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Marliene wore the Ears of Wheat tiara also worn later by her sister in law Annette for her 2001 wedding. The tiara formally belonged to HM Queen Wilhelmina. The tiara originally consisted of 10 ears of wheat. Two have since been sold. When worn most brides who wear it with ears, though some are known to have worn less. Marliene I believe wore all 8 diamond ears. The veil was made of tulle. Her veil was about as long as her train. The bride wore single pearl studded earrings. |
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The brides dress was made of white silk material. Her dress was made with a Dutch style collar around a slightly low neckline. Buttons adorned the front of the dress. The waist line of the dress was fitted. The long pleated skirt, which was slightly longer in the back, formed a small train. The skirt was longer in the back to form a small train. The sleeves of the dress were long and opened at the ends. They also consisted of thick bands at the wrists that could be buttoned, with the same type of buttons down the front of the dress. |