[Blozendland]

All plans for the wedding are ahead. All that is needed is the list of delegates attending the ceremony.

[Sanctaria]

Dame Gertrude M. van Weer,

It is with great honour and delight that our Government received your kind invitation to attend the wedding of Her Highness Princess Amelia Frederika and His Lordship David McKenzie. Cognisant of the importance of relations between our two countries, it would be not just a shame but impolite that we would allow such an opportunity to be missed.

I am delighted to confirm that, on behalf of the Government of Sanctaria, Minister for Diplomatic Affairs Ben Sessions will be in attendance. Accompanying him to further represent the Divine Republic will be our nation's Ambassador to the Council of IDU States, Dr. Katherine Saunders.

On behalf of all Sanctarian citizens, I would like to wish the happy couple all the best on the wedding day and into the future.

Best Wishes,



Yasmin? Pontif
Secretary for Foreign Affairs

[Blozendland]

Ms. Pontif,

We thank you for your acceptance of our invitation!

We look forward to seeing Dr. Saunders and Mr.Sessions.

Once Again.

Thank You

G M van Weer.

[Blozendland]

The Wedding Dress


The dress, designed by top designer, Mikaal van Oormsbij, designed a dress that appears quite simple but is in reality a pattern-making wonder. He took bespoke natural silk woven with silver thread by a Jorkeian firm and cut it continuously from shoulder to floor, creating a gown that is slim in front and flows out into a large round train (4.5 meters, or nearly 15 feet, long) in the back.

Silver and gold threads are embroidered in shapes of fleur de lys (a symbol of the Blozendlandic Royalty) and fleur de lys flowers, clovers, strawberry tree fruits, and ears of wheat around the sleeves and the base of the dress and train. The high collar is embroidered on both sides. The embroidery is intricate, but used sparingly, so it doesn't overpower the dress.

[Blozendland]

The Official Delegation List from IDU

Sanctaria
Dame Dr. Katherine Saunders ORD DSJ, Ambassador to the IDU
Mr. Ben Sessions, Minister of Diplomatic Affairs

Dark Star Republic
Ms. Hannah Butterworth, Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Gyser Picklewickle, Member of Parliament
and their respective partners.

THIS WILL BE UPDATED ACCORDINGLY.

[Blozendland]

9 DAYS TO GO!
Every day leading up to the wedding, we will publish more material.

Today: A Profile of the Royal Couple

Her Highness Princess Amelia Frederika of Almstad


Birth Name: Amelia Frederika Marion
Parents: Princess Ilse of Blozendland and Sir Frederic d'Orleans
Age: 39

HH the Princess is the daughter of Princess Ilse and her second and current husband, Sir Frederic (now HE Duke Frederik of Almstad).

She became engaged to Prince David. She met him 5 years ago through mutual friends.

His Highness Prince David, Duke of Voorst


Birth Name: David John Alexander MacKenzie
Parents: Elizabeth Mary Davies and David Alexander Gordon, Earl of Dailborough
Age: 40

HH the Duke is the son of the Earl of Dailborough and his wife, Elizabeth.

He lists music and reading as his hobbies.

[The Dark Star Republic]

The Dark Star Republic will be represented at the wedding by Hannah Butterworth, Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and Gyser Picklewickle, Member of Parliament for Redding South, and their respective partners. Ms. Butterworth will take the opportunity of visiting Blotzenland to stay on after the wedding and lobby for a mutual exchange of diplomatic relations.

Additionally, The Dark Star Republic is proud to send as an official gift to the royal couple a basket of the finest tactical muffins.

[Blozendland]

We, Prince Harald of Blozendland are delighted that The Dark Star Republic can attend the wedding of our dear cousin HH Princess Amelia and HH Prince David.

We, as a nation, look forward to recieving Ms. Butterworth and MP Picklewickle. We are also delighted that Ms. Butterworth will stay after the wedding and help improve diplomatic relations.

Their Highnesses thank you for your gift of muffins. It is very generous of you.

Once again, thank you.

[Blozendland]

It's almost time! Just 3 hours until the ceremony begins!

[Blozendland]

And it begins.

Hello! I am Christopher Genade and I will be your commentary for the Royal Wedding.

Let us Begin!

[Blozendland]

1109 HRS: All guests and foreign dignitaries have arrived at National Cathedral. The Royal Family will be arriving shortly. The Cathedral's organist, Mr. Jakobs, is playing a mix of hymns.

[Blozendland]

1120 HRS: And the Royal Family are arriving!

First Carriage
The King
The Queen

Second Carriage
Princess Catharina, Queen Emeritus
The Princess Royal
Princess Annabel
Princess Catharina

Third Carriage
The Duchess of Almstad
The Duke of La Huerta
The Duchess of La Huerta
The Princess Esmeralda

Fourth Carriage
The Earl Gilesford
The Countess Gilesford
Prince Felipe of La Huerta
Princess Felipe of La Huerta

Fifth Carriage
The Princess Carolina, Mrs. Devchenko
Mr. Vladimir Devchenko
Prince Hans-Jakob
Princess H?l?ne

Sixth Carriage
Prince Pieter
Princess Jacqueline
Prince Willem-Eduaard
Princess Annette

Seventh Carriage
Prince Johan
Princess Louisa
Princess Helena, Mrs. von Liechtenstrau?
Professor Ludwig von Liechtenstrau?

Eighth Carriage
Prince Willem
Prince Harald
Princess Hilde

[Blozendland]

1135 HRS: And the bridegroom has arrived. With him is his brother, Lord Duncan MacKenzie, who is his best man. The bridegroom is wearing black uniform with various decorations.

