Royal Bridesmaids

LadyS · #1 07-15-2005, 03:46 AM

I was wondering if it would be possible to start a thread with pictures of the bridesmaids outfits worn for royal weddings. If anybody could post clips/photos I would be grateful.

Thanks

azile · #2 09-13-2005, 07:06 PM

**Zonk** · #3 09-13-2005, 07:26 PM

look at little Zara Phillips at Prince Andrew's wedding. I forgot she was in it. Without a doubt, favorite bridesmaid's dresses were at Lady Sarah's. How utterly classic and beautiful!

azile · #4 09-13-2005, 07:45 PM

I loved Maxima's bridesmaid's dresses- what a beautiful colour for this winter wedding! Does anyone know who they were and what their relationship was to the couple?

Eliza
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**Zonk** · #5 09-13-2005, 08:09 PM

Does anyone have pics (or the link) of the Earl Spencer's wedding? Not sure if he qualifies for this thread. But I did love the outfit that Prince Harry wore. I believe they were taken from an actual painting from Althorp.

azile · #6 09-13-2005, 08:38 PM

Laurentien's bridesmaids had simple dresses... the colour was a little more unique.

Eliza

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azile · #7 09-13-2005, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Zonk1189

Does anyone have pics (or the link) of the Earl Spencer's wedding? Not sure if he qualifies for this thread. But I did love the outfit that Prince Harry wore. I believe they were taken from an actual painting from Althorp.

Here you go!

www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=191375
www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=191376
www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=191377

the portrait
www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=191378

Full wedding party
www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=182545

Eliza

azile · #8 09-13-2005, 08:51 PM

I believe the children above were:

Eleanor Fellowes (daughter of Diana's sister Jane)
Prince Harry
Alexander Fellowes (Eleanor's older brother)
Emily McCorquindale (daughter of Diana's sister Sarah).

This seems to be Regency period costume- on the second page of the Charles Spencer and Victoria Lockwood wedding thread on this site
www.theroyalforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4098&highlight=Victoria+Lockwood

one of the members posts that "the outfits were inspired by two paintings hanging at Althorp House. The pageboys outfit was inspired by a Joshua Reynolds 1779 portrait of Lord Althorp."

I hope that helps as well!

Eliza

**Zonk** · #9 09-13-2005, 09:16 PM

Thanks Eliza and Azile1710! I tried to find the pics on the board but I am fairly new and still trying to find my way. I believe those outfits will age well when the pics are pulled out twenty years from now. Thanks again :)

Elsa M. · #10 09-17-2005, 09:00 AM

The young bridesmaids and pageboys from the Duke of Bragança's wedding:

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=114727

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=114728

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=115580

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=203728

Aussie Princess · #11 09-18-2005, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by azile1710

Some of my favourite bridesmaids were Lady Frances Armstrong-Jones, Zara Phillips and Tara Noble at Sarah Chatto's wedding:

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=109418
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=109495
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=109496
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=109503
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I really like those necklines- what do you call them?

azile · #12 09-18-2005, 12:10 PM

The dresses from Pieter-Christiaan and Anita's wedding two weeks ago seemed very fresh and light:
Children
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=186119
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=186561http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=186570

Adult Bridesmaids
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=186371
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=187545

azile · #13 09-18-2005, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Aussie Princess

I really like those necklines- what do you call them?

I'm not sre Aussie Princess- the bridesmaids seem to have round necklines but the bodices are very fitted, I believe from the use of lace-up corsets. Sarah's dress is a more square neckline.

Does that help? Maybe someone else has some fashion terminology to help?

Eliza

azile · #14 09-18-2005, 12:17 PM

The other two Dutch weddings in recent memory had plainer bridesmaid's dresses (and fewer bridesmaids!):

Maurits and Marilene
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I don't think that Bernhard and Anette had any bridesmaids.

And Mabel and Frisco; (lots of bows, obviously Mabel's desire!)
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=196391
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=196287
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=195953

I didn't like the dresses of the adult bridesmaids- they seemed austere and rather boring with the dark skirts. But, that's just my opinion!

Haakon & Mette Marit's wedding was more formal, and this was reflected in the clothing of the bridesmaids and Marius:

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http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=175061

I think the most lovely bridal party was that of Sarah Chatto (nee Armstrong-Jones). Beautiful dresses and lovely flowers:

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forum...chmentid=109418
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Eliza

Elsa M. · #15 09-18-2005, 04:58 PM

Wedding of Archduchess Catharina von Habsburg and Count Massimiliano Secco d'Aragona:

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=174804
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http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=175218
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15840

I love these ones, from the wedding of Archduke Karl of Habsburg and Baroness Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza:

(Photos scanned and posted by mtbcm at the respective thread)
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From the wedding of Infanta Cristina and Iñaki Urdangarin. These costumes were designed by Lorenzo Caprile and were inspired by the routes of Santiago de Compostela:

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...chmentid=64563
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=183269

princessvalondra · #16 09-23-2005, 07:48 PM

My favorite so far has got to be Sarah and Andrew's! Even though it was the 80's the girls looked cute in the dresses and they weren't over done or too plain.

Elsa M. · #17 09-29-2005, 07:11 AM

From Infanta Elena and Jaime de Marichalar's wedding:
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Wedding of Prince Konstantin to Maria Garcia de la Rasilla:
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=92829
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(photos scanned and posted at the respective threads, by mtbcm)

sm1939 · #18 09-29-2005, 08:08 AM

Not very keen of Infanta Elena's bridemaids!
but I do like Infanta Cristina's

LadyS · #19 09-29-2005, 09:29 AM

Hi everyone thanks for posting I had forgotten that I requested these pictures. I just find it very interesting to see how brides dress their bridesmaids. Do royal brides have the same input on design and colour etc. Or do you think advisors and wedding co-ordinators choose. Also you don't won't the bridesmaids outshining the bride so there are some really hideous dresses/outfits out there. (obviously also some lovely ones).