--- title: Best Royal Wedding Dresses to Inspire Meghan Markle description: A look back at the most iconic wedding dresses of all time, from Princess Grace's full-skirted gown to Kate Middleton's lace dress. canonical: https://time.com/5249715/royal-wedding-dresses-through-the-years/ author: Cady Lang article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2018-05-03T19:32:01.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T04:46:19.870Z og:title: 25 Royal Wedding Dresses That Could Inspire Meghan Markle og:description: From Grace Kelly to Kate Middleton og:url: https://time.com/5249715/royal-wedding-dresses-through-the-years/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltaca8a050af441b66/69892f4a929fad77edbf06ea/meghan-markle-royal-wedding-dresses.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: meghan-markle-royal-wedding-dresses og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: 25 Royal Wedding Dresses That Could Inspire Meghan Markle twitter:description: From Grace Kelly to Kate Middleton twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltaca8a050af441b66/69892f4a929fad77edbf06ea/meghan-markle-royal-wedding-dresses.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # 25 Classic Royal Wedding Dresses That Could Inspire Meghan Markle  by [Cady Lang](https://time.com/author/cady-lang/)  ## Cady Lang May 3, 2018 7:32 PM UTC  Getty Images (3)  by [Cady Lang](https://time.com/author/cady-lang/)  ## Cady Lang May 3, 2018 7:32 PM UTC [Meghan Markle](http://time.com/4694568/meghan-markle-period-stigma/)‘s wedding dress has been a hot topic of discussion since the actress announced her engagement to [Prince Harry](http://time.com/5255595/prince-william-prince-harry-meghan-markle-wedding/) last fall. With [the royal wedding](http://time.com/5039393/royal-wedding-2018-details/) upon us, there’s still plenty of speculation about Markle’s wedding dress: what it will look like, what style she’ll go with, and of course, which designer she’ll choose for her big day. Thankfully for Markle, however (who’s already proven that [she has style fit for a princess](http://time.com/5062929/meghan-markle-fashion-photos/) on lock), there are plenty of royal ladies who’ve come before her whose iconic dresses can provide plenty of inspiration for all brides, even if they don’t have a title. From Grace Kelly, another actress who became a princess, to her soon-to-be sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, here are 25 gorgeous royal wedding dresses that Meghan Markle could draw inspiration from on her big day.  Queen Elizabeth II, as Princess Elizabeth, and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh, styled Prince Philip in 1957, on their wedding day. She became queen on her father King George VI's death in 1952\. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Hulton Archive—Getty Images ## **Queen Elizabeth, 1947** Queen Elizabeth wore a tulle, chiffon, and silk wedding gown designer by Norman Hartnell when she married Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh in 1947\. Since the then-princess married only two years after the end of World War II, her wedding dress was made out of fabrics that she purchased using [ration coupons that she had saved](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a13438510/queen-elizabeth-wedding-dress/) (she was also generously given 200 extra ration coupons for the occasion.) The dress’ design was [inspired by a Botticelli painting](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/fashion/g4919/queen-elizabeth-wedding-gown/?slide=3) and was embellished with 10,000 seed pearls, taking 350 women seven weeks to complete it. To top off her look for the big day, Elizabeth wore a matching veil, which was held in place by the Queen Mary’s Fringe Tiara, which was borrowed from her mother, the Queen Mother. On the day of the wedding, the silver, diamond, and gold tiara broke and was quickly repaired by a jeweler before Elizabeth headed to the ceremony; if you look closely, you can see a minor gap towards the center of the tiara because of the unexpected break.  