Is this what Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding day will be like?

Last month, when Prince Harry was reported to have taken Meghan Markle to meet the Queen over tea at Buckingham Palace, social media blew up in an are-they-aren’t-they-getting-engaged debate. And now the royal has fuelled engagement rumours by joking with a war veteran about bringing her to a Westminster Abbey event next year.

Royal insiders are now saying it’s not a question of if, but when. With this buzz of speculation, we couldn’t help but wonder how the next royal wedding might pan out.

Who might design the ring? Where might the wedding take place? Who might arrange the flowers?

Here, we’ve imagined exactly how we think the nuptials might go down.

The ring

She may be from Hollywood but we reckon Markle will want less Lorraine Schwartz, more Jessica McCormack. Based in Mayfair, the fine-jeweller trained for a year in Sotheby's jewellery department before launching her eponymous collection.

She works alongside a diamantaire and art collector as well as a member of the Oppenheimer family who just happen to have links to the largest Vivid Blue diamond ever to appear at auction which sold for a casual £40 million.

McCormack’s rings have slowly been gaining the attention of major fashion editors and are suitably jaw-dropping without being vulgar. From Art-Deco inspired to classic sapphire knuckledusters - The Bridal Collection is fit for any future Royal Highness Princess Henry of Wales.

The invitations

You may not know that Meghan Markle used to freelance as a calligrapher when she first started out trying to crack Hollywood. Clearly, she will know the difference between a good Save The Date and mediocre one. With no corners being cut, a good option would be the work of Susie Leiper.

One of Britain’s leading calligraphers, Edinburgh-based Leiper has been commissioned in the past by the Royal Family to design, write and decorate a book in memory of the Queen Mother. Recently, she worked on the new polymer £5 banknotes. When it comes to the paper, it’s got to be Mount Street. It’s where many of the royals stock up on their heavy, embossed, gold-trimmed parchment.

The venue...

This could be one of two (polar opposite) options...

... Mustique

A private paradise island away from relentless paps that stars, multi-millionaires and aristocrats feel at home in - this is where Princess Margaret holidayed and hosted royals for over 30 years. This would be a destination that provides a neutral place to tie the knot but still acknowledges a royal history.

You can rent the entire island, fly in on private jets, rent super-luxe villas and for guests making a holiday out of the rather expensive plane ticket there’s no shortage of suitable activities. Ultimate organised fun - think horse-riding (polo, anyone?), sailing, scuba diving or a spot of tennis.

... Balmoral

It’s fit for royalty without being exclusive for the monarch-to-be and all Americans love Scotland, right? It also just happens to be where Harry chose to first introduce Meghan to the Queen and who doesn’t love a bit of sentimentality.

With sprawling grounds, a historic church onsite and enough rooms for the entire wedding party to fall into bed post mega-party, this is likely to be high-up on the venue options list.

The florist

New York’s Putnam and Putnam is every East Coast American socialite's recommended florist having created budding masterpieces for clients such as Dior and Cartier. It’s not cheap, but we doubt any expense will be spared for the royal nuptials.

Should Meghan and Harry marry in the UK and decide to decrease their carbon footprint by not flying bouquets over the pond, Fjura is likely to be an option. Quintessential but creative, the is the go-to florist for the likes of Gucci, Roksanda, Erdem and Hermes.

The dress

We all know Markle loves designers like Victoria Beckham and Burberry but they’re far too ready-to-wear for this occasion. Luckily another of her go-to labels is Erdem. British, romantic and beautifully intricate - the dresses are made for memorable, elegant occasions.

Other possible contenders include Kate-Middleton-approved Jenny Packham with her timeless silhouettes and ornate details, Antonio Berardi for a simple silk slip dress, Lela Rose for a more contemporary, laid-back option or Marchesa, Oscar de la Renta or Elie Saab for the classic Hollywood wedding dress option.

The honeymoon

It’s quite possible the newlyweds could flee to Paris on a mini-moon. Markle once wrote on her now-closed blog, The Tig, about her love for the French capital saying: "The food, the accent, the je ne sais quoi of the women with their inherent chicness – I sigh un petit peu just typing this.” It also helps that it’s the city of romance, right?

When it comes to the real-deal honeymoon, there are some boxes that will need to be ticked. If you’ve ever looked up the #tigtravel on Instagram (started by Markle herself), you’ll know she likes her locations to be luxe-y with incredible interiors, sunny and ‘grammable (obviously).

We reckon Postiano’s Le Sirenuse could be a hot contender. Overlooking the Amalfi Coast, Markle visited back in 2016 and loved it. Family-run, it’s luxurious (there’s an oyster and champagne bar as well as a Michelin starred restaurant) but there’s nothing pretentious about it.

With a client list that includes Reese Witherspoon, Sienna Miller, Eddie Redmayne and Anne Hathaway - the hotel is well versed in treating celebrities and royals with the utmost discretion.