Marie Cavallier Weds Her Danish Prince

When Marie Agathe Odile Cavallier emerged from the car in a cloud of tulle and lace, the scene was breathtaking. Her wedding gown was designed by Spaniard David Arasa and Italian Claudio Morelli of the Geneva-based designer house Arasa Morelli. The underlining was made from ivory silk faille. The wedding gown's train was three metres long and the bridal veil was fastened in place by Princess Dagmar’s diadem. Princess Dagmar was the daughter of King Frederik VIII and Queen Louise. The diadem was given to Queen Margrethe II by her parents King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid. The bride carried a bouquet of lilies and roses designed by Jan Munch. According to the Danish Monarchy website, the lilies were in acknowledgement to the late Queen Ingrid who carried lilies in her wedding bouquet when she wedded King Frederik IX on May 24, 1935.

As his beautiful bride came down the aisle, Prince Joachim was overcome with emotion and bent down to hug his two sons, Nikolai and Felix, who were also his supporters. As Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway observed the exchange between the princes, it evoked some tears from her, as well. During Bishop Erik Norman Svendsen's mini sermon, five-year-old Prince Felix decided it was time to take a little nap.

As for the minute details, the wedding bands exchanged between the couple were 18 karat gold. The bride’s diamond earrings were from Geneva.

For the transport back to Schackenborg Slot, Prince Joachim did not take his bride in a carriage, but rather a Bugatti Type 41 automobile.The Danish Monarchy has now listed the profile of Her Royal Highness Princess Marie which can be read here.

Video clips from the wedding ceremony can be viewed here.

The wedding program of Prince Joachim and Marie Cavallier can be read here.

Photos: REUTERS