Meghan Markle: Wedding Dress Suggestions and Musings

[duchessrachel]

It sure is! Didn’t someone say Strathmore Rose?

That would be GORGEOUS with that dress!

 

[Sunnystar]

I don't think she'll wear a veil. I think the dress will be plain and classic rather than a big lacy meringue.

Oh, I think she will absolutely wear a veil. I would expect something similar to Kate's veil for Meghan... thin, filmy, and light but long.

 

[Missjersey]

That would be GORGEOUS with that dress!

When you’re right, you’re right! It is fun wondering and anticipating what the dress will be.

 

[jacqui24]

Oh, I think she will absolutely wear a veil. I would expect something similar to Kate's veil for Meghan... thin, filmy, and light but long.

I think people who are expecting her to deviate A LOT from what we'd expect for a traditional royal bride will be very surprised. Don't get me wrong, she'll definitely make it her own and put her own touches to it. But it's not going to be shocking people either. And judging from what's out there and the decisions that's been made so far, she obviously has a lot of respect for the institution she is marrying into. I think it was obvious during the interview that she's quite in awe of the Queen and would want to work out something that works for her that doesn't dramatically deviates from tradition.

 

[tihkon2]

I'm going to go out on a limb, and say, I don't think any of us have the faintest idea what her taste in Royal wedding gowns, or tiaras will be. But of course this is a thread for guessing about it, so I think she's going to surprise everyone who's saying they think they know her style and that she'll be streamlined and all that. ?

For example, I wouldn't have guessed Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg to have walked down the aisle in the dress and tiara that she did.

So there might be a few surprised faces on here if she heads to the altar in an intricately beaded and detailed gown with the Teck Crescent on her head.?

PS: And I think she'll look fantastic in almost any style gown and tiara she ends up wearing.

 

[CyrilVladisla]

What will be the length of Meghan's bridal train?

 

[tihkon2]

What will be the length of Meghan's bridal train?

Probably less than The Duchess of Cambridge's was.

 

[Pranter]

I meant the Eli’s Saab dress Pranter. Boy these dresses that are being posted have me sitting here saying ah and ooh every other second. Meghan has some tough choice ahead

And just think..she has access to any designer (in the UK) she wants to use. Should be an amazing dress.


LaRae

 

[Missjersey]

It’s an overwhelming thought Pranter, you’re right it will be amazing. Fingers crossed for updo!

 

[MARG]

I like this dress. It’s simple yet elegant, not fussy. It meets protocol for a royal wedding.

Front:
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Back:
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I like this gown and the back is beautiful which is a plus because once the bride passes on her way to the altar that is all we see . . . the back! So if a gown has an interesting back view, and I am not talking about Mabel and her bows (heaven forfend) I'm interested. Victoria had a not very deep collared V, Stephanie had a deeper scooped back than I would ever have imagined.

Modesty is the name of the game and most gowns have at least a single layer of the finest net from their veil which also works in with the back interest in that it gives an almost sensual glimpse of skin without offending anyone. Honestly, with all the bohemian braless dresses with spaghetti straps and slight blouson effects, I thought they all had more of a peignoir or negligee look than a bridal look and believe me, if she turned up dressed in one of those my pearls would definitely be at risk!

PS: Why is everyone convinced she will wear a British designer. I would think her wedding marks a significant change. She is an American and that will be her swansong so why not an American designer.

 

[jacqui24]

I think not wearing a British designer for her wedding dress will cause a lot of backlash. I'm surprised there wasn't any backlash for the lack of British designer in her engagement outfit. The Italian labels just didn't make sense at all, but the coat was a good choice to pay homage to a commonwealth country and her adopted home for the last 7 years. However, I do think the wedding dress is a much bigger deal.

 

[Pranter]

Marg I would of said that (American designer) until I saw the interview ...I think she will go Brit for the wedding dress and maybe American for the 'after ceremony' dress.


LaRae

 

[Leopoldine]

She can't wear a filmy sheath. It has to be something where her norks are locked in and not ready to bounce to a weddington jiggle.

 

[Pranter]

She's not that chesty for that to be a real concern...however I am sure she will be fitted out with the best foundation garments.


LaRae

 

[Lady Nimue]

A few British designers. I'd love her to choose a designer perhaps Kate hasn't worn, or not often. Showcase a different designer.

