Kate Middleton steps in to smooth her little sister’s train – six years after Pippa did the same at the Royal Wedding
BRIDE Pippa Middleton was given a helping hand by her big sister the Duchess of Cambridge today.
The 33-year-old author and socialite stunned in a bespoke ivory gown by British fashion designer Giles Deacon – but got into a spot of bother as she made her way into St Mark’s Church in Berkshire.
Fortunately, Kate, 35, was on hand to smooth out her dramatic train and to ensure she looked the part as she prepared to walk into the chapel.
Pippa had carried out the exact same duties six years earlier at the Royal Wedding of Kate and Prince William.
In memorable shots that helped catapult her to worldwide fame, Pippa was famously seen bending down to iron out Kate’s Alexander McQueen gown before she walked into London’s Westminster Abbey.
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There has been much furore over who would design Pippa’s dress, with British fashion house Giles Deacon bagging the honour.
He commented: “The dress is constructed with a cap sleeve, high neckline and features a corseted bodice with draping to the front and a heart-shaped detail at the back.
“The bespoke silk cotton lace was hand appliqued to create an illusion of the dress having ‘no seams’.
“The lace bodice is embroidered with pearl detailing over an organza and tulle underskirt, which has payer upon layer to enable a floor sweeping movement.
“It's a privilege to show the craftsmanship that my team produces in London and a real testament to Pippa's support of British fashion.”
Pippa wore a bespoke veil made by milliner Stephen Jones, of tulle with a degrade of embroidered pearls.
She also wore a tiara by Robinson Pelham, and ivory stain pumps by Manolo Blahnik with pearl detailing.
Pippa managed to dodge the rain and beamed as she walked down the little path into the 12th century church with her father Michael.
She was greeted at the church doors by Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who were both dressed in bespoke outfits by Pepa & C.
Pippa’s bridal bouquet was made by Lavender Green and included peony, sweetpea, asilbe, freesia, waxflower, green bell and alchemilla mollis.
Pippa married millionaire hedge fund manager James in the picturesque Berkshire church this morning.
Bridesmaid Princess Charlotte and page boy Prince George threatened to steal the show in adorable co-ordinating outfits.