April 30, 2011: Leaving Buckingham Palace

Date:          April 30, 2011
Where:       Buckingham Palace, London, UK
Event:         Departing Buckingham Palace, the day after the wedding

Wardrobe:
Dress:         Zara blue pleated dress with black belt
Shoes:         LK Bennett "Greta" in patent black
Jacket:        Ralph Lauren black blazer



LK Bennett "Greta" in black

 William and Catherine left Buckingham Palace the day after their wedding, heading to an undisclosed location for a weekend away after the honeymoon was postponed. The couple looked relazed and happy.

Catherine wore a blue pleated dress by Zara. She completed the dress by wearing a black belt and black blazer by Ralph Lauren. The blazer was not identified until December 6, when she wore it again to a Gary Barlow concert and it was announced by the Palace Press Office. She wore LK Bennett "Greta" wedges in patent black.

April 28, 2011: Official Portrait

Date:           April 28, 2011
Event:         Official Portrait

The day before the Royal Wedding, William and Catherine released an official portrait, along with a statement, thanking the public for their support during their engagement.

April 29, 2011: Royal Wedding Portraits

Date:          April 29, 2011
Where:       Buckingham Palace, London, UK
Event:         Royal Wedding Portraits

Prince William and Catherine had their wedding portraits taken, immediately following the ceremony at Westminster Abbey in the throne room at Buckingham Palace.

April 29, 2011: Royal Wedding

Date:          April 29, 2011
Where:       Westminster Abbey, London, UK
Event:         Royal Wedding of Prince William of Wales to Miss Catherine Elizabeth Middleton

Wardrobe:
Wedding Ensemble:      Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen
Shoes:                          Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen
Tiara:                           Cartier "Halo" Tiara, borrowed from the Queen
Earrings:                       Robinson Pelham, specially designed for Catherine featuring acorns

Robinson Pelham

Cartier "Halo" Tiara

Sarah Burton by Alexander McQueen

Illuminum "White Gardenia Petals"

Official Invitation to the Royal Wedding

 



Prince William of Wales, KG, was married to Miss Catherine Elizabeth Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London on April 29, 2011

Catherine arrived at the Abbey at 11:02 am in a Rolls Royce Phanton, loaned from the Queen. She wore a satin and lace Sarah Burton by Alexander McQueen dress. It had a sweetheart neckline and lace sleeves. Both the sleeves and back of dress featured satin buttons. The dress had a 9 foot train. She wore Sarah Burton shoes, the Cartier "Halo" tiara, loaned from the Queen, and Robinson Pelham diamon, acorn earrings, specially designed for the day. She wore Illuminum "White Gardenia Petals" fragrance.

April 29, 2011: Evening Wedding Reception

Date:          April 29, 2011
Where:      London, UK
Event:       Evening Wedding Reception

Wardrobe:
Dress and Sweater:      Sarah Burton by Alexander McQueen

Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales hosted an evening wedding reception for close friends and family of the couple at Buckingham Palace.

Catherine wore an Alexander McQueen gown, without a train, with more mobility for dancing. She also wore an Angore bolero, to keep warm in the April London chill.

April 28, 2011: Arriving at the Goring Hotel

Date:          April 28, 2011

Where:       Goring Hotel, London, UK

Event:         Arrival at the hotel, eve of the wedding

Wardrobe:

Dress:        Issa birdprint dress

Jacket:       BCBG Maz Azria white ruffle jacket

Shoes:        LK Bennett "Greta" wedges in black

       

LK Bennett "Greta" wedges

Catherine arrived at the Goring Hotel, along with mother Carole, and sister Pippa the day before her wedding to Prince William. She looked relaxed and happy. Also staying at the hotel are her father Michael, and her wedding dress designer, Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, who attempted to sneak in undetected:



Catherine wore a bird print Issa dress, black with a white pattern, a white BCBG Max Azria ruffle jacket and black LK Bennett "Greta" wedges. She wore her hair loose and unstyled, probably in prepartion for it being styled the following day for the wedding by her longtime hair stylist, James Pryce of the Richard Ward Salon.

April 20, 2011: Shopping in London

Date:          April 20, 2011
Where:       Kings Road, London, UK
Event:         Shopping for last minute honeymoon items.

Wardrobe:
Dress:         Issa, black wrap dress
Shoes:         Salvatore Ferragamo in tan
Purse:          Prada "Bowler" bag



Prada "Bowler" bag



Catherine stepped out for some last minute shopping on the King's Road, a little over a week before the wedding. The shopping trip reportly lasted about 20 minutes. She stopped in British store, Warehouse, the equivalent of the American chain, TJ Maxx. She reportedly bought four sundresses, perhaps for the upcoming honeymoon.

Kate was seen purchasing:  



 

Tropical Bird Print Dress £65




Feather Print, one Shoulder Dress £45





Lace Trimmed Smock £55



Poppy Print Sleeveless £60

Catherine wore a black wrap Issa dress, tan Salvatore Ferragamo kitten heels, and a tan Prada bag. She wore her hair down with the ends curled



April 11, 2011: Visit to Lancashire

Date:          April 11, 2011

Where:       Darwen Academy, Lancashire, UK

Event:         Opening of Darwen Academy

Wardrobe:

Suit:           Amanda Wakely

Shoes:       LK Bennett "Art" in navy blue

Purse:        Navy blue clutch

Earrings:    Drop earrings

LK Bennett "Art" in navy blue

William and Catherine visited Lancashire to open the Darwen Academy and launch the SkillForce Prince's Award, which will be awarded to young people who volunteer and contribute to to their local community. Lastly, the couple visited a local park as a part of the Prince's campaign to keep these public places open.

Catherine wore a navy blue tailored suit designed by Amanda Wakely. The suit features a navy blue blouse, fitted navy blue blazer with hook and eye front closures, and a navy blue skirt. Catherine wore LK Bennett "Art" heels in navy blue which featured a rounded toe and blocked heel. She accessorized with drop earrings and a navy blue clutch. She wore her hair half up with the ends curled.

April 27, 2011: Leaving Clarence House

Date:          April 27, 2011

Where:       Clarence House, London, UK

Event:         Leaving Clarence House

Wardrobe:

Shirt:          John Lewis pink, cashmere, cowl-neck sweater

Jacket:       Cream Blazer

Pants:        Blue skinny jeans

Shoes:       Pied-A-Terre "Imperia" in black

Purse:        Prada "Bowler" bag

John Lewis pink, cashmere, cowl necked sweater



Prada "Bowler" bag



Catherine was seen leaving Clarence House two days before the wedding. She carried some garment bags, talked on her mobile phone, and spoke to a woman outside. She was wearing a pink cowl-necked sweater, topped with a cream blazer, blue skinny jeans, Pied-a-Terre "Imperia" wedges in black. She carried a brown Prada bag. She wore her hair down, and unstyle. Nervousness from the impending wedding did not show on her face or in her demeanor.