[Blozendland]

1145 HRS: And, now, here arrives the bride! Her Highness is accompanied by her father The Duke of Almstad, and is being followed by her bridesmaids, her cousin Juliana dautr of Princess Helena) and Princess Louise (wife of Prince Johan) and her flower girls, all of which are her nieces: Lady Mary Gilesford and the Ladies Angela and Nicola MacKenzie, the daughters of Lord Duncan (David's brother). She is holding a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

[Blozendland]

1150: The bride has chosen to walk down the aisle to Bach's Prelude No. 1. It is a beautiful scene.

[Blozendland]

1153 HRS: Revd. van Trijn will give an introduction.

"A wedding is one of life's great moments, a time of solemn commitment as well as good wishes, feasting and joy. St. John tells us how Jesus shared in such an occasion at Cana, and gave there a sign of new beginnings as he turned water into wine.

Marriage is intended by God to be a creative relationship, as his blessing enables husband and wife to love and support each other in good times and in bad, and to share in the care and upbringing of children. For Christians, marriage is also an invitation to share life together in the spirit of Jesus Christ. It is based upon a solemn, public and life-long covenant between a man and a woman, declared and celebrated in the presence of God and before witnesses.

On this their wedding day the bride and bridegroom face each other, make their promises and receive God's blessing. You are witnesses of the marriage, and express your support by your presence and your prayers. Your support does not end today: the couple will value continued encouragement in the days and years ahead of them.

'Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant
or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;
it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.'

1 Corinthians 13.4-7"

We pray.

[Blozendland]

1157 HRS: SONG- La Grace du Ciel

Amazing Grace in French.

La Grace du Ciel est descendue
Me sauver de l'enfer.
J'etais perdue, je suis retrouvee,
Aveugle, et je vois clair.

Le Bon Dieu m'a ouvert le ciel.
Son Fils est mort pour moi.
C'est grace a Jesus, mon sauveur,
Que j'ai recu la foi.

Quand j'aurai chante dix mille ans
Dans Sa chorale des Anges,
Je n'aurai fait que commencer
A chanter Ses louanges.

De tous les dangers de la vie,
La grace est mon abri.
C'est cette meme grace qui m'amenera
Aux portes du paradis.

[Blozendland]

1205: The couple are now saying their vows.

[Blozendland]

1214 HRS: Song - Man is For The Woman Made

Man is for the woman made,
And the woman made for man;
As the spur is for the jade,
As the scabbard for the blade,
As for digging is the spade,
As for liquor is the can,
So man is for the woman made,
And the woman made for man.

As the scepter to be sway'd,
As for night's the serenade,
As for pudding is the pan,
And to cool us is the fan,
So man is for the woman made,
And the woman made for man.

Be she widow, wife or maid,
Be she wanton, be she stayed,
Be she well or ill array'd,
Whore, bawd or harridan,
Yet man is for the woman made,
And the woman made for man.

[Blozendland]

1217 HRS: Prayer

[Blozendland]

1223 HRS: Song - Sios Dhan An Abhainn

Nuair chaidh mi sios dhan an abhainn an de,
'g urnaigh 's a'foghlum facal Dhe,
Is co a dhleasas crun nan seud?
Mhic Dhe, stiuir mi nad cheum.

O, pheathraichean, rachamaid sios,
rachamaid sios, thugnamaid sios;
O, pheathraichean, rachamaid sios,
dh'urnaigh san abhainn le cheil'.

Nuair chaidh mi sios dhan an abhainn an de,
'g urnaigh 's a'foghlum facal Dhe,
'S co gheibh an trusgan 's crun nan seud?
Mhic Dhe, stiuir mi nad cheum.

O, bhraithrean, rachamaid sios,
rachamaid sios, thugnamaid sios;
O, bhraithrean, rachamaid sios,
dh'urnaigh san abhainn le cheil'.

Nuair chaidh mi sios dhan an abhainn an de,
'g urnaigh 's a'foghlum facal Dhe,
Is co a dhleasas crun nan seud?
Mhic Dhe, stiuir mi nad cheum.

O, athraichean, rachamaid sios,
rachamaid sios, thugnamaid sios;
O, athraichean, rachamaid sios,
dh'urnaigh san abhainn le cheil'.

Nuair chaidh mi sios dhan an abhainn an de,
'g urnaigh 's a'foghlum facal Dhe,
'S co gheibh an trusgan 's crun nan seud?
Mhic Dhe, stiuir mi nad cheum.

Mhathraichean, rachamaid sios,
thugnamaid sios, nach tig sibh sios?....

Mhathraichean, rachamaid sios,
dh'urnaigh san abhainn le cheil'.

Nuair chaidh mi sios dhan an abhainn an de,
'g urnaigh 's a'foghlum facal Dhe,
Is co a dhleasas crun nan seud?
Mhic Dhe, stiuir mi nad cheum.

O, pheacaich, rachamaid sios,
rachamaid sios, thugnamaid sios;
O, pheacaich, rachamaid sios,
dh'urnaigh san abhainn le cheil'.

Nuair chaidh mi sios dhan an abhainn an de,
'g urnaigh 's a'foghlum facal Dhe,
'S co gheibh an trusgan 's crun nan seud?
Mhic Dhe, stiuir mi nad cheum.

[Blozendland]

1228 HRS: The Royal Fanfare is sounded and the National Anthem is played.

[Blozendland]

1230 HRS: The Bride and Bridegroom leave and enter their carriage, and set off back to the Royal Palace.

[Blozendland]

1233 HRS: The King, The Duke of Almstad and The Earl of Dailborough (The Bridegroom's Father) leave and set off in their carriage.

[Blozendland]

1234 HRS: The Queen, The Duchess of Almstad and The Countess of Dailborough (The Bridegroom's Mother) leave and set off in their carriage.