After months of speculation of the big day arrived and the unvailing of Kate Middletons wedding dress. The white and ivory dress, in satin gazar, was designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, reportedly in consultation with Middleton herself. The lace applique for the bodice and skirt was handmade by the Royal School of Needlework, with individual flowers hand-cut from lace (in shapes of roses, thistle, daffodils and shamrocks). The dress is made of ivory and white satin gazar with a skirt in the shape of an opening flower. The satin bodice, narrowed at the waist and padded at the hips in a McQueen signature, is based on Victorian corsetry. The back is finished with 58 gazar and organza covered buttons.
The veil, made of ivory silk tulle with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers, is held in place by a 1936 Cartier tiara, lent to Ms. Middleton by the Queen. (It was bought for her mother by the Duke of York and presented to Queen Elizabeth on her 18th birthday.) Ms. Middleton’s earrings shaped like oak leaves with a pave set diamond acorn suspended in the center are by Robinson Pelham. The shoes are also by McQueen.”
The veil, made of ivory silk tulle with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers, is held in place by a 1936 Cartier tiara, lent to Ms. Middleton by the Queen. (It was bought for her mother by the Duke of York and presented to Queen Elizabeth on her 18th birthday.) Ms. Middleton’s earrings shaped like oak leaves with a pave set diamond acorn suspended in the center are by Robinson Pelham. The shoes are also by McQueen.”
I was very surprised at the dress. I was expecting a very simple floating A-line style very much like her sister Pippas' matron on honors dress. However I love it and think its perfect! Not too much fabric yet enough to hold a 2.75M train. I'm also not the biggest fan of lace but its very delecate and works well for the top piece of the dress.
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