“This was to ensure that their first child would be a son,” Birgit Hallstein reveals.
Last Tuesday, King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark celebrated their porcelain wedding. Although the couple themselves only celebrated their anniversary with a snapshot in matching body warmers, clothing maker Birgit Hallstein, who, in collaboration with designer Uffe Frank, was responsible for Mary’s beautiful dress on the big day, reflects extensively on the milestone.
Birgit and Mary
The ever-stylish Mary has attended many gala events over the years, and she regularly shows up in a Danish design gown. Think of Jesper Hovring or Lasse Spangenberg. Of course, Birgit Hallstein cannot be left out of this list. For example, in her first state portrait, Mary wore a beautiful green dress by the talented Danish designer.
Birgit was also involved in creating the fairytale wedding dress that Mary wore on her big day. She had the great honor of putting together the design by designer Uffe Frank and – literally – finishing it on the morning of the wedding. She now shares a unique dose of insider knowledge about the beautiful dress via Instagram.
Superstition
Because guess what? There are a lot of special traditions hidden in the beautiful dress. Birgit reveals: “In line with the old tradition to bring the bridal couple good luck and to ensure that no tears would arise in their marriage, the last loops and stitches were done on the morning of the wedding itself.”
Many brides would spontaneously get stressed if, on the morning of the most beautiful day of their lives, they heard that their dress still needed to be sewn, but oh well. There are therefore few brides who see themselves as the future queen of Denmark upon their wedding.
Birgit continues that the dress consisted of three parts: a gigantic tulle petticoat that was provided with almost 55 meters (!) of Chantilly lace, a silk petticoat with a layer of antique lace from Queen Margrethe’s personal collection, and a bodice with draped pieces. . The most special thing about this dress, however, is the detail that honors another traditional piece of superstition. For example, Birgit reveals that a light blue bow made of blue silk was placed on the petticoat. “This would ensure that the firstborn would be a son,” the seamstress said.
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Heir apparent
Uh, excusez-vous? You would say that over the years there have been many queens who have proven that you don’t have to be a man to be head of state – not least in Denmark itself – but apparently old traditions still play a role.
And well, whether it is due to the blue side or not, after King Frederik it will indeed be Crown Prince Christian who takes over the throne. Who knows whether the young prince’s future bride will also honor such special traditions. Perhaps a pink bow would look just as nice!
Source: Instagram @birgithallstein | Image: NL Image
