Princess Eugenie tied the knot with her husband Jack Brooksbank on 12 October 2018 at St George's Chapel in Windsor, enchanting royal fans in a dreamy backless bridal gown.
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It's not unusual for royal brides to pay tribute to their loved ones during their special day, be it through wearing sentimental jewellery, or rewearing a hand-me-down from a family member. Princess Eugenie's stunning bridal gown was crafted from British silk chiffon and incorporated a cape, subtly embroidered with a heartwarming tribute to her father, Prince Andrew.
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The Princess’s wedding dress was designed by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos, who worked closely with the royal on the bespoke design of her dress.
The fabric of Eugenie's bridal gown was laced with several symbolic symbols you may have missed, including the White Rose of York.
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Princess Eugenie's wedding dress fabric was adorned with sentimental symbols
The poignant symbol represents her family's House of York and pays a subtle nod to her father's regional title. The white rose symbol was introduced in the 14th century by Edmund of Langly, the first Duke of York.
The Royal Collection Trust also revealed that the fabric designed by Mr Pilotto and Mr De Vos was embroidered with ivy, representing Eugenie and Jack's home, Ivy Cottage.
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The website reads: "The symbols were reinterpreted in a garland motif which was woven into a jacquard of silk, cotton and viscose blend using an intricate weaving technique."
During several fittings, the dress was developed layer by layer, from the corset and complex underskirt to the fitted bodice and full pleated skirt. The dress has a neckline that folds around the shoulders to a low back, which drapes into a flowing full-length train.
Princess Eugenie tied the knot with Jack Brooksbank in October 2018
Princess Eugenie specifically requested a low back to show the scar from surgery she underwent aged 12 to correct scoliosis. The glamorous royal later swapped her ivory ensemble for a blush pink bridal gown at her wedding reception.
While Eugenie did have her family close to her heart when it came to choosing her frock, she based the design on actress-turned-royal Grace Kelly's beautiful gown in the 1955 film, To Catch a Thief.
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