Prince Albert and Charlene Royal Wedding: The Armani Prive Custom Gown!!!

Wedding Gown Perfection...

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco

As you may know--from reading my blog--Prince Albert II of Monaco just wed Charlene Wittstock, a "commoner" (just like his mother, Princess Grace), former South African Olympic Swimmer born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). The Civil Ceremony occurred yesterday and today was the Religious one--in other words: THE GOWN!!!!

Palace TV Screens: The Prince Albert and Charlene Royal Wedding, Monaco

The tiny Principality of Monaco was all "abuzz" this weekend for all the Royal Wedding festivities; streets were cleaned, flags were displayed and the Palace"Queened Out", as I like to say, for the Royal Wedding. It was "released" a while back that the bride--who as of yesterday is Princess Charlene of Monaco---was going to wear a wedding dress by Italian designer Giorgio Armani and his Armani Prive Haute Couture line.

Armani Silk: Princess Charlene of Monaco in her Armani Prive Custom Wedding Gown

Her gown was SUBLIME, to say the least: An off-the-shoulder fitted silk gown featuring a center front seam and French darts, as well as hand-embroidered Swarovski Austrian crystals. Princess Charlene--as I mentioned above--is an Olympic Swimmer and well, she has got a FAB shoulder-to-shoulder ratio--so it was no surprise that she would opt for an off-the-shoulder gown that would highlight this very strong physical feature of hers (not to mention the rest of her statuesque figure). It also makes sense to go the complete opposite of that infamous Princess Grace Wedding Gown from the 1956 wedding, designed by MGM Costume Designer Helen Rose (above).

The silhouette was "fit-and-flare" and also had a "Watteau"-like VERY LONG and DRAMATIC train that originated from her top back section (see photo above).

The silk tulle veil was perfectly draped above her up-do back chignon--which was accented by diamond hair jewelry. No tiara kids, in case you were wondering.

Her father walked her down the open air "Monaco Red Carpet" aisle and into the Palace Church. The wedding was picture perfect--just like the Bride and her over $100,000 Custom gown.

Click Below for the Video of the Prince Albert and Charlene Royal Wedding:

Royal Fashion Minute: Monaco Concert for Prince Albert II and Charlene Wedding!

A Royal Concert...

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene on stage with French singer Jean-Michel Jarre, Royal Wedding Concert

Tonight, following the Civil Ceremony of Prince Albert II of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock (now Princess Charlene), there was a "Celebration in Honor of the Wedding" music concert in Monaco's Port Hercules with French singer Jean-Michel Jarre and of course, the new bride and groom attended--as well as close family and Top Young European Royals:

Princess Caroline of Hanover and her children, Charlotte, Andrea, Pierre and Alexandra, leaving the Prince's Palace to attend the Concert

Princess Caroline of Hanover and her daughter, Charlotte Casiraghi--Caroline wore blue Chanel and her daughter, was in ivory organza and sequin drop-waist Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2011 (sans the pants)

The Danish Royal House of Glücksburg were present in Crown Prince Frederick and Crown Princess Mary (right) as well as Prince Joaquim and Princess Marie (left)--It's all about the peep-toe pump for these Princesses. I like both dresses but Mary's salmon-colored one-shoulder dress, I admit, is my favorite!

Belgium: The Duke and Duchess of Brabant, Prince Philippe and Mathilde of Belgium--Mathilde wore an emerald green silk cowl-neck dress with a side draped skirt, and matching strappy heels.

The Netherlands: Princess Maxima and Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange and heir apparent to the throne of The Netherlands--Maxima looked chic in a one-shoulder twisted knot dress

Norway: HRH Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway--wearing an ivory dress with lace neck detail.