EVERYONE loves a party and what better excuse than a royal wedding.
A decade has passed since the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tied the knot in spectacular fashion on April 29, 2011.
Watched by the eyes of the world, their lavish wedding featured two dresses, two receptions, a carriage procession, flypasts and two kisses on the Buckingham Palace balcony!
Nearly 25 million people tuned in to watch the televised ceremony in the UK.
The worldwide television audience, meanwhile, was estimated to be an eye-watering two billion.
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It gave us cause to party and communities came together to toast the happy couple across Colchester and Tendring.
Here are some of our favourite pictures, putting the spotlight on celebrations in Colchester, Wivenhoe, Mersea Island, Clacton, Frinton, St Osyth, Manningtree and Elmstead Market.
What are your memories and do you have your own pictures to share from the big day?
Email matt.plummer@newsquest.co.uk
Patriotic - a wedding party featuring food, entertainment and stalls took place at the Mica Centre, in High Street, West Mersea Picture: NIGEL BROWN
Community spirit - a wedding party was held at the Mica Centre, in High Street, West Mersea Picture: NIGEL BROWN
Young royalists - Molly and Tom Richardson as prince and princess. They were celebrating at their baby and toddler group in Manningtree Picture: STEVE BRADING
Party time - royal wedding celebrations in Saxstead Drive, Clacton Picture: STEVE BRADING
Looking the part - Tilly Monk, five, Lily Ayling, five, Lola Sillitoe, three, and Evie Sillitoe, five, enjoy the party in Connaught Avenue, Frinton Picture: STEVE BRADING
Sharing the moment - celebrations in Greenacres, Clacton Picture: STEVE BRADING
Flying the flag - members of the Young at Hearts Club, pictured at The Kings Arms, in Elmstead Market. With them are staff and pub owner Miranda Mitchell Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON
All smiles - John Wright with Rose Adams (left) and Chris Hare, members of the Young at Hearts Club in Elmstead Market Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON
Community spirit - this party was organised by residents of seven bungalows in Wyvern Court, off Vanessa Drive, Wivenhoe Picture: NIGEL BROWN
Shared experience - this community street party was organised by residents of seven bungalows in Wyvern Court, off Vanessa Drive, Wivenhoe Picture: NIGEL BROWN
Say cheese - this picture was taken of a street party in Papillon Road, St Mary's, Colchester Picture: NIGEL BROWN
Cheers - residents celebrate in Papillon Road, St Mary's, Colchester Picture: NIGEL BROWN
Waving the royal flag - this little girl enjoys the party in Papillon Road, St Mary's, Colchester Picture: NIGEL BROWN
Pedal power - cyclist Kevin Hutchby flies the flag on his way to a party at a friend's house, in Great Oakley Picture: STEVE BRADING
Coming together - celebrating the royal wedding in Manfield Gardens, St Osyth
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