LOVE BLOSSOMS HERE: INSIDE THE WEDDING RECEPTION OF THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF DAVEN
Now that we’ve all had time to digest all the amazing moments from the wedding ceremony of the newly-minted Duke and Duchess of Daven, it’s time to talk about the party afterwards! After a photo session at the Windenburg Palace and in a separate part of the gardens of St. Sebastian’s Chapel, the Duke and Duchess disappeared to undergo a wardrobe change while the other guests went to the most exclusive garden party of the season.
While the Duke changed from his military uniform into a formal tuxedo suit for the reception, it was the Duchess who had the most drastic change – she ditched the veil, flowers, and more conservative dress for one she could dance freely in. This off-the shoulder lace gown was not designed by Violet Jarnell, but comes from the recent Glamour line by designer Zeus ( @zeussim ), and we think it was perfect for the occasion!
The pair were applauded on their entrance, and quickly took the floor for their first dance together, which was set to “Love is Still the Answer” by Jackson Shraz. Sources say it was a natural choice for the pair, as it is their favorite song. HM Queen Grace, HRH the Duke of Cannes, HM King Alexander and HRH Duchess Madeleine of Scenovia seemed in high spirits, and spent most of the afternoon in conversation with each other. ( @thevalencianroyals , @royalsofscenovia )
After the dance, the guests set to socializing with each other as various finger foods and glasses went around for refreshments. The first grouping that caught our eye was that of TM Queen Consort Morgan and Queen Caroline of Sedonia! We like to think they were bonding over the shared experience of mothering a teenage Crown Prince, and hopefully they were trying to organize another visit of some sort for the near future! ( @royalsimsofsedonia )
A little ways away, HRH Crown Prince William was spotted in a lively conversation with TIH’s Grand Duke David and Grand Duchess Margot of Krasnoyarsk. These three seemed to become friends from the moment they began talking, and we hope to see more of them in the future. ( @krasnoyarsk-nobility )
Over on the dance floor, two couples spent most of the afternoon on their feet – maid of honor Sofia and her husband, Braylon Mares. Spotted alongside them were the Duke and Duchess of Summerset, who look just as in love as ever. HRH Belle, Princess Royal, watched on from the sidelines, likely looking for her cousin Princess Emilia. Don’t worry Belle, you’ll get to join the grown-ups soon enough!
On the other side of the dance floor, TM King Maxwell and King Ernest of Sedonia were chatting much like their wives were, but this time with the audience of the bride and groom! We like to think they were giving the newlyweds some well-intentioned advice, but we have every confidence they’ll be just fine together.
Finally, we were able to spot HRH Princess Rosemary of Sovoy engaged in conversation with HRH Princess Diana and her (supposed, but not confirmed, infuriatingly so) engagement ring! They were spotted laughing and talking about various things for most of the afternoon, mostly about the pains of growing up with so many royal siblings older than you. This is one princess friendship we can get behind! ( @hawkthorneroyals )
After the reception, which lasted until dusk (fireworks included!), the Duke and Duchess of Daven got in a car and set off on their honeymoon to Selvadorada. They’ll be there for two weeks for some much needed time alone as newlyweds before they begin taking on engagements as senior members of the Royal Family. After that, they’ll be moving into their new official residence, Albertson Hall, and will of course be taking their dog Cinnamon with them.
We send our well wishes to Elsa and Lucian, and wish them nothing but a lifetime of happiness!