Bruce Oldfield
https://media.brides.com/photos/580...uce-oldfield-kate-middleton-wedding-dress.jpg (one on right)

Contrary to you, I love, love the gown on the left. Has a Letizia feel, but Meghan would rock that gown, especially with her hair up, with understated jewels and a simple tiara (no veil).

This gown is scrumptious (from someone's list): https://apis.xogrp.com/media-api/images/070b49ab-5c3a-454d-a921-56a7450bc529~rs_768.h I love the train on this gown.

What strikes me about Windsor are the steps. If she did a gown similar to Mette-Marit, with a train that flows like water, the visual of the train shimmering across the steps as she ascends, and then descends, would be worth the price of admission! But not sure she will be 'grand' like that.

 

[Denville]

Americans generally don't wear those heavy tights you Europeans seem fascinated with! Here we think that doesn't look so good!



LaRae

i'd say bare legs in cold weather, don't look good either, or scuffed heels from wearing shoes with no tights or stockings.

 

[Countessmeout]

I like this dress. It’s simple yet elegant, not fussy. It meets protocol for a royal wedding.

Front:
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Back:
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Fantastic dress. One of the best I have seen on here

There is nothing immodest about the back, even for the 'pearl clutchers'. If it was the front of the dress perhaps, as it wold show a lot of cleavage, but not the back. Not even as deep as the back on HGD Stephanie's wedding dress. A veil would also help disguise some of it.

If she doesn't go vintage, I'd love something like this, streamlined front with a very eyecatching back to it.


I even like the idea, though would work better without veil, of a cape wedding dress. Seen a few posted here.

http://fustany.com/images/en/photo/large_large_wedding-dress-with-cape-2016-trend-fustany-14.jpg
http://fustany.com/images/en/photo/large_large_wedding-dress-with-cape-2016-trend-fustany-10.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/da/8b/d2/...-wedding-dress-cape-cream-wedding-dresses.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/61/7d/10/...d7bfef--wedding-gown-with-cape-bride-cape.jpg
https://www.dhresource.com/0x0s/f2-...pe-wedding-dresses-2017-mary-039-s-bridal.jpg

 

[FashionMaven]

Probably less than The Duchess of Cambridge's was.

Probably - but I think that would be a shame. At least, I hope it's not too much shorter than Kate's - Kate's train was already too short for the Abbey anyway. It was chapel length.

Personally I think we should be looking at Haute Couture lines - not bridal lines (most bridal gowns are meager imitations of designer haute couture lines anyway).

I love looking at Elie Saab's HC lines - Spring 2015 was an incredible year. Already mentioned Ralph&Russo in 2016. Btw - a ton of bridal gowns today were inspired by Elie Saab's collections - most of the beautiful embellishment and beading we see on bridal gowns today came from his work as the inspiration.

I think the main question for Meghan will be whether she goes soft and romantic (which I believe is risky - she still needs grandeur and it's harder to pull that off with softer fabrics), or modern and dramatic.

Either one can be pulled off in a respectable way that honors tradition... guess it depends on what Meghan dreams of.

Does anyone know what she wore to her first wedding? I imagine she'd probably choose something very different for this wedding.

My hope is that we get something modern and dramatic with a long enough train, substantial fabric (nothing that will cling to her and show something inadvertently), and some statement beadwork/lace/appliquework that elevates the gown.

I can't remember the royal bride's name - but someone mentioned it earlier - it was the spanish bride? She had the off the shoulder gown with flared skirt in a really heavy fabric and green shoes? That dress looked stunning with her coloring and the fabric was perfect. Unique and lovely. Perfect volume with the skirt and great train for the location. Loved her hair and the whole look.

That's my hope for Meghan - something like that - maybe with a more embellishment - although if she chooses something with a strong architectural shape, I'd be fine with little embellishment. She will have a tiara after all.

I just hope I'm not underwhelmed by her dress like I was with Kate's (a version of that dress had been in designer collections for years before Kate's wedding - you could literally run out during her wedding and buy something off the rack that looked almost exactly like Kate's gown), or downright disappointed like I was with Sophie's (such a tragedy).

My favorite gown lately has been Stephanie of Luxembourg. But that was Elie Saab.

