Grand Duchess Angel Magellan <3 Grand Duke Gregg Barrymore
by Alphaville Herald on 11/09/09 at 7:01 am
Grand Duchess to marry reformed vampire in Antiquity founders’ Royal Wedding
by Pixeleen Mistral, National Affairs desk
The Grand Duchess Angel Magellan and former vampire Grand Duke Gregg Barrymore of Antiquity are to be wed at 1:00 pm SLT Saturday 12th September at the Antiquity Cathedral, Antiquity Township East, in what wedding coordinator sable Valentine says will be a multi-sim celebration with 200 guests.
Based on the the preparations already in place - there are pose balls for 14 Royal Navy swordsmen at the entrance to the chapel – the celebration promises to be lavish, even by Second Life standards. A reception will follow the nuptials in the Antiquity Ballroom, Antiquity Township.
Antiquity is a large 1800’s roleplay community spanning townsfolk in the northern region, pirates in the south, and the RAN (Royal Antiquity Navy) and various other military forces which attempt to control the pirate threat.
Angel Magellan shares the story of how the couple met:
Well one thing led to another as they say, and we started to spend more and more time together. The Grand Duke was in the process of setting up his own club at that stage so I spent considerable time with him there helping him with the intricate details.
In January the Grand Duke approached a mutual friend to form a building business, which they agreed upon, and low and behold, there I am in business! He told me later it was always his intent to get me involved as he figured it was a good way for us to spend more time together as we got to know each other more (and to keep an eye on me!).
On the 16th February, 2007, we officially partnered. We originally build custom builds for people, moving onto our first business land in Stormwind to provide a work space and store. The Grand Duke realised by now that SL would provide him with the ability to build his lifelong dream of a Victorian community. And so, Antiquity was born in May 2007 on a little ½ sim.
From these humble beginnings Antiquity as you know it was born. When we met in rl in November/December 2007 it was obvious that our affection for each other was very deep and true. The Grand Duke got on bended knee (yes he really did!) and asked me to marry him while in voice and with deep emotion asked me to marry him. And to quote he said: “This isn’t just SL this is for RL”.
Royal commissions for the Grand Duchess' bridal outfit include:
Brides Outfit: Created by Zoriada Rossini of Madame Zori's, the outift reflects the period of graceful living, elegance and extravagence. The dress has a flowing lace overskirt created from venice lacework over a satin underskirt. With a satin ribbed corset bodice overlaid with the lace and elaborate sleeves to balance the very large skirt.
Brides Shoes: Created for the occasion by Tabitha Ninetails of The Laughing Academy the shoes are a simple silk court shoe with lace applique on front echoing the lace on the gown, with pearl beading.
Brides Jewellry: Created by Jacon Cortes of Lox Texanos, the crown reflects the truly majestic timeliness of the period. Pure gold base topped with rubies and diamonds with rose accents again drawing upon the theme from Antiquity. Matching earrings and necklace complete the set.
Bridal bouquet: Monica Weir Wedding Lane provided the bridal bouquet with long flowing design complimenting the rich jewellry worn by the bride and the stunning dress.
All Seeing Eye
Sep 11th, 2009
Holy crap! That is quite the wedding bash! I hope all that goes well!
janeforyou Barbara
Sep 11th, 2009
Lovly! Congrats
I love Jacon Cortes Jewellry, i got lots of it:-)
Alyx Stoklitsky
Sep 11th, 2009
I like how most of the sims on that map picture have nobody in them.
Obvious Schism
Sep 11th, 2009
@ Alyx
Actually, if you look closely enough, you can see me waving – I’m on that island in the “Sea of Antiquity”. I’m the one wearing a red scarf.
Stephanie Helstein
Sep 12th, 2009
As the photographer who took Their Graces portraits, I am pleased to see them in this article.
Alyx Stoklitsky
Sep 13th, 2009
>photographer
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moses
Sep 14th, 2009
well you should send pappy enoch to cover this event. it would be good to hear it in his words, LOL.
Robertt Avro
Sep 17th, 2009
I was one of the videographers hired to film this wedding…Please follow the link to my rendition of the day’s events.
http://www.vimeo.com/6623171
Bunny Brickworks
Sep 18th, 2009
OK, I watched that video and I want those 15 minutes of my life back. This was a wedding of two wannabe society hot shots? Come on, seriously… the groom looks like a noob, so do most of the guests. Missing AOs don’t make people more attractive and the bridesmaids’ dresses looked highly 2006.
I have seen strippers’ weddings on flickr that had more class…
Robertt Avro
Sep 19th, 2009
Well Bunny…because of the very large number of avatars the couple requested that all AOs be turned off and with the incredible lag it did become a very challenging event to film. I am not really in a position to comment on the outfits, although I did think that the bride looked great throughout the day…and btw Chantal Harvey was also hired to film the wedding so I look forward to seeing how her version turned out. Thank you for viewing the video, and for your comments…a little taste of the famous Herald treatment I suppose, lol.