As we gear up for a Royal Wedding, I thought it would be a great time to take a look at all the fun festivities at royal weddings in 18th century France!
PS- Feel free to go into princess / prince-mode this week!
Showing posts with label Marie-Louise de Parma. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marie-Louise de Parma. Show all posts
Royal Weddings: 18th century style
One year ago I woke up way too early to sip champagne and watch Kate and William's Royal Wedding. As inspiring as it was, and yes I may have gone into princess mode for a week or a few.... let's take a look at all the fun happenings for Royal Weddings in the 18th century!
Royal Wedding...dress! Marie-Louise de Parma
Anton Raphael Mengs, Marie-Louise de Parma as a Bride. 1765, oil on canvas. Museo del Prado.
Here is Marie-Louise de Parma, in her splendid wedding gown, at age 13! Granddaughter of Louis XV, she married her cousin, Charles IV of Spain in 1765. Her wedding gown is light and layered, with soft pinks, floral greens and ivory. Diamonds and pearls mix to showcase her status, and she wears a bracelet with a miniature portrait of her betrothed on it.
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