TEHERAN, IRAN: A picture dated 14 February 1951 shows late Shah of Iran Mohammed Reza Pahlavi (L) and his second wife, Soraya Esfandiary (R), on their wedding day in Tehran. Soraya Esfandiary had died of natural causes at the age of 69 in Paris, police officials said 25 October 2001\. (Photo credit should read AFP/Getty Images) \-—AFP/Getty Images ## **Princess Soraya Esfandiari Bakhtiari of Iran (1951)** Soraya Esfandiari Bakhtiari married Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to become the Empress of Iran in 1951\. She wore a custom wedding dress designed by Christian Dior clocked in at nearly [20 meters of white silk embroidered with gold and strass and weighed more than 30 kilograms](https://www.cnn.com/style/article/iran-sad-eyed-princess-soraya-bakhtiari/index.html). Soraya had been ill with typhoid the year before the wedding, leaving her weak; on the day of the ceremony, the [Shah and one of his aides cut off 8 meters off the train of her dress](https://www.cnn.com/style/article/iran-sad-eyed-princess-soraya-bakhtiari/index.html) to make it lighter, so that she would be able to stand during the ceremony.  MONACO - APRIL 19: Portrait of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco to Princess Grace on their wedding day on April 19, 1956 in Monaco. (Photo by 3777/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) 3777—Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images ## **Princess Grace of Monaco (1956)** In what many considered to be a real-life fairy tale of sorts, American movie star Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in what was dubbed “the wedding of the century.” The wedding dress was [designed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s costumer Helen Rose](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/fashion/g4719/grace-kelly-wedding-gown/?slide=1), as a parting gift from the studio to Kelly; Rose had worked on Kelly’s wardrobe for four of her films, according to the [Philadelphia Museum of Art](http://www.philamuseum.org/collections/permanent/152527.html?mulR=317094392|2). The elegant gown was made of over 400 yards of fabric, including ivory faille taffeta and 100 yards of silk net, which was then embellished with antique Brussels lace and seed pearls. Kelly’s choices of accessories were refreshingly unconventional; she chose a circular veil so that the public could see her face more easily and opted for a matching, embellished Juliet cap instead of tiara to hold the veil in place. Finally, instead of carrying the traditional bouquet, she carried [a prayer book that was embellished to match her dress](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/fashion/g4719/grace-kelly-wedding-gown/?slide=7) and some lilies of the valley to accompany it.  AMMAN, JORDAN - JUNE 15: King Hussein of Jordan and Queen Noor (US Lisa Halaby) walk after the wedding ceremony at the Amman palace of Hussein's mother 15 June 1978\. (Photo credit should read STF/AFP/Getty Images) STF—AFP/Getty Images ## **Queen Noor of Jordan (1978)** Queen Noor, then known as Lisa Halaby, wed Jordan’s King Hussein in 1978, wearing a high-necked [Christian Dior dress](https://www.brides.com/gallery/royal-wedding-dresses) and matching veil.  MONACO - JULY 01: Archives: Wedding of Caroline and P-Junot Mariage cancelled by the vantican In Monaco city, Monaco On July 01, 1992\. (Photo by Pool MARIAGE CAROLINE DE MONACO/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) Pool MARIAGE CAROLINE DE MONACO—Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images ## **Princess Caroline of Monaco (1978)** Grace Kelly’s daughter, Princess Caroline, married French banker Philippe Junot in [an ethereal gown by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior](https://www.brides.com/gallery/royal-wedding-dresses). The dress featured bell sleeves and dainty embellishments on the outer layer, which was sheer. Most memorable, however, might be Caroline’s decision to wear two buns on either side of her head a la Princess Leia, which she then accessorized with individual flower crowns to hold her veil in place in lieu of the traditional tiara.  LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 29: Diana, Princess of Wales, wearing an Emanuel wedding dress, leaves St. Paul's Cathedral with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales following their wedding on 29 July, 1981 in London, England. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/Getty Images) Anwar Hussein—Getty Images ## **Princess Diana (1981)** Princess Diana’s wedding dress is one of the most iconic royal wedding dresses of all time. The voluminous gown was designed by then [husband and wife duo David and Elizabeth Emanuel](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/fashion/g4655/princess-diana-wedding-dress/), who crafted it out of ivory silk taffeta and a piece of antique lace that had belonged to Queen Mary. Her [25-foot train was only surpassed by her 153 yard veil, which she held in place with her family heirloom, the Spencer tiara](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/the-scene/weddings/g18205746/princess-diana-wedding-dress/).  