![Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg and Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg wave to the crowds from the balcony of the Grand-Ducal Palace following the wedding ceremony of Prince Guillaume Of Luxembourg and Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg at the Cathedral of our Lady of Luxembourg on October 20, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg01.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
Ten years ago today, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg were married in a grand ceremony. Today, we’re celebrating the anniversary by looking back at the jewels worn by Stéphanie throughout the couple’s wedding celebrations.
![Belgian Countess Stephanie de Lannoy and Prince Guillaume, hereditary Grand-Duke of Luxembourg pose at the official ceremony for Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg to present his fiancee on April 27, 2012 at the Grand-Ducal palace in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg02.jpg?resize=1200%2C1056&ssl=1)
Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume announced his engagement to Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy, a Belgian aristocrat, on April 27, 2012. Guillaume had proposed with a diamond ring featuring a double halo design and pavé-set diamonds throughout the ring. The couple appeared with their families before the press at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg to announce their upcoming nuptials. Stéphanie wore her engagement ring and a pair of colorful pendant earrings for the occasion.
![Countess Stephanie de Lannoy and Prince Guillaume Of Luxembourg attend the state reception prior to the civil ceremony for the wedding of Prince Guillaume Of Luxembourg and Stephanie de Lannoy at the Grand Theatre de la Ville de Luxembourg on October 19, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg03.jpg?resize=1200%2C1899&ssl=1)
On October 19, 2012, the wedding festivities began with a day of civil wedding celebrations. First up was a state reception at the Grand Theatre de la Ville de Luxembourg, held prior to the couple’s civil wedding ceremony. Stéphanie wore autumnal shades of wine and burgundy for the event.
![Countess Stephanie de Lannoy attends the state reception prior to the civil ceremony for the wedding of Prince Guillaume Of Luxembourg and Stephanie de Lannoy at the Grand Theatre de la Ville de Luxembourg on October 19, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg04.jpg?resize=1200%2C1803&ssl=1)
She accessorized with a pair of diamond and amethyst earrings, plus a gold chain that dipped below the neckline of her jacket. (You’ll note that she wore various chains, with any pendants hidden away, throughout the wedding celebrations.)
![Crown Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and his fiancee, Belgian Countess Stephanie de Lannoy, are pictured during their civil wedding, on October 19, 2012 at the city hall in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg05.jpg?resize=1200%2C1006&ssl=1)
The couple changed clothes and headed to Luxembourg’s city hall for the civil wedding ceremony following the state reception.
![Crown Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and Countess Stephanie de Lannoy depart the Grand-Ducal Palace prior to the civil ceremony for the wedding of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and Stephanie de Lannoy at the Hotel De Ville on October 19, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg06.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
Stéphanie wore a cream-colored suit with silver detailing and accessories for the civil ceremony, plus diamond and pearl jewels. You’ll note in various photographs from the two-day festivities that she wore her engagement ring on her right hand and another diamond ring on the middle finger of her left hand. That second diamond ring is her late mother’s engagement ring. Sadly, Countess Alix de Lannoy passed away in August 2012, in the midst of her daughter’s wedding preparations.
![Newlywed Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg walks amongst the crowds following the civil ceremony for the wedding of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and Stephanie de Lannoy at the Hotel De Ville on October 19, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg07.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
Stéphanie’s jewelry for the civil ceremony also included a pair of modern diamond and pearl drop earrings.
![In this handout image provided by the Grand-Ducal Court of Luxembourg, Guests attend a Gala dinner for the wedding of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and Countess Stephanie de Lannoy at the Grand-Ducal Palace on October 19, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg08.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
That evening, royals from across Europe and around the world gathered at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg for a dazzling pre-wedding gala dinner.
![In this handout image provided by the Grand-Ducal Court of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Countess Stephanie de Lannoy attend a Gala dinner for the wedding of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and Countess Stephanie de Lannoy at the Grand-ducal Palace on October 19, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg09.jpg?resize=1200%2C1969&ssl=1)
For the dinner, Stéphanie wore an elegant gown made for her by Elie Saab. She accessorized with diamonds from the Luxembourgish royal collection: the Diamond Vine Leaves Tiara and a pair of diamond earrings loaned to her by her mother-in-law-to-be, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. The earrings had been Maria Teresa’s wedding gift from her parents in 1981.
![In this handout image provided by the Grand-Ducal Court of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Countess Stephanie de Lannoy and Prince Guillaume Of Luxembourg attend a Gala dinner for the wedding of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and Countess Stephanie de Lannoy at the Grand-ducal Palace on October 19, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg10.jpg?resize=1200%2C1676&ssl=1)
Here’s another view of Stéphanie’s jewels from the gala dinner. She again wore a delicate chain necklace that was partially hidden under her dress, plus her own engagement ring and her late mother’s engagement ring.
![Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg arrives at the wedding ceremony of Prince Guillaume Of Luxembourg and Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg at the Cathedral of our Lady of Luxembourg on October 20, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg11.jpg?resize=1200%2C1858&ssl=1)
On October 20, 2012, Stéphanie arrived at the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Luxembourg for the religious wedding ceremony that would make her a Hereditary Grand Duchess.
![Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg arrives at the wedding ceremony of Prince Guillaume Of Luxembourg and Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg at the Cathedral of our Lady of Luxembourg on October 20, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg12.jpg?resize=1200%2C799&ssl=1)
She wore another Elie Saab creation for the wedding. The gown featured heavy embroidery and beading, plus a cathedral-length train.
![In this handout image provided by the Grand-Ducal Court of Luxembourg, Prince Guillaume Of Luxembourg and Countess Stephanie de Lannoy during their wedding ceremony at the Cathedral of our Lady of Luxembourg on October 20, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg13.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
Stéphanie’s wedding veil matched the length of the gown’s train as well.
![In this handout image provided by the Grand-Ducal Court of Luxembourg and Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg and Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg pose for an official photo inside the Grand-Ducal Palace after their wedding ceremony at the Cathedral of our Lady of Luxembourg on October 20, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg20.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&ssl=1)
The grandeur of the wedding dress is very apparent in this official photograph of Guillaume and Stéphanie on their wedding day.
![Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg arrives at the wedding ceremony of Prince Guillaume Of Luxembourg and Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg at the Cathedral of our Lady of Luxembourg on October 20, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg14.jpg?resize=1200%2C1910&ssl=1)
Stéphanie again wore diamonds for her religious wedding ceremony. She wore her mother-in-law’s diamond wedding earrings for a second time, but this time around, she paired them with a tiara from her own family’s collection.
![This handout image provided by the Grand-Ducal Court of Luxembourg, shows the Lannoy family tiara which will be worn by Countess Stephanie de Lannoy for her wedding ceremony to Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg at the Cathedral of our Lady of Luxembourg on October 20, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg15.jpg?resize=1200%2C885&ssl=1)
This is the Lannoy Tiara, a petite diamond sparkler made by Altenloh in Brussels. It has been worn by several Lannoy family brides on their wedding days.
![A detail view of the head dress belonging to Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg as she arrives at the wedding ceremony of Prince Guillaume Of Luxembourg and Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg at the Cathedral of our Lady of Luxembourg on October 20, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg16.jpg?resize=1200%2C1803&ssl=1)
Here’s a view of the tiara and veil from the back as Stéphanie arrived at the cathedral for the wedding.
![Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg is seen after the wedding ceremony of Prince Guillaume Of Luxembourg and Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg at the Cathedral of our Lady of Luxembourg on October 20, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg17.jpg?resize=1200%2C1583&ssl=1)
Unfortunately, this was a royal wedding day that included a mild tiara mishap. Though the small tiara had been adequately anchored on the sides of the frame, it had not been secured at the center, and at one point, it flipped backward. The problem was quickly remedied.
![Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg blows a kiss to the crowds from the balcony of the Grand-Ducal Palace following the wedding ceremony of Prince Guillaume Of Luxembourg and Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg at the Cathedral of our Lady of Luxembourg on October 20, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg19.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
Stéphanie’s diamond engagement ring was visible as she blew kisses to the crowd from the palace balcony after the wedding ceremony.
![In this handout image provided by the Grand-Ducal Court of Luxembourg, the bride and groom's rings are seen on a cushion during the wedding ceremony of Prince Guillaume Of Luxembourg and Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg at the Cathedral of our Lady of Luxembourg on October 20, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg18.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
We also got a lovely close-up view of the gold wedding rings exchanged by the couple during the wedding mass.
![Princesse Stephanie of Luxembourg and Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg walk in the streets after their wedding ceremony of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg at the Cathedral of our Lady of Luxembourg on October 20, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg21.jpg?resize=1200%2C1830&ssl=1)
On the evening following the ceremony, Guillaume and Stéphanie changed out of their wedding clothes to walk through the streets of the city, joining in the revelry all around them. Their new wedding rings gleamed on their left hands.
![The newly wed couple Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg (L) and Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg (R) attend the fireworks performance following their wedding on October 20, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg22.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
Stéphanie wore her civil wedding suit a second time for this post-wedding walkabout, though this time she also added a shawl for warmth.
![In this handout image provided by the Grand-Ducal Court of Luxembourg, Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg and Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg watch fireworks from the Grand-Ducal Palace after their wedding ceremony at the Cathedral of our Lady of Luxembourg on October 20, 2012 in Luxembourg](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-1020-01-luxembourg23.jpg?resize=1200%2C810&ssl=1)
The wedding day came to a close with a dramatic fireworks display over the city of Luxembourg, equaling the diamond sparkle that the bride and her guests had provided for the day. Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie are still married today, with one young son, Prince Charles, and a second child expected next year. They will one day sit on the grand ducal throne in Luxembourg.
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