Catherine "Kate" Middleton, now Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge [or Princess of Wales], wore a beautiful traditional, yet modern elegant gown of ivory satin, with handmade lace overlay, and a nine foot train, designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen design house. Her teardrop earrings were a gift from her Parents. It's being reported that the Duchess' dress design with the neckline and cinched waist was reminiscent of Grace Kelly's wedding gown. The Duchess wanted to look gorgeous, yet demure, without showing too much skin. The tiara was a Cartier Halo, loaned to the Duchess by the Queen. The bottom of the dress was meant to appear to look like an opening flower. And can you imagine...a walk down the aisle that took 4 minutes! Talk about "all eyes on you"!
Pippa Middleton, the Sister of the Duchess, was Maid of Honor. Pippa also wore a gown designed by Sarah Burton that had a cowl neck, and was reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour.
An interesting fact, Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of the Church, so no one else was allowed to wear the same color as the Queen...therefore, no one else was wearing yellow.
In celebration of the royal wedding, three Royal Air Force planes flew over the Mall and Victoria Memorial. After the royal luncheon at Buckingham Palace, Duke William drove the Duchess on The Mall in Prince Charles' Aston Martin Volante covered with balloons and streamers on their way to Clarence House. The license plate, "Just Wed". The Duchess changed into another Sarah Burton, strapless gown, for the reception.
Please enjoy some of their Royal Wedding photos, courtesy of AP & Getty images:
Pippa, Kate & Mother the Day Before the Wedding
Kate With Her Father on the Way to Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
Guests Awaiting the Queen's Arrival
Queen Elizabeth II Arrives
Duke & Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles and Camilla
Mother of the Bride, Carole Middleton
Prince William & Prince Harry
Pippa Middleton
Kate Middleton Arrives at Westminster Abbey
Kate & Father Walking the 4 Minutes Down the Aisle
Prince William told Kate, "You Look Beautiful"...
Ring Exchange
Recessional
On the way to Buckingham Palace
Crowds Outside of Buckingham Palace
Okay, I couldn't resist this photographer and his hat!
Royal Air Force Band
The Duke & Duchess Arrive at Buckingham Palace
Receiving Dignitaries at Buckingham Palace
Royal Air Force Fly Over
Waving from the Balcony of Buckingham Palace
First Kiss on the Balcony of Buckingham Palace
Formal Portrait in Buckingham Palace
Family Portrait in Buckingham Palace
Duke & Duchess with Attendants at Buckingham Palace
The Wedding Cake at Buckingham Palace
The Duke Drives the Duchess in Vintage Aston Martin
The Duchess' Reception Dress
Commemorative Plate
Day After the Wedding ~ Duke & Duchess Headed to Unknown Location for Weekend
Ciao, until next time...
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