Félicitations! Prince Amaury of Bourbon-Parma weds aristocratic bride Pélagie de Mac Mahon in a lavish ceremony at French cathedral
- The newlyweds tied the knot in style with other royal guests in attendance
- The happy couple posed for photographs on the Saint-Lazare Cathedral steps
High society wedding season in France kicked off in style this weekend with the union of Prince Amaury of Bourbon-Parma and his aristocratic bride Pélagie de Mac Mahon.
The happy couple exchanged vows in a ceremony at the Saint-Lazare Cathedral in Autun, on 8 July, with the bride, 33, looking elegant in a lavish white dress with lace sleeves.
Prince Amaury of Bourbon-Parma, 32, is the eldest child of Prince Charles-Emmanuel of Bourbon-Parma and Princess Constance de Ravinel.
The House of Bourbom-Parma is a cadet branch of the Spanish royal family with descendants spanning several European countries, including Italy and France.
His new wife is a descendant of of General Macmahon who served as French president from 1875 to 1979, and is the sister to the Duke of Magenta.
Prince Amaury of Bourbon-Parma wed Pélagie de Mac Mahon in a glamorous ceremony at the Saint-Lazare Cathedral in Autun, France on 8 July
The bride wore a classic white dress with lace sleeves, which was accompanied by a veil with a floral border
The couple chose the Saint-Lazare Cathedral as the venue for their special day
She has connections to the UK after studying at Marymount International School London, where she completed her International Baccalaureate, and threw herself into football, drama, badminton and tennis.
She then studied for her MBA at the University of Cape Town, although it’s unclear where she currently works.
The bride’s outfit featured a sparkling tiara with matching earrings and a classic net veil, which flowed across the Saint-Lazare Cathedral steps.
Meanwhile the groom, 31, opted for a suave tailcoat suit jacket with a crisp waistcoat, dark grey pinstripe trousers and a smart top hat.
The couple chose a white bouquet with foliage, which was echoed in the groom’s boutonnière and the playful flower crowns worn by the children.
After the ceremony, the elegant newlyweds posed on the steps outside the Saint-Lazare Cathedral steps and took photographs.
The newly married couple beamed on the steps while surrounded by friends and family.
The guests grinned at the new couple as they shared a kiss as husband and wife.
Pélagie de Mac Mahon’s regal gold wedding ring was visible in photographs as she proudly clutched onto her groom with a smile on her face.
Royal guests in attendance of the fabulous wedding include Prince Alexander of Schaumburg-Lippe with his wife, Princess Mahkameh.
Earlier this month, the pair had a more intimate civil ceremony in the Town Hall in Sully
The couple later celebrated their marriage with a reception at the Château de Sully
Family and friends surrounded the happy couple for photographs on the Cathedral steps
Many royal guests attended the wedding, including Prince Joachim and Princess Yasmine Murat of Denmark
Prince Joachim and Princess Yasmine Murat of Denmark were also present alongside Prince Jean of Luxembourg with his wife Diane De Guerre.
Earlier this month, the couple had a civil ceremony in a Town Hall in Sully on June 3rd, according to Royal Histoires.
During the civil union the guests went on a red imperial bus to the town hall while bagpipes played to resemble the bride’s Scottish origins.
The couple celebrated their engagement in March earlier this year at the beautiful Megginch Castle in Scotland.
The splendid ceremony was followed by a reception at the Château de Sully, according to The Royal Watcher.
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