Everything You Could Possibly Need to Know About Meghan Markle’s Wedding and Bridesmaid Dresses

Meghan Markle blew us away with her wedding day look, using British designer Clare Waight Keller to designer her wedding dress and veil, as well as that of her bridesmaids.

The designer is currently the Artistic Director at House of Givenchy and spoke of how she got to know the new Duchess of Sussex in the lead-up to her nuptials.

"It is truly an honor to have been given the opportunity to closely collaborate with Meghan Markle on such a remarkable occasion," she said in a statement. "We wanted to create a timeless piece that would emphasize the iconic codes of Givenchy throughout its history, as well as convey modernity through sleek lines and sharp cuts."

Going for a minimalistic look, the Parisian Haute Couture atelier founded in 1952, was certainly a great choice for Meghan as she tied the knot to Prince Harry. They achieved pure lines with six "meticulously placed" seams, leaving the focus on her graphic open bateau neckline, showing off the shoulders and also placing attention on her slim waist.

And theres more where that came from … wait until you see the back. The clean lines lead to the train which "flows in soft round folds cushioned by an underskirt in triple silk organza." Meghan's three-quarter sleeves were also a nice modern touch.

Think that's amazing? Then there's the veil.

Markle wanted to incorporate all 53 countries of the Commonwealth so Waight Keller designed a veil with flowers representing each country.

"In contrast, the delicate floral beauty of the veil was a vision Meghan and I shared, a special gesture embracing the commonwealth flora, ascending the circumference of the silk tulle," she adds.

The shoes were inspired by Givenchy refined pointed SS18 Haute Couture and were made of a silk duchess satin.

"As a British designer at a Parisian Haute Couture house, and on behalf of all us at Givenchy who have been able to experience such an extraordinary process of creativity, I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished and grateful to Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Kensington Palace for allowing us to be part of this historical chapter," Waight Keller continues in her statement. "It has been an immensely rewarding experience to get to know Meghan on a personal level, one I will forever carry with me. The House of Givenchy joins me in wishing her and Prince Harry every wish of happiness in their future."

Meghan's six young bridesmaids also got a piece of the designer love: their dresses were hand crafted in the Givenchy Haute Couture Atelier in Paris. High-waisted with short puff sleeves and hand finished with a double silk ribbon detail tied at the back in a bow, the ivory silk radzimir dresses include pockets and pleated skirts, in keeping with the relaxed theme of the wedding.

The Commonwealth Countries

1. Antigua and Barbuda
2. Australia
3. Bangladesh
4. Barbados
5. Belize
6. Botswana
7. Brunei
8. Cameroon
9. Canada
10. Dominica
11. Fiji
12. Ghana
13. Grenada
14. Grenadines
15. Guyana
16. India
17. Jamaica
18. Kenya
19. Kiribati
20. Lesotho
21. Malawi
22. Malaysia
23. Malta
24. Mauritius
25. Mozambique
26. Namibia
27. Nauru
28. New Zealand
29. Nigeria
30. Pakistan
31. Papua
32. New Guinea
33. Republic of Cyprus
34. Rwanda
35. Samoa
36. Seychelles
37. Sierra Leone
38. Singapore
39. Solomon Islands
40. South Africa
41. Sri Lanka
42. St Christopher and Nevis
43. St Lucia
44. St Vincent and the Swaziland
45. The Bahamas
46. Tonga
47. Trinidad and Tobago
48. Tuvalu
49. Uganda
50. United Kingdom
51. United Republic of Tanzania
52. Vanuatu
53. Zambia
54. Zimbabwe

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