I even like the idea, though would work better without veil, of a cape wedding dress. Seen a few posted here.

http://fustany.com/images/en/photo/large_large_wedding-dress-with-cape-2016-trend-fustany-14.jpg
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This one is stunning and my favorite that's been posted so far.

My concerns are the fabric though - it would need to be triple lined. Can't have certain body parts poking through and the fabric isn't substantial enough to prevent it, even with a padded bra.

But YES to that gown - It's Pronovias, right? I've seen that recently on my unrelated dress dreaming jaunts (pretty sure I have it pinned on a pinterest board from way back too).

It's a simple gown - but the silhouette is just so strong that it's a striking gown.

 

[Pranter]

I think she can do romantic and look very regal. I don't think she is going to do anything dramatic or edgy.

I've seen some dresses (posted links yesterday etc) where the bottom is soft and romantic and the top is more fitted ...very elegant.

Seeing how she's dressing so far I'm going to guess (for now) she's going to go classic with maybe a touch of romantic.


LaRae

 

[Abbigail]

The setting seems to call for a more romantic gown with a bit grandeur. I'm hoping Meghan agrees.

 

[FashionMaven]

I think she can do romantic and look very regal. I don't think she is going to do anything dramatic or edgy.

I've seen some dresses (posted links yesterday etc) where the bottom is soft and romantic and the top is more fitted ...very elegant.

Seeing how she's dressing so far I'm going to guess (for now) she's going to go classic with maybe a touch of romantic.


LaRae

Hmmmm based on how she's dressing right now - modern with use of fabric to create drama - I'd say it's the opposite of romantic.

Her outfits have been pure clean lines and architectural details. No romance to be found really - except in color. Basically - the interest in her outfits is in the shape and color of her clothing. There haven't been any romantic flourishes really in her clothing.

She has a very regal style, imo.

But she may not even choose to dress for her wedding the way she dresses for everyday.

The setting seems to call for a more romantic gown with a bit grandeur. I'm hoping Meghan agrees.

I agree it calls for grandeur - not certain it needs to be "romantic" in the way I'm seeing it depicted on the thread.

If we mean romantic like Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg - yes I agree. If we mean romantic like some of the dresses I've seen posted - I'm not so sure.

My worry is that if she goes for a lace gown, she'll get compared to Kate, which is really unfortunate since some of my favorite gowns are lace.

 

[Pranter]

Hmmm the flare of her skirt to me is a romantic soft touch. Also the colors. Everyone has different ideas about what is romantic though.


LaRae

I don't think there's been much lace posted in the examples I've seen anyway.


LaRae

 

[Abbigail]

I agree it calls for grandeur - not certain it needs to be "romantic" in the way I'm seeing it depicted on the thread.

If we mean romantic like Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg - yes I agree. If we mean romantic like some of the dresses I've seen posted - I'm not so sure.

My worry is that if she goes for a lace gown, she'll get compared to Kate, which is really unfortunate since some of my favorite gowns are lace.

I didn't love Prince Stephanie's dress but I did love the romantic elements of it, so yes we are in agreement there.

I think a lace gown would be fine as long as she goes for something distinctly different from Kate. I'm sure that won't be lost on her.

 

[Gaudete]

St George’s is a very gothic looking chapel. Too much lace and it could look make the overall style of the wedding a bit too Victorian.

 

[Elektra]

I can't remember the royal bride's name - but someone mentioned it earlier - it was the spanish bride? She had the off the shoulder gown with flared skirt in a really heavy fabric and green shoes? That dress looked stunning with her coloring and the fabric was perfect. Unique and lovely. Perfect volume with the skirt and great train for the location. Loved her hair and the whole look.

