After months of secrecy about what she would be wearing, Kate Middleton entered Westminster Abbey on Friday in an Alexander McQueen wedding gown designed by Sarah Burton.
Middleton chose the British brand "for the beauty of its craftsmanship and its respect for workmanship and the technical construction of clothing," according to a statement from Clarence House.
Middleton worked with Burton to design the ivory dress with lace applique for the bodice and skirt, which were handmade by the Royal School of Needlework.
The lace design was applied by hand and individual flowers were hand cut from lace and applied onto ivory silk tulle in an intricate procedure.
The lace came from various sources, so each piece of material was carefully picked to ensure each flower was the same colour.
The train was two metres and 70 centimetres long.
She also wore a "halo" tiara made by Cartier in 1936 which was purchased by King George VI for Queen Elizabeth. It was presented to the Queen, who was Princess Elizabeth at the time, by her mother on her 18th birthday.
Her shoes were also handmade by a team at Alexander McQueen.
Her bouquet is made of lily of the valley, sweet William and hyacinth flowers arranged in a shield shape. The flowers mean a return of happiness, gallantry and love.
The myrtle was also carried by Queen Victoria when she married in 1858 and represented innocence.
Middleton's sister also wore an ivory satin-based crepe dress by Alexander McQueen.
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