Meghan Markle is an actress from Los Angeles who married Prince Harry of Great Britain in 2018. The ceremony took place on May 19 at Windsor Castle, and a photo of Meghan Midolton-Markle's wedding dress appeared in all newspapers and magazines. The royal event required the appropriate entourage and special attention to detail.
Dress and Veil Design
Royals have always been the center of attention. Meghan Markle's appearance at the ceremony was discussed long before the bride appeared on the steps of St. George's Chapel. Most of the press's assumptions were not justified; the girl refused a bright and eccentric outfit with a deep neckline or a scattering of Swarovski crystals. The wedding dress model was distinguished by its simplicity and elegance. At the wedding of Kate Middleton, the wife of Harry's older brother, the wedding dress had a more complex design.
The design of the outfit was striking in its magnificence:
- A dress with a fitted silhouette, an emphasis on open shoulders and three-quarter sleeves was created for Megan. The designer was Clare Waight Keller from Givenchy. Two teams of professionals from the French house worked separately on the dress with a veil.
- Snow white and cream colors were chosen. The color palette was intended to symbolize modern fashion trends and freshness.
- To create a romantic image, they used one type of fabric - cady, there was no embroidery at all. The material is similar to crepe, but is less elastic and more dense. The fabric holds its shape well, and is convenient for draping.
- The train added a special touch to the dress, creating a truly royal look. Initially, this element of the wedding look was used to show the bride's ambition. The length of the train was only 1.5 meters, but its logical continuation was a veil 5 meters long.
- The veil was complemented with embroidery — a floral pattern. In total, it was decorated with 55 types of flowers, 53 of which symbolized countries from the Commonwealth of Nations and 2 — places dear to the girl. Chimonanthus, a plant from the Calicanthus family, personified Megan’s new home — Kensington Palace, and the California poppy served as a reminder of her native home. The veil featured ears of wheat, carefully twining around the flowers. They symbolized love and willingness to help people in need.
The veil took considerably longer to make than the wedding dress, requiring 500 hours of handwork to realize the designer and bride's joint idea.
Many were looking for a mystery in the dress, the use of one of the types of silk and the absence of intricate trim was a surprise. The bride of Prince Harry's older brother preferred a combination of satin, French lace, and organza fabrics. The wedding dress in the style of Kate Middleton is a classic silhouette with a deep neckline and a full skirt.
Megan's dress was more like the choice of Princess Victoria of Sweden, Princess Mary of Denmark and Chardin, Princess of Monaco. All the outfits were united by minimalism, plus all owners of modest wedding dresses were loved in their homeland. Simplicity was complemented by accessories. The emphasis was on a veil, tiara and jewelry. Traditionally, the bride had an outfit for the official part and for the unofficial continuation of the celebration.
Kate Middleton's second wedding dress was a romantic gown by Sarah Burton. The ivory satin gown was off-the-shoulder and retained an A-line silhouette.
For Megan, the second dress was a creation by Stella McCartney. The British brand helped the girls create a delicate image with a closed neckline, a modest train, exposing the shoulders of the newly-minted Duchess.
Photos of wedding dresses show similar trends in the two outfits. When comparing Kate and Megan's wedding dresses, one can conclude that the models are generally concise and feminine, both options pay tribute to royal traditions. Photos of Megan Markle's first wedding dress at the official part were more strict.
Accessories and jewelry
Accessories and jewelry helped to create a complete image. Many Britons assumed that Prince Harry's bride would not wear a tiara. This accessory is a family ornament, and commoners do not keep it in their jewelry boxes. According to another version, the groom's father could have presented the girl with a gift, but both assumptions were not justified. At the official ceremony, the bride's image was complemented by a tiara - the Diamond Bandeau, presented by Elizabeth II herself. The age of the jewelry is more than 90 years. The jewelry piece was inherited by the current Queen of Great Britain from her grandmother, Queen Mary of Teck. The representative of the ruling family ordered it from the specialists of the House of Garrard in 1932. The Queen wanted to breathe new life into the wedding gift of the County of Lincoln - a diamond brooch. The result of the work was an exquisite piece of white gold with a flower made of ten large stones. The tiara was decorated with numerous diamonds, and the brooch itself could be easily removed and worn as an independent piece of jewelry. The creation of the jewelry house was suitable for any owner, thanks to 11 movable sections that allowed you to achieve the desired size. This design was the reason for the name of the product - "Diamond Bandeau", or headband. In twenty years, the owner of the jewelry - Queen Mary - wore the tiara only once. The probable reason was her love for more massive jewelry.
In addition to the tiara, Meghan Markle's wedding jewelry included Cartier earrings and a bracelet. The jewelry from the French house looked organically with the Diamond Bandeau. The bracelet, worth £241,000, is described by its creators as a product of stunning shine and light. More than a hundred diamonds and 18-carat white gold were used for its production. Chandelier earrings from £61,000 created the complete look.
At the informal part, the bride's image was complemented by a ring with an aquamarine - an inheritance from Prince Harry's late mother, Princess Diana. The jewelry piece made of 24-carat white gold from Asprey is decorated with small diamonds. It looked harmonious in combination with Aquazzura shoes with a blue sole.
The important accessories included the bride's wedding bouquet. The center of the modest floral composition was myrtle. The plant served as the personification of love, a strong marriage union. In addition, the bouquet included:
- Forget-me-nots - a tribute to Princess Diana;
- white lilies - the royal flower;
- astilbes represented the fulfillment of desires;
- jasmine is a symbol of grace and elegance;
- astrantia.
Prince Harry personally took part in composing a bouquet for his beloved and picked several flowers from the Kensington Palace garden.
The bride's makeup issue was solved by her long-time friend and professional makeup artist Daniel Martin. The basis was lightness and tenderness. Eye and eyebrow pencils, mascara with artificial bunches to create a more expressive look, and nude lipstick were used.
The solemn wedding ceremony of members of the royal family is a public event that is distinguished by its scope and significance. Two lovers - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle officially sealed their union on May 19, 2018. The historic event will forever remain in the memory of millions of people around the world. A simple American girl managed to create an elegant image, becoming a standard of femininity for many representatives of the fair sex.
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