There was great excitement among British royal watchers on May 17, 2008, when Autumn Kelly married the Queen's oldest grandchild Peter Phillips in Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel. The Canadian PA wore an ivory duchess satin dress by Sassi Holford. 
Marie Cavallier joined the Danish royal family on May 24, 2008, after marrying Prince Joachim in Mogeltonder Church. The striking Parisian walked down the aisle in a fairytale haute couture dress designed by Swiss fashion house Arasa Morelli. And Marie's tulle veil with lace bordering was held in place by a tiara belonging to her mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe
Guests including Britain's Prince Charles and Nelson Mandela gathered in Madrid to see Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano marry Spain's Crown Prince Felipe in a Roman Catholic ceremony. The former journalist chose a wedding gown by veteran Spanish designer Manuel Pertegaz to wear to her nuptials, featuring an impressive train, fitted bodice and an unusual high collar
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit wore a wedding dress inspired by the one worn by groom Crown Prince Haakon's great grandmother, Queen Maud, for her marriage in 1896. Created by designer Ove Harder Finseth and seamstress Anna Bratland, the gown was made of thick silk crepe and draped in soft silk tulle.
Belgium's future king, Crown Prince Philippe, married his beautiful bride Mathilde . To exchange her vows – the couple had both a civil ceremony in the town hall and a religious one at the Cathedral of Saint Michel – the princess wore a traditional gown designed for her by Belgian couturier Edouard Vermeulen of the Natan fashion house. She also wore a two-metre-long veil made from Brussels lace, which was crowned by a diamond diadem, and pearl and diamond earrings
Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones were married in Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel For her wedding to the Queen's youngest son, the former PR wore a simple ivory silk and organza dress-coat created by Samantha Shaw, featuring 325,000 crystals and pearls fastened along the neck, full-length sleeves and train. And a diamond tiara from the Queen's private collection. She was also adorned with a black-and-white pearl necklace and matching earrings designed by Edward as a wedding gift.
One year later and the Norwegian royals were celebrating again at the wedding of Haakon's younger sister Princess Martha Louise. The bride married author Ari Behn wearing a two-piece wedding outfit featuring a dress and jacket – created for her by Oslo-based designer Wenche Lyche. The costume was inspired by the shape and colour of the Martha lily, veil in place with a tiara originally belonging to Queen Maud
Harvard graduate Masako Owada became a member of Japan's Imperial Family when she married Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko's first son, Crown Prince Naruhito. For the couple's traditional Shinto ceremony, the bride wore a traditional silk bridal kimono – made up of a dozen layers – which eventually weighed 14 kilograms and cost over $100,000. Masako completed her extravagant attire with elegant long gloves and beautifully decorative jewellery including an ornate diamond tiara and necklace
London was the setting for the marriage between Marie-Chantal and Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece, who wed in Bayswater's St Sophia Cathedral . The bride – born in the British capital – said her vows wearing a silk ivory Valentino dress thought to have cost an estimated £150,000. The gown's skirt was adorned with appliquéd roses, with smaller flowers decorating its lace bodice. Her diamond tiara was lent to her by the groom's mother, Queen Anne-Marie
Rania Al-Yassin married Jordan's prince – later king – Abdullah bin Al-Hussein . The beautiful bride, who became queen in March 1999, wore a gown created by famous Lebanese designer Elie Saab.
Willem-Alexander's bride found her perfect gown courtesy of one of the world's top designers. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands married her royal love in Amsterdam wearing a Valentino couture long-sleeved ivory gown, with a train inset with beautiful embroidered flowers. Her tiara was made especially for the occasion – its base.
Mary Donaldson married her Prince Charming, Frederik of Denmark. She chose a beautiful – and simple – sleeved gown by Danish designer Uffe Frank to wear on her big day.
Marie Cavallier joined the Danish royal family on May 24, 2008, after marrying Prince Joachim in Mogeltonder Church. The striking Parisian walked down the aisle in a fairytale haute couture dress designed by Swiss fashion house Arasa Morelli. And Marie's tulle veil with lace bordering was held in place by a tiara belonging to her mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe 
Guests including Britain's Prince Charles and Nelson Mandela gathered in Madrid to see Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano marry Spain's Crown Prince Felipe in a Roman Catholic ceremony. The former journalist chose a wedding gown by veteran Spanish designer Manuel Pertegaz to wear to her nuptials, featuring an impressive train, fitted bodice and an unusual high collar
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit wore a wedding dress inspired by the one worn by groom Crown Prince Haakon's great grandmother, Queen Maud, for her marriage in 1896. Created by designer Ove Harder Finseth and seamstress Anna Bratland, the gown was made of thick silk crepe and draped in soft silk tulle.
Belgium's future king, Crown Prince Philippe, married his beautiful bride Mathilde . To exchange her vows – the couple had both a civil ceremony in the town hall and a religious one at the Cathedral of Saint Michel – the princess wore a traditional gown designed for her by Belgian couturier Edouard Vermeulen of the Natan fashion house. She also wore a two-metre-long veil made from Brussels lace, which was crowned by a diamond diadem, and pearl and diamond earrings
Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones were married in Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel For her wedding to the Queen's youngest son, the former PR wore a simple ivory silk and organza dress-coat created by Samantha Shaw, featuring 325,000 crystals and pearls fastened along the neck, full-length sleeves and train. And a diamond tiara from the Queen's private collection. She was also adorned with a black-and-white pearl necklace and matching earrings designed by Edward as a wedding gift.
One year later and the Norwegian royals were celebrating again at the wedding of Haakon's younger sister Princess Martha Louise. The bride married author Ari Behn wearing a two-piece wedding outfit featuring a dress and jacket – created for her by Oslo-based designer Wenche Lyche. The costume was inspired by the shape and colour of the Martha lily, veil in place with a tiara originally belonging to Queen Maud 
Harvard graduate Masako Owada became a member of Japan's Imperial Family when she married Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko's first son, Crown Prince Naruhito. For the couple's traditional Shinto ceremony, the bride wore a traditional silk bridal kimono – made up of a dozen layers – which eventually weighed 14 kilograms and cost over $100,000. Masako completed her extravagant attire with elegant long gloves and beautifully decorative jewellery including an ornate diamond tiara and necklace
London was the setting for the marriage between Marie-Chantal and Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece, who wed in Bayswater's St Sophia Cathedral . The bride – born in the British capital – said her vows wearing a silk ivory Valentino dress thought to have cost an estimated £150,000. The gown's skirt was adorned with appliquéd roses, with smaller flowers decorating its lace bodice. Her diamond tiara was lent to her by the groom's mother, Queen Anne-Marie
Rania Al-Yassin married Jordan's prince – later king – Abdullah bin Al-Hussein . The beautiful bride, who became queen in March 1999, wore a gown created by famous Lebanese designer Elie Saab. 
Willem-Alexander's bride found her perfect gown courtesy of one of the world's top designers. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands married her royal love in Amsterdam wearing a Valentino couture long-sleeved ivory gown, with a train inset with beautiful embroidered flowers. Her tiara was made especially for the occasion – its base.
Mary Donaldson married her Prince Charming, Frederik of Denmark. She chose a beautiful – and simple – sleeved gown by Danish designer Uffe Frank to wear on her big day.
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