[size=1.2em]Since the engagement was announced, the world has been waiting with bated breath for the moment Catherine Elizabeth Middleton would transform from commoner to royal bride.[size=1.2em]
[size=1.2em]And smiling Catherine was the picture of poise as she walked down the aisle[size=1.2em] wearing a stunning ivory and satin Alexander McQueen gown[size=1.2em] [size=1.2em]designed by Sarah Burton - [size=1.2em]finally confirming the most well-kept secret in fashion history.
 Just married! HRH Princess Catherine emerges from Westminster Abbey, wearing an Alexander McQueen dress, holding hands with her new husband Prince William
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Breathaking: Catherine's feminine dress was understated yet show-stopping
The 9ft train flowed from a skirt echoing an opening flower, with white satin gazar arches and pleats [size=1.2em]The bride was heavily involved in making the dress and worked closely with Burton to ensure it would be a combination of both the traditional and the modern.
[size=1.2em]The result is a stunning [size=1.2em]lace [size=1.2em]appliqué bodice[size=1.2em] with 9ft train - that appeared to be inspired by Grace Kelly's gown for her marriage to Monegasque Prince Rainier III.
[size=1.2em]Sporting a 1936 diamond H[size=1.2em]alo tiara by Cartier - her 'something borrowed' - lent to her by the Queen, Catherine's hair was worn, as expected, half up showing off her signature loose waves with a 'demi-chignon'.
 The workmanship involved saw the dress was made with Individual flowers hand-cut from lace and hand-engineered onto ivory silk tulle
[size=1.2em]The natural look was offset by [size=1.2em]pear-shaped diamond[size=1.2em] earrings designed by[size=1.2em] [size=1.2em]Robinson Pelham[size=1.2em] and inspired by the Middleton's new coat of arms.
[size=1.2em]Her veil - made of layers of soft, ivory silk tulle with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers - fell to her waist.
 The bride was heavily involved in the design and worked closely with Burton to ensure the design would be a combination of both tradition and modern
[size=1.2em]The workmanship involved saw the dress was made with Individual flowers hand-cut from lace and hand-engineered onto ivory silk tulle to create a unique and organic design - which incorporates the rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock.
[size=1.2em]The matching wedding shoes were also hand-made by the team at Alexander McQueen and are made of ivory duchesse satin with lace hand-embroidered.
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 Here comes the bride: Kate Middleton makes her way from the Goring hotel to Westminster Abbeys
[size=1.2em]Celebrity bridal stylist Camilla Ridley Day hailed the dress a hit and 'perfect for a princess.'
[size=1.2em]Camilla said: 'She wears the dress, the dress doesn't wear her.
[size=1.2em]'It is totally fitting with her style and perfect for a princess. It is romantic and elegant, with long sleeves very suited to the Abbey.' [size=1.2em]Despite rumours and rife speculation, Catherine insisted on keeping details under wraps to surprise
[size=1.2em]her husband-to-be, who will be one of the last in the world to see the stunning creation and was suitably impressed, whispering 'you look beautiful' as she joined him at the altar,
[size=1.2em]The bride decided not to use a make-up artist opting instead to do her own however opted for a beautician.
Inspiration: Catherine's gown is similar to Grace Kelly's for her marriage to Prince Rainer of Monaco in 1956
[size=1.2em]Speaking exclusively to Mail Online, Marina Scandoval said Kate had been ‘bubbling over with excitement’ about her big day.
[size=1.2em]‘She was so happy and spoke about how much she was looking forward to the wedding. I can’t tell you how excited she was.
[size=1.2em]‘She didn’t display an ounce of nerves and said she was just happy that the day was here at last.’
[size=1.2em]She used custom blended a special mix including Bourjois no 28 Rose Lounge and Essie 423 Allure.
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