Prince Amaury of Bourbon-Parma marries Pélagie de Mac Mahon
Congratulations! Prince Amaury of Bourbon-Parma marries aristocratic bride Pélagie de Mac Mahon in a lavish ceremony at France’s cathedral
- The newlyweds tied the knot in style with other royal guests in attendance
- The happy couple posed for photos on the steps of Saint-Lazare Cathedral
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 at a ceremony at Saint-Lazare Cathedral in Autun on July 8, with the bride, 33, looking elegant in a lavish white gown 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 in several European countries, including Italy and France.
His new wife is a descendant of General Macmahon who was President of France from 1875 to 1979, and is the sister of the Duke of Magenta.
Prince Amaury of Bourbon-Parma married Pélagie de Mac Mahon on July 8 in a glamorous ceremony at Saint-Lazare Cathedral in Autun, France
The bride wore a classic white dress with lace sleeves, which was accompanied by a floral-trimmed veil
The couple chose 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 is unclear where she currently works.
The bride’s outfit consisted of a sparkling tiara with matching earrings and a classic net veil, which flowed down the steps of Saint-Lazare Cathedral.
Meanwhile, the groom, 31, opted for a soft dress suit with a crisp vest, dark gray pinstripe trousers and a smart top hat.
The couple opted for a white bouquet with foliage, which was echoed in the groom’s boutonnière and the playful wreaths of flowers worn by the children.
After the ceremony, the elegant newlyweds posed on the steps outside the steps of Saint-Lazare Cathedral and took pictures.
The newly married couple beamed on the stairs as they were surrounded by friends and family.
The guests grinned at the new couple as they shared a kiss like husband and wife.
Pélagie de Mac Mahon’s royal gold wedding band was visible in photos as she proudly clung to her groom with a smile on her face.
Royal guests who attended the fabulous wedding include Prince Alexander of Schaumburg-Lippe and his wife, Princess Mahkameh.
Earlier this month, the couple had a more intimate civil ceremony at 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 photos on the steps of the cathedral
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 in attendance alongside Prince Jean of Luxembourg with his wife Diane De Guerre.
Earlier this month, the couple had a civil ceremony at a town hall in Sully on June 3 Royal Histories.
During the civil union, the guests went to the Town Hall on a red Imperial bus while bagpipes played to reflect the bride’s Scottish heritage.
The couple celebrated their engagement in March at Scotland’s stunning Megginch Castle earlier this year.
The beautiful ceremony was followed by a reception at the Château de Sully The royal guard.