as the nuptials of Queen Elizabeth's youngest son <strong>Prince Edward</strong> to <strong>Sophie Rhys-Jones</strong> in 1999.</p> <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images</p>
<p>Though other royal couples, like the <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-william"><strong>Duke</strong></a> and <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/kate-middleton"><strong>Duchess of Cambridge</strong></a>, opted for much bigger venues – Westminster Abbey, in their case – St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle is reserved for smaller crowds.</p> <p>This stunning fixture on the castle grounds fits up to 800 people, which aligns perfectly with Meghan and Harry's vision of an intimate ceremony.</p> <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images</p>
<p>Of course, the chapel is steeped in history, too, and has seen many royal christenings, weddings and burials. And while the official wedding ceremony will take place inside St. George's Chapel, the reception – hosted by <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii"><strong>the Queen</strong></a> herself – will happen in St. George's Hall...</p> <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images</p>
<p>All of the wedding guests will attend a luncheon in St. George's Hall, hosted by Her Majesty, following the wedding ceremony.</p> <p>A fire in 1992 destroyed many of the State Apartments of Windsor Castle, and much of St. George's Hall had to be rebuilt – including the ceilings, which are currently the largest green-oak structure built since the Middle Ages.</p> <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images</p>
<p>The gothic design was envisioned and created by <strong>Giles Downes</strong>, who decorated the ceiling with colourful shields celebrating the Order of the Garter. This hall is actually the longest room in Windsor Castle, measuring in at a whopping 180 feet!</p> <p>Photo: &copy; DOMINIC LIPINSKI/AFP/Getty Images</p>
<p>Part of the reception will also take place in the Waterloo Chamber, another room near St. George's Hall, where other important events have occurred, like this year's Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.</p> <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images</p>
<p>The Grand Reception Room is the third room included in the celebrations; another part of Windsor Castle that was badly damaged by the fire. The Queen often hosts heads of state here for glitzy state dinners.</p> <p>Guests will enjoy a delicious sweet treat – an Elderflower cake – after the loving couple say "I do." The cake is set to be <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02018032043794/prince-harry-meghan-markle-royal-wedding-cake-maker-claire-ptak"><strong>designed by Claire Ptak</strong></a>, who owns Violet Bakery in London.</p> <p>Photo: &copy; KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/AFP/Getty Images</p>
<p>Shortly after the reception will be another shindig, but this time much more private and hosted by Prince Harry's father, <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-charles"><strong>Prince Charles</strong></a>. Only 200 of the invited guests will attend the intimate event at Frogmore House, which is actually where Meghan and Harry took their stunning engagement photos.</p> <p>This impressive white building was first purchased by George III in 1792 for his wife, Queen Charlotte. It's the perfect location for a private reception, as it boasts an elegant garden with more than 4,000 trees and shrubs – perfect for enjoying the beautiful spring weather.</p> <p>Photo: &copy; Ray Bellisario/Popperfoto/Getty Images</p>
<p>Not far away from Frogmore House is the royal Mausoleum, where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are buried. The royal couple wanted to be buried together somewhere special, and so construction of the structure began in 1861 following Prince Albert's death. How romantic!</p> <p>Photo: &copy; Ray Bellisario/Popperfoto/Getty Images</p>
<p>Meghan and Harry looked positively smitten with one another <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02017122141077/prince-harry-meghan-markle-candid-engagement-photo"><strong>in their official engagement portraits</strong></a>, which were taken on the Frogmore House grounds. Here, the soon-to-be married couple sat on the steps of the house, where they'll let loose and celebrate their big day with their nearest and dearest just a few months later.</p> <p>Photo: © Alexi Lubomirsk/Getty Images</p>
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