Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling: June 19, 2010

[Nikki63]

Regarding the King perhaps insisting on which tiara Silvia would wear, he might also be sentimental on the cameo tiara. We have no idea really, what any of them think.

It very well could be that the King wanted to help the Swedish people look favorably on Sylvia by having her wear a known and historical piece instead of possibly giving her something new, thereby setting her apart from previous royal brides. From what I read, the press did not take to her in the beginning. It wasn't until after the wedding and she began to undertake royal duties that they finally warmed to her.

That of course is just how I view the situation. As you say, we have no idea what was behind the decision of the parties involved.

 

[MarNoe]

I saw a question many pages ago - I don't remember which one - which asked about the new medals/ribbons that Daniels parents and sister were wearing after the wedding. Does anyone know what they were? Thanks.

 

[GömdNatt]

Princess Alexandra of Berleberg and her husband Richard
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[ghost_night554]

Finally finished uploading the wedding Enjoy!

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Oh crap I forgot one last video I didn't add into the zip folder. It's the dancing after the waltz
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[4Pam]

Victoria's wedding was really special. I guess when it takes 8 years to get your Dad's approval to marry the man of your dreams the tiny details doesn't really. You just want to get married and have your happily ever after!

 

[jonc93]

Finally finished uploading the wedding Enjoy!

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Oh crap I forgot one last video I didn't add into the zip folder. It's the dancing after the waltz
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Thank you i'm downloading it now.

 

[ghost_night554]

Thank you i'm downloading it now.

Awesome hope you enjoy it If there's any problems feel free to tell me.

 

[jonc93]

Awesome hope you enjoy it If there's any problems feel free to tell me.

Thanks again! I downloaded and watched them and they're all good.

 

[ghost_night554]

Thanks again! I downloaded and watched them and they're all good.

Great! Glad you enjoyed it!

 

[jonc93]

Hmm after watching the video the only thing I thought wasn't that great was the arrival of the bride, we only saw the car coming down the street it would be nice to see her leaving the palace and all, and she wasn't escorted by any security just a lone car. I remember watching it and saying this can't be the bride it's just one car. Oh well other than that it was all nice.

 

[Nikki63]

Well the palace is literally right next door to the church, so it didn't have to go far. Plus that street was so narrow that any extra escorts would have crowded things up a bit. I doubt they ever left the true confines of the palace proper, and there were security every step of the way.

 

[Karisma]

The wedding dress

I felt that the simplicity of Victoria's wedding dress was a reflection on the current fashions and the economic climate. Not only was the look timeless, but if she had chosen a dress with heavy embroidery, beading or crystals, it would have cost more. Yes, the King could probably have afforded it, but with all the complaints about the cost of the wedding, it was not the best time to wear a Princess Di-style dress.

I think I've said elsewhere that the Cameo Tiara is not my favorite and yet I still love the history associated with it. And it looked marvelous on Victoria with her dress and veil.

Finally, I think the most amazing sight was the smile on Victoria's face. Given the things she has endured, from health problems to the criticism of her choice of Daniel, I think that the magical part of this wedding is that Victoria and Daniel overcame the odds and made it to the altar.

Victoria's wedding dress took a year's work to produce. The dress “was sculptured directly on the Crown Princess”. She was frequently evident at the Royal castle, in a room with mirrors on all four walls. Crown Princess pursued timeless elegant style, elegance and simplicity.
The dress was designed by Swedish royal designer Par Engsheden and is made from 30 meter (98.5 ft) of hand-woven silk duchesse pearl white duplex á 6000 SEK meter (630 Euro, 780 USD ). The dress is estimated to have cost a total of around 800 000 SEK (83.700 Euro, 103.540 USD ). It was equipped with short arms and outwardly weight collar. The back is V-shaped with covered buttons. A wide belt snaps in the back. The veil was 5 meter long (16,5 ft). The shoes are lined in bridal dress fabric

 

[LadyFinn]

