Other Royal and Noble Weddings

[princess olga]

This already is, and sure will be, one of my favorite threads here on the Forum.
I just love reading and learning about these so-called lesser known royals..they're often so much more faithful to old traditions, always so interesting to see,
And in addition, it highlights the romanticism of places we typically tend to underrate , such as Germany--bt that country has a ton of blue bloods still, and, when it comes to castles, that country really takes the cake! They have the best, oldest, most romantic castles in my opinion! France and Britain, with all due respect, can't hold a candle to Germany when it comes to castles! That in combination with traditional weddings, ah! Nothing beats that, now does it!

[Elsa M.]

Baroness Nicola von und zu Bodman (*1973) married Mathias Schilling on May 11th 2002, at the Pfarrkirche St. Peter und Paul, in Bodman (Baden-Württemberg, Germany). After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Schloß Bodman (Count Wilderich von und zu Bodman’s estate).

The bride is a daughter of Count Johann Wilderich von und zu Bodman and of Baroness Maria-Claudia von Stotzingen, while the groom is a son of Countess Agnes-Maria von Wilderich and of Reinhard Schilling.

Mathias Schilling is a co-founder and Partner at BV Capital. He leads the company's investments in the US (where they are currently living) and focuses on consumer media, wireless and software, especially in San Francisco. Prior to BV, he was a consultant at Bertelsmann Ventureas, in New York and Paris. He received his Master's degree in Finance from the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland).

They are currently living in S. Francisco, where their son, Caspar Schilling (*2003), was also born.

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Photos by SeegerPress:
1. Schloß Bodman;
2-3. the bride leaves the Schloss, escorted by her father, Count Wilderich von und zu Bodman;
4-5. Church St. Peter und Paul, in Bodman;
6-8. out of the church.

[Elsa M.]

By SeegerPress:

1-6. in the gardens of Schloss Bodman;
7. bride and groom with their parents;
8. posing along with Baroness Caroline von Wiedersperg, Freiherr Christian von und zu Bodman, Nicola Schilling and Erbprinz Bernhard von Baden;
9. more group photos.

[Elsa M.]

By SeegerPress:

1-3. waving from the balcony of the palace;
4-6. panoramic of the reception.

[Elsa M.]

Some guests by SeegerPress:

1. Count Maximilian von Oppersdorff with his wife, Countess Margerita, and daughter Philippa;
2. Countess Margerita von Oppersdorff plays with her daughter Philippa;
3. Hereditary Prince Bernhard von Baden and his wife, Princess Stephanie;
4. Hereditary Princess Stephanie von Baden, Duchess Marie von Württemberg and Count Franz Clemens von Waldburg Zeil Hohenems;
5. Duchess Marie von Württemberg with her daughter, Marie-Amelie;
6. Hereditary Princess Zita zu Salm-Salm;
7. Mrakgraf Max von Baden and Markgräfin Valerie;
8. Princess Sumaya of Jordan and Nasser Judeh;
9. Princess Sumaya of Jordan and Nasser Judeh with Prince Leopold von Baden.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by princess olga

And in addition, it highlights the romanticism of places we typically tend to underrate , such as Germany--bt that country has a ton of blue bloods still, and, when it comes to castles, that country really takes the cake! They have the best, oldest, most romantic castles in my opinion! France and Britain, with all due respect, can't hold a candle to Germany when it comes to castles! That in combination with traditional weddings, ah! Nothing beats that, now does it!

Agreed :), and many thanks to Elsa for giving us the opportunity to indulge ourselves with the many pics of members of the old Holy Roman Empire families.
The schloss in Elsa's post #28, 05-20-2006, Schloss Weyerburg, is the Austrian seat of the Schönborn-Buchheim family.

[princess olga]

Originally Posted by Warren

Agreed :), and many thanks to Elsa for giving us the opportunity to indulge ourselves with the many pics of members of the old Holy Roman Empire families.
The schloss in post #30, Schloss Weyerburg, is the Austrian seat of the Schönborn-Buchheim family.

True without Elsa we would all miss out on the fun! Thank you Elsa for the hard work!

And yes, Austria also has incredible castles!

