Princess Eugenie: Wedding Tiara and Jewelry Suggestions and Musings

[Leopoldine]

Except in the examples you've given, it has been a daughter and a future daughter-in-law wearing different tiaras, not two daughters (Beatrice & Eugenie.)
All three of the Spencer sisters wore the Spencer tiara for their weddings-Sarah, Jane and Diana.

I adore the other Spencer tiara, that doubledecker meander one with the plumes or leaves on top.

The reason I lean toward Queen Mary's fringe is that its a nice way to show continuity. It's a tiara with a wonderful family storyline. Just because Eugenie is Sarah's daughter doesn't mean she has to wear her tiara. Eugenie is a princess of the blood and outside of tweaking the order of precedence regarding curtsies, this is one of the few things HM can do for her granddaughter: lend her an historic family tiara on her wedding day.

I see that York scroll tiara as going to Beatrice anyway.

 

[CyrilVladisla]

I adore the other Spencer tiara, that doubledecker meander one with the plumes or leaves on top.

I see that York scroll tiara as going to Beatrice anyway.

Leopoldine, Have you seen any Victorian or Edwardian tiaras that look similar to the Spencer Honeysuckle Tiara which could possibly be bought for Princess Eugenie to wear at her wedding?

 

[Leopoldine]

Leopoldine, Have you seen any Victorian or Edwardian tiaras that look similar to the Spencer Honeysuckle Tiara which could possibly be bought for Princess Eugenie to wear at her wedding?

Yes, Cyril. Here's a Tiffany tiara, a scroll of Edwardian vintage that was at an auction house recently. I can't find the story, but I found the image on Pinterest:

https://www.google.com/search?q=tif...AUIDCgD&biw=1366&bih=626#imgrc=izP5IhDxqqjJSM:

It's shown attached to a comb rather than a frame, but I'm sure a frame can be swapped in. It's also not a big wraparound, which means that with a carefully fitted frame, it might even be comfortable! It has some height, what with those diamond toppers, so it will have presence.

I fleetingly thought about this one for Meghan because of the American heritage. There's not too many vintage American tiaras out there.

 

[AdmirerUS]

... There are hundreds of images at that link.

 

[Leopoldine]

Let's see if this works.

https://www.google.com/search?q=tif...AUIDCgD&biw=1366&bih=626#imgrc=izP5IhDxqqjJSM:



OK, that works. You might have to scroll a teeny bit.

(Get it? SCROLL? Scroll tiara? hee hee)

 

[Rudolph]

I’d be surprised if Eugenie would want to wear any tiara other than her mother’s

 

[Leopoldine]

I’d be surprised if Eugenie would want to wear any tiara other than her mother’s

I would be surprised if she wore the York tiara.

 

[Countessmeout]

I’d be surprised if Eugenie would want to wear any tiara other than her mother’s

Why She is a member of the royal family. Perhaps she has another tiara she has wanted to wear. Just because it was her mother's tiara, doesn't mean she likes it or dreamed of wearing it. Maybe she wishes to wear one of her grandmother or so tiaras. We don't know. But to think she would never consider any other tiara is a bit of a stretch.

Its not like she is coming from a family with only one tiara (like many aristo brides). Or a family with a traditional 'wedding tiara' like the Spencers.

 

[Hans-Rickard]

Eugenie will look lovely in her Mothers wedding tiara And it's a beautiful tiara so i'm looking forward to it

 

[MARG]

Why She is a member of the royal family. Perhaps she has another tiara she has wanted to wear. Just because it was her mother's tiara, doesn't mean she likes it or dreamed of wearing it. Maybe she wishes to wear one of her grandmother or so tiaras. We don't know. But to think she would never consider any other tiara is a bit of a stretch.

Its not like she is coming from a family with only one tiara (like many aristo brides). Or a family with a traditional 'wedding tiara' like the Spencers.

I think Sarah hit the jackpot when she received her wedding tiara. It is one of the best floral tiaras around. Knowing Sarah's general character I would bet each of her girls got to dress up and play princesses before they even realised that they actually were. I would also bet the highlight was when Mummy sat them in front of the mirror and carefully placed her tiara on their heads. I would also bet they wanted to wear it one day when they got married.

 

[Tilia C.]

I quite agree about Sarah's tiara being quite a jackpot! It's absolutely lovely in it's design. The kind of tiara which would probably look great on any woman. So I'm really looking forward to Eugenie wearing it (assuming that she does).

 

[Leopoldine]

Sarah's tiara is a jackpot of sorts; a tangible reminder of a very low period for the Monarchy.

 

[O-H Anglophile]

Sarah's tiara is a jackpot of sorts; a tangible reminder of a very low period for the Monarchy.

Maybe in retrospect or hindsight considering later things that occurred but it was not a low period at the time of Andrew & Sarah's wedding.

 

[Countessmeout]

At least Andrew and Fergie have the most civil divorce ever.

