Posted by Henri M on October 19, 2012, 10:38 am, in reply to "Re: Amethyst earrings"
During the ceremony in the Hôtel de Ville, the De Lannoy gentlemen all wore black tie and suits, so the family observes mourning for the late Countess. Probably Stéphanie indeed chose amethysts with a meaning indeed.
It would not be the first time to wear black during weddings. When the Prince of Wales and Camilla married, Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands observed mourning.