AMMAN, JORDAN: Prince Abdullah, the eldest son of Jordan's King Hussein, poses with his bride Rania Yassine, 28, after their wedding ceremony at the Royal Palace in Amman 10 June 1993\. Prince Abdallah ascended the throne on the death of his father King Hussein 07 February 1999\. His wife was officially designated Queen Rania 21 March 1999, at the end of the palace's three-month mourning period. (Photo credit should read RABIH MOGHRABI/AFP/Getty Images) RABIH MOGHRABI—AFP/Getty Images ## **Queen Rania of Jordan (1993)** Queen Rania of Jordan, a known fashionista, tapped [British fashion designer (and Princess Diana favorite) Bruce Oldfield ](https://www.eonline.com/photos/3050/so-many-royal-wedding-dresses/116101) to create the regal dress she wore to tie the knot with King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, who was a prince at the time. The white gown featured a suit-like over coat with short sleeves, exaggerated lapels, and an oversized belt, as well as gold embellishment. Rania opted to ditch a tiara in favor of a small embellished headband that fit around her large bun.  LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 01: Marie Chantal Miller & Her Father Robert Miller At Her Wedding To Crown Prince Pavlos Of Greece At St Sophia's Greek Cathedral, London. (Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images) Tim Graham—Tim Graham/Getty Images ## **Marie-Chantal, Crown Princess of Greece (1995)** Marie-Chantal Miller became the Crown Princess of Greece when she married Pavlos, the country’s Crown Prince in 1995 and she did so in style, selecting [a Valentino ivory silk gown](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/people/royal-wedding-dresses-years/marie-chantal-miller-wedding-dress/) that was embellished with embroidery and pearls. The dress featured a [4.5 meter Chantilly lace train, 12 different types of lace, took 4 months and 25 people to make, and reportedly cost a whopping $225,000.](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/people/royal-wedding-dresses-years/marie-chantal-miller-wedding-dress/)  WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 19: The Wedding Of Prince Edward And Sophie Rhys-jones. (Photo by Tim Graham Picture Library/Getty Images) Pool/Tim Graham Picture Library—Tim Graham/Getty Images ## **Countess Sophie Rhys-Jones (1999)** To marry Queen Elizabeth’s youngest son, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Sophie Rhys-Jones wore a a long-sleeved gown by British fashion designer Samantha Shaw that was [embellished with 325,000 crystals and pearls](https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/12016061915231/royal-weddings-prince-edward-sophie-countess-of-wessex/4). To hold her veil in place, Sophie wore [a tiara from the Queen’s private collection](https://www.theknot.com/content/royal-wedding-tiaras-princess), which she paired with [a black and white pearl necklace and earrings that were designed by Prince Edward as a wedding gift.](http://people.com/archive/cover-story-edward-sophie-vol-51-no-25/)  The Wedding Of Crown Prince Haakon Of Norway & Mette-Marit In Oslo. . (Photo by Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images) Julian Parker—UK Press via Getty Images ## **Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway (2001)** When Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Mette-Marit Tjessem Hoiby exchanged vows, the princess wore a white silk crepe gown with long sleeves that was [designed by Norwegian wedding dress designer Ove Harder Finseth](https://www.eonline.com/photos/3050/so-many-royal-wedding-dresses/115732). She paired her wedding dress with a 20 foot veil held in place by a tiara.  Princess Letizia Ortiz and Crown Prince Felipe (Photo by Lalo Yasky/WireImage) Lalo Yasky—WireImage ## **Queen Letizia of Spain (2004)** Queen Letizia of Spain selected an elegant gown by [couturier Manuel Pertegaz](https://www.popsugar.com/latina/Who-Designed-Queen-Letizia-Spain-Wedding-Dress-43690644) to marry King Felipe VI in 2004\. The long-sleeved dress featured an open collar and [a 14-foot train](https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2014090720841/queen-letizia-wedding-dress-designer-passes-away/), as well as a matching veil which was held in place with a diamond tiara. The dress was embroidered on its hems, cuffs, and bodice [with real gold.](https://www.popsugar.com/latina/Who-Designed-Queen-Letizia-Spain-Wedding-Dress-43690644)  DENMARK - MAY 14: Royals arriving at the dinner offered to Prince Frederik and Mary Donaldson for their wedding in Copenhagen, Denmark on May 14, 2004 - Prince Frederik