What I also like about this thread is that these smaller noble wedding festivities are as much about reuniting families as they are about the bride and groom. At least, that's my impression.
There's a more intimate character to these weddings than your typical big event for, say, a crown prince of Norway or the Netherlands or Spain.
These princes had no choice but inviting a myriad of political figures to their respective weddings.

I think it's because of this that I often end up disappointed by the sort of political grandeur of the bigger royal weddings. Because the main protagonists, the bride and groom, often seem more like pawns in a play.
For example I couldn't help but think that the Netherlands' Willem Alexander looked shy and uncomfortable on his wedding day, and I don't blame him! An intimate family wedding like most couples on this thread I think would've suited him much better! (although of course Maxima at least did her best to seem delighted by all the fuss on 2-2-02!)

[bernard lachaise]

Why was Princess Sumaya of Jordan present? What is the special link between this german nobility and the jordanian royal family?

[kelly9480]

The former Crown Prince of Jordan (the late King Hussein's brother) developed very close ties to the royal families, reigning and deposed, of Europe during his long period as crown prince.

[Elsa M.]

Joaquín Fernández de Córdoba y Hohenlohe-Langenburg (*1961), Marques de Povar, married Diana Maria Langes-Swarovsky, at the Pfarrkirche St. Nikolaus, in Innsbruck (Tyrol, Austria),on June 29th 1996.The civil wedding took place on April 17th.

The groom is the son of Gonzalo Alfonso Fernández de Córdoba y Larios, Duke de Arion, and of Princess Beatriz zu Hohenlohe-Langenburg.

The couple has now one son: Joaquín Fernández de Córdoba y Langes-Swarovski (*1999).

Photos by Seeger Press, APA and Cover:
1. the groom and his mother (Princess Beatriz) walking up the aisle;
2. the bride, escorted by her father, Gernot Langes-Swarowski;
3-4. during the ceremony;
5-6. happily married;
7-10. the couple with their family and guests (including Prince Felipe of Spain and Prince Alfonso zu Hohenlohe-Langenburg).

[Elsa M.]

Photos by SeegerPress and APA:
1-2. just married;
3. Prince Felipe de Borbón and Prince Joaquin zu Hohenlohe;
4. Prince Alfonso zu Hohenlohe-Langenburg with daughter, Princess Ariana, and Prince Hubertus;
5. Count Carl Eduard von Bismarck and Celia Demaurex.

[Elsa M.]

Count Bruno de Saint-Exupery married Angélique Duboys de Labarre on November 13th 2004. After the church ceremony, a reception was held at the 15th century château Des Milandes (Dordogne Valley, France).

The groom is the son of Count Henri de Saint-Exupery and of his wife, Bénédicte du Hamel de Fougeroux. The bride is the daughter of M. Henry Duboys de Labarre and of his wife, Claude Fourcaud-Laussac.

The couple has now one daughter, named Blanche de Saint-Exupéry (*2005).


Photos's credit to Sipa Press via Olympia:

[Elsa M.]

Credits to milandes.com and Sipa Press via Olympia:

[Elsa M.]

Princess Elena Farini d'Orleans (*1969), daughter of Princess Beatriz d'Orleans and Tomas Farini, married Joaquín Fernández de Córdoba y de Haro (*1971), a son of Joaquín de Haro y Rodas and Consuelo Fernández de Córdoba y Ybarra, in Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Spain), on June 19th 1999.


Credit photos to SeegerPress:
1. the bride escorted by her father;
2-3. happily married;
4-5. Princess María Pilar d'Orleans.

[princess olga]

Saint Exupery...that's definitely a member of the normally reclusive, said to be filthy rich family of the world-famous author!

And Les Milandes...I visited it as a child...one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to. Josephine Baker used to own it!

[Elsa M.]

Princess Alexandra of Greece and Denmark (*1968) married Nicolas Mirzayantz (*1963) in Venice (Italy), on June 27th 1998.

The bride is the older sister of Princess Olga (current fiancée of Prince Aimone di Savoy-Aosta), what makes her daughter of the artist Marina Karellaand and of her husband, Prince Michael of Greece and Denmark (himself a granddson of King Georg I of Greece with Olga Konstantinovna of Russia and of Isabelle and Jean d'Orléans, Dukes de Guise).

The couple has now two children: Tigran (*2000) and Darius (*2002) Mirzayantz.


Photos from Point de Vue and Sipa Press via Olympia: