Olivia Henson looked like the epitome of a beautiful bride as she arrived at Chester Cathedral this morning to marry her boyfriend, the Duke of Westminster.
The future duchess, 31, wowed the crowd, which gathered in the hundreds, as her father, Rupert Henson, helped her out of her vintage Bentley wedding car which escorted the couple to the cathedral door.
She looked ethereal in a custom-made dress by London designer Emma Victoria Payne, complete with a veil and the Fabergé Myrtle Leaf tiara, made for Grosvenor brides to wear on their wedding day.
The tiara has been in the Grosvenor family since its creation in 1906, while the bride’s stunning dress featured floral motifs and borders from Olivia’s great-great-grandmother’s veil from around 1880.
Arriving at the cathedral for the historic wedding, the bride was accompanied by a woman who appears to be her mother, who carried her train in a sweet moment.
She also gave a nod to the traditional ‘something blue’ for brides with a subtle nod to her footwear while sporting teal velvet block heels.
Olivia Henson looked like the epitome of a beautiful bride as she arrived at Chester Cathedral this morning to marry her boyfriend, the Duke of Westminster.
Olivia Henson arrives at her wedding to Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, at Chester Cathedral.
Olivia will marry the Duke of Westminster at Chester Cathedral today
Olivia’s stunning wedding dress featured a partially open back as she arrived at Chester Cathedral.
The bride’s veil seemed to have a life of its own as it flew in the wind upon Olivia’s arrival.
To complete her elegant ensemble, Miss Henson carried a bouquet of flowers, collected in the gardens of Easton Hall, which included meadow grass, oxeye daisies, iris, rose, clematis, mock orange, scabiosa, sweet pea, astrantia , martagón lily and love in A fog.
Her dress, made of ivory silk crepe satin and organza, featured a scalloped edge neckline and delicate hand embroidery composed of floral and leaf motifs.
It also featured an elegant silhouette with a bias-cut skirt, pleated waistband, gathered sleeves, wide silk organza cuffs embroidered with a repeating scalloped edge motif and button details.
The back of the wedding dress featured a dropped waist, a back slit, and a two-meter silk crepe satin detachable train with a paneled construction.
Meanwhile, on the veil, personalized initials and the wedding date completed the design at the center back.
The town of Chester, a 14-minute drive from Eaton Hall, the Duke’s ancestral home, has largely come to a standstill to celebrate the couple’s big day, with a host of high-profile attendees including Prince William and Prince George sitting on the benches. of the city’s old cathedral.
The wedding, which will be attended by 400 guests from the cream of high society, will be led by the Dean of Chester, the Reverend Dr Tim Stratford.
Olivia Henson in her wedding dress outside the Cathedral for her wedding to Hugh Grosvenor
Olivia looked stunning as she arrived at her wedding to the Duke of Westminster today.
Meanwhile, the Bishop of Chester, the Right Reverend Mark Tanner, will preach and the Right Reverend Canon Rosie Woodall will lead prayers.
The music will be performed by Chester Cathedral Choir and will include three young local choristers, Grace Crook, Isla Mills and Cassie Lounds, who attend The Queen’s School in Chester.
The couple must return to their country house after the ceremony for a private wedding reception; The luxurious Eaton estate has been the home of the Duke’s family since the 15th century.
No expense has been spared for the couple’s big day; The impressive car in which the bride arrived this morning with her father was originally manufactured for WO Bentley, the founder of Bentley Motors, in 1930.
And the flowers, all 100 per cent British, have been carefully selected from local producers through the Flowers from the Farm network, which champions artisan growers.
The groom, Hugh Grosvenor (left), arriving at Chester Cathedral for his wedding to Olivia Henson.
Prince William arrives at the Duke of Westminster’s society wedding with Olivia
Princess Eugenie (pictured) arrives at the cathedral for Hugh and Olivia’s wedding.
Hugh smiles and waves as he arrives at Cheshire Cathedral to marry Olivia.
Speaking ahead of the wedding, a spokesman for the Duke and Miss Henson said they were delighted to be marrying so close to the Eaton Estate and said: “It means a lot to them to get married at Chester Cathedral, especially given their long and close relationship. the Grosvenor family. personal connection to both the Cathedral and the city of Chester.
The spokesperson added: ‘The Duke and Miss Henson have taken great care in planning the wedding, putting their personal stamp on all the preparations and have made a conscious effort to involve local and regional suppliers in various aspects of the day.’
