After months of buildup, the royal wedding finally happened on Saturday and from a fashion standpoint, it was worth the wait. The bride stunned everyone not only because she looked amazing, but because her wedding dress was by Clare Waight Keller, which no one was expecting.
Her custom Givenchy wedding dress included a boat neckline, three-quarter sleeves and an epic veil. The veil was actually a whopping 16.4 feet long made from silk tulle trimmed with hand-embroidered flowers in silk threads and organza. The veil represented the distinctive flora and fauna of each of the 53 Commonwealth countries united in one floral composition. She topped off her messy bun with Queen Mary’s 1932 diamond bandeau tiara with a center brooch from 1893, on loan from Queen Elizabeth.
The now-former Meghan Markle changed into a white silk crepe Stella McCartney dress with high collar for the evening reception capped off by satin Aquazzura heels featuring baby blue soles. She also slipped on an aquamarine ring that belonged to Princess Diana.
In case you’re wondering what to call the couple now that they’re hitched, their new titles are “Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel” for Prince Harry and “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex” for Meghan.
See what the stars wore to the ceremony and the reception in the slideshow below.
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Oprah Winfrey at the Ceremony
Oprah Winfrey was one of the first to arrive decked out in this blush-colored Stella McCartney dress with lacy accents. A fancy hat, a complementary mini bag and strappy heels finished off the look.
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Amal and George Clooney at the Ceremony
Amal Clooney certainly turned heads in this marigold Stella McCartney dress boasting side drapes. She accessorized with a corresponding Stephen Jones topper and golden Aquazzura pumps. George Clooney looked pretty dapper in his gray suit, light blue shirt, yellow tie and matching pocket square.
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Victoria and David Beckham at the Ceremony
Victoria Beckham wore, what else, Victoria Beckham. Her navy keyhole dress with buckle detail was bolstered by red/orange pumps. David Beckham suited up in Dior Homme by Kim Jones.
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Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian at the Ceremony
Serena Williams served up a stunning dusty pink dress with asymmetrical neckline by Versace punctuated by a statement necklace by Bulgari and a pink fascinator worn on one side of her head. Her hubby suited up in a traditional morning suit.
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Abigail Spencer and Priyanka Chopra at the Ceremony
Abigail Spencer looked prim and proper in this polka dot Alessandra Rich Spring 2018 silk crepe de chine dress with pleated midi skirt styled with a navy fascinator along with white pumps. Priyanka Chopra stood out in a custom Vivienne Westwood suit featuring a jacket with an asymmetric collar and a pencil skirt. But her elaborate Philip Treacy hat stole the spotlight.
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Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford at the Ceremony
Carey Mulligan was the epitome of spring in this blooming Erdem Pre-Fall 2018 dress with black waistband accent. A feathered headpiece, a stark clutch and ankle-strap pumps polished things off. Marcus Mumford embraced the morning suit dress code for gentlemen.
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Doria Ragland at the Ceremony
The mother of the bride looked divine in a light green Oscar de la Renta dress with matching coat both boasting white embroidery. Doria Ragland wrapped up her look with a perfectly coordinated cap and Aquazzura heels.
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Pippa Middleton and James Matthews at the Ceremony
Pippa Middleton sported a pink and mint The Fold floral dress with pleated skirt to the ceremony. Jimmy Choo supplied both the clutch and heels and she rounded out the look with a floral fascinator. Her husband opted for a colorful suit.
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Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton at the Ceremony
While this pale Alexander McQueen coat dress looks almost identical to the McQueen dress Kate Middleton has worn three times before, it’s actually a new dress. That yellow floral detail on her Philip Treacy hat really popped and she completed the look with Jimmy Choo pumps. Meanwhile, bridesmaid Princess Charlotte looked absolutely adorable.
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Serena Williams at the Reception
Serena Williams did a quick change before the evening festivities into this Valentino Fall 2018 gown, which Amber Heard first sported to the Cannes International Film Festival. Serena’s version featured a square-neck bodice and was amped up by another statement necklace.
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Priyanka Chopra at the Reception
In another second sighting, Priyanka Chopra switched into the same glitzy Christian Dior Pre-Fall 2018 off-the-shoulder gown Araya A. Hargate wore at Cannes.
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