Staggering cost of Kate Middleton's stunning wedding gown - and all the sentimental details you missed

ok.co.uk:

With almost 2,000 guests in attendance, a million fans camped outside and over 36 million viewers watching from home, people were eager to catch the first glimpse of Kate Middleton ’s bridal gown.

Already renowned for her simple yet elegant style, royal experts had been speculating for months over what type of dress Kate would opt for.

And from the moment she was pictured stepping out of the car to greet the waiting audience in a long-sleeved lace gown designed by Alexander McQueen’s then-creative director Sarah Burton, bridal fashion was forever changed. “Kate’s dress is still a huge favourite and one we see brides regularly use as inspiration,” bridal expert and Head of Strategy at Guides for Brides Nikita Thorne tells OK! “Even over a decade on, it is so highly searched for and it really was a turning point in bridal fashion, ushering in a whole new style.” The stunning gown had a boned bodice to cinch in the waist and padding around the hips to create a more extreme silhouette.The underskirt had trim crafted from English and French Chantilly lace and the ivory silk tulle had hand-cut flowers placed on using the Carrickmacross lace technique.

Nikita explains that prior to Kate and William’s 2011 nuptials, bridal fashion was varied but tended to favour a particular style: “The strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline was the most popular choice.