Prince Floris of Orange-Nassau and Aimée Söhngen: October 20 and 22, 2005

[Squidgy]

Squidgy do you know what time the coverage will begin? Im in Ontario and although its waaaaaaay past my bedtime I cant seem to fall asleep. What better way to pass my time then to watch a royal wedding!

That's funny Humera - you are ready to go to bed & I am just getting up.

I just checked & it looks like it is around noon in the Netherlands, so the wedding should be well underway. It's strange that it is not being broadcast or that there are no pictures yet of the arrival to the Church. Who knows, maybe I have my times mixed up ... I'll try to find out more.

Found a picture: ANP

 

[Humera]

That's funny Humera - you are ready to go to bed & I am just getting up.

I just checked & it looks like it is around noon in the Netherlands, so the wedding should be well underway. It's strange that it is not being broadcast or that there are no pictures yet of the arrival to the Church. Who knows, maybe I have my times mixed up ... I'll try to find out more.

ah...so you're not a night owl like me. Did you get up especially to catch this wedding? On a saturday? Good for you!

btw...I translated the last paragraph from the link you posted and it says the coverage begins at 10:45.
Well here's what it says:
"The ecclesiastical marriage is transmitted on Saturday 22 October live NOS currently from 10.45 till 13.15. The retransmission Saturday afternoon is repeated between 15.00 and 17.30. Before the service a summary of the civil marriage is transmitted."

 

[Humera]

only 2 pics so far and yet Aimee's reminding me of Princess Letizia again, esp. here:
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=204772

 

[Squidgy]

A few more from ANP

 

[Squidgy]

only 2 pics so far and yet Aimee's reminding me of Princess Letizia again, esp. here:
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=204772

Yes, a number of people have said that ... I personally don't see the resemblence (apart from the fact that they are both extremely thin), but obviously if others see it, there must be something there ...

Her gown looks very simple ... maybe like something from the 60s? It will be nice to see a full lenght picture.

 

[Squidgy]

ah...so you're not a night owl like me. Did you get up especially to catch this wedding? On a saturday? Good for you!

btw...I translated the last paragraph from the link you posted and it says the coverage begins at 10:45.
Well here's what it says:
"The ecclesiastical marriage is transmitted on Saturday 22 October live NOS currently from 10.45 till 13.15. The retransmission Saturday afternoon is repeated between 15.00 and 17.30. Before the service a summary of the civil marriage is transmitted."

I'm definately not a night owl. I woke up early because some friends & I are heading out for a day trip out into the country ... so I will miss most of the wedding, but I know everyone on the forum will do a wonderful job documenting it.

Thanks for the translation Humera - can't quite understand why we can't see anything

 

[Humera]

doesnt the gown look a little too conservative? and it looks like its made of heavy material.

 

[Squidgy]

Yes, it does look like something I have seen in my old family photo albums ...

More photos from ANP

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Anothers from ANP Photo:

 

[Squidgy]

The Queen, Irene, Christina & her daughter, Willem-Alexander, Maxima

ANP

 

[Ennyllorac]

I like the simplicity of the bodice; however, I think it should have had a different neckline.

 

[Squidgy]

I like the simplicity of the bodice; however, I think it should have had a different neckline.

Yes, the fact that the dress is simple is good - Aimee comes across as rather delicate because of her thin figure, so to have too much fuss on the dress would be overwhelming. A slightly lower neckline might have made the dress seem a little less severe.

I like the bottom half of the dress where it is cut away. Does anyone know who designed the dress?

 

[leonardinha]

Lidy de Joode

The dress was designed by Lidy de Joode.

http://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/content.jsp?objectid=10600

 

[Squidgy]

The dress was designed by Lidy de Joode.

http://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/content.jsp?objectid=10600

Well done! Thank you Leonardinha.

Royal Images have some of their pictures up ...

http://www.royalimages.nl/theme/theme.asp?themeid=572

 

[ladybelline]

Nice dress, maybe a bit severe, yes, the neckline could be a bit more low...the veil is light, cute effect!
The hairdo reminds me Mary of Denmark: A high bun which sort of hide the tiara.

 

[pdas1201]

www.colourpress.com

I really like what Laurentein is wearing, except for the hat.

 

[Squidgy]

Thanks so much for the pictures Pdas1201.

I love Laurentien's outfit - and it is a rare day when I can say such things!

On the other hand, I'm not too keen on the Queen's outfit - I don't think grey is her best colour.

Maxima's outfit is OK. I prefer to see her in bright colours, but perhaps she is trying to stay in the background today.

The bridesmaids are adorable. Which VanVollenhoven girl is that on the far left? I always find they look so much alike.

 

[leonardinha]

First picture of the religious wedding on the site of the Dutch Royal Family:

http://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/content.jsp?objectid=10605

 

[pdas1201]

Backview of the wedding dress--'Maxima' wedding dress/veil effect

Full views of Queen Beatrix and Maxima's dresses. Also, Princess Christina and her daughter.

www.colourpress.com

 

[leonardinha]

Royal bridesmaids were Anna, daughter of Prince Maurits & Princess Marilène; Isabella, daughter of Prince Bernhard & Princesse Annette, and Julie Hoppenbrouwers, Aimée's niece.

http://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/content.jsp?objectid=10603

 

[pdas1201]

Thanks so much for the pictures Pdas1201.

The bridesmaids are adorable. Which VanVollenhoven girl is that on the far left? I always find they look so much alike.

You are welcome, Squidgy

The bridesmaid on the far left looks to be Isabella, Bernhard and Annette's daughter.

 

[Squidgy]

Thank you Leonardinha & Pdas1201 for the info on the bridesmaids.

I love the back view of the dress - the train & veil are beautiful.

 

[pdas1201]

BTW, the Jordanian Royals: Prince Hassan, Princess Sarvath, Princess Badiya and Khalid Blair were present at the wedding.

 

[carlota]

photos of the bride and groom
(credit, marianne posted in the gremb)

laurentien is looking wonderful as well, blue really suits her. i liked the civil's outfit of maxima more than this one but this green on is ok. don't think it was really protocolar form mabel to wear grey...

aimee is looking beautifully, as i expected loved the veil and hairdo!!

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Thanks lots for the pictures pdas1201.
I like Laurentien's outfit really much , she does looks really stunning in this plae blue and that hat really lovely one on her.
Maxima's outfit and hat this time looks really better than the previous one, she looks really elegant as usual.
Princess Irene looks a bit old in that outfit i reckon, but she does look happy and really nice to see her to join the Wedding and be accompanied alongside The Queen.
The Queen looks stunning and cool in that outfit, they really suit her well.
Princess Marilene's outfit seems a little bit of Chinese style is it?as the cork/button seem like Chinese style.

 

[Squidgy]

Princess Marilene's outfit seems a little bit of Chinese style is it?as the cork/button seem like Chinese style.

It's unusual, but I like it (from what I can see of it so far). It reminds me of a Japanese kimono.

 

[carlota]

more from seeger

 

[carlota]

just found these from royalportraits of the civil wedding

 

[Squidgy]

Any pictures of Annette & Bernhard, Anita & P.-C. and of course, the parents of the groom - Margriet & Pieter??

 

[didem]

church ceremony

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