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Wedding Planning


| ROYAL WEDDING Gowns
Royal Wedding Gowns
updates by Joyce Barslow


A look at past royal wedding gowns and how their details can be influenced for modern-day changes.

The Duchess of Cambridge
As soon as Kate Middleton was seen in her gown on her wedding day, April 29, 2011, riding to Westminster Abbey, left,  international designers were creating their interpretation of her dress and several companies were 'knocking it off' for retail.

Princess Diana of Wales:
When Princess Diana married Prince Charles at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London; it was considered the “wedding of the century.” All eyes were on Diana as she walked down the aisle in an Elizabeth and David Emanuel design. Her puffy-sleeved gown was made of silk taffeta and decorated with intricate lace, hand-stitched embroidery, sequins, and thousands of pearls. Following the beautiful princess was her 25-foot long train. A contemporary version of this couture bridal gown doesn’t have the gown’s poufy sleeves and bows, but it does have a royal elegance with silver backed crystals, intricate embroidery and pearls on the bodice and at the dropped waistline. Since this version is sleeveless, an authentic royal wedding gown would need to be covered by either a jacket or a bolero. Sleeves may also be added. A intricately embroidered and beaded cathedral veil would look stunning with a tiara with crystals and fresh water pearls make a beautiful addition to the look.

Princess Marie of Denmark: One of the most recent royal weddings, Princess Marie of Denmark married Prince Joachim in May 2008. Already a very modern royal style, Maria’s wedding gown was designed by Spanish-Italian fashion house Arasa Morelli, and was sewn by a Danish woman working for the company.

This couture bridal gown can have the same lace sleeves and neckline as Princess Maria’s. Top off this exquisite creation with a Chantilly lace veil and a tiara.

Princess Grace of Monaco:
Who can forget Princess Grace of Monaco’s wedding? The American actress turned princess when she married Prince Rainer, left, wore a beautifully detailed gown made with antique Valenciennes rose point lace, which covered the upper bodice. Her floor-length gown was designed by a wardrobe designer from MGM.

A modern-day take on this gown would be with a bolero, which keeps the intricate lace in the design. Finish the look with a beautiful cathedral length veil and stunning tiara made with crystals and pearls.

Queen Elizabeth II:
The Queen’s wedding dress was designed by Norman Hartnell, who was asked to use only the finest quality materials in creating the majestic wedding gown. During the time of the Queen’s wedding, pearls were not available in the country. Hartnell had retrieved 20,000 pearls from America in order to complete his design. The train of the gown called for a rare rich, lustrous stiff satin. The actual body of the white dress used more soft and supple satin, which was heavily embroidered and glistened in the light with every step.

A couture bridal gown can still have the original Queen’s gown’s rich, glistening, look and feel to it. This modern-take couture gown gives a more flattering silhouette. A tiara of crystals and pearls and soft ivory veil are a perfect complement.


Gown updates courtesy: Kimberly Hoffman of Your Dream Dress

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WeddingsHoneymoons.com|Royal Bridal Gowns|January 20, 2012
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