Inspired by the “iconic” gown worn by Grace Kelly at her 1956 wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco, Kerr’s Haute Couture Dior gown was designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri and photographed by Patrick Demarchelier for American Vogue.
“I think it’s every girl’s dream to have Dior design her wedding dress,” Kerr told Vogue. “I thought, if she’s up for it, I’m up for it,” referring to the then newly appointed artistic director of the famous French fashion house.
Appliquéd with lilies of the valley, Kerr’s satin dress was altogether a demure design. “I’ve had a lot of fun with fashion, and I used to be more wild, free, bohemian. But in this period of my life, my style is more pulled back. My greatest sources of inspiration have always been Grace, Audrey Hepburn, and my grandmother, who at 80 has an effortless chic: a nice pant, a white blouse, a scarf, a little heel.”
“A dress that fully covers you creates a sense of purity and mystery,” she added, referencing the high neckline and full-length sleeves of her Dior bridal gown.
“She wanted something like a fairy tale,” explained Chiuri, “and she gave me this idea, to make a dress that was emotional and simple at the same time.”
“I think it’s every girl’s dream to have Dior design her wedding dress,” Kerr told Vogue. “I thought, if she’s up for it, I’m up for it,” referring to the then newly appointed artistic director of the famous French fashion house.
“A dress that fully covers you creates a sense of purity and mystery,” she added, referencing the high neckline and full-length sleeves of her Dior bridal gown.
“She wanted something like a fairy tale,” explained Chiuri, “and she gave me this idea, to make a dress that was emotional and simple at the same time.”
Other details revealed about the wedding day included the fact that Kerr and Spiegel started their day with an hour of yoga together, to calm their nerves ahead of their “I dos”; Kerr’s slow-roasted chicken specialty, scented with turmeric and lemon - a favourite of Spiegel’s - was served on the day; and the bride walked down the aisle to Arvo Pärt’s “Spiegel im Spiegel”.
A social-media ban (Snapchat included) ensured the details of the day were kept private, along with a high white canopy which was suspended over the garden to protect the do from prying eyes and cameras.
Although there was no bridal party, Kerr’s six-year-old son Flynn served as ring bearer, joining his mother and stepfather for their first dance.
The evening brought with it karaoke, and a second gown, “something short and lacy that Chiuri had concocted for the wedding’s looser second half.” That racy number, however, remains a mystery to the world.
Although there was no bridal party, Kerr’s six-year-old son Flynn served as ring bearer, joining his mother and stepfather for their first dance.
The evening brought with it karaoke, and a second gown, “something short and lacy that Chiuri had concocted for the wedding’s looser second half.” That racy number, however, remains a mystery to the world.
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