Best Royal Brides & Wedding Dresses

[Cinquefoil]

Each of the "main" or "best known" wedding gowns in recent years has been distictive and had special qualities.

I do think that in recent years the most magnificent gown in terms of scale was Maxima's, closely followed by Mary's. In terms of cut and structure, Letizia's, Mette-Marit's and Catherine's were all very cleverly designed and made. For the A-typical royal wedding dress, I do still love Victoria's gown as it was made for a real princess!

Letizia's and Catherine's gowns had the most exquisite embroidery/applique.

As to the best? Oh I suppose I'll say Catherine's at the moment because of the structure, cut, understated train (albeit a couple of feet too short!!!), beautifully simple veil and what went into its making.

Well said with keen observances!

 

[Mia_mae]

My picks:

. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
. Princess Grace of Monaco
. Maxima of Netherlands
. Sarah Chatto

as for now

 

[Cinquefoil]

My picks

Let me say that I judged my favs based on whether or not the dress wa something that I personally would wear

My Favorite's are:
1. CP Letizia...b/c of the cut, originality, symbols/meanings

• (i must say that I would have either chose a stand-up OR lay-down collar though, as opposed to the "in between" style she had, but I LOVED that it was stitched on both sides
• Many have spoken that they thought her dress was ill-fitted & that she was too petite for it. I disagree..I really believe that the "looseness" captured in some pics was b/c of pre-wedding weight loss.
• Also, I don't think the gold on her dress was tacky, I thought it was beautifully embellished as opposed to Queen Rania's perhaps.

2. CP Maxima
Honestly, I had never really appreciated her dress before, as I do now. It was lustrous, regal & overall stunning.

3. Princess Anne
I thought she looked wonderful and I LOVE the fabric her dress was made of. Even those her sleeves had some pouf & pomp, I still think it befit her

4. Infanta Cristina of Spain
Darn near perfect. The only reason she isn't higher on my list is that I have an affection for high-collars. But the fit, form and embellishing were flawless.

5. CP Victoria of Sweden
This gown really grew on me. I never disliked it, I just personally like a bit of adornment, but the overall clean lines and marvelous fabric capture me.

6. CP Mary of Denmark
I would have just had those "flaps" at the bottom of her skirt made into all one piece and perhaps her shoulders should have been measured a bit tighter to fit w/out buckling a bit.

7. CP Mette-Marit, now again, I like adornment, BUT I loved the line of this gown and it befit her perfectly! I can't imagine her in any other style...



Beautiful Brides w/dresses that I wouldn't wear myself, but deserve mention.
1. Grace Kelly= lovely, unforgettable, perfect for her, beautifully made BUT the skirt was a little too poufy 4 me & perhaps the overall look was "too sweet" for me

2. Princess Margaret=perfect fit for her body and stature, just too unadorned for me

3. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge= no one can deny she was a pretty bride, but I equate it to what I said about Grace Kelly.

4. Princess Martha-Louise=didn't necessarily fall in love with the whole look, but I loved the little symbolism like her & Ari's initials entwined.

5. Queen Elizabeth=I loved her veil! I also thought her dress was the right silhouette for her body, but I would bot have it so embellished nowadays, but I understand why it was back when she married.

6. I also have to mention Sarah Ferguson, I really loved all of the symbolism that was sewn into her train and the fact that the colour of the gown was wonderful for her.

7. Lady Sarah Chatto was fresh and perfectly suited her.

8. Queen Margrethe of Denmark= Her wedding gown was VERY pretty and although it's not a style that I would wear, I think its spot on for her, embellishments and all.

9. Queen Fabiola of Belgium= Again, lustrous, rich fabric, simplicity in design but pure regal-ness

10. Queen Sofia of Spain= Sumptuous, just a little too much for my liking

BAD, but not worst
Marie-Chantal of Greece= I appreciate the workmanship, but WAY too much competition of the elements of her overall look

Princess Diana of Wales= The wrinkles didn't bother me as much as it did others, as silk taffeta IS known to wrinkle much....I just didn't think it highlighted her best. Everyone remembers how "bad" the dress was and NOT how pretty the bride should have been

Infanta Elena of Spain= Sorry but she nor the groom even looked happy to me, and although I Know it was not "off the rack" truthfully it looked like a gown that "anybody" could wear.

