Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling: June 19, 2010


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What a blessed event and what a tremendous experience for all of the guests as well as all of us following along this week. Thank God for the internet and the technology which allowed us to feel so much a part of it, as well as the Swedish Royal Family and SVT for devoting an unprecedented amount of coverage and allowing access on such an huge and at the same time intimate scale. Truly a gift to their countrymen and fans.

It is so hard to compare one wedding to another, even though many are trying to do so. Most seem to agree that this is perhaps the best, or at least the one that evoked the most emotions for them. I, too, found myself tearing up many times throughout the day. I believe that is because even though we don't know them, we have followed this relationship for seven years, have known the struggles each one of them has faced individually and as a couple, and in particular the challenges the family faced in the past year.

This royal family has been my particular favorite for a long time, but my admiration for them grew so much during the last few days, as they all rallied around Victoria, CG & Silvia being the consummate hosts and proud parents, CP & Madde behaving in the most supportive, loving, and attention-avoiding manner...making this entire week about Daniel and Victoria. A true example of truly royal behavior.

It was a marathon of a day for all of us yesterday. It makes me really appreciate what the past week must have been like for them. I wish them all the best in the future, hope they have a great brunch today, and I hope they all get some much needed rest over the next week.

THANK YOU to everyone who has been posting and providing links, information, comments, opinions, and community. It was fantastic!

Rascal
 
I think someone posted a link to a video that shows the guest arriving.Could you please post that again? I can't think of reading of the whole thread just to find that.Thanks :)
 
I just watched Daniel's speech with the subtitles and it moved me to tears. I have every faith he will make a wonderful Prince Consort. The speech was heartfelt and genuine and I think Victoria should be congratulated on gaining such a wonderful husband. Carl Gustaf and Silvia should rest easy knowing Victoria has a companion like Daniel
 
Beautiful choice of tiara for the princess, equally interesting that Daniel chose to wear his glasses for the actual event. I would have thought that maybe for the wedding he may have gone without them. Both look very elegant though.
 
The whole event was absolutely incredible :) But was it appropriate to the situation when Victoria kissed Daniel's hands during the ceremony? I'm not sure.....:whistling:
 
I've enjoyed seeing the photos and reading some of the coverage abroad of this wedding even though I don't understand Swedish. One of the German articles commented that the wedding displayed how authentic Princess Victoria and her new husband are. She's been with him for years, she built a rock solid relationship, she outwaited any objections her father had and her husband has proved himself to everyone and seems like a sterling man. Even having her father give her away at the altar is seen as a sign of Victoria's respect for tradition and for proving to the country that her father does approve of the marriage. It's seen as substance over style. I think that's the overall message that comes across here. What everyone wore really doesn't make much of a difference to me. I hope they're happy together and have the children and happy family they want.
 
Wher was CP Pavlos and CP Marie-Chantal at the wedding ?
I did not see the at all..
 
No, they did not attend - though Prince Constantine Alexios is even CP Victorias Godson....
 
wartenberg7 said:
No, they did not attend - though Prince Constantine Alexios is even CP Victorias Godson....
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Is ther a reason for them not attending at all ? All from the royal family ( Theodora did not attend) attend the wedding but not CP Pavolos,CP Marie-Chantal their children and Princess Theodora...
 
monic said:
The whole event was absolutely incredible :) But was it appropriate to the situation when Victoria kissed Daniel's hands during the ceremony? I'm not sure.....:whistling:
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Sure, it was appropriate, as it was their wedding. If she was moved enought at that moment to kiss his hand showing her love, it was right for them. And really, on that day, what was right for them is all that counts. I personally loved the fact that he would cuddle her and she would touch his cheek during the day. Lovely. This is a couple that is not in the beginning moments of high emotions. They have been together for a few years and to be this careing just showed signs of true, deep mature love. Wonderful feeling when you are lucky enought to find. Plus, his speech at the reception was just beautiful. I really think that Victoria has indeed found her prince.
 
