Today, royalty is nothing if not partial to tradition.
Meghan Markel’s bridal veil also had a floral motif highlighting the countries of the Commonwealth.
Instead of covering her iconic gown in Monaco’s national flower, carnations, she paid homage to Hollywood.
Kelly knew that her gown needed to be fit for a princess while representing her personality.
And indeed, it was viewed by over 30 million people.
The question on everyone’s mind wasn’t “When is the wedding?”
Rather, it was “What would the bride wear?”
Several separate pieces composed the gown, including its high neckline, voluminous skirt, and demure lace sleeves.
Fortunately, the studio was prepared to handcraft the 400-plus yards of fabric into a beautiful bridal ensemble.
Yes, the studio.
The studio executives footed the bill for the silk taffeta, 125-year-old Brussels lace, and hand-sewn pearl embellishments.
That easily earns it the title of one of the most costly royal wedding dresses of all time.
The final piece of Kelly’s wedding day trousseau was her custom-made pumps.
The heels were only 2.5 inches high, so Kelly wouldn’t be taller than her husband-to-be.
The retired actresswed her fairytale princeon April 18, 1956.
