Meghan's wedding dress, Prince Harry's military uniform and what the guests wore

Meghan Markle picked a sleek sculpted dress by the British designer Clare Waight Keller, the first female artistic director at French couture house Givenchy, for her marriage to Prince Harry on Saturday.

The bride, now officially the Duchess of Sussex,wore the pure white, long-sleeved gown with a boat neckwith a five-metre long veil and a sparkling diamond tiara lent to her by Queen Elizabeth.

WaightKeller, 47, met Meghan earlier this year and the two worked together on the design, which "epitomizes a timeless minimal elegance,"Kensington Palace said.

The gown with a sweeping train was simple in style, which won praise from fashionistas.

Edward Enninful, the editor of British Vogue, called the dress "beautiful" while bridal designer Raishma said the gown was "an example of couture design at its most classic and timeless."

"It was not a Cinderella choice, not one that spoke of fantasy or old-fashioned fairytales, but one that placed the woman proudly front and centre," Vanessa Friedman, fashion director and chief fashion critic at the New York Times, wrote.

"It underscored Ms. Markle's own independence by divesting her of frippery, while also respecting tradition and keeping her covered up."

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Meghan's long veil, made of silk tulle, was decorated with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers in silk threads and organza, the palace said, and paid tribute to the 53 countries of the Commonwealth.

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Harry arrives with Prince William by his side, followed by Prince Charles and Camilla and Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth

"Ms. Waight Keller designed a veil representing the distinctive flora of each Commonwealth country united in one spectacular floral composition," the palace said. Prince Harry last month was appointed a Commonwealth youth ambassador.

The historic tiara Queen Elizabeth lent the 36-year-old bride was made in 1932 for Queen Mary.Meghanalso wore Cartier earrings and bracelet, and silk duchess satin shoes.

Reception

Later in the day, as the couple departed Windsor Castle for their evening reception, Meghan wore a white gown with a high neck and bare shoulders.

The dress was designed by Stella McCartney for the reception, hosted by Harry's father, Prince Charles. Harry wore a tuxedo.

The couple made the short drive from Windsor Castle to Frogmore House in a classic Jaguar convertible with the top down. The silver blue Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero was originally manufactured in 1968 and now runs on electricity.

The bridesmaids

WaightKeller also designed the dresses for the bridesmaids who, in keeping with royal tradition, were all children.

The dresses were made of ivory silk andhigh-waisted with short puff sleeves, pockets, pleated skirts and a ribbon that tied in the back with a bow.

What Harry wore

Both Prince Harry and his brother and best man, Prince William, worethe frockcoat uniform of the Blues and Royals regiment of the British Army.

The Queen gave her permission for her grandson to get married in his military uniform, which was cut and made by hand, according to KensingtonPalace.The frockcoatwasranked to Major with large gold embroidered crowns.

Harry wore a pilots' wings badge which he earned while flying helicopters in the army.

The Queen

Queen Elizabeth, the grandmother of the groom, wore aflared dress in lime, lemon, purple and grey printed silk, along with an Angela Kelly hat made with the same lime silk tweed and decorated withhandmade lace crystals and pearls.

The mother of the bride

Meghan's mother, DoriaRagland, wore a pale green dress and day coat with a white pattern along the bottomdesigned by the creative directors of Oscar de la Renta. She also wore a matching custom-designed hat.

Celebrity guests

The many celebrity guests in attendanceoffered up an array of royal wedding outfit styles and colours.Hats and fascinators came in all shapes and sizes, decorated with flowers, feathers and oftennetting.

In a nod to British designers, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and Oprah Winfrey wore outfits by Stella McCartney. Clooneypicked a yellow midi-dress with a tie detail on the side which she paired with a hat in the same colour. Winfrey wore a blush pink tiered dress with a lace trim, along with a large flowery hat and sunglasses.

Actress Priyanka Chopra opted for a lilac Vivienne Westwood ensemble.

U.S. tennis star Serena Williamswore a pale pink Versace dress with long sleeves and folds at the front.