The Mystery Of Meghan's Missing Bridesmaids

Meghan Markle chose not to have a maid of honour at her wedding to Prince Harry, instead opting for a bridal party of 10 children with close ties to the couple. This included Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Florence van Cutsem, Remi and Rylan Litt, Ivy Mulroney, Zalie Warren, and Jasper Dyer. The children, aged between 2 and 7, wore outfits designed by Givenchy Haute Couture by Clare Waight Keller. In the lead-up to the wedding, there was a disagreement between Meghan and Kate Middleton over the bridesmaids' dresses, which reportedly left Meghan in tears. However, the issue was resolved, and the dresses were altered before the wedding day.

Meghan Markle's bridesmaids were all children

The bridesmaids included Princess Charlotte, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; Florence van Cutsem, Prince Harry's goddaughter; Remi and Rylan Litt, Meghan's goddaughters; Ivy Mulroney, the daughter of Meghan's best friend, Jessica Mulroney; and Zalie Warren, Prince Harry's goddaughter. The four page boys were Brian and John Mulroney, Ivy's twin brothers; Prince George, the oldest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; and Harry's godson, Jasper Dyer.

The children, aged between two and seven, wore outfits designed to complement the bride and groom. The boys wore miniature versions of Prince Harry's Blues and Royals frock coat, while the girls wore high-waisted dresses made of ivory silk radzimir with puffed sleeves and double silk ribbon bows at the back. The dresses were designed by Clare Waight Keller in the Givenchy Haute Couture Atelier in Paris.

Meghan chose not to have a maid of honour

Meghan Markle chose not to have a maid of honour at her wedding to Prince Harry. Markle had a "close-knit circle of friends" and did not want to choose one friend over another for the coveted role. Markle's bridal party included ten bridesmaids and page boys, all children with close ties to the couple.

The bridesmaids included Princess Charlotte, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who previously served as a bridesmaid at her aunt Pippa Middleton's wedding. Another bridesmaid was Florence van Cutsem, Prince Harry's goddaughter and daughter of Major Nicholas and Alice van Cutsem. Sisters Remi and Rylan Litt, the daughters of Benita and Darren Litt, were also bridesmaids. Benita Litt is one of Meghan's closest friends, and the girls are her goddaughters. Ivy Mulroney, the daughter of Meghan's best friend, Jessica Mulroney, was also a bridesmaid. Zalie Warren, the daughter of Zoe and Jake Warren, was the youngest of the bridesmaids and another of Prince Harry's goddaughters.

The four page boys included Brian and John Mulroney, the seven-year-old twin sons of Meghan's best friend, Jessica Mulroney. They were joined by Prince George, the oldest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Harry's godson, Jasper Dyer.

The young bridal party wore outfits designed by Clare Waight Keller in the Givenchy Haute Couture Atelier in Paris. The girls' dresses were high-waisted with short puff sleeves, while the boys wore miniature versions of Prince Harry's Blues and Royals frockcoat.

The bridesmaids' dresses were designed by Clare Waight Keller

Meghan Markle chose not to have a maid of honour at her wedding to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, on 19 May 2018. Instead, she had ten bridesmaids and page boys, all children with close ties to the couple. The bridesmaids' dresses were designed by Clare Waight Keller, who also designed Meghan's wedding dress.

Clare Waight Keller is a British stylist and fashion designer. She was born in Birmingham, England, on 19 August 1970, and studied at Ravensbourne College of Art, now Ravensbourne University London, graduating with a bachelor's degree in Fashion. She went on to obtain a master's degree at the Royal College of Art.

Keller's career began in New York, where she worked as a stylist for Calvin Klein's women's ready-to-wear line and Ralph Lauren's Purple Label menswear line. In 2000, she joined Gucci, working under Tom Ford, until her departure in 2004. She then became the artistic director of Pringle of Scotland in 2005, a position she held until 2011. During her time at Pringle of Scotland, she received the Scottish Fashion Awards 'Designer of the Year' in the cashmere category in 2007.

In 2011, Keller moved to Paris to take on the role of artistic director of Chloé. Six years later, in 2017, she was appointed artistic director of haute couture and ready-to-wear for women and men at Givenchy, becoming the first woman to hold this position at the company. It was in this role that she designed Meghan Markle's wedding dress and her bridesmaids' dresses.

The bridesmaids' dresses were designed to have the same timeless purity as Meghan's dress. They were made of ivory silk radzimir, with puffed sleeves and double silk ribbon bows at the back. The dresses featured pockets and pleated skirts, creating a relaxed silhouette. The high-waisted design complemented the young bridesmaids, with their ages ranging from two to seven.

In addition to designing the bridesmaids' dresses, Keller has had a successful career in the fashion industry. In 2019, she was recognised by Time magazine as one of the most influential people of the year. She has also received other accolades, such as the British Designer of the Year Womenswear Award at the 2018 British Fashion Awards, presented to her by Meghan, now the Duchess of Sussex.

Meghan's friend Jessica Mulroney's children were included in the bridal party

Meghan Markle's decision not to have a maid of honour at her wedding caused quite a stir. Instead, she chose to include children in her bridal party. This included her best friend Jessica Mulroney's children, who were given important roles on the day.

Jessica Mulroney is a Canadian stylist and philanthropist. She met Meghan Markle in 2011 when Markle hired her as a fashion stylist after relocating to Canada to film the TV series "Suits". The pair quickly became close friends, bonding over their shared interests in yoga, dogs, expensive red wine, and charity work.

Mulroney's children with her husband Benedict (Ben) Mulroney, the son of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, played a significant part in Markle's wedding to Prince Harry. Ivy, Mulroney's daughter, was chosen as a flower girl, while her twin sons, Brian and John, were page boys. They were 4, 7, and 7 years old at the time, respectively.

Ivy's role as a flower girl inspired Mulroney to launch a line of "affordable flower girl dresses" two years after the royal wedding. She posted a photo on Instagram of her daughter wearing a bright pink dress, captioning it: "Ivy has bridal in her blood." Mulroney also revealed that she would be designing "other curated bridal gifts."

In addition to her children's roles, Mulroney herself played an important part in the wedding as Markle's unofficial wedding planner. She was on hand for final dress fittings and attended a "mini hen party" for Markle. Mulroney was also believed to be instrumental in introducing Markle to the social circles that eventually led her to meet Prince Harry.

Meghan's goddaughters were also bridesmaids

Meghan Markle chose not to have a maid of honour at her wedding to Prince Harry, as she did not want to choose between her closest friends. Instead, she had 10 bridesmaids and page boys, all of whom were children with close ties to the couple.

Meghan's goddaughters Remi and Rylan Litt, aged 6 and 7 respectively, were two of the bridesmaids. They are the daughters of Benita and Darren Litt, one of whom, Benita, is one of Meghan's closest friends. The girls' outfits were designed by Clare Waight Keller in the Givenchy Haute Couture Atelier in Paris. Their dresses were made of ivory silk radzimir with puffed sleeves and double silk ribbon bows at the back. The dresses also had pockets and pleated skirts, giving them a relaxed silhouette.

The bridesmaids' shoes were designed by Aquazurra, one of Meghan's favourite footwear designers. Each pair was monogrammed with the bridesmaids' initials and the wedding date, serving as a gift from Meghan to the children.

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