It was almost an exact replica of a dress the Emmanuels made for the wedding of an aristocratic couple who were Charles's friends who were married earlier that year. It was big and dramatic and was suitable for the setting of a massive cathedral. The dark ivory color was a good choice for the TV cameras, showed a lot of detail which would have been washed out had the color been lighter. Also, it made the almost six-foot tall Diana look petite and delicate. The little sequins on the bodice and on her veil sparkled nicely as she walked down the aisle with her father. The wrinkling that occurred is simply a characteristic of the fabric, a lightweight silk taffeta. (What, you think a future princess would wear a polyester wedding dress?)
Look up pictures of Princess Margaret's 1960 wedding dress. She was older than Diana at the time of her marriage and looked absolutely elegant and lovely. The Duchess of York's gown for her 1986 wedding was individual, very reflective of her personality, and really flattering.
I can't watch "SYTTD." Saw just a few episodes and it's too crazy. How insecure do you have to be to need to have the approval of 10 friends and relatives before you choose your wedding dress? Especially when the bride-to-be tries on a dress in the fitting room, loves it, only to have her joy punctured by the lukewarm reaction from her committee. Plus everyone wants strapless, not a universally flattering style. I miss the old days, when dresses had sleeves and necklines. Much more variety and interest.
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velcronewsletter
9 years ago
yes, the strapless thing is so annoying. not one bride wears sleeves or a higher neckline by the looks of it (much like in 4 weddings). they all look the same now
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