The main gown, in which 30-year-old Kitty married 62-year-old South African multimillionaire Michael Lewis, was a stunning Victorian-esque white gown made from reams and reams of white lace, featuring high puffy shoulders, a high neck, and an intricate bodice. As told to Tatler, the dress was designed in accordance with her wish to look “fairly traditional” as well as “timeless.” Once Kitty’s fairytale veil and understated bouquet were added to the mix, her dramatic bridal look was perfectly calibrated to what Vanity Fairdescribed as the “society wedding of the summer.” However, she didn’t go so far as to wear the famous diamond Spencer family tiara, in which Diana married Prince Charles. It’s 40 Years Since Prince Charles Married Lady Diana Spencer in the ‘Wedding of the Century’—See the Slideshow! Kitty and Michael exchanged vows in the breathtaking hilltop town of Frascati, 20 miles outside Rome and according to Tatler “where wealthy Romans head at the weekend to escape the intense summer heat.” The couple’s wedding venue was Villa Aldobrandini, which dates from the 16th century and for a papal family. In the grounds are a vineyard, orchards, and a statue-lined avenue—perfect for selfies!
Why didn’t Earl Spencer attend his daughter’s wedding?
Kitty’s father Earl Spencer did not attend the nuptials in Italy due to a shoulder injury. In addition to Kitty’s white lace gown, she marked the three-day celebration by showcasing five other exquisite, handmade couture gowns by Dolce & Gabbana. On the night before her wedding, she wore a blue tulle strapless gown decorated with pink flowers which Kitty described on Instagram as the “Cinderella dress.” Meanwhile, the “Garden dress” was another white dress that she changed into after the ceremony, a strapless number painted with flowers. Her reception dress was a cocktail dress embroidered all over with gold and silver beads. Next up, Here’s Why Prince William Doesn’t Wear a Wedding Ring
