On 1 June 2023, Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa’s wedding captured hearts across the globe – becoming one of the most talked-about royal weddings of all time. Today, we mark three years since the day the world fell in love with Jordan’s royal couple.

As the world watched Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa’s wedding unfold, even the closest viewers couldn’t catch every detail. Here are three moments you may have missed.

She Wore Flats

Breaking with tradition, Princess Rajwa chose flats over heels for her royal wedding day, a quiet style statement. The shoes featured a chic pointed-toe silhouette with a sleek d’Orsay cut, open at the instep to reveal the arch of the foot. It was as considered as it was chic, a wise choice, given the long and graceful walk to the gardens of Zahran Palace.

She Had A Third Bridal Look Nobody Saw

According to her makeup artist, Robert Sesnek, the look most people remember is the one she wore for the wedding ceremony at Zahran Palace. The second accompanied her appearance at the reception and state celebrations at Al Husseiniya Palace. But there was a third bridal look that the public never got to see. 

In interviews following the wedding, Robert revealed that this unseen transformation was one of his personal favourites. Designed for the evening, it featured a fresh, natural complexion accented with delicate touches of pink-gold shimmer. “It was one of the most beautiful looks of the day,” he said, “and particularly fitting for the night celebrations.”

Her Elie Saab Gown Had A Hidden Detail

For the ceremony at Zahran Palace, Princess Rajwa made her entrance in a custom floor-length white silk crepe sheath gown by Elie Saab, featuring long sleeves and a sleek, sculpted silhouette. The train was delicately embellished with laser-cut floral motifs, pearls, and crystals.

But the hidden detail was in the train. Adorned with laser-cut flowers, pearls, and crystals, the floral motifs were believed to reference Jordan’s national flower, the black iris, a tribute to the country she was about to call home.