After much speculation about what her wedding gown would look like, Kate Middleton surprised viewers when she stepped out in a second dress for the royal wedding reception at Buckingham Palace.
The white satin gown featured a circle skirt and diamante detailing around the waist. The dress was paired with a cropped angora sweater, all by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen. For the reception, Kate wore here hair in a more casual down ‘do more appropriate for the intimate gathering of only 300 guests.
Meanwhile, Kate’s mother, Carole Middleton and her sister, Pippa Middleton both wore dresses by Temperley London for the evening reception. The mother-of-the bride opted for black pleated tiers, while the maid-of-honor’s gown was emerald green silk with a jewelled embellishment on the front and sparkling silver Aruna Seth shoes.