Princess Alexia of Greece= Sorry, but it did Nothing for her.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex= All of that wonderful embellishment was washed out, couldn't see, tell or grasp the details.



WORST:
Princess Astrid, Princess Mabel, Queen Rania, Tatiana of Greece, and whew I know there must be more, right

 

[IloveCP]

There have been mixed feelings of Mathildes wedding dress.I loved it but I would like to know why people did not.

 

[Cinquefoil]

Oh yes,

There have been mixed feelings of Mathildes wedding dress.I loved it but I would like to know why people did not.

I knew I was forgetting someone
I must be truthful and say that CP Mathilde's gown "grew" on me. At first look, if it didn't have the stand-on-point collar, it wouldnt look like much. However, I DO appreciate what she was trying to do in being unique and also the cut and line of the gown.

I also have to mention that despite how she looks any other time, I though Camilla looked pretty great at her wedding

 

[roseroyal]

If I have not added her to my list already, the Duchess of Cambridge!

 

[IloveCP]

I loved Princess Annes and Martha Louises dresses,but I wouldnt wear it.Its just not my style but it did suit them well.I just love medieval style dresses!

 

[IloveCP]

Princess Alexandra of Kent's wedding dress is very underrated.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FI5QvG5Ic...rincessAlexandraWeddingGownFrontViewColor.jpg

 

[Cinquefoil]

I loved Princess Annes and Martha Louises dresses,but I wouldnt wear it.Its just not my style but it did suit them well.I just love medieval style dresses!

Me too

 

[IloveCP]

My top 10 favorite royal wedding dresses.This is my personal list,and when I mean personal,I would wear them.

10.Princess Maxima-At first I did'nt like the dress but,it grew on me.It's unique and I love the fabric and the train.Everything was perfect!

9.Queen Sofia of Spain-I love the the lace details and veil.

8.Sarah,Duchess of York-This is what a fairytail dress looks like.It's so original and unique.

7.Queen Anne-Marie-This is a timeless dress.There is no fault here.

6.Princess Margaret-I love the full skirt and how simple it is.

5.Princess Claire-I just love the off the shoulder look and the lace details.

4.Princess Victoria-From the fabric to the folded off the shoulder neckline this dress is perfect.

3.Princess Grace-No one is suprised she's here.The lace top,the skirt,the back,and the veil are stunning.

2.Princess Mette-Marit-There are just too many words!It is simple but the best part of it is the beautful train and veil.

1.Infanta Cristina-Again,too many words!It's not inappropriate even though it's not high necked and,it's very flattering.Simple really is the best!

 

[Kellydofc]

I have to add the Duchess of Kent's dress to my favorite's list. I have only just discovered it and am in love with the fabric. Though I admit the neckline isn't my cup of tea the rest of the gown is stunning. Check it out at The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor: Wedding Wednesday: The Duchess of Kent's Gown

 

[IloveCP]

I would like to add my favorite wedding gowns from our current queens

1.Anne-Marie(She is still really a queen!)

2.Sofia

3.Margrethe(I wouldnt wear but I still loved it!)

Worst

1.Raina

2.Silvia

3.Beatrix

4.Sonja

Elizabeth's and Paola's were nice but I did'nt love them.

 

[XeniaCasaraghi]

I have to add the Duchess of Kent's dress to my favorite's list. I have only just discovered it and am in love with the fabric. Though I admit the neckline isn't my cup of tea the rest of the gown is stunning. Check it out at The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor: Wedding Wednesday: The Duchess of Kent's Gown

I just discovered this one a few days ago and I agree that it needs to be mentioned. It is very beautiful and I wish a famous modern bride would wear it so we can get better pictures.

