Princess Charlene’s Wedding Dress Details…

So for all those who simply have to know, here are the facts and figures about Princess Charlene‘s outfits that she wore during her weekend wedding ceremony in Monaco where she wed Prince Albert II:

WEDDING DRESS

Giorgio Armani Privé wedding dress with a flowing line, in off-white silk duchesse, with a long train. Crossover detail on the front and back forming a second “à l’andrienne” train. Ramage embroidery depicting flowers, crafted with stones in gold shades, and Swarovski crystals and mother of pearl teardrops in white and gold hues, embellish the front of the dress, the trim and the central main section of the train.

Long veil made from off-white silk tulle, with front tier and subtle embroidery.

UNIQUE FEATURES

2,500 hours of work
40,000 Swarovski crystals
20,000 mother of pearl teardrops
30,000 stones in gold shades
3,000 kilometres of travel for fittings in Montecarlo
700 hours of work for the embroidery
“kilometres” of embroidery thread coated in platinum
50 meters of silk duchesse
80 meters of silk organza

for the veil: 20 meters of silk tulle, 100 hours of work for the embroidery

DRESS FOR THE WEDDING RECEPTION

Giorgio Armani Privé evening gown in off-white silk chiffon with broad neckline, and four-tier train; embellished by graduated embroidery crafted with Swarovski teardrops and stones in gold and platinum colour.

DRESS FOR THE BRUNCH RECEPTION

Strapless cocktail dress by Giorgio Armani Privé in silk satin duchesse in bright green colour. Pleat detail on the bodice and skirt.