The Cathedral of the Annunciation of Saint Mary of Athens, better known as the Metropolitan Cathedral, hosted the wedding this Saturday, September 28 royal Most anticipated of the season: that of Princess Theodora of Greecefourth daughter of Kings Constantine and Anna Maria, and the American lawyer Matthew Kumar. Dozens of people have waited in front of the temple entrance for the arrival of the guests, among whom were members of royalty and aristocracy such as Queen Sofia, the Infantas Elena and Cristina, Sassa de Osma, Olympia of Greece (lady of honor)… Although, of course, the most anticipated was the bride, who did not disappoint with a stunning dress fit for the princess which is and a veil with a lot of family history.
© Europa PressI wanted that Your wedding was full of references to your ancestorsand he has achieved it. Theodora of Greece has chosen the same cathedral in which his parents were married, an emblematic building in the Plaka neighborhood, at the foot of the Acropolis, which is also the largest church in Athens. There the kings Juan Carlos and Sofia said “I do” in May 1962, and today he dressed up again to celebrate the wedding of the Greek princess and Matthew Kumar. The bride arrived a few minutes before 5:00 p.m. Spanish time (6:00 p.m. in Athens) wrapped in a look worthy of great brides royals.
© Europa PressThe designer Celia KrithariotYo (owner of the oldest fashion house in Greece and creator of pieces that have led from Beyoncé to Paris Hilton) has been in charge of making this spectacular white dress with which both she and Teodora will go down in history.
A princess’s wedding dress
Yes all brides of greek royalty They are usually something to remember, Teodora has been even more so. From the classic silhouette of her dress, with the bodice cinched to the waist and a full skirt, to the beaded floral embroidery of the fabric, everything about her bridal design screamed what she is: a princess. What has surprised has been the neckline chosen as the culmination: a Bardot collar (the newest bridal trend) that leaves part of your shoulders visible and closes in the back creating a subtle neckline. As a stole, it is possible that it is a removable piece which Teodora gets rid of after the ceremony, already at the party, to make the dress more comfortable.
© Europa PressA veil with a lot of ‘royal’ history
In her desire to give a nod to her family, Teodora from Grecia wanted to accompany Celia Krithariot’s dress with a very special veil. It is a piece that, before it, They have brought three queens and three princesses related to the Danish Court at their weddings. And, Teodora is the niece of Margaret of Denmark and cousin of Federico (as well as the niece of Doña SofÃa and cousin of Felipe VI of Spain). To honor her Danish family, the Greek princess wore this Irish lace veil that belonged to her great-grandmother, Princess Margaret of Connaught. Ingrid of Denmark, Ana MarÃa of Greece and Mary of Denmark have been the three queens who have carried him through the altar, in addition to Alexia of Greece and Benedicta of Denmark.
© Europa PressA tiara with Egyptian origins
But neither the stunning princess dress nor the beautiful embroidered veil have been able to eclipse the most spectacular piece of Theodora of Greece’s bridal look: an incredible tiara with Egyptian roots that fit her almost like a crown. It is the tiara ‘khedive of Egypt’, a family heirloom which has been in Greek royalty for more than a hundred years, since the last Khedive of Egypt gave it to Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden at the beginning of the 20th century. Work of the Cartier house, it is made up of diamonds set in spirals of laurel, symbol of victory and glory. After belonging to Margaret of Sweden, it was passed down to her only daughter, Queen Ingrid of Denmark, and for the past six decades, all of her female descendants have used it at their weddings; a list now joined by Theodora of Greece.
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