and Mary Donaldson. (Photo by Pool BENAINOUS/TRAVERS/DUCLOS/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) Pool BENAINOUS/TRAVERS/DUCLOS—Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images ## **Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark (2004)** Mary Donaldson married Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark in an ivory duchesse satin gown [by Danish fashion designer Uffe Frank](https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/12016051414479/relive-prince-frederik-and-mary-royal-wedding/3). The dress had a 19 ft. train and 3/4 length sleeves. The princess paired it with an antique lace veil [that was once worn by Crown Princess Margareta of Sweden](http://royalcentral.co.uk/blogs/looking-back-at-the-wedding-of-crown-prince-frederik-and-crown-princess-mary-of-denmark-81593).  MOGELTONDER, DENMARK - MAY 24: Marie Cavallier arrives to the Mogeltonder church before her wedding to Prince Joachim of Denmark on May 24, 2008 at the Mogeltonder church in Mogeltonder, Denmark. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) Pascal Le Segretain—Getty Images ## Princess Marie of Denmark (2008) Marie Cavallier married Prince Joachim of Denmark in 2008 while wearing a feminine dress with a full skirt and a sweetheart neckline. Her wedding day ensemble was [designed by Spanish-Italian fashion house Arasa Morelli](https://us.hellomagazine.com/tags/princess-marie/) and featured a lace bodice and matching veil.  STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - JUNE 19: Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her husband prince Daniel attend their wedding banquet at the Royal Palace on June 19, 2010 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) Pascal Le Segretain—Getty Images ## **Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden (2010)** Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden married her husband, Daniel Westling in a simple but beautiful gown with a rounded, off-the shoulder style bodice [made by Swedish fashion designer Pär Engsheden.](https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/12016062415461/sweden-princess-brides-royal-wedding-dress-display)  Chris Jackson—Getty Images ## **Princess Tatiana of Greece and Denmark (2010)** Tatiana Blatnik married Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark in an elegant gown [designed by New York-based Venezuelan designer Angel Sanchez.](https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/201008264053/greek-royal-wedding/tatiana/gown/) The dress took [131 feet of French chantilly lace to make](https://us.hellomagazine.com/weddings/12016082516754/princess-tatiana-prince-nikolaos-greece-royal-wedding/5), which she accessorized with a matching bolero and a full-length veil held in place with [a tiara borrowed from her mother-in-law,Queen Anne-Marie; the same tiara was also worn by Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece at her wedding.](https://us.hellomagazine.com/weddings/12016082516754/princess-tatiana-prince-nikolaos-greece-royal-wedding/6)  LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: TRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smile following their marriage at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Chris Jackson—Getty Images ## **Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (2011)** To marry Prince William in 2011, Kate Middleton wore an elegant gown designed by [designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen.](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/fashion/g4690/kate-middleton-wedding-dress/) The dress featured a relatively deep-v neckline, a 9-foot train, and lace overlay, as well as Victorian-inspired corsetry and padding on the hips to create the illusion of a more narrow waist. Kate secured her veil by borrowing the Queen’s Cartier halo tiara.  MONACO - JULY 02: Princess Charlene of Monaco arrives at the religious ceremony of the Royal Wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco to Princess Charlene of Monaco at the Prince's Palace of Monaco on July 2, 2011 in Monaco. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Dan Kitwood—Getty Images ## **Princess Charlene of Monaco (2011)** When former Olympic swimmer Princess Charlene married Prince Albert of Monaco, she chose [an elegant Armani Privé duchesse silk gown](https://www.vogue.com/article/exclusive-inside-prince-albert-and-princess-charlene-of-monacos-royal-wedding) that featured an elegant off-the-shoulder design and a train that clocked in at 5 meters. The dress was embellished with 40,000 Swarovski crystals and 20,000 mother-of-pearl teardrops, taking three seamstresses to make over the course of 2,500 hours. Charlene opted not to wear a tiara, choosing instead some diamond hair clips borrowed from Princess Caroline to hold her veil in place.  