Winnie said:
Sure, it was appropriate, as it was their wedding. If she was moved enought at that moment to kiss his hand showing her love, it was right for them. And really, on that day, what was right for them is all that counts. I personally loved the fact that he would cuddle her and she would touch his cheek during the day. Lovely. This is a couple that is not in the beginning moments of high emotions. They have been together for a few years and to be this careing just showed signs of true, deep mature love. Wonderful feeling when you are lucky enought to find. Plus, his speech at the reception was just beautiful. I really think that Victoria has indeed found her prince.
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Yes, I hope so too. And to some point I agree with you, Winnie, although it was a solemn ceremony their behaviour gave away the signs of their mature love. I also found stroking Daniel's face sweet; Victoria must be over the moon judging from all these pictures...:ROFLMAO:
Thank you for the reply:flowers:
 
The wedding was incredible, but a couple of things caught my eye. First, in the church, in the end of the ceremony when Victoria and Daniel turned to face the crowd, Daniel turned his back at Victoria. That is said to be a bad omen for the marriage, but that's just the old women talking, right?

It became clear that Daniel needs to go for dancing lessons if he is to attend balls etc. after this. The beginning of their first waltz was quite promising, but seemed like all he knew was what he had been taught at wedding waltz lessons. He danced clockwise only and didn't change direction at all and they didn't use the floor very well. I bet Victoria's head was spinning after all that going around in one direction!
 
does anyone know if the wedding video is on youtube already full? Because I missed the last part of the wedding :sad:
 
Jacknch said:
Sister Morphine said:
I don't think Daniel has any brothers, so in that case it would be customary to ask the brother of the bride (if she has any) to be a supporter. If you notice, from all the royal weddings we've seen where the groom had a supporter, it was his brother. So that was a nice touch, I agree.

This reminds me that Crown Prince Filipe (and Ari Behn if I'm not mistaken) stood at the alter on his own.
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Yes, CP was standing alone at the altar but the media just didn't show...one of his cousins, possibly Juan Filiberto Gomez-Acebo, was his best man and was standing also...just off to the side.
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im so happy for them..they seems genuine for each other and hopefully they will share a blissfull life together
 
Rascal said:
Jacknch said:
Yes, CP was standing alone at the altar but the media just didn't show...one of his cousins, possibly Juan Filiberto Gomez-Acebo, was his best man and was standing also...just off to the side.
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In the catholic weddings there is no best man , is the mother who accompanies the groom, and the father who accompanies the bride.
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lula said:
Rascal said:
In the catholic weddings there is no best man , is the mother who accompanies the groom, and the father who accompanies the bride.
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That may be true only in Spain, possibly?. I am Catholic but have also attended many Protestant and Catholic weddings here in the U.S. Out of maybe 40 weddings, only three - 1 Catholic, 1 Protestant, and 1 civil wedding performed by a Justice of the Peace - did not have a best man and maid or matron of honor.

Is it only here that we use a best man (I think it may be cultural rather than religious) are is a best man present at other Catholic weddings around the world?
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monic said:
The whole event was absolutely incredible :) But was it appropriate to the situation when Victoria kissed Daniel's hands during the ceremony? I'm not sure.....:whistling:
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I think it was very sweet...but to be honest I am already tired of it. If that is their "signature move" they need to rethink it. LOL

Also, Daniel has this nervous habit of adjusting his glasses...happened A LOT yesterday. I hope he can grow out of it.

But even those things couldn't annoy me yesterday. In fact, only two things did...Mabel, of course...and the singer/dancer people who escorted the couple to the dance. I didn't mind them being there...it just went on TOO LONG and some of them were way TOO INTO CHARACTER. Other than that I thought the whole day was perfect.
 
WOW! A lovely bridal couple and they are so much in love from the way they look at each other. Victoria looks so happy. Congratulation to Victoria and Daniel! Best wishes, long live and happiness together to you. Daniel’s speech is very touch from the heart. I am glade and surprise to hear him speak in English and Swedish. He switches back and forth. The King’s speech is also beautiful also. He is a proud father of the bride.
Love Victoria’s wedding dress. It is simple but lovely and at least the dress does not look wrinkle.
Ten young bridesmaids and pageboys seem doing their jobs very well. Especially with the little ones. They look so behave and confident. Little prince and princesses are lovely. Prince Christian is my favorite. He is so cute walking down the aisle in front of the bride.
 
Does anyone have the full text of Daniel´s speech? It seems they´ve published them all but his.
 
Juanita said:
Crap! I can't believe that nobody has the whole dance (not just this first waltz)
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Relax. The first waltz was the only part of the ball allowed to be televised -- the rest was private.
 
catholics do have best men and best women ( do you call the women like that too in english?) but they usually do not walk in with bride and groom they just are with them at the ceremony infront of the alter
 
Does anybody have informations about today - brunch and so on
 
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