![]() Catherine wearing her wedding dress as she and William make an appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, April 2011. | |
Designer | Sarah Burton |
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Year | 2011 |
Type | Lace appliqué bodice |
Material | Satin, lace |
The wedding dress worn by Catherine Middleton at her wedding to Prince William on 29 April 2011 was designed by English designer Sarah Burton, creative director of the luxury fashion house Alexander McQueen.[1]
The dress and its maker were not formally announced until the bride stepped from her car to enter Westminster Abbey just prior to the service.[2] Noted for its design, symbolism, and expected influence on Western bridal gown trends, the dress was widely anticipated and generated much comment in the media. Replicas of the dress were produced and sold, and the original dress was on display at Buckingham Palace from 23 July 2011 until 3 October 2011 during the annual summer exhibition.
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