Do you mean Lady Charlotte Wellesley ? She is the Duke of Wellington's youngest daughter and married Alejandro Santo Domingo in Andalucia last year :

https://postimg.org/image/v21r9zwiv/
https://postimg.org/image/pdvgj47lz/
https://postimg.org/image/krzcared3/

 

[FashionMaven]

Here are some gowns that I think are stunning and worthy with a few neckline adjustments (ignore the designer - just focus on style):

Romantic gowns with drama:
https://file.weddingchicks.com/626233_disneyweddingdressesbypaolosebastian11.jpg
https://file.weddingchicks.com/620802_paolo-sebastian-fordisney5.jpg
https://file.weddingchicks.com/620803_paolo-sebastian-fordisney7.jpg
https://file.weddingchicks.com/620809_22580720_723158171212715_3244146226400067584_n.jpg
https://file.weddingchicks.com/620808_22582486_700804196786112_8057007877316935680_n.jpg
https://file.weddingchicks.com/620796_paolo-sebastiananddisney.jpg
http://coveteur.com/content/uploads..._COUTUREFW2018_PARIS_20170705_559-627x940.jpg
http://coveteur.com/content/uploads..._COUTUREFW2018_PARIS_20170705_580-627x940.jpg
http://coveteur.com/content/uploads...UTUREFW2018_PARIS_20170705_586-1-1410x940.jpg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTHeyiIljpf/?taken-by=wedluxe
http://78.media.tumblr.com/2c9f329000177ecbca973554f1a38591/tumblr_inline_o87d4hduYi1tc9lan_1280.jpg
http://scstylecaster.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/naeem-khan-2.jpg?w=830
http://1t6wye3jlnwu2620nk2myd4818ou...8/Elie-Saab-Haute-Couture-FW-2014-2015-22.jpg
http://1t6wye3jlnwu2620nk2myd4818ou...8/Elie-Saab-Haute-Couture-FW-2014-2015-26.jpg
http://1t6wye3jlnwu2620nk2myd4818ou...8/Elie-Saab-Haute-Couture-FW-2014-2015-27.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0c/b8/df/0cb8dfc00a86e4e100c432d651fe7d5f.jpg



Architectural gowns with drama:
Just add sleeves: http://newberry.ru/userfiles/screens/10/9068/1_(4).jpg
http://newberry.ru/userfiles/screens/10/9068/1_(22).jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/32/c1/cf/32c1cf0876829a49831f99254f8eb31f.jpg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQvdMaFDLdQ/?taken-by=csiriano (with sleeves)
https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/1413903566_lea-michele-zoom.jpg?w=1000 (add another sleeve)

I have expensive taste, lol.


And even though I know she'll never wear a gown this extravagant, I have to post it because ... wow: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/9f/a2/fb/9fa2fb306305ccb70b6af6ec5a4487b4.jpg

Do you mean Lady Charlotte Wellesley ? She is the Duke of Wellington's youngest daughter and married Alejandro Santo Domingo in Andalucia last year :

https://postimg.org/image/v21r9zwiv/
https://postimg.org/image/pdvgj47lz/
https://postimg.org/image/krzcared3/

YES!! I love that gown!!

 

[Pranter]

Gorgeous dress (Lady Charlotte) but maybe a bit heavy for spring? Still the style could be done in a lighter material ...some modifications for the top might be required.


LaRae

 

[FashionMaven]

Gorgeous dress (Lady Charlotte) but maybe a bit heavy for spring? Still the style could be done in a lighter material ...some modifications for the top might be required.


LaRae

Yes - though I wouldn't want to see Meghan repeat the style - but maybe something else that is purely an architectural gown - with an incredible veil to add more drama.

But I also love some of the romantic options I posted above - just not sure she'll go that route.

 

[Pranter]

Yes - though I wouldn't want to see Meghan repeat the style - but maybe something else that is purely an architectural gown - with an incredible veil to add more drama.

But I also love some of the romantic options I posted above - just not sure she'll go that route.

My bet is she will fall somewhere in the classic/elegant style with a nod to the romantic or perhaps with a modern twist.

I don't see her doing anything fussy, frilly, bedazzled, total lace or a lot of drama. I don't see her doing anything edgy or ultra modern. It's just not likely to be done at a BRF Wedding.




LaRae

 

[FashionMaven]

My bet is she will fall somewhere in the classic/elegant style with a nod to the romantic or perhaps with a modern twist.

I don't see her doing anything fussy, frilly, bedazzled, total lace or a lot of drama. I don't see her doing anything edgy or ultra modern. It's just not likely to be done at a BRF Wedding.




LaRae

I tend to agree... my vote would be for the modern twist over the romantic, but of course I could be wrong.

I just think the classic gown with a modern twist will set her apart and hopefully avoid Kate comparisons (sad this has to be thought about at all).