Wedding dress of Catherine Middleton UK fabrics which had been specially sourced by Sarah Burton, with a long, full skirt designed to echo an opening flower, with soft pleats which unfolded to the floor, forming a Victorian-style semi-bustle at the back, and finishing in a short train measuring just under three metres in length. To partially fulfill the 'something blue' portion of the British wedding tradition, a blue ribbon was sewn inside the dress. The design for the bodice of the dress featuring lace in the style of the 19th century was the 'something old'. The British press showed considerable interest in the lace used
Wedding dress of Princess Alexandra of Denmark and diamond bracelet from Queen Victoria, a diamond bracelet given by the ladies of Leeds; and an opal and diamond bracelet from the ladies of Manchester. The bridesmaids wore white glacé silk dresses trimmed with tulle netting and roses, and wreaths of roses. Wedding dress of Princess Alexandra of Denmark The wedding dress of Princess Alexandra of Denmark was the first in British royal history to be photographed while being worn. The gown was made by London dressmaker Mrs James of Belgravia. It's now part of the British Royal Collection. In 2011, the dress was part of a display of