What The Grooms Wore
Both Prince William and Prince Harry served in the military and, as is customary for royal grooms, wore their uniforms to their weddings. Colonel William was dressed in the red uniform of the Irish Guards. He was the first royal groom to wear red since Captain Mark Phillips in 1973. Prince Harry wore a military uniform from the Blues and Royals on his wedding day. He chose to wear a Major’s uniform despite his appointment as Captain-General of the Royal Marines.
What The Duchess Of Cambridge Wore
The entire world was anticipating Kate Middleton’s wedding gown to the future King. Sarah Burton designed an Alexander McQueen gown for the Duchess of Cambridge. The dress, which is said to have cost $450,000, was a hit with viewers, who praised it for its combination of tradition and modern elegance. Kate wore a gown from the Royal School of Needlework with a nine-foot train and handcrafted lace. With 58 organza-covered buttons and Rouleau loops, the dress’s back was intricately detailed.