A FAIRYTALE came true today *yeah I know it's cheesy but so true!* A sea of red, blue and white took over London and most of the nation for the wedding of the year... Kate Middleton marrying Prince William...& if you were glued to your TV screens, you will agree that it was such an exquisite, dreamy fairytale.
Onto more pressing matters though, THE DRESS! It was one of the best kept secrets surrounding the wedding; there was plenty of speculation with who would be designing it & what it would look like. Apparently the bride had two more wedding gowns locked away just in case the original one was leaked to the press. Luckily it wasn't and today, the wait was finally over to catch a glimpse of the fairytale gown.
In case you have been sleeping (!!!) the wedding dress was designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen. She is the creative director of the late Alexander McQueen label, taking over after the designer committed suicide last year. The late great British designer was known for marrying modern, edgy designs with beautiful, traditional craftmanship; it was highly evident today that his legacy still lives on through his label.
So what kind of love and effort went into the noble, regal, grand gown?
The lace on the bride's dress details rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock, and was hand-made by the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace. The incredible bridal train measured 2m 70cm and it took roughly 3 minutes to walk up the aisle, ensuring the dress was perfectly poised at every step of the way.
To keep the gown in absolute spotless perfect condition, the workers and tailors washed their hands every 30 minutes (according to reliable news sources) to keep the lace and threads pristine, and the needles were renewed every three hours, to keep them sharp and clean. The mental image I get from that description of scurrying tailors is one from a Disney movie.
The delicate veil was held in place by a Cartier "halo" tiara, lent to Miss Middleton by the Queen, her new Grandmother.
A simple but elegant look which is absolutely flawless and never fails to amaze when looking to make a statement.
Most have compared Middleton's dress to that of Grace Kelly's gown. The American actress and Princess of Monaco had a high collar top, long lace sleeves and a full skirt. It has since become an iconic wedding dress in the history of extravagant weddings. Middleton had a slightly modernised take on the dress; however it still glowed with elegance giving it a vintage edge. There are probably millions of girls across the globe imagining themselves as a princess right now, not only looking like one but carrying yourself like one too.
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