Royal Brides : Crown Princess Mette Marit

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway & Mette-Marit Tjessem-Høiby
August 25, 2001, Oslo Cathedral, Norway

The Dress:The Crown Princess’s bridal gown was the result of a collaboration between the bride, designer Ove Harder Finseth and seamstress Anna Bratland. The gown was of thick silk crêpe and soft silk tulle, custom-dyed ecru. The skirt was flared with a two-metre-long train, inspired by the gowns of Queen Maud.

The Tiara: The bride’s tiara was a gift from her new in-laws, King Harald V and Queen Sonja. Made in 1910, the diamonds in the tiara form 23 floral rosettes set in platinum and yellow gold.

The Bouquet:The idea for the bridal bouquet was developed in close cooperation between the bride and Aina Nyberget Kleppe, the general manager of the florist Passiflora A/S in Oslo. The bouquet was made up of rosary vine (Ceropegia woodii), Wanda orchids (a Phalaenopsis orchid), hydrangeas, roses in pink and mauve tones, bear grass, beads and metal threads.

The Wedding Cake: The wedding cake weighed 140 Kg, measured 2.69-metre and consisted of 7 tiers, frosted and decorated with Viking ships. The cake was laden with raisins and rum.