The best moments from Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark's magical royal wedding

After four years of dating, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark married law graduate Mary Donaldson in a fairytale wedding ceremony in Copenhagen. Here we look back at the best moments from their special day. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
On the morning of May 14, 2004, royal guests started to arrive at Copenhagen Cathedral for the wedding of Crown Prince Frederik and Australian native Mary Donaldson. Among the first guests to arrive were Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and his wife Princess Mette-Marit. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
Arriving to the venue, Mary looked breathtaking in a simple ivory gown made of duchesse satin featuring a 19-ft train. The 32-year-old's wedding look was finished off with a delicate lace veil. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
Parents of the groom Queen Margrethe and Prince Consort Henrik of Denmark were all smiles as they arrived at the cathedral. Before they entered, the couple took a few minutes to wave to well-wishers. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
Staying true to his roots, Mary’s Scottish father, mathematician John Donaldson, wore a traditional kilt as he walked his daughter down the aisle to meet her waiting husband-to-be. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
Representing the British royal family, the Count and Countess of Wessex traveled to Copenhagen for the Danish nuptials. Prince Edward's wife looked stunning in a floor-length magenta gown accessorized with a shimmering coral shawl. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
Throughout the ceremony, the couple exchanged conspiratorial glances and smiles as the Bishop of Copenhagen, Erik Normann Svendson, told them to "enjoy the day," and to be "happy you have found each other." <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
It was a family affair for the Swedish royals. Foregoing dates, Crown Princess Victoria, Princess Madeleine and Prince Carl Philip attended the royal wedding together with their parents, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. The two sisters looked beautiful, both opting for brightly colored dresses. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
Thousands of royal fans from around the globe traveled to Denmark to see the royal wedding. Many of the children waiting on the streets were dressed up as little princes and princesses and waved Danish and Australian flags. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
Then Princess Mathilde of Belgium opted for a white floral-print dress. The royal's light summery gown brightened up the dark skies that were clouding over Copenhagen. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
Then Prince Felipe of Spain arrived at the cathedral accompanied by his love Letizia Ortiz. A week after the Danish nuptials, the Spanish couple had their own royal wedding when they tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Madrid. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
Leaving to great roars from the crowds, the happy couple emerged as husband and wife from the cathedral of Copenhagen. Beaming with joy, the couple climbed into a horse-drawn carriage to make their way to Christian VII’s Palace on Amalienborg Palace Square. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
The look of love. The newlyweds could hardly take their eyes off each other as they were taken in an open carriage, accompanied by outriders and an escort of the Royal Danish Guard Hussar Regiment, to their wedding reception. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
Upon arriving to the royal palace, the Danish royal family and its newest member, Crown Princess Mary, took to the balcony to wave to royal fans. The new husband and wife delighted onlookers by sharing a quick kiss. <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
Clearly in love, Frederik made an astonishingly romantic speech in which he promised to protect his new wife and make her feel at home in her new country. "The joy and the strength you give me is like the sun in the daytime which, with its radiance, melts all doubts and darkness on earth," he told the 400 guests. "And like the moon at night, you shine with a watchful and delicate beam of gentleness." <p>Photo: Getty Images</p>
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