LUXEMBOURG - OCTOBER 20: Stephanie de Lannoy with Count Jehan de Lannoy arrives for her wedding ceremony to Prince Guillaume Of Luxembourg at the Cathedral of our Lady of Luxembourg on October 20, 2012 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. The 30-year-old hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg is the last hereditary Prince in Europe to get married, marrying his 28-year-old Belgian Countess bride in a lavish 2-day ceremony. (Photo by Wolfgang Veerman/David Schwab/Getty Images) Mark Cuthbert/Julian Parker—Getty Images ## **Princess Stéphanie of Luxembourg, Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg (2012)** Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy married Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Duke of Luxembourg in 2012\. For her nuptials, Stephanie wore [a bespoke Elie Saab gown](https://us.hellomagazine.com/brides/201210229781/princess-stephanie-bridal-look/) with a [13 ft. train that took 3,900 hours](https://us.hellomagazine.com/brides/201210229781/princess-stephanie-bridal-look/) to make and featured silver embroidery and 50,000 pearls. Her matching ivory silk tulle veil was crowned with the [Altenloh de Bruxelles tiara](https://us.hellomagazine.com/brides/201210229781/princess-stephanie-bridal-look/).  SAINT-MAXIMIN-LA-SAINTE-BAUME, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 21: In this handout image provided by the Grand-Ducal Court of Luxembourg, Princess Claire Of Luxembourg and Prince Felix Of Luxembourg pose for an official photo inside the Couvent Royal De Saint-Maximin after their wedding ceremony which took place at the Basilique Sainte Marie-Madeleine on September 21, 2013 in Saint-Maximin-La-Sainte-Baume, France. ©Grand-Ducal Court/Guy Wolff/All rights reserved. (Photo by Handout/Getty Images) Handout—Getty Images ## **Princess Claire of Luxembourg (2013)** Claire Lademacher tied the knot with Prince Félix of Luxembourg while wearing an ivory silk dress embroidered with Chantilly floral lace and silver thread that was [created by fashion designer Elie Saab](https://us.hellomagazine.com/brides/2013092114672/princess-claire-of-luxembourg-wedding-dress/). The dress featured [a three meter long lace train, which was accentuated by her matching veil](https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/12016092117407/prince-felix-claire-lademacher-royal-wedding-luxembourg/14). Claire paired her veil with the Grand Ducal family’s diamond floral tiara and a set of diamond earrings that [Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa are believed to have worn on their wedding days.](https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/12016092117407/prince-felix-claire-lademacher-royal-wedding-luxembourg/15)  ROME, ITALY - JULY 05: Prince Amedeo of Belgium and Princess Elisabetta Maria celebrate after their wedding ceremony at Basilica Santa Maria in Trastevere on July 5, 2014 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Elisabetta Villa/Getty Images) Elisabetta Villa—Getty Images ## **Princess Elisabetta of Belgium (2014)** When journalist Elisabetta Maria Rosboch von Wolkenstein married Prince Amedeo of Belgium to become Princess Elisabetta of Belgium, she wore [a Valentino haute couture lace gown](https://www.vogue.com.au/brides/news/inside-the-belgian-royal-wedding-the-lineage-guests-and-valentino-dress/image-gallery/f6102ddb0955ceb013e70b357e9b4699?pos=6) with a matching lace veil that was held in place by a diamond tiara. She completed the look with diamond and pearl earrings.  ANGERA, ITALY - AUGUST 01: Pierre Casiraghi and Beatrice Borromeo are seen on August 1, 2015 in ANGERA, Italy. (Photo by JacopoR/PierreS/GC Images) JacopoR/PierreS—GC Images ## **Beatrice Borromeo (2015)** To marry Princess Caroline’s son Pierre Casiraghi, Beatrice Borromeo selected three dresses that she wore during their civil ceremony and two dresses by [designer Giorgio Armani](https://www.forbes.com/sites/ceciliarodriguez/2015/08/01/inside-the-lavish-royal-wedding-of-beatrice-borromeo-and-princess-graces-grandson-pierre-casiraghi/#1e7597cb37d9) for the religious ceremony. The dress that she’s most well-known for wearing is the dress she wore to the wedding reception, a white, Grecian-style white silk tulle Armani gown.  STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - JUNE 13: Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, and Princess Sofia of Sweden,leave their wedding ceremony at the Royal Chapel at the Royal Palace on June 13, 2015 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images) Julian Parker—UK Press via Getty Images ## **Princess Sofia of Sweden, Duchess of** **Värmland** **(2015)** Sofia Hellqvist married Prince Carl Philip of Sweden in a silk crepe and organza wedding dress that was [designed by Swedish fashion designer Ida Sjöstedt](https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/1201506135385/princess-sofia-of-sweden-stunning-wedding-gown-details). The gown featured three different tones of white, couture lace, and a train that was hand cut and hand stitched. Sofia paired the look with a hand-embroidered tulle veil that was held in place by an emerald and diamond tiara made for the occasion.  GRANADA, SPAIN - MAY 28: Charlotte Wellesley and Alejandro Santo Domingo attend their wedding on May 28, 2016 in Granada, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press/Europa Press via Getty Images) Europa Press—Europa Press via Getty Images ## **Lady Charlotte Wellesley (2016)** When Lady Charlotte Wellesley married financier Alejandro Santo Domingo, she selected [a chic Emilia Wickstead wedding dress](https://www.vogue.com/article/lady-charlotte-wellesley-alejandro-santo-domingo-wedding-emilia-wickstead-dress), which she paired with a cathedral-length veil embroidered with polka dots.  HANOVER, GERMANY - JULY 08: Bridegroom Crown prince Ernst August of Hanover jr. and his wife Ekaterina Malysheva during the wedding of Prince Ernst August of Hanover, Duke of Brunswick-Lueneburg, ( Erbprinz Ernst August von Hannover, Herzog von Braunschweig und Lueneburg ) and his fiancee Ekaterina Malysheva at Hanover Market Church on July 8, 2017 in Hanover, Germany. (Photo by Gisela Schober/Getty Images) Gisela Schober—Getty Images ## **Princess Ekaterina of Hanover (2017)** When Ekaterina Malysheva celebrated her marriage to Prince Ernst August of Hanover, she had not one, but three bespoke designs made for the occasion [by Lebanese designer Sandra Mansour](http://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/prince-ernst-august-of-hanover-ekaterina-malysheva-wedding). Her main gown for the ceremony was a hand-embroidered Chantilly lace gown with a pearl overlay that took four months to create.  LIMA, PERU - MARCH 16: Alessandra de Osma arrives with father Ernesto de Osma to her wedding with Prince Christian of Hanover at Basilica San Pedro on March 16, 2018 in Lima, Peru. (Photo by Raul Sifuentes/Getty Images) Raul Sifuentes—Getty Images ## **Princess Alessandra de Osma of Peru (2018)** Lawyer and former model Alessandra de Osma married Prince Christian of Hanover in a high-necked and long-sleeved lace wedding gown designed by[ Spanish fashion designer Jorge Vazquéz in Lima, Peru.](https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/red-carpet-dresses/a19482814/alessandra-de-osma-wedding-dress-kate-middleton/) Alessandra paired her veil with the Hanover Floral tiara, which has a floral design and was previously worn by Princess Caroline of Monaco and Hanover and sister-in-law Ekaterina Malysheva. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/5249715/royal-wedding-dresses-through-the-years/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/5249715/royal-wedding-dresses-through-the-years/"},"headline":"25 Classic Royal Wedding Dresses That Could Inspire Meghan Markle","datePublished":"2018-05-03T19:32:01.000Z","dateModified":"2026-05-11T04:46:19.870Z","description":"A look back at the most iconic wedding dresses of all time, from Princess Grace's full-skirted gown to Kate Middleton's lace dress.","url":"https://time.com/5249715/royal-wedding-dresses-through-the-years/","keywords":["Newsfeed","royal wedding"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltaca8a050af441b66/69892f4a929fad77edbf06ea/meghan-markle-royal-wedding-dresses.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Cady Lang","jobTitle":null,"url":"https://time.com/author/cady-lang/"}],"articleSection":"","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltaca8a050af441b66/69892f4a929fad77edbf06ea/meghan-markle-royal-wedding-dresses.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"meghan-markle-royal-wedding-dresses","caption":"Meghan Markle and Royal Wedding dresses","creditText":"Getty Images (3)","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/tag/time-section-newsfeed/","name":"Newsfeed"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/5249715/royal-wedding-dresses-through-the-years/","name":"25 Classic Royal Wedding Dresses That Could Inspire Meghan Markle"}}]}] ```