The Royal Wedding

Today we celebrated the marriage of Prince William and Katherine Middleton. As i do not have a tv in halls, I watched highlights on YouTube. 

The most anticipated part of the wedding must be Katie's wedding dress. The design/designer of her dress was kept top-secret and obviously kept the country in suspense. The wait was worth it as the dress was beautiful. Her face was hidden by a light veil. It is made out of soft ivory silk and hand-stitched. On top of her veil is a tiara lent to her by the Queen, one from her own personal collection. Her arms are covered by lace and her train is 6 feet long. Apparently the people who made the dress had to wash their hands every half an hour to keep the dress mark-free. Also, every four hours needles were replaced to ensure a clean stitch. It is different to the dress worn by Diana and previous royal brides. It is an Alexander McQueen dress and ticks all the fashion boxes. I think this modern take to the wedding dress reflects Katies own views as she enters the royal family. Modern input will be welcome in Buckingham Palace. This dress is a statement and really is fit for a Princess.