The bride’s gown was created by her friend Sandra Mansour. The elaborate design takes its inspiration from Ekaterina’s Russian roots and included Chantilly lace and rhinestone embellishment throughout the flowing sleeves, the full skirt with lengthy train, and the veil. The whole thing has a bit of a fairy tale vibe, which I’m loving despite the fact that it is truly a lot of dress.
Answering much advance speculation over whether she would wear a Hanover family tiara (or even the family’s tiny bridal crown), Ekaterina wore the diamond Hanover Floral Tiara. The large diadem was last seen on Princess Caroline in 2004; prior to that, it was worn by the groom’s mother, Chantal. I always think floral tiaras are such a natural choice for a bride, since they fit so well with the floral themes that often appear in lace and other bridal trimmings. In this case, the Hanover Floral Tiara wasn’t just the perfect fit for the dress embellishment, it acted as the serious anchor a dress this big required. An excellent choice.
The guest list was chock full of German titles, Greek royals (Pavlos and Marie-Chantal were there), and Ernst August’s Casiraghi step-family.
Andrea Casiraghi and Tatiana Santo Domingo with their children, Sacha and India
This is a lovely look from Tatiana Santo Domingo in an Emilia Wickstead dress, no? I am totally here for Tatiana embracing the big hat movement, by the way. Monaco events could use an infusion of giant brims.
Pierre Casiraghi, Beatrice Borromeo, Charlotte Casiraghi
And if Beatrice wants to make her hat contribution a variety of fancy braided breads, I think I’m here for that too. Whimsy! Why not?
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