Many have mentioned Charlene of Monaco and Victoria of Sweden’s style of neckline as a great option for Meghan. I do agree! Even better, I think a dress in a gold brocade type material would be a nice companion to Prince Harry’s military uniform, a subtle nod to her divorce - as Camilla gave with her wedding outfit, and offering a romantic image which says visual partnership with Prince Harry.
The picture here is an example, the material is very rich - she would need to find the tone and intensity that best matches her and makes the right statement. The dress shows in the 8th, 9th, and 10th images - unfortunately it’s not possible to post a link for the specific image.
Fadwa Baalbaki Spring 2017 Couture Dresses — “Symphonie Florale” Collection | Wedding Inspirasi
I’m just very curious - if Meghan wore a dress like this, would she need illusion sleeves in order to be appropriately dressed? Charlene did not. What do you think about necessity of sleeves with this neckline that extends around the upper arm?
This dress, which has the feel of a lady in waiting in a castle, checks many boxes for me and I think it would be lovely if it were adequate for the chapel size.
Maybe she could wear a shoulder train or veil of some significant length to make it appear bigger?
Jillian 2018 Wedding Dresses | Wedding Inspirasi
First four images.
It is whimsical with a ballerina type neckline.
The bell sleeves as this year’s hot fashion and make the dress, she had mentioned “with those sleeves” when she made her pick in January -these might be the ones?
More relaxed to wear, enter and exit a car, and sit in than a stiff or voluminous or stiff skirt.
I think she can err on the side of smaller as it will come across more demure and allow her to have a richer feel to the material she chooses.
Yet, it is still very formal, not a slip of a beach dress.
Maybe I am trying to sell it too much, lol!?
Love this dress.
Do you think Meghan's wedding dress will be edged with ruching?
I can see the current fashion of layers of tulle as something she might choose. I don’t think she’d go for ruching, she has such a good figure that it would seem to be distracting from her slim silhouette.
Many have mentioned that they like the boat neckline of Caroline of Monaco, or Victoria of Sweden’s wedding dresses - I do agree! That would look great on Meghan! To change it up so that this simple and classic look is unique, I like this:
http://www.weddinginspirasi.com/2010/05/06/fabyan-wedding-gown-alternatives/
Images 7-8-9-10
This gold brocade may be a bit too rich. She would have chosen the fabric and color that flatter her best, and seem most appropriate.
I particularly like this as the color and weight of the material will team up visually with Prince Harry in his military uniform, emphasizing their mutual committment to their royal roles as well as their personal partnership.
I don’t think Meghan needs a very long train, really....
I think I would be elegant and appropriate to have a rather shorter train, it speaks of humility as she joins the Royal Family. As a fellow Leo, I recommend that
as Leo are fixed, and some see our fixed nature as stubborn or arrogant. Good for her for not backing down on her desire to use peonies in the wedding, that took guts and is a great use of her fixed nature - the day is after all hers and Harry’s.
I really like this dress for her!
http://www.weddinginspirasi.com/2017/06/05/jillian-2018-wedding-dresses/
First 4 images
It’s whimsical, bohemian, reminiscent of a lady in waiting in a castle.
The shape offers a train, and up-to-the-moment fashionable bell sleeves.
It has the ballerina neckline in an illusion back and front that covers shoulders, while remaining true to Meghan’s personal taste which is likely a bit more revealing. Yet, remains formal and very elegant!
Above all, this has a more relaxed workable form - it will be easier to get in and out of a vehicle, to sit and to move. Thus it offers a relaxed functionality, without having too casual American style. To make it more formal, she could have this level of lace or embroidery. To make it more classic and simple, she could stick to very limited embellishment and just use a beautiful material and color.
I believe this would be different and amazing on her!
I won’t be surprised if she were to have chosen something along these lines.
I saw a shorter bride carry off a similar cape look with an even fuller dress and it looked lovely on her.
I think the fact that the gown is simple in style without much fuss makes it easier.
I could easily see Meghan in something similar - just with a slightly less fitted skirt.
Only 7 weeks now, right?
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I agree - a cape may be the best solution to giving her dress the length and bulk necessary to walk down the aisle as the focal point of the ceremony.
I think her selected dress is unlikely to be voluminous and have such a train built into the skirt. To count on a veil to give all the length she would need would be too much for the veiling material which will be so emphermal & light.
Stephanie's is Elie Saab.
