As the rumour mill is at an all-time high speculating on a possible upcoming engagement for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, we are fortunate as style observers of Meghan that we may have already gotten a sneak peek of Meghan’s wedding style.
The most promising guess as to the style of a possible royal wedding dress may come from her “wedding” on Suits, which featured a beautiful Anne Barge wedding dress. As fans of the show will attest, Meghan’s style has permeated that of her character, Rachel Zane, over the years and we have seen pieces worn by Meghan on the show added in to her everyday style.
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Glamour Magazine actually interviewed Meghan at the time of that Suits episode airing, when she shared if she had been involved in the selection of the dress:
Absolutely! I weigh in on all of Rachel’s outfit choices because they are personal, and also because I have lived this character for five years now so I know her better than anyone. For her dress, I had to remember that her style is very classic and timeless. When I went through all of the options with Jolie and my dear friend Jessica Mulroney of Kleinfeld Hudson’s Bay in Canada, I put this one on, and it just screamed ‘Rachel.’ It is classic and fairy tale and the culmination of everything she’s been waiting for with her big day. She deserved this type of dress for this moment. Also, from a practical standpoint, I knew I would be wearing this dress for many hours of filming so this was perfect because it was lightweight and also wouldn’t wrinkle. Amazing!
Meghan was quick to point out that this wouldn’t be the exact dress she’d choose for herself though:
It’s not my personal style, because I’m a lot more relaxed than Rachel but I love that I got to play dress up in this gown. For TV we did have to bring the neckline up a touch per the producers request, but the original design has a low ballerina inspired neckline and I happen to love that.
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And Glamour asked the million dollar question – what would Meghan’s ideal dress look like?
I have the luxury of wearing beautiful pieces of clothing every day for work, so my personal style—wedding or not—is very pared down and relaxed. Classic and simple is the name of the game, perhaps with a modern twist. I personally prefer wedding dresses that are whimsical or subtly romantic. Delphine Manivet and Christos Costarellos are faves of mine for their uniqueness and beauty. And I will always be a fan of Ellie Saab. J. Mendel is spectacular as well, especially for more structural designs.
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And the perfect wedding dress?
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Let’s look at the stunning dress that Meghan wore itself, shall we? The dress is the Versailles gown by a wedding gown designer named Anne Barge. A description of the brand states that “Anne’s wedding gowns combine timeless elegance with current trends for the discerning bride. The launch of Anne Barge established the perfect blend of contemporary and classic styles, with the use of the finest materials and detailed beading with modern interpretations of shapes and embellishments found in vintage couture designs throughout history.”
Fashioned from Italian fabric, this plunging V-neck gown is complemented by a sheer beaded back. Intricate tone-on-tone beading scatters out across a full tulle skirt. It’s positively dreamy, isn’t it?
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Now, we’d be remiss if we didn’t think that someone would point out that Meghan has been married before – and wondered what she wore to that wedding. The grecian-style simple dress worked really well for a casual wedding on the beach in Ochos Rios, Jamaica – but likely not for a royal wedding!
Thanks for such an exciting post!! I’ve been wanting to discuss/speculate on Meghan’s possible wedding dress for some time, so thanks for the opportunity to do so!
I’m not super familiar with the designers Meghan mentioned except for Elle Saab. I loved the wedding dresses HGD Stephanie and Princess Claire of Luxembourg wore for their wedding days and could totally see Meghan in one of those dresses.
I think Meghan also has to take more things into consideration than she did for her first wedding, namely that this will be a “royal” wedding not a wedding on a beach. Secondly, the Church has some rules as to shoulders/arms not being bare. And lastly, she certainly wouldn’t want to invite any comparison to Kate’s or Diana’s wedding dresses.
I would love to see her in something sleek, not too puffy and “princessy”, I’m thinking of CP MM of Norway, her wedding dress was divine! Or perhaps CP Victoria of Sweden, again very sleek without a bunch of lace. I”m so over the lace trend so if Meghan’s dress didn’t incorporate it I would be in love 🙂
I hope she wears her hair up on the big day. She looks fabulous in a loose up-do and she should show off her gorgeous neck.
