One of the biggest questions surrounding the Royal Wedding has finally been answered. Her Royal Highness Catherine Middleton wore a dress created by Sarah Burton for the late Alexander McQueen’s fashion house.
Looking back to catch of glimpse of Kate as she glided down the aisle of Westminster Abbey was Prince William’s younger brother.
The British brand is known for the beauty of its craftsmanship, and Kate reportedly worked closely with Sarah Burton on the design.
The dress is made of ivory and white satin gazar, and the bodice and skirt feature hand-cut English lace and French Chantilly lace. The train measures almost nine feet long.
The lace applique for the bodice and skirt were handmade by the Royal School of Needlework. Individual flowers were hand-cut from lace and hand-engineered onto ivory silk tulle to create the dress’ unique design, which incorporates the rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock.
The veil is made of layers of soft ivory silk tulle with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers. It is held in place by a Cartier “halo” tiara, on loan to Middleton by Queen Elizabeth II. The tiara was presented to Princess Elizabeth by her mother on her 18th birthday.
The bride’s earrings, diamond-set stylized oak leaves with a pear-shaped diamond set drop and a pave set diamond acorn suspended from the center, are by Robinson Pelham and were inspired by the Middleton family’s new coat of arms. The earrings, made to match the tiara, were a personal gift to Middleton from her parents for her wedding day.
Dare we suggest that Prince Harry was looking particularly dashing in his uniform and Pippa Middleton was simply stunning.
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