{"id":1552,"date":"2011-06-22T11:23:37","date_gmt":"2011-06-22T16:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monaco-consulate.com\/?p=1552"},"modified":"2023-12-13T01:54:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T01:54:29","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-the-wedding-in-monaco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/monaco-consulate.com\/redesign\/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-wedding-in-monaco\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About the Wedding in Monaco"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we countdown to the much anticipated July 2 fairytale nuptials of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II <\/strong>and elegant South African Olympic swimmer Miss Charl\u00e8ne Wittstock<\/strong>, here is what you need to know about the wedding under the following sections: Useful Information, \u00a0Hotel Packages Public Transportation, \u00a0Events in Monaco<\/strong>\u2026. Follow the live broadcast on July 2, 2011 at www.palais.mc<\/a> and on\u00a0Twitter<\/a> (hashtag #monacowedding<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

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Billed as the world\u2019s biggest concert, this high-tech visual extravaganza atop a 650 foot-long stage will be synchronized to Jean Michel Jarre\u2019s music and includes state-of-the-art light and HD video effects featuring lasers and pyrotechnics. The performance will be filmed in HD by 18 cameras for live feeds on Euronews and via Ustream online. Broadcast of the two-hour show begins at approx. 3:00pm EST<\/strong> (USA). To embed the player to a website in advance, follow the instructions found at http:\/\/www.ustream.tv\/jeanmicheljarre<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On July 2, the royal couple\u2019s religious wedding ceremony, which starts at 11:00am EST <\/strong>will be screened live online at\u00a0www.palais.mc<\/a> and will also follow the procession of the newly-weds to the church of Saint Devote (the patron saint of Monaco) where the bride will leave her bouquet, fulfilling a long-held tradition. Information and updates at: www.mariageprinciermonaco2011.com<\/a>, www.visitmonaco.com\/us<\/a> and\u00a0http:\/\/facebook.com\/visitmonaco<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis Serene Highness Prince Albert<\/strong>\u2019s marriage to Miss Wittstock<\/strong> is a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime occasion. It is a rare privilege for Monaco to shine on the international stage and to celebrate our country\u2019s traditions and rich heritage.\u00a0As we rejoice in the first wedding of a sovereign in 56 years, we welcome visitors and guests and invite the world to experience firsthand the romance and enchantment of the Principality,\u201d said Maguy Maccario<\/strong>, consul general and director, North America, Monaco Government Tourist Office.<\/p>\n

Throughout the festivities, special guests will be tweeting live from the Principality and sharing exclusive details of all the revelry. To join the conversation, follow http:\/\/twitter.com\/visitmonaco<\/a> (#monacowedding).<\/p>\n

Useful Information<\/h2>\n

Hotel Packages<\/a>
\nPublic Transportation<\/a>
\nEvents in Monaco during the Wedding<\/a> – French
\n<\/strong>Follow the live broadcast on July 2, 2011<\/a>
\nWedding Program<\/a>
\nTo watch the royal wedding and festivities<\/a><\/p>\n

Of Interest…<\/h2>\n

Traditional Bouquet Ceremony for the Princely Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

What’s the Buzz…<\/h2>\n

Fit For a Princess: Charlene Wittstock<\/a> – Vogue.com
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\nCharlene Wittstock: Meet the woman marrying Prince Albert II of Monaco <\/a>– CBSNews.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wedding Gifts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Donate to the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation as wedding gift<\/a><\/p>\n

Some Souvenirs?<\/h2>\n

Official Boutique<\/a>
\nOfficial Wedding Stamps<\/a> – on sale on July 2, 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep in Touch<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Official Guest Book – Sign Online<\/a><\/p>\n

Official Monaco Wedding Facebook Page<\/a><\/p>\n

Official Monaco Wedding Web site<\/a><\/p>\n

Official Monaco Wedding Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n

For the Press<\/h2>\n

Press Kit<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow Us on Twitter<\/h2>\n

Live broadcast from Monaco on the wedding day on July 2, follow hashtag #monacowedding<\/strong>