The wedding party
The subtext of this royal wedding is, "brrrr, we're cold."
I am, however, in love with how irritated the kid in genie pants looks. His expression is totally, "are you freaking kidding me with all of this?"
Adelaide Drape-Frisch
Her parents are diplomats and I hate her bouquet -- does a future archduchess really need THAT MUCH BABY'S BREATH? A smaller bouquet with less filler might have been chicer. But! the jeweled headpiece is lovely and I am all about the long sleeves and fur trim on the dress. Very Majestic Winter Extravaganza, and I approve of the drama. I also enjoy that her -- well, she only had children as attendents, from what I can tell, so let's call this woman her FRIEND -- friend is wearing a divine UFO on her head, which is honestly legally required for ALL royal weddings of any kind. More people should wear pastel hat platters more often and that is not me being sarcastic.
Archduke Christoph of Austria and Adelaide Drape-Frisch
I mostly included this one because the kids all look hilarious. The little one in front is serving it, the girl in the back is TOTALLY OVER ALL OF US, and the boy just saw a unicorn. I don't know who these kids are, but they are cracking me up and I love them.
Stephanie and Guillame of Luxembourg
Hey, remember when they got married? SO MANY MORE people came to their wedding. Are the rest of the European royals mad at Austria? Or are they all just too busy on the Alps to deal with two yahoos without a Wikipedia page? Or perhaps did said yahoos just have a small, intimate do, like normal people? Personally, I feel that if you marry a royal and there are no commemorative coffee mugs, it isn't legal.
I like Stephanie's coat, and I suspect those Rachael Flatt-style pantyhose are actually keeping her warm, so I'll give her a pass, But, girlfriend, you can buy them far less shiny than that. DKNY or Wolford. Just a hint.
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg
Maybe Luxembourg just really loves a wedding. They can't resist an ice sculpture or the chicken dance and when those two things combine, THERE WILL YOU FIND THEM.
I will say, I think it's cute that Stephanie and Maria Teresa are coordinated, and she always looks fun. Even if, as here, she might be wearing a bird's nest on her head.
Archduke Christoph of Austria and Archduchess Adelaide Drape-Frisch
Oh, you two kids. Get a room!