 

[Super Baroness]

My favorite overall looks:

The Duchess of Cornwall on the day of her marriage to The Prince of Wales. Great outfits and headpieces - the best she had ever looked in my opinion.

The Crown Princess of Sweden - I would say she had one of the more boring wedding dresses, but her whole ensemble with the tiara and veil were a knockout.

Sarah, Duchess of York - Another British Royal bride I would say looked her best ever on her wedding day. Though I have qualms with her dress (the "A" on the train *shudders* so tacky), she made a beautiful bride.

 

[IloveCP]

Here are the dresses I love but,would not wear.

(In no specific order)

Mathilde

Fabiola

Martha Louise

Margrethe

Alexandra of Kent

Princess Anne

Lady Sarah Chatto

 

[XeniaCasaraghi]

:giggles: I just have to say that ever since I saw that picture that Super Baroness used for her avatar I have thought that William is posing for a boyband picture.

 

[Super Baroness]

:giggles: I just have to say that ever since I saw that picture that Super Baroness used for her avatar I have thought that William is posing for a boyband picture.

I think he's pushing out his lips to keep the strap of his hat in place! Which makes for quite the picture. I laugh every time I look it!

 

[Moonmaiden23]

I have to add the Duchess of Kent's dress to my favorite's list. I have only just discovered it and am in love with the fabric. Though I admit the neckline isn't my cup of tea the rest of the gown is stunning. Check it out at The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor: Wedding Wednesday: The Duchess of Kent's Gown

That gown is sooooo stunning isn't it?? I don't know why it is so overlooked...it is straight out of a medieval fairy tale. It's beautiful!

IloveCP...I feel the same way about Fabiola's gown...it's gorgeous but I would not wear it because...well...it looks like something only a QUEEN or someone on a movie set would wear!

 

[XeniaCasaraghi]

Which woman got married first, Margaret or Katherine, Duchess of Kent. The gowns look like they had similar styles of skirts; so I wonder if they were inspired by each other.

 

[Moonmaiden23]

Margaret married first, in May of 1960...then Katharine Worsley followed one year later in June 1961.

That era of bridal gowns had very big bouffant skirts as well as hair styles!

 

[XeniaCasaraghi]

I'm surprised, for some reason when I think of the 60s I think of hippy wedding dresses, or was that the 70's? Either way a royal couldn't get married in that kind of gown.

 

[Elly C]

Charlene is right up amongst the top imo

Charlene

 

[COUNTESS]

She was magnificent. Just stunning. Head to toe.

 

[Moonmaiden23]

I agree with you COUNTESS.

I think Kate was a beautiful bride, but there was somthing missing...she would not have looked out of place in a village church wedding.

Charlene? Can anyone see that dress at some regular parish church with it's magnificent diamonds, crystals and 20 foot court train?

That is how a Royal bride should look, imo.

 

[Skippy]

Still Catherine is among my favourite brides, she was dressed as how a proper bride looks in my eyes.

Charlene, not so much. There was something missing for me and I don't like how her veil was positioned.

 

[COUNTESS]

Yes, Kate was lovely, but her train was too short, something was missing. You are right, moonmaiden23, Charlene was "royal". Very elegant. Very simple.

 

[Skippy]

Yes, Kate was lovely, but her train was too short, something was missing. You are right, moonmaiden23, Charlene was "royal". Very elegant. Very simple.

Well, that's what opinions are for - they can be the same or differ .

Charlene was too simple for me - the same story as Princess Victoria. I do like the embroidery on the front of her gown, but that is not enough for me. To each his/her own, I say .

 

[chelly]

Catherine was the best for me, it looked like a wedding dress to me. I liked alot of the dresses various ladies wore but I liked hers the best.

 

[XeniaCasaraghi]

I think Kate had one of the best trains out of all royal brides. Some of these women just go long just because they can, not caring if it actually goes with the dress.

 

[Lenora]

For me Kate remains the more distuinguished bride then Charlene,if we take the style.But Charlene's style anyway was very graceful and suited her perfectly,both outfits reflected two brides personalities.Charlene's train was a bit too long I think.