This should be the best week of Meghan Markle's life. So far, it's been the worst.
As Markle prepares for the mammoth task ahead, her family continue to cast a shadow on her big day - from the scandal around her father being paid to stage photos for paparazzi to his back and forth decision on whether or not he'll be there to walk her down the aisle. The latest is that he won't.
As if marrying into one of the most famous families in the world wasn't pressure enough, Markle is dealing with a father who seems to be speaking to everyone (read: TMZ) except her.
While brides the world over might only imagine what Markle is going through, I know first hand the anguish Markle's father is causing the soon-to-be bride.
Of course, I didn't have the added challenge of marrying a royal, having my wedding broadcast to the world and a media frenzy following my family's every move. But - nearly play-by-play - the same father-of-the-bride dramas fell upon me ahead of my big day, from hurtful letters through to Dad claiming heart issues might stop him walking me down the aisle.