Olivia Henson was inspired by Kate Middleton’s bridal look for her lavish wedding at Chester Cathedral last week.
She married the Duke of Westminster in a picturesque ceremony that was dubbed the social event of the season.
Olivia, 31, wowed her 400 guests and her husband Hugh Grosvenor in a vintage-style silk wedding dress by British designer Emma Victoria Payne.
The custom embroidery design on the bride’s dress and veil was hand drawn by the designer, using floral motifs and borders from Olivia’s great-great-grandmother’s veil from around 1880.
She also wore the Fabergé Myrtle Leaf Tiara made for Grosvenor brides to wear on their wedding day and has been in the Grosvenor family since its creation in 1906.
Olivia Henson married the Duke of Westminster in a picturesque ceremony that was dubbed the society event of the season.
Olivia was inspired by Kate Middleton’s iconic 2011 wedding look
Olivia looked every inch a duchess as she wore her hair in a sophisticated and regal updo, a traditional hairstyle popular with aristocratic brides.
It was styled with a side part and a bow at the nape of her neck to help keep her delicate lace veil in place.
Since her big day on June 7, it has been revealed that Olivia’s stylist was Richard Ward Hair artistic director Cristiano Basciu.
The salon is loved by royalty and the hairdressers are regularly used by Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and Princess of Wales.
Along with a team of seven other stylists, Basciu was the person in charge of Kate’s hair on the day she married Prince William in 2011.
But Kate went against tradition and opted to wear her hair half up and half down instead of the classic updo.
The salon is also behind the future Queen’s famous inflatable hair dryers. Speaking to MailOnline last year, Richard said: ‘Soft, loose curls are useful for outdoor engagements because they hold up well to the weather if it’s windy.
“If they bother you a little, they will look beachy and natural when they brush against your face, which can be very flattering.”
Olivia went to the same hairstylist responsible for Kate’s spectacular hairstyle on her big day in 2011.
Hugh and Olivia Grosvenor share a heartfelt kiss outside the chapel after getting married on Friday.
Olivia looked every inch the duchess in her custom-made vintage-style wedding dress.
Olivia opted for a traditional and classic updo, a popular choice among aristocratic brides.
Olivia, known for her relaxed approach to beauty, looked radiant with her updo and opted for minimal, natural makeup on her big day.
Richard and Hellen took to Richard Ward’s Instagram page and wrote: “We are immensely proud of our exceptionally talented artistic director, Cristiano, for his incredible work creating the stunning hairstyles for the Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson’s wedding.
‘Cristiano’s attention to detail and creative vision have once again set a new standard in bridal hairstyling, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate his achievements. Richard and Hellen Xx’
Members of the royal family were present at Olivia and Hugh’s wedding, including Princess Eugenie. and the Prince of Wales.
but kate – who has been out of the spotlight while undergoing preventive chemotherapy – did not attend.
Hugh is the godfather of William’s son Prince George and Prince Harry’s son Archie, and although William played an important role in the service.Harry remained in California.
After the happy couple sealed the social wedding of the year with a kiss and guests, including the Prince of Wales, left the cathedral, Just Stop Oil protesters unleashed an orange fire extinguisher.
Prince William was photographed at the wedding, as Hugh is friends with him and his brother, Prince Harry, who did not attend.
Members of the royal family were present at Olivia and Hugh’s wedding, including Princess Eugenie and the Prince of Wales.
The ill-timed stunt was met with a chorus of boos from outraged members of the crowd, with one describing the activists as “idiots”.
The sound of jeers quickly turned to cheers as the police officers snatched the fire extinguisher and restrained the two silver-haired protesters.
Olivia, who attended Marlborough College, like the Princess of Wales and Princess Eugenie, is a senior account manager at Belazu, an environmentally friendly company that imports sustainably sourced, chef-quality ingredients.
Hugh, whose net worth is estimated at £10 billion, has increasingly begun to initiate various green practices, including renewable energy projects, sustainable building codes and biodiversity conservation efforts.
He inherited his wealth from his father, who died suddenly at age 64 in 2016.