In contrast to Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding, Zara Phillips' nuptials were a low key private affair. The ceremony was privately held one with invitations sent to the couple's closest friends and relatives.
Zara Phillips, the eldest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and cousin to Prince William, was wed to Mike Tindall on Saturday in Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh. Phillips and England's rugby team captain Tindall have been together for seven years and their wedding would be the second royal ceremony to happen this year.
Phillips wore an ivory satin gown accompanied by a silk veil designed by Stewart Parvin.
Dolly Maude, the bride's maid of honor, adorned a dove grey dress, which was also designed by Stewart Parvin, and came arranged with dramatic Dior bows.
Cousin Prince William attended with his wife Kate Middleton for the ceremony. Kate Middleton wore pale gold lace dress, the same ensemble seen in 2006 and 2007. Her outfit was accompanied by nude pumps, diamond earrings, and an ivory floral hat.
Other guests such as Princess Beatrice adorned a silk turquoise jacket and dress designed by Angela Kelly along with a double silk crepe hat. The hat may not have been as unusual as the one she wore at Prince William and Kate's wedding.
Prince Charles and wife Camilla was also present as The Duchess of Cornwell had on a light-colored dress with an elaborate floral arrangement upon her hat.
The wedding of Phillip and Tindall lasted 45 minutes followed by photos then a reception held at the royal grounds of Hollyrood Palace.
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Queen Elizabeth carried a folded 5 pounds or 10 pounds to donate to the church on Sundays. ReutersThe newly married couple appears too busy to take an immediate honeymoon. Zara Phillips will return to her training for an upcoming competition. Mike Tindall will also return into training for his next rugby matchup.
ReutersPrince William and Kate Middleton spent their honeymoon at one of the world’s most popular spots for newlyweds, the North Island in Seychelles. Tourists at Seychelles were alarmed as s shark killed a newlywed on Tuesday.ReutersGreece's King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie are greeted by other guests as they arrive for a pre-wedding dinner ahead of the wedding of Britain's Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton in LondonReutersThe couple hosted a yacht party on the Royal Yacht BritanniaReuters
Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, walk after their wedding ceremony in Westminster Abbey
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The ceremony will take place in Edinburgh, Scotland at the quaint church, Canongate Kirk. Canongate Kirk on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
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Britain's (top-bottom) Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall take their seats at Westminster Abbey before the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, in London April 29, 2011
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Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrive for the wedding between Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh
ReutersBritain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip travel to Buckingham Palace in Semi-State Landau along Procession Route after wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in Westminster Abbey in London
ReutersBritain's Zara Phillips poses for a photograph with her husband Mike Tindall after their marriage at Canongate Kirk in EdinburghReuters
Britain's Prince Harry (R) and Pippa Middleton stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace
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Iain Balshaw is seen leaving the drinks reception onboard the Royal Yacht Britannia on the eve of their wedding at Canongate Kirk
ReutersBritain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, walk after their wedding ceremony in Westminster Abbey in central LondonReutersEngland rugby captain Mike Tindall stands outside Holyrood Palace, after his marriage on Saturday to Britain's Zara Phillips, the eldest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth, in Edinburgh, Scotland July 31, 2011.ReutersPippa Middleton, the sister of Kate Middleton, walks to escort Kate at Westminster Abbey before her sister's marriage to Britain's Prince William in central London
ReutersZara Phillips’ bridesmaids and maid of honor wore matching dove grey dresses by designer Stewart Parvin. Phillips’ bridal party included Dolly Maude (maid of honor), Jaz Jocelyn, Hope Balshaw (the best man’s daughter) Stephanie Phillips (Zara’s half-sister), Nell Maude (maid of honor’s daughter).ReutersKate Middleton wore a white gown designed by Sarah Burton, who is the creative director for Alexander McQueen.ReutersZara Philips wedding dress was designed by Stewart Parvin and was accompanied by a silk veil. Philips wore Jimmy Choo designer shoes and dorned a Greek Key tiara. ReutersBritain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, walk after their wedding ceremony in Westminster Abbey in central London. The gown is a design by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen's fashion house.Reuters