Inside Meghan Markle's Iconic Wedding Dress: The Hidden Detail Everyone Missed

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Royals (1 / 1) 19.05.2026 11:14 / Torben

Meghan Markle's 2018 wedding gown had more secrets and symbolism than most fans ever knew — from a private design process to a tiny hidden memento sewn inside. Read on to discover the full story!

Designer choice and vision

Clare Waight Keller, then artistic director of Givenchy, was chosen for her tailoring and understated elegance. Meghan specifically wanted a female, British designer and worked privately with Waight Keller for about five months to create a modest, timeless look.

The dress and craftsmanship

The gown featured a bateau neckline, three-quarter sleeves, a triple silk organza underskirt and was paired with a 16-foot veil. A team of roughly 50 artisans at the Givenchy and Lesage ateliers spent about 3,900 hours completing the ensemble.