Meghan Markle Will Wear Two Wedding Gowns
Update (May, 19, 2018)
We knew Meghan Markle would be changing out of her Givenchy wedding dress and slipping into a different dress for her wedding reception at Frogmore House-but no one predicted it would be so stunning.
The just-wed Duke and Duchess of Sussex were just spotted stepping into their more modern chariot, a 1968 silver blue Jaguar convertible, to head to their wedding after-party, both sporting chic black-tie formal ensembles. Harry wore a classic black tux, while Meghan donned the most gorgeous white silk high-neck Stella McCartney gown.
Original (April 18, 2018)
You know all the speculation, betting and nail-biting suspense around who will design Meghan Markle's wedding gown? Multiply it by two.
Sources close to Markle have confirmed that the actress-turned-duchess will opt for a second look for her evening reception on May 19th, and will wear a more formal gown for her ceremony at St. George's Cathedral and the daytime reception to follow at Windsor Castle, which is hosted by the Queen. The bride will reportedly have a bespoke gown with a traditional yet fashion-forward feel to start, and then change into something more sleek and sophisticated for evening.
According to Vanity Fair, a source close to Markle confirmed style suspicions we've had for months, "She will have two dresses, one for the ceremony and another dress for the evening...The plan is for her to change after the ceremony so that she can party the night away in something glamorous and less restrictive. Meghan can’t wait to surprise everyone, especially Harry. The wedding dress itself will be traditional and elegant. There is talk of some lace and sleeves and Meghan has been working very closely with the designer who has been sworn to secrecy.”
That sworn-to-secrecy designer is now down to a short list of contenders. Most recently, reports arose that Christopher Bailey, who recently announced that he will be stepping down from his role as the Creative Director of Burberry, could potentially design Markle's wedding gown for the label as his final bow for the brand. Bailey will be replaced by Riccardo Tisci moving forward, but designing Markle's gown could very well be the feather in his cap, and honor the patriotism and heritage of the Burberry brand, as well as Markle's new British citizenship.
Yesterday, the Daily Mail reported that major in-house meetings were being held at Burberry, to prepare a public relations strategy for what they describe as a "high-profile dress"–and there could not be a more high-profile gown than this one. To top off speculation, Burberry's past director of communications, Isabel May, is a close friend of Markle's.
Other designers rumored to be working with the bride-to-be include Erdem Moralıoğlu, Ralph & Russo (who designed Markle's engagement session gown) and Alexander McQueen. As for who will design the second gown, there is a good chance Markle could tap the same brand, as the Duchess of Cambridge did for her wedding day in 2011. Catherine chose a simple, A-line gown with a knit topper and a bejeweled belt for her reception by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, who also designed her lace, V-neck, long-sleeved gown for her Westminster Abbey ceremony.
As for who could be designing Markle's second look should she switch gears? Many have pointed to her friend, designer Roland Mouret, whose architectural aesthetic and sleek silhouettes could be just what Markle is looking for in a party dress. Mouret hinted in an interview with WWD that he is familiar with what it means to work with Markle, implying that he may be collaborating with the future duchess, reports Elle. "Meghan knows really well what she likes and the main thing with Meghan is to listen to her and work in collaboration with her," Mouret said. He then added, "I've already said too much." Given that Mouret's designs are typically slim-cut and minimal, it's likely Markle will not wear one of his designs down the aisle–but could opt to change into something he creates for her for the reception.
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