# 14 Real Life Princesses’ Wedding Gowns

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- Published: 2016-08-06T09:00:00+10:00
- Author: Cherie Bobbins

## _I’ve always been fascinated by real life princesses._

Growing up, I knew more about Grace Kelly than Cinderella.�But enough about me –
are you curious about their lives as well?�Real life princesses seem�as if they 
already look glamorous upon waking up, but they look a million times more glamorous
on the day the whole world fixes its eyes on them: their wedding day.

Ever wondered about real life princesses’ wedding gowns?�We fantasise about them,
all the time!

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## 1. Queen Elizabeth II

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Probably the most amazing factoid about then Princess Elizabeth’s wedding dress 
is how the material had to be purchased using ration coupons! It was designed by
Norman Hartnell and is said to had been inspired by Botticelli’s painting, “Primavera,”
in 1482.

## 2. Lady Diana Spencer

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One of the most famous dresses in the world was worn by one of the most loved princesses
to ever grace this planet, Princess Di. The iconic wedding dress was made with ivory
silk taffeta and antique lace and was then valued at��9000.

## 3.�Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

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Sarah Burton, the creative director of fashion house, Alexander McQueen, designed
Kate Middleton’s wedding gown. Everything about the dress was kept secret until 
the day of the wedding itself, making it one of the most highly anticipated dresses
there is.

## 4. Mary Donaldson, Crown Princess of Denmark

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Uffe Frank, a Danish fashion designer, created Mary’s simple but elegant wedding
dress. Her veil was the same veil used by Crown Princess Margareta of Sweden. It
was passed on to�Ingrid, Queen of Denmark, which she then passed on to her daughters.

## 5. Princess Sofia of Sweden, Duchess of Värmland

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reminiscent of Kate Middleton’s own gown, Swedish designer�Ida Sjöstedt created 
this wedding dress for Princess Sofia of Sweden. Interestingly, the low cut of the
back let her lovely star-shaped tattoo show.

## 6. Princess Madeleine of Sweden

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Made with pleated silk organza and ivory Chantilly lace, Madeleine’s Valentino dress
was surely fit for a princess. The meticulous details and the dainty accents make
it a perfect match for her bright and pleasant personality.

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