28 of the Best Royal Wedding Gowns of All Time Here comes the bride. Save for the promise of eternal love, a gown is arguably the most memorable part of any wedding, and these dresses have gone down in history. Here the top ten royal brides iconic royal looks that have inspired countless brides for their big day.
Eugenie wore a gown created custom for her by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos. She specifically requested its open back and chose to forgo a veil for her wedding to Jack Brooksbank. Meghan wore a bateau-neck gown created by Givenchy and designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller, the first female designer of the French fashion house, to get married to Prince Harry. Princess Sofia’s gown was created by Swedish designer Ida Sjöstedt and featured long lace sleeves and a matching veil. Princess Madeleine chose a flowing Valentino Garavani bespoke dress, which featured short sleeves and yards of ruffled Chantilly lace.
Princess Claire wore a long-sleeve Elie Saab gown covered entirely in lace for her marriage to Prince Félix. The Queen of Bhutan was married in a colorful Bhutanese kira, one of several that she wore during her three day wedding celebration. Phillips, granddaughter of the Queen, chose a sleeveless design by Stewart Parvin that featured a beautiful ball gown skirt. Crown Princess Victoria’s gown was created by Swedish designer Pär Engsheden and included an off-the-shoulder neckline and cinched detailing at the waist. Marie Cavallier’s dress featured a lace bodice, three quarter-length sleeves, and a flowing skirt with lace overlay. The Archduchess chose long sleeves with fur cuffs for her December wedding. Lady Rose’s simple white gown featured short ruffled sleeves and an open neckline.
Kelly, who married the Queen’s grandson Peter Phillips, chose a sweetheart neckline with a lace shrug for her wedding ceremony. Parker Bowles chose a v-neck gown with bell sleeves and floral details for her wedding to Harry Lopes. Mary Elizabeth Donaldson wore a beautifully fitted gown with three quarter length sleeves and pleating down the front, for her marriage to Danish Crown Prince Frederik. Queen Máxima wore a long-sleeved sheath with a high neckline and a lace veil when she married King Willem-Alexander.
