The world’s best-kept secret is finally out! HRH the Duchess of Cambridge walked down the aisle at Westminster Abbey Friday morning in a stunning Alexander McQueen wedding gown.
The 29-year-old bride, who admitted to pre-wedding jitters, was resplendent in a fitted white v-neck gown with a long-sleeved lace overlay. Her two-meter, 70-centimeter train was folded next to her in the car as it transported her to the Abbey. Once she arrived, she paused for a moment – giving onlookers a peek – and sister Pippa (also in McQueen) appeared, to carry her train.
The dress was made by hand, using French Chantilly lace and English Cluny lace throughout the bodice, skirt and underskirt. The skirt, made of ivory and white satin gazar, was designed to emulate an opening flower: padded at the hips, it flowed out to the floor. The back of the dress was finished with 58 gazar and organza covered buttons fastened by Rouleau loops.
Kate wore her brunette locks in cascading curls. She topped the look with a ivory silk tulle veil, which was trimmed with hand-embroidered flowers. It was held in place by a Cartier ‘halo’ tiara, lent to Kate by the Queen. She also wore diamond drop earrings by Robinson Pelham, a gift from her parents.
Though the world caught a glimpse of her dress as she made her way from the Goring Hotel – where she spent her final night as a single woman – her husband-to-be, the Duke of Cambridge, was the last to see her gown. In fact, William himself didn’t even know the identity of her couturier, according to reports.
Kate chose her dress designer in January, though all parties involved in the decision managed to keep it quiet until today. Phillipa Lepley, Bruce Oldfield and Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen were among the front-runners – Oldfield, a Princess Diana favorite, earning even more buzz when Middleton’s mom and sister were spotted at his London shop earlier this year.
As the wedding festivities continue today, Kate is expected to change into a second (and maybe even third!) dress.
Source: People.com
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