35 Brand-New Wedding Dresses Meghan Markle Could Wear At The Royal Wedding

The bride-to-be would look like a dream in one of these sophisticated styles.
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The countdown to the royal wedding is on, and probably the most anticipated detail is what bride-to-be Meghan Markle will wear when she weds Prince Harry at Windsor Castle on May 19.

Not surprisingly, there’s already been quite a bit of speculation about her wedding attire. Last week, sources close to the bride told Vanity Fair that Markle will likely wear an elaborate, but traditional gown for the ceremony and luncheon reception.

“There is talk of some lace and sleeves and Meghan has been working very closely with the designer who has been sworn to secrecy,” one source told Vanity Fair.

Wedding trend expert Amber Harrison said she envisions Markle wearing a long-sleeved gown for the ceremony as both Kate Middleton and Princess Diana did before her.

“Meghan will likely wear a timeless dress — a simple silhouette with stunning embroidery and incredible detail,” Harrison told HuffPost. “And I believe she will find a unique way to showcase her own personal style while still adhering to royal traditions and protocol.”

For the more intimate evening reception, Markle will likely change into a different dress ― something the Vanity Fair source said would be “glamorous” and “less restrictive” so she can “party the night away.”

Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey on her wedding day, April 29, 2011, wearing the now-famous long-sleeved Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown.
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Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey on her wedding day, April 29, 2011, wearing the now-famous long-sleeved Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown.
Later in the evening, the new Duchess of Cambridge changed into a less-formal Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown, which she topped with a bolero sweater.
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Later in the evening, the new Duchess of Cambridge changed into a less-formal Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown, which she topped with a bolero sweater.

Top designers debuted their latest collections earlier this month during Bridal Fashion Week in New York City. We pored over the new looks and found some styles we could see Meghan Markle wearing when she walks down the aisle. She likely won’t be donning one of these gowns, as her dresses will reportedly be custom-made. But perhaps her choice will resemble one of these sophisticated new styles.

For the ceremony:

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Courtesy of Reem Acra
Gown by Reem Acra
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Courtesy of Romona Keveza Collection Bridal
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Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Amsale
Gown by Amsale
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Masato Onoda
Gown by Watters
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Sarra Fleur
Gown by Anne Barge
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DAN LECCA
Gown by Morilee
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Sarra Fleur
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Courtesy of Claire Pettibone
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DAN LECCA
Gown by Gracy Accad
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Courtesy of Kelly Faetanini
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Courtesy of Romona Keveza Collection Bridal
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Courtesy of Legends Romona Keveza
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Courtesy of Monique Lhuillier
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Courtesy of Romona Keveza Collection Bridal
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DAN LECCA
Gown by Morilee
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Courtesy of Reem Acra
Gown by Reem Acra
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Courtesy of Elie Saab
Gown by Elie Saab
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Courtesy of Naeem Khan
Gown by Naeem Khan

For the evening reception:

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Courtesy of Jenny Packham
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Sarra Fleur
Gown by Anne Barge
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Courtesy of Jenny Packham
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DAN LECCA
Gown by Gracy Accad
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Courtesy of Legends Romona Keveza
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MIKE COLON
Gown and trench by Ines di Santo
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MIKE COLON
Gown by Ines di Santo
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Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Amsale
Gown by Amsale
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Courtesy of Monique Lhuillier
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Courtesy of Theia
Gown by Theia
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Mike Colon
13
DAN LECCA
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DAN LECCA
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Courtesy of Galia Lahav
Gown by Galia Lahav
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Courtesy of Naeem Khan
Gown by Naeem Khan

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