Victoria arriving to the church:
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Swedish minister Maud Olofsson tells that she talked with Daniel at the wedding dinner. Daniel said he had felt very strong emotions when he stood in the aisle and the church doors were opened and Victoria was standing there.But Daniel received support - from Carl Philip.
- Prince Carl Philip stood close to him and gave him some comforting words and backed Daniel up at the situation, told Olofsson this morning at TV.
Maud Olofsson: Prins Carl Philip gav honom lite tröstande ord - Bröllopet - Expressen
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Experts think that Daniel can raise the popularity of the Royal House in Sweden, he brings the Royal House closer to the people. and increases confidence in the Royal family. Daniel´s great speech at the wedding can raise a "Daniel-effect".
Daniel ökar förtroendet för kungahuset - Bröllopet - Expressen
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Aftonbladet writes, that before the wedding everyone thought that the best kept secret of Victoria would be the wedding dress. But it wasn´t, and it wasn´t the wedding ring either. It was "The real Daniel".
Herman Lindqvist, a friend of the royal family and a historian expert, says that now the swedish people finally saw who Daniel is. The Daniel everyone saw during the wedding speech is the real Daniel, whom his family and friends know. Until now, Daniel has been forced to stay in the background. Before he and Victoria were married, he has not been fully accepted and couldn´t have taken his place. Once they said yes, he could take the place he deserves.
Victorias bäst bevarade hemlighet – Daniel själv | Bröllopet | Aftonbladet

A great photo with big emotions: the King gave Victoria to Daniel. "Finally we are together here".
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PurePeople: Mariage de Victoria de Suède et Daniel : De la cathédrale au palais, revivez leur périple émouvant et leur bonheur majestueux !
PurePeople: Mariage de Victoria de Suède, tous les invités de la noce féérique : Albert de Monaco et Charlene lumineux, Rania éblouissante...
PurePeople: Letizia, Rania, Charlene : Les trois stars du mariage de Victoria de Suède ! Irrésistibles !

 

[RubyPrincess168]

Does anybody have a really good pic of the flowers on the palace balcony on the barge arrival side? They blue-purple flowers in large blue & white vases or urns. I thought they were just lovely!

 

[Huda]

Beautiful queen Rania of Jordan, in Sweden!
YouTube - Beautiful queen Rania of Jordan, in Sweden!

 

[Sisi]

When did the newly wed leave the party? Which time?

Around 3 a.m.

 

[Naggi]

Princess Alexandra of Berleberg and her husband Richard
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Wow, a beautiful dress and tiara. She looks lovely.

 

[Jacknch]

Read my reply to Sister M....#1945 I believe.

It's hard to explain but I really shouldn't have said "could've been better....what I meant was I thought it would've been more lavish, for example, diamonds in the bouquet, the train flowing out of the door, blah blah blah.
After realizing who Victoria is (simple, etc) I'm glad she went simply elegant.

Aww sorry about that CrownPrincess5, as soon as I posted my comment I saw your one afterwards! The train was designed to accommodate the length of the veil and I'm sure anything much longer would have require a couple of more burley bridesmaids to handle!

 

[tihkon2]

Cameo Tiara

Regarding wedding traditions that Crown Princess Victoria followed....

It says on the Royal family's official website that the cameo tiara was worn by the King's sisters at their weddings and that Princess Birgitta started the tradition. I'm sure that is why the king asked Silvia to wear it.

The tiara was given to the King's mother, Crown Princess Sybilla, at the time of her wedding, by Prince Eugen of Sweden. He had got it from his mother who inherited it from Queen Josefina of Sweden, who inherited it from her grandmother, the French Empress Josephine.

The lace bridal veil Victoria wore is also traditional. It is Queen Sofia of Sweden's veil. It was worn by the King's mother, Sybilla at her wedding in 1932, and by three of the king's sisters at their weddings, as well as by Queen Silvia.


The royal barge "Vasaorden" has been used in the wedding celebrations of the late Queen Ingrid and King Frederik of Denmark, and by Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf.

All this information is easily available at the Official Royal website.

 

[JessRulz]

Finally finished uploading the wedding Enjoy!

