If you’ve had a look at my website, you will have seen that I also work as a bridal stylist, styling brides and their bridal party for their big day. When I first meet with my bridal clients, I instantly have a vision in my head of the perfect dress and style for them, so when Kate and William announced their engagement I had an instant flash of the gown, the shoes, etc.
Styling brides for their wedding day isn’t as simple as that of course. Before I get to work creating the outfit for them, I always meet with the bride to consult on her ideas and expectations, the wedding date, the venue, the ceremony type, etc. With Ms Middleton, this would have been quite the consultation;
So, tell me about the groom? ….The Prince of England? Good choice!
What about the ceremony, where’s that going to be?.... Westminister Abbey? Fab!
And the venue, was it where you always imagined it would be?..... Buckingham Palace? That would be my choice too.
This wedding is a pretty big deal, whether you’re interested in it or not, after all, this is the future King and Queen of England. But if I’m truly honest about it, and I guess this may not come as a surprise, I’m most excited about seeing ‘the dress’!
This dress is going to be the most talked about wedding dress of the decade, it’s going to set future bridal fashion trends around the world and most importantly it’s going to give us the biggest insight into Kate’s personal style. A woman’s wedding dress is the one dress she will pour their heart and soul into shopping for, designing, buying, etc, so this will be the best representation of her style that we have seen to date.
So how would it have looked if I’d been asked to style Kate?
I would have chosen a dress fit for a princess and this Angel Rivera would have been my first choice. Kate usually goes for a slim fit in her dresses which is perfect for her lean silhouette, however, I would have chosen something grand and out of the ordinary for this occasion. She’s getting married in Westminister Abbey, and you want the dress to make an impact in such a huge venue.
The sweetheart neckline, perhaps this one is a little too low for the occasion, is perfect for Kate’s décolletage and will show off her fantastic bone structure.
The twist on the neckline brings a modern element to the dress too, which I think would be a must for Kate and the fitted bodice is still going to show off Kate’s slim figure.
A longer train is another must, again you want to make an impact, although I’ve read she’s going to have to do a little bit of walking during the ceremony, so I wouldn’t recommend a Diana style train.
A longer train is another must, again you want to make an impact, although I’ve read she’s going to have to do a little bit of walking during the ceremony, so I wouldn’t recommend a Diana style train.
I imagine she’ll have to cover her arms and shoulders, so I’d recommend organza sleeves to compliment the fabric choice seen here, the sheer organza sleeves would reveal Kate’s toned and slender arms. I think lace is too old for Kate, but I have a feeling she will go for a Grace Kelly style gown.
I’d also have a look for a modern day glass slipper and choose something similar to these custom and handmade shoes by Emmy Shoes. Aren’t they amazing? Instead of a pink highlight and gold embellishments, Kate’s colouring would demand silver, perhaps blue highlights if she was feeling bold.
The excitement has taken over, I’m off to stick myself infront of Sky News and wait for the big moment when Kate arrives in her dress. To keep up with my thoughts on her dress, you can read my tweets @NE_Styling.
If you’re watching the wedding today or simply enjoying a day off, have a good one!
Noreen xx