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Meghan Markle's wedding dress for her marriage to Prince Harry was designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy Haute Couture. The dress featured long sleeves, a bateau neckline, and an unembellished, minimal design. The veil was the most distinctive feature, at 16 feet long, and embroidered with flora and fauna from all 53 countries of the Commonwealth, Wintersweet from Kensington Palace, and the California Poppy, the state flower of Markle's birthplace. The dress was said to be valued at £100,000.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Wedding dress designer | British designer Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy Haute Couture |
| Dress features | Minimal, unembellished design with long sleeves, a bateau neckline, and a 5-metre train |
| Veil | 16 feet long, featuring symbols of the 53 countries of the Commonwealth |
| Tiara | Queen Mary's Diamond Bandeau Tiara, on loan from Queen Elizabeth II |
| Evening reception dress | Floor-length, sleeveless halter-neck dress by Stella McCartney |
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What You'll Learn
- Meghan Markle's wedding dress designer was British designer Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy Haute Couture
- The dress had a minimal, unembellished design with long sleeves and a bateau neckline
- The veil was 16 feet long and featured symbols of the Commonwealth
- The dress was compared to a Disney film and was said to be traditional
- Prince Harry wore the Blues and Royals frockcoat uniform
Meghan Markle's wedding dress designer was British designer Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy Haute Couture
Meghan Markle's wedding dress was designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy Haute Couture. The dress featured long sleeves, a bateau neckline, and a five-metre train. It was made of ivory silk and had a minimal, unembellished design. The gown referenced the codes of the iconic House of Givenchy, showcasing the expert craftsmanship of its world-renowned Parisian couture atelier, which was founded in 1952.
Waight Keller worked closely with Markle to bring her vision to life, creating a pure silhouette with six meticulously placed seams that focused on the graphic open neckline, gracefully framing her shoulders and emphasising her slender, sculpted waist. The dress also had a very contemporary feel, with covered shoulders and a nod to the past with Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara, on loan from Queen Elizabeth II.
Markle's veil was an impressive 16 feet long and featured symbols of the Commonwealth. Waight Keller suggested embroidering a flower, as well as some flora and fauna, from each of the 53 countries of the Commonwealth, and Markle loved the idea. In addition to these, Markle selected two more flowers: Wintersweet, which grows at Kensington Palace, and the California Poppy, the state flower from where Markle was born.
For the evening reception, Markle changed into a halter-neck, open-back dress by Stella McCartney. She also wore an emerald-cut aquamarine ring, which formerly belonged to Princess Diana.
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The dress had a minimal, unembellished design with long sleeves and a bateau neckline
Meghan Markle's wedding dress was designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy Haute Couture. The dress had a minimal, unembellished design with long sleeves and a bateau neckline. The pure lines of the dress were achieved using six meticulously placed seams, focusing on the graphic open bateau neckline that gracefully framed her shoulders and emphasised her slender sculpted waist. The dress was also said to be a nod to the iconic 1957 Givenchy dress in the movie *Funny Face*.
The gown had a five-metre train made of ivory silk. Meghan also wore a 16-foot veil with her dress, which featured symbols of the 53 countries of the Commonwealth, along with two flowers of Meghan's choosing: Wintersweet, which grows at Kensington Palace, and the California Poppy, the state flower from where Meghan was born. Meghan also wore Queen Mary's Diamond Bandeau Tiara, which was on loan from Queen Elizabeth II.
For the reception, Meghan changed into a halter-neck, open-back dress by Stella McCartney. Her hair was pulled up into a loose bun with wisps of hair framing her face.
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The veil was 16 feet long and featured symbols of the Commonwealth
Meghan Markle's wedding dress was designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy Haute Couture. The dress featured a minimal, unembellished design with long sleeves and a bateau neckline. It referenced the codes of the iconic House of Givenchy, showcasing the atelier's expert craftsmanship.
The veil, however, was the most symbolic part of the outfit. The veil was 16 feet long and featured symbols of the 53 countries of the Commonwealth. Each country was represented by a flower, some flora, and some fauna, which were embroidered onto the veil. For example, Meghan included Wintersweet, which grows at Kensington Palace, and the California Poppy, the state flower from where she was born.
The veil was designed by Waight Keller, who recalled that Meghan immediately loved the idea of incorporating the Commonwealth into her wedding outfit. The veil also included a piece of fabric from the dress she wore on her first date with Harry, to represent the "something blue" bridal theme.
The long veil was a striking feature, complementing the otherwise simple design of the dress. It added a sense of drama and romance to the outfit, making it a memorable choice for a royal wedding.
Following the wedding, Meghan changed into a floor-length, sleeveless halter-neck dress by Stella McCartney for the evening reception.
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The dress was compared to a Disney film and was said to be traditional
Meghan Markle's wedding dress, designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy Haute Couture, featured a minimal, unembellished design with long sleeves and a bateau neckline. The dress was said to be traditional, with covered shoulders, a veil, and a nod to the past with Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara. The veil also featured contemporary elements, including flowers representing the 53 countries of the Commonwealth and Prince Harry's role. The dress was compared to a Disney film, with some noting its resemblance to the iconic Givenchy dress in the 1957 movie Funny Face.
The gown's pure lines were achieved using six meticulously placed seams, highlighting the graphic open bateau neckline that gracefully framed Meghan's shoulders and emphasised her slender sculpted waist. The dress also featured a five-metre train made of ivory silk. Meghan's ensemble, including the dress, was said to demonstrate her understanding of her new royal responsibilities and duties.
For the reception, Meghan changed into a floor-length, sleeveless halter-neck dress by Stella McCartney, with her hair pulled up into a loose bun with wisps of hair framing her face. She also wore an emerald-cut aquamarine ring that formerly belonged to Princess Diana.
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Prince Harry wore the Blues and Royals frockcoat uniform
The Blues and Royals frockcoat uniform is often chosen by royal grooms with a military background. Harry served with the Blues and Royals for ten years, including in combat in Afghanistan. The uniform chosen by the groom must also be approved by the Queen.
Harry's uniform was likely designed by a Saville Row tailor, possibly Gieves & Hawkes, which holds royal warrants for the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Prince of Wales. The uniform was complemented by his brother and best man, Prince William, who wore the uniform of the Blues and Royals as well.
Meghan's wedding dress was designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy Haute Couture. The dress featured a minimal, unembellished design with long sleeves and a bateau neckline. The gown was said to have cost £100,000. Meghan also wore Queen Mary's Diamond Bandeau Tiara, on loan from Queen Elizabeth II, and a 16-foot veil featuring symbols of the Commonwealth.
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Meghan Markle's wedding dress was designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy Haute Couture. The dress featured long sleeves, a bateau neckline, and an unembellished, minimal design. The dress also had a five-metre-long veil with flowers from all 53 countries of the Commonwealth, Wintersweet, and the California Poppy.
Meghan Markle wore Queen Mary's Diamond Bandeau Tiara, on loan from Queen Elizabeth II. She also wore a bracelet and earrings, as well as an emerald-cut aquamarine ring formerly belonging to Diana, Princess of Wales, at the evening reception.
Prince Harry wore the Blues and Royals frockcoat uniform, made of blue doeskin with a white buckskin belt. He also wore four medal ribbons: K.C.V.O., Afghanistan with rosette, the Queen's Golden Jubilee medal, and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Meghan Markle changed into a halter-neck, backless dress by Stella McCartney for her evening reception at Frogmore House.
