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Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement

Tips and TrendsWedding Inspo | December 3, 2017

We were positively glued to our televisions for Prince William and Kate Middleton’s 2011 wedding, but there’s something extra intriguing about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement. These two lovebirds get to have a little more fun with their spring 2018 vision (we’re voting for less procession, more line dancing? Nix the bureaucrats, invite the… wedding puppies?!), and (thusly, fingers crossed!) the future Duchess of Sussex can indulge in a little unexpected flair for her bridal look. So, without further ado, we’ve created a gallery of royal wedding dresses that we think would be perfect for Meghan’s timeless-yet-captivating vibe, from fabulous princess silhouettes to glamorous Gatsby embellishments. Head to an Authorized Retailer to create your fairytale-ready look today!

Irma lace ball gown wedding dress by Maggie Sottero. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement Irma lace ball gown wedding dress by Maggie Sottero. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement
Embellished lace A-line wedding dress Monticella by Sottero and Midgley. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement Embellished lace A-line wedding dress Monticella by Sottero and Midgley. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement
Bernice wedding dress by Rebecca Ingra. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement Bernice wedding dress by Rebecca Ingram. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement

Cordelia wedding dress with sleeves by Maggie Sottero. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement Cordelia wedding dress with sleeves by Maggie Sottero. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement
Karen wedding dress by Rebecca Ingram. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement Karen wedding dress by Rebecca Ingram. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement
Murphy wedding dress by Sottero and Midgley. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement Murphy wedding dress by Sottero and Midgley. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement
Viola princess ball gown wedding dress by Maggie Sottero. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement Viola princess ball gown wedding dress by Maggie Sottero. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement

Brooke Mikado princess ball gown wedding dress with keyhole back by Rebecca Ingram. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement Brooke Mikado princess ball gown wedding dress with keyhole back by Rebecca Ingram. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement
Full-length sleeve wedding dress with covereage Berkley by Maggie Sottero. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement Full-length sleeve wedding dress with covereage Berkley by Maggie Sottero. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement
Vintage-inspired ball gown wedding dress with fully beaded bodice Emery by Sottero and Midgley. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement Vintage-inspired ball gown wedding dress with fully beaded bodice Emery by Sottero and Midgley. Modern Royalty: Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Royal Engagement

Collage of three brides celebrating their weddings in different traditions while wearing Maggie Sottero gowns. From left to right: a bride in a long-sleeved modest wedding dress with a coordinating veil and head covering holding a bouquet beside a partner in formalwear; a bride in a strapless satin ballgown embracing a partner on a cobblestone street; and a bride in a lace fit-and-flare gown with henna-adorned hands sharing an intimate pose with a partner in a white suit.

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