Michael
and Carole Middleton, Kate’s parents paid for her wedding dresses (Ceremonial Wedding
& Reception Wedding dresses). The Ceremonial Wedding Dress costs
$434,000. They also bought another gift to their daughter, Catherine on her
wedding day.
The Wedding Dress, Why So Expensive?
The
Duchess of Cambridge, Kate’s gown cost an unbelievable $434,000. Here’s how
that price tag came about:
Ø Kate
wore an Alexander McQueen gown designed by Sarah Burton
Ø Almost
all materials were supplied by British companies
Ø Kate’s
parents reportedly paid for the dress
Others are:
Ø The
dress was Victorian-inspired
Ø Kate’s
train was nearly nine-feet-long
Ø The
lacework was created by hand
Ø Kate’s
“something borrowed” was her Cartier tiara
Ø Kate’s
“something blue” was sewn into the dress
Ø Kate’s
bouquet honored royal tradition and her groom
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| Catherine Ceremonial Wedding dress on left. Reception dress on the right |
Ø Kate
wore a second wedding dress to the evening reception
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Ø The
dress went on display at Buckingham Palace in 2011