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Oh crap I forgot one last video I didn't add into the zip folder. It's the dancing after the waltz
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Thank you so very much for that ghost_night! Great to have a permanent file of the wedding

 

[ghost_night554]

No problem I was more then happy to do it. I know how to feels to want a permanent copy of a royal wedding and you can't find it anywhere cause so much time has passed. So I thought I'd rip it now while it's still up and then I thought you all may like to have it as well

 

[Naggi]

Victoria's wedding was really special. I guess when it takes 8 years to get your Dad's approval to marry the man of your dreams the tiny details doesn't really. You just want to get married and have your happily ever after!

I totally agree, 4Pam. With respect to Victoria's choice of wedding dress or tiara or copying her parents' wedding, I really don't understand what all these discussions are for. I think she combined the traditional elements that are an important part in her family history (and which I think is also actually expected when such a high profile royal gets married) with many modern elements very well. She put so much individuality into this wedding as possible like her father walking her into the church or she even spoke to the Swedish people at the balcony and thanked them (which I thought was a wonderful gesture and which I have never seen at any other royal wedding before). Yes, she wore the cameo tiara which I think is a beautiful tribute to her mother and it absolutely looked fantastic on her. But above all she put more individuality than expected by the choice of her husband who is neither a royal nor comes he from a well-known or rich family. Daniel is her other half - you could see this clearly. What else would she have done any better???

Question: Did Crown Princess Victoria look unhappy or annoyed or sad on her wedding day because she did not get the kind of wedding she was perhaps hoping for or dreaming of? I don't think so. In fact she looked like the happiest and most beautiful bride one can imagine on such a special day. She was reflecting so much love and happiness that you couldn’t resist feeling the same happiness for her and automatically wished her and her Prince all the best and the brightest future together as a married couple. And her Prince Daniel looked just as happy as she was. We should respect this instead of discussing what fabric or tiara would have looked better on her.

She will be the first Queen ever from the Bernadotte history on the Swedish throne one day, which marks already a historical break of traditions with a husband at her side who was a former commoner. So in many ways, Victoria and Daniel have already changed tradition...

 

[tihkon2]

thanks very much ghost_night554!

Also? Amen Naggi!

 

[Paty]

I missed the concert is there anywhere I can go to see it?

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[Vlaha Karatsokaros]

It may be safely said that the only truly elegant and absolutely chic dress and overall appearance was that of the lady escorted by prince Albert of Monaco. The rest of them looked like neighborhood ladies in costume outfits. I am soooo disappointed

 

[Lumutqueen]

It may be safely said that the only truly elegant and absolutely chic dress and overall appearance was that of the lady escorted by prince Albert of Monaco. The rest of them looked like neighborhood ladies in costume outfits. I am soooo disappointed

Charlene Wittstock is her name. I'm so glad that people are commenting on her , because she has been slatted a lot recently. I hope those two will be the next royal wedding.

 

[Paty]

Video of the guests leaving the church: (you can see, Ingrid Alexandra, Prince Christian and Catalina Amalia)
Brudepike Ingrid Alexandra hutret på den kongelige løperen - Rampelys - VGTV

 

[Viv]

I also found it too much that Victoria chose the same date; the same tiara; the same veil; the same tight-to-the-head hairdo; a similarly plain, unadorned dress; and similar flower girl dresses... and then took the same carriage ride and same boat ride as her mother and father. I like tradition but I couldn't find "Victoria" in the wedding.

As someone from neighbouring Denmark, nailed in front of my TV-set on Saturday : It was very easy to "find" CP Victoria in this rather formal and traditional affair - as weddings of heir apparents tend to be!

In fact it was impossible not to find her - her happiness and radiance almost poured down the TV screen - I've have never seen a royal bride so charming, so happy and being so attentively present.

Viv

 

[fanprincipesasturi]

Las Familias Reales se visten de elegancia y color para acompañar a Victoria y Daniel en el día de su boda
Royal Families dress in style and color to accompany the Victoria and Daniel on their wedding day