On May 19, 2018, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry exchanged vows in a captivating royal wedding ceremony held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.On May 19, 2018, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry exchanged vows in a captivating royal wedding ceremony held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. Meghan Markle entrusted Clare Waight Keller, Givenchy’s artistic director, with the creation of her stunning wedding gown. The exquisite dress featured a double-glued silk bodice in immaculate white, complemented by a flowing, triple-layered silk organza underskirt. In a 2023 interview with Vanity Fair, Waight Keller shared insights into the design process: “We engaged in extensive discussions to capture Meghan’s vision for a contemporary interpretation of the royal role. We sought a balance between feminine and minimalist elements, aiming for an effortless, personal, and refreshingly American style.” The intricate craftsmanship of the dress required an astonishing 3,900 hours and came at a price of $265,000 (approximately $412,000). To complete her bridal ensemble, Meghan wore Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara, a priceless heirloom loaned by Queen Elizabeth II and honoring Her Majesty’s grandmother.
On May 19, 2018, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry married in a beautiful royal wedding ceremony at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.
The bride chose Clare Waight Keller, Givenchy’s artistic director, to design her wedding dress. The dress was made of a ‘pure white’ double-glued silk dress with a triple-layered silk organza underskirt.
“We talked a lot about what (Meghan) really felt was a modern interpretation of the royal role,” Waight Keller recalled in a 2023 interview with Vanity Fair.
“Not overly feminine, but not really minimal either. That effortless American style, where it just feels really fresh and personal.”
The dress cost $265,000 (approximately $412,000) and took 3,900 hours to make.
Meghan also wore Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara, which was loaned to her by Queen Elizabeth II and named after Her Majesty’s grandmother.
