The royal family has a new reason to celebrate. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's grandaughter, Princess Eugenie, married long time beau, businessman Jack Brooksbank, on Friday. The wedding took place at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, the same place where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle said their I do's back in May. It was a huge star-studded affair with 850 guests that included the couple's closest family and friends, plus 1,200 members of the public. The attendees were in for a treat because the royal family pulled out all the stops to make it an unforgettable event.
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Princess Eugenie and Jack met through a mutual friend while skiing at Verbier in Switzerland in 2010. "It was love at first sight," the royal told ITV News in an interview alongside her future husband earlier this week. They "just stared at each other. Eugenie also shared that she initially thought: "'Who is that?'" She added, "and then you came over and shook my hand. I was all butterflies and nervous. I think I rang my mom that night and said, 'I just met this guy, Jack' and that was it I think, and this is how it started. And I remember being like 'I really, really like this guy and I really want him to like me, too' and then you gave me this huge windscreen wiper wave and I was like 'right, he likes me.'" The couple is still head over heels for each other. Jack called Eugenie a "bright shining light."
Jack popped the question in January while they were on vacation in Nicaragua. Within a few months the couple was able to organize an extravagant wedding with the help of the royal family. Everything from the bride's gorgeous gown and jewels to the extravagant party arrangements will floor you.
Princess Eugenie got married in a breathtaking dress that was custom-made by the founders of British fashion label Peter Pilotto.
According to BBC, the fabric of the gown was designed to incorporate symbols that reference the bride's family and her favorite places, which includes her and Jack's home in Kensington Palace.
The epic train was fit for royalty.
The bride was escorted into the chapel by her father, Prince Andrew, Duke of York.
The most meaningful detail was the low back of the dress.
It was done on purpose because Princess Eugenie wanted to show off the scar she got from scoliosis surgery. "I had an operation when I was 12 on my back, and you'll see on Friday [at the wedding], but it's a lovely way to honour the people who looked after me and a way of standing up for young people who also go through this," she told ITV. "I think you can change the way beauty is, and you can show people your scars and I think it's really special to stand up for that."
She wore an emerald diamond encrusted tiara lent to her by Queen Elizabeth.
Matching earrings that were a gift from Jack, a gorgeous bouquet featuring the traditional sprigs of myrtle, and satin peep-toe heels by designer Charlotte Olympia completed Princess Eugenie's look.
Princess Eugenie's mom, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and her sister/maid of honor Princess Beatrice arrived in style.
They looked incredible in their green and blue ensembles. According to People, the Duchess of York was very involved in her daughter's wedding planning process.
The tiny members of the royal wedding party stole the show.
Cuteness overload!
Kate Middleton and Prince William's children Prince George and Princess Charlotte were part of the crew.
The camera loves them!
Speaking of which, we can't get enough of Prince William and Kate's looks!
So good!
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were also in attendance.
If only we could be a fly on the wall.
That was just the tip of the iceberg of the insane guest list.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell was at the wedding.
Actress Demi Moore made an appearance.
Her look was perfect for fall.
Model Cara Delevingne stepped out of the box in a chic tuxedo and top hat.
We wonder if the toothpick in her mouth will become a new trend.
Singer James Blunt was also present for the festivities.
Supemodel Kate Moss, actress Liv Tyler, and singer Robbie Williams were some of the other notable celebrities invited to the royal wedding.
Ricky Martin was spotted at the lavish wedding.
He's looking so sharp!
The bride and groom had none other than Andrea Bocelli perform during their ceremony.
"Being present was a privilege, singing during the ceremony an honor," the Italian tenor shared on Instagram.
The Queen went all out for Princess Eugenie.
"The Queen herself draws the line on which weddings the Royal Family chooses to pay for," Dickie Arbiter, a former royal press secretary, told BBC.
Local law enforcement and organizations absorb the cost of the security detail needed for such an important day.
The cost of that part of Prince Harry and Meghan’s big day was estimated at over $2.5 million. Having two royal weddings in one year has to hurt. But that doesn't mean that the Queen isn't shelling out big bucks for other parts of the celebration.
The royal family helps cover the cost of the dress, flowers, entertainment and more.
And trust us, this wedding is expensive!
Princess Eugenie and Jack's wedding is a two-day event!
After getting married at St. George's Chapel, there will be an afternoon reception hosted by the Queen, followed by an a black-tie event at a different location in the evening, and a private festival-themed event the next day.
The couple went with a red velvet and chocolate wedding cake.
The theme was "inspired by the rich colours of autumn."
But don't let rustic cake fool you, this couple has expensive taste.
The couple left their afternoon reception in an Aston Martin made for the James Bond film, Spectre.
