10 Hidden Details You Didn't Know About Princess Diana's Wedding Dress

She actually stained it right before walking down the aisle.

21 March, 2018
10 Hidden Details You Didn't Know About Princess Diana's Wedding Dress

She actually stained it right before walking down the aisle.

Her gown barely fit in the carriage.

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1Her gown barely fit in the carriage.

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She wore something old, new, borrowed and blue.
v=onepage&q&f=false" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">David Emanuel, Diana kept asking for a larger and larger train. While the team practiced folding the excess fabric, the bulk of taffeta eventually got crushed in the glass coach she took to St. Paul's Cathedral. The cramped ride caused the visible wrinkles upon her arrival, Elizabeth Emanuel told the Daily Mail

2She wore something old, new, borrowed and blue. v=onepage&q&f=false" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">David Emanuel, Diana kept asking for a larger and larger train. While the team practiced folding the excess fabric, the bulk of taffeta eventually got crushed in the glass coach she took to St. Paul's Cathedral. The cramped ride caused the visible wrinkles upon her arrival, Elizabeth Emanuel told the Daily Mail

The lace actually dated back to Queen Mary.

With fabric specially spun at a British silk farm, flounces of antique lace and a small blue bow sewn into the waistband, the gown checked off three of the traditional requirements. The Spencer family tiara, an 18th century-era heirloom, met the fourth. 

3The lace actually dated back to Queen Mary.

With fabric specially spun at a British silk farm, flounces of antique lace and a small blue bow sewn into the waistband, the gown checked off three of the traditional requirements. The Spencer family tiara, an 18th century-era heirloom, met the fourth. 

A tiny horseshoe charm hid on the inside.

A special square of Carrickmacross lace either came from a bag of scraps purchased at auction or a donation from the Royal School of Needlework, depending on who you ask. 

4A tiny horseshoe charm hid on the inside.

A special square of Carrickmacross lace either came from a bag of scraps purchased at auction or a donation from the Royal School of Needlework, depending on who you ask. 

There was a small stain on it.

Even though no one could see it, the Emanuels attached a 18-carat gold trinket studded with white diamonds to the label of the dress. Another token hitched a ride as well — Elizabeth accidentally left a safety pin in and didn't remember until the next day. 

5There was a small stain on it.

Even though no one could see it, the Emanuels attached a 18-carat gold trinket studded with white diamonds to the label of the dress. Another token hitched a ride as well — Elizabeth accidentally left a safety pin in and didn't remember until the next day. 

The veil actually outmeasured her train.

Princess Diana actually spilled some perfume — Quelques Fleurs — down the dress while getting ready, but just tucked the front and hoped that no one noticed, her makeup artist Barbara Daly revealed in

6The veil actually outmeasured her train.

Princess Diana actually spilled some perfume — Quelques Fleurs — down the dress while getting ready, but just tucked the front and hoped that no one noticed, her makeup artist Barbara Daly revealed in

Diana was sewn into her dress.
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7Diana was sewn into her dress. v=onepage&q&f=false" target="_blank" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">Diana: The Portrait

Her shoes took six months to make.

For David Emanuel, it was a given that the veil extend past the hem of the dress. The whole thing — anchored by her tiara — used 153 yards of tulle. 

8Her shoes took six months to make.

For David Emanuel, it was a given that the veil extend past the hem of the dress. The whole thing — anchored by her tiara — used 153 yards of tulle. 

She had a matching umbrella in case of rain.

In the seven months leading up the wedding, Princess Diana's waistline shrunk over 5 inches as she lost more and more weight. (She would later open up about her struggles with eating disorders.) The designers made five different bodices to fit, and ultimately stitched her into the final version that day. 

9She had a matching umbrella in case of rain.

In the seven months leading up the wedding, Princess Diana's waistline shrunk over 5 inches as she lost more and more weight. (She would later open up about her struggles with eating disorders.) The designers made five different bodices to fit, and ultimately stitched her into the final version that day. 

A "back-up" dress mysteriously disappeared.

Barely visible beneath the hem of her gown, Diana's silk slippers included 542 sequins and 132 pearls in a heart-shaped design. Hand-painted soles included the initials C and D on the arch, but the heels themselves remained very low. At 5-foot-10, Diana stood at the same height as her fiancé!

10A "back-up" dress mysteriously disappeared.

Barely visible beneath the hem of her gown, Diana's silk slippers included 542 sequins and 132 pearls in a heart-shaped design. Hand-painted soles included the initials C and D on the arch, but the heels themselves remained very low. At 5-foot-10, Diana stood at the same height as her fiancé!

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