If the Cambridges can start their married life with a ring that came from a marriage that ended in 'war of the Wales', I don't think Eugenie will be concerned her mother's tiara was a 'wedding gift' for a failed marriage.

 

[King of the Jungle]

Sarah and Andrew will identify many positives that came of their union. Some of the best in the form of two lovely daughters.
The York Tiara is attractive.

 

[Leopoldine]

At least Andrew and Fergie have the most civil divorce ever.

If the Cambridges can start their married life with a ring that came from a marriage that ended in 'war of the Wales', I don't think Eugenie will be concerned her mother's tiara was a 'wedding gift' for a failed marriage.

She might like to distance herself from "all of that" and wear an historic tiara that accentuates her Royal heritage.

 

[MARG]

There is no way she will be able to distance herself nor should she try. She and Beatrice had a wonderful childhood and the sure and certain knowledge they were loved by both parents. The media and the DM, in particular, is going to make a meal of Sarah up to and including the wedding and sadly there is nothing anyone can do except hold on to the family.

Sarah's tiara isn't jinxed anymore than Catherine's engagement ring is and the feeling that Eugenie has for that tiara is probably the same as that which Catherine has to her engagement ring . . . my life is what I make it.

 

[sndral]

IMO Eugenie has a classically beautiful face and is someone who would look divine in a bandeau style tiara - few would, IMO, but she could carry it off, so part of me hopes she’ll wear one as the QM did. She’d look lovely in any or all of them, so I suppose it’s really down to which she likes best. The York tiara is a favorite of mine, so I wouldn’t mind seeing it again either.

 

[Tilia C.]

The discussion whether Meghan Markle might wear a tiara has been move to her thread here: http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f132/meghan-markle-future-tiaras-and-jewels-43862.html.

 

[Mirabel]

IMO Eugenie has a classically beautiful face and is someone who would look divine in a bandeau style tiara - few would, IMO, but she could carry it off, so part of me hopes she’ll wear one as the QM did. She’d look lovely in any or all of them, so I suppose it’s really down to which she likes best. The York tiara is a favorite of mine, so I wouldn’t mind seeing it again either.

Eugenie has a wide chin, so I don't think the bandeau would flatter her.
She could do with something that has more height.

 

[Pranter]

She can easily carry off her mother's tiara (style)...and look great in it.


LaRae

 

[Moonmaiden23]

Maybe in retrospect or hindsight considering later things that occurred but it was not a low period at the time of Andrew & Sarah's wedding.

Total agreement. I now believe that Sarah was/is not Royal material, but that she and Andrew made a true love match that turned out two emotionally stable kids can't be overlooked, imo. I commend them for that.

I remember the York wedding well, and it was the happiest of Royal weddings with a spirit of real optimism, joy and romance oozing from the bridal couple.

 

[countess felicitas]

I know we all think it will be the York tiara for Eugenie but looking at this picture - wow - the lotus flower tiara would be really supporting the lookalike features of Eugenie and QM Elizabeth:

The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor: My Ultimate Tiara Collection: The Lotus Flower Tiara

 

[Pranter]

Yes Eugenie would look good wearing several tiaras...but the York will look lovely on her.


LaRae

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Here is a nice pearl and diamond tiara for Princess Eugenie.
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[Countessmeout]

Here is a nice pearl and diamond tiara for Princess Eugenie.
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Eugenie is even less likely to get a new tiara then Meghan. The wedding will be really the only time she needs it. She will either wear her mother's or the queen will loan her one IMO.

But lovely tiara.

 

[Pranter]

I can't imagine she won't wear the York tiara.


LaRae

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Here is a diamond tiara and necklace for Princess Eugenie.
http://www.gettyimages.com/license/464785321

 

[burbankstorylady]

I can't imagine she won't wear the York tiara.


LaRae

IS there any chance she can wear the strathmore rose and exactly as her great-grandmother wore it famously (on the forehead)? Eugenie looks so much like her. Imagine the image that would make! It would fit with Eugenie's fashion sense, too... vintage along with modern, unique, classy but eclectic. And really..... damn. Eugenie looks so much like the 1920s/30s Duchess of York, it's crazy.

 

[Countessmeout]

IS there any chance she can wear the strathmore rose and exactly as her great-grandmother wore it famously (on the forehead)? Eugenie looks so much like her. Imagine the image that would make! It would fit with Eugenie's fashion sense, too... vintage along with modern, unique, classy but eclectic. And really..... damn. Eugenie looks so much like the 1920s/30s Duchess of York, it's crazy.

If the tiara is in good enough condition to wear, yes. It belongs to the queen and no reason to think she won't loan her granddaughter a tiara.

Fergie only owns one tiara. Her daughters are members of the royal family. People who point Eugenie didn't wear a tiara to a recent event forget in the Uk women don't wear them till married traditionally.

She does look a lot like the queen mum. And the tiara would suit her worn on her forehead. I would love a dress inspired by that era.