Pity the poor high society movers and shakers of England who tried to move in the right circles and yet didn't receive an invitation to the royal wedding. What are these poor souls to do if they still want to celebrate?
They could try taking in the event from afar. The Paramount restaurant and bar atop the highest top three floors of Centre Point, one of London's tallest buildings, offers 360-degree views across London, providing a unique view of the event from above.
Royal lovers will be able to watch the bride enter Westminster Abbey, then witness as Will's old pals in the Royal Air Force do a fly-by. The site should also afford a great vantage point for watching the royal carriage makes its way through the crowded streets of London to Buckingham Palace.
All the finest hotels near the Palace are also planning to celebrate the event in style – though none quite like the Hyatt Regency London.
The Hyatt is offering the ultimate royal wedding experience for those for whom money is no object in a package it calls "Royal Opulence.
From Thursday to Monday of the wedding weekend, the hotel is offering an exclusive suite that boasts three bedrooms, marble bathrooms, a private gym and terraces that overlook the city. There will also be specially prepared flower arrangements and limited edition royal wedding truffles by Prestat Chocolate.
The package begins with an informal talk with Royal biographer and NBC Royal commentator Robert Jobson, who will share his insights into Prince William's relationship with Kate. There will also be guided tours of London's royal palaces hosted by royal palace expert, as well as a night at the opera and a banquet for 10 on the night of the wedding.
Throughout the weekend, the hotel will provide a chauffeured limousine, a former royal butler and a private chef. The price for this weekend of opulence? GBP30,000, excluding VAT (That's approximately US$50,000). Smaller, more modest packages are also available.
The opulent Ritz London hotel is also offering its own royal wedding package that it calls Monarchy & Matrimony package. For a mere GBP1,460 (about US$2,375 excluding VAT), the package includes: two nights accommodation in a Louis XVI-inspired room; flowers, fresh fruit and a bottle of champagne in-room on arrival; and English breakfast each morning. As well, there will be a Royal Wedding Brunch in The Ritz Restaurant, with live coverage of the royal wedding throughout the meal.
For those who want luxury but don't want the crowds of London, there are plenty of hotels and spas that will be marking the wedding in style.
The Pennyhill Park Hotel and The Spa, in Surrey, for example, is marking the big day by creating a Royal Afternoon Tea in their Ascot Bar. Guests will be treated to a cocktail on arrival, followed by a royal-themed tea with edible gold leaf, a "red velvet" cushion cake and a miniature edible replica of the royal crown, all while they watch the ceremony on specially provided screens.
And for those who really want to get away while staying connected to the event, taking a cruise might be just the ticket.
Princess Cruise Lines has promised that the wedding will be broadcast on all its ships on April 29, so that passengers can follow the majesty of the event through BBC World's broadcast.
As well, they'll be hosting onboard viewing parties with British-style refreshments and special royal-themed cocktails. Passengers can also test their knowledge with royal wedding trivia competitions and participate in a William and Kate look-alike contest.
The Cunard cruise company will also mark the event on its three ships: the Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. Each will feature "Royal Court Theaters," grand and spacious theatres where the wedding ceremony will be broadcast live.
