





For those of you that did not eagerly watch the royal wedding celebrations that begun at 1 a.m. pacific time then here is everything you’ll want to know!
Earlier today it was indeed confirmed that the lovely Catherine Middleton, affectionately known as Kate and now Duchess of Cambridge, wore a dress by designer Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.
“It has been the experience of a lifetime to work with Catherine Middleton to create her wedding dress and I have enjoyed every moment of it. It was such an incredible honour to be asked, and I am so proud of what we and the Alexander McQueen team have created,” the designer was quoted saying.
The dress was made of entirely British fabrics and put together by British companies. It included English and French Chantilly lace, which served as a lace applique of hand-cut flowers on the bodice. The skirt was made of ivory and white satin gazar by the Royal School of Needlework and the underskirt made of silk tulle trimmed with Cluny lace. The McQueen gown was accented with 58 gazar and organza covered buttons fastened by Rouleau loops. The Duchess also wore hand-made McQueen shoes made of ivory duchesse (how very fitting) satin with lace hand-embroidered again by the Royal School of Needlework. Kate’s silk tulle veil was held in place by a vintage Cartier tiara, lent to bride by the Queen. It was the same tiara that Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon later known as the Oueen Mother wore on her wedding day to Prince Albertwho later became King George VI.
As for the groom, the Duke of Cambridge formerly known as the Prince of Wales, wore a red Colonel of the Irish Guards uniform created by Kashket & Partners, which was accented with a blue sash.
The ceremony held at Westminster Abbey was infused with love and solemnity and the address by the Bishop of London will, I’m sure, become legendary. It was perfection and took to heart the sentiments of the couple for one another as well as the sentiments of the people for the couple. Diana, Princess of Wales was sorely missed but ever present throughout the ceremony.
Congratulations to the happy couple!