Meghan Markle’s Wedding Dress: The Backstory
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What about Meghan’s tiara?
Meghan looked absolutely beautiful with her hair-up and wearing a long wedding veil. It was confirmed she wore Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau, made in 1932. The Diamond Tiara hasn’t been seen since it was last worn by Princess Margaret in 1965. The headpiece was loaned to Meghan for the occasion.
What about Meghan’s veil?
Clare Waight Keller designed a veil that features flora of each of the 53 Commonwealth countries. The veil was 15 feet long and made from silk tulle with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers in silk threads and organza.
The veil is a tribute to the queen who, at her wedding in 1947, wore her own flower-embroidered veil with a long train.
When did Meghan Markle choose a wedding dress?
It’s thought that her friend, stylist Jessica Mulroney, was flown over from Toronto, Canada, on January 10, and spent four days with Meghan – helping her choose the perfect dress. Meghan ordered a bespoke, custom-made dress during the fitting at Nottingham Cottage, the Kensington Palace home she shares with Harry, according to reports.
Prince Harry made himself scarce for the fitting, while Meghan asked for something simple and classy and very elegant.
Jessica is one of Canada’s best known stylists, who counts the country’s first