I wonder if she’ll wear a tiara? and if so which one? Certainly not the Cartier Halo tiara that Kate wore, nor any of the other tiara’s Kate’s worn. I would love to see the Swarthmore Floral tiara come out of hiding, it would make a lovely bridal tiara. Or she might forgo the tiara and use jeweled hair clips, that would be very keeping with a less formal wedding but would still convey the air of royalty.
Oh this is too exciting so please forgive me for rambling on 🙂
I would also love to see her in the Strathmore Rose Tiara with her hair in her classic romantic updo. As far as a possible wedding gown, I think she would look amazing in a gown similar to Crown Princess Mette Marit of Norway. Something simple with an etheral air to it.
Crown Princess Mette Marit’s wedding dress was beautiful and timeless. Some trends have to be avoided because then it “dates” the wedding gown, and some styles would just be totally inappropriate for a royal wedding set in their venue. Strapless, sheer, too deep plunged neckline, too tight, etc would not be practical nor appropriate. Royal wedding dresses are usually a little more conservative with a twist to suit the bride. We see Princess Grace’s wedding gown…timeless. We can wear that today. I’m abit old school, but the “sexiness” trend that alot of modern brides today takes away from the princessy feeling of the bride. Sex is for behind closed doors with your new husband! 🙂
I hope she wears her hair up on a large day. She appearance fabulous in a very loose up-do and he or she ought to brag her attractive neck.
I’m really hoping for a Ralph & Russo gown after seeing the engagement pictures! But whichever designer she goes with, I can see her wearing a simple gown with little embellishment (I envision beaded lace, or just beading). But it will be made of gorgeous fabric such as silk satin or duchess silk. The gown will have a neckline like the Prince-of-Wales plaid jacket/blouse she recently wore, and 3/4 length sleeves, although I could see her wearing something with a cap sleeve. The skirt will be a-line but not as voluminous as Kate’s or Pippa’s for that matter, however I could also see her with a skirt similar to Princess Charlene of Monaco’s wedding gown.
Her earrings will possibly be simple diamond or pearl studs, an antique pair of pearl dangles, or a pair of Diana’s. She might wear a bracelet but something classic pearls/diamonds. The tiara will either be from the Queen (I’m thinking a fringe, a bandeau, or the Strathmore Rose) or a brand new tiara that was purchased at an antique jewelry auction. Attached to the tiara (or romantic hairstyle) will be a very thin, airy veil, similar to the one Princess Charlene of Monaco wore on her wedding day.
I would love to see her in something sleek, not too puffy and “princessy”, I’m thinking of CP MM of Norway, her wedding dress was divine! Or perhaps CP Victoria of Sweden, again very sleek without a bunch of lace. I”m so over the lace trend so if Meghan’s dress didn’t incorporate it I would be in love ?
I love Mette-Marit’s wedding gown – it would be gorgeous to see Meghan in something similar! I also think we won’t be seeing much lace on Meghan’s gown 🙂 Thanks for your comment!
She’s so beautiful! I can’t wait to see what style she picks. I’ve always loved her looks as Rachel on Suits. I just preordered this stunning commemorative coin for her and Harry. I’m so excited for it to be May 19th! https://www.vancouvermint.com/
You look beautiful in all of them! I just wanted to say that I always watch your retainer talks on Instagram. You’re such a special person! It’s so refreshing to see you talk about your struggles and to hear about your faith! Keep doing what you’re doing!
I’d love to see something elegant and simple, if any then very minimal lace/embellishments, clean cut. I’d actually love something like 1950’s Cinderella’s wedding dress, elegant and timeless. I’m also a sucker for sleeved dresses, even that of a cartooned princess. Paired with the Lotus Flower Tiara (if you get to wear a tiara on your wedding, go big or go home), simple updo, possibly pulled back into a low bun (a style she totally rocks) with some elegant earrings to match.