Everyone has something to say about The Dress. Some think it was perfect, some think Kate played it too safe. Some think it was dowdy, some timelessly elegant. Some think Kate has set the trend for years to come, others think that Pippa's dress was far more noteworthy. Well, I'm one of the fans, but what made the dress for me was not just the lines and the lace, but reading about the special details incorporated into both the dress and her accesories.
I won't go into extreme detail, if you're interested, you can read more at the official royal wedding site, see link:
http://www.officialroyalwedding2011.org/blog/2011/April/29/The-Wedding-Dress--Bridesmaids--Dresses-and-Pages--Uniforms
Some highlights:
Her earrings were comissioned by her parents and were inspired by her family's coat of arms. Her bouquet contains stems from a myrtle planted by Queen Victoria in 1845, and a sprig from a plant grown from the myrtle used in The Queen’s wedding bouquet of 1947. Crazy!
And, all the lace on her dress was hand appliqued by The Royal School of Needlework. The lace motifs contain roses, thistles, shamrocks and daffodils, the four different national floral badges of the United Kingdom.
Why this rules:
Kate's dress was simply beatiful, down to the tiniest detail. It wasn't over the top, but the crafstmanship that went into it... holy smokes. Also her choice of accesories and even flowers was full of thought and meaning. All weddings are about more than just putting on a show and making a statement, but I think sometimes we can lose sight of that. Kate's ensemble shows just how gorgeous and special blending modern and traditional elements can be.
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