Brides and what they wear have always been cause for european royal brides. It perhaps all started with Consuelo Vanderbilt, who married the Duke of Marlborough in 1895. European royalty combined, but also because so much money was involved on the part of the bride.

William Vanderbilt, signed a check over to the groom for 2. But despite all that, Consuelo was at least dressed to the hilt. Some period sources say her silk gown was made by the famous designer Charles Frederick Worth, but there are also stories of shock that say her gown was made by an unknown American lady dressmaker. Certainly they were very controlling over their daughter and were constantly trying to lift her up in society. She wore a crown of jewels and flowers supporting her long tulle bridal veil, her shoulders were bare and her short sleeves were adorned with jeweled symbols of royalty. Simple styles were favored, and Sibyl was the height of this new simplicity. A hint at the sumptuousness of the affair: The wedding cake weighed 800 pounds and was filled with real gold charms.

Her gown was typical of the 1920s, but the look was softened from what Sibyl wore. The skirt reached the ankles, had a train, and was trimmed with lace. In 1932, when Marjorie du Cros married R. The neckline was in a V, and her neck was adorned with jewels. Princess Elizabeth had the next big royal wedding, to Philip Mountbatten in 1947.