Kate Middleton's Dress Is Finally Revealed

The world's best-kept secret is finally out!HRH the Duchess of Cambridge walked down the aisle at Westminster Abbey Friday morning in a stunning Alexander McQueen wedding gown. 

The 29-year-old bride, who admitted to pre-wedding jitters, was resplendent in a fitted white V-neck gown with a long-sleeved lace overlay, designed by McQueen creative director Sarah Burton. Her two-meter, 70-centimeter train was folded next to her in the car as she was transported to the Abbey. Once she arrived, she paused for a moment – giving onlookers a peek – and sister Pippa (also in McQueen) appeared, to carry her train. 

The dress was composed of French Chantilly lace and English Cluny lace throughout the bodice, skirt and underskirt. The skirt, made of ivory and white satin gazar, was designed to emulate an opening flower: padded at the hips, it flowed out to the floor. The back of the dress was finished with 58 gazar and organza covered buttons fastened by Rouleau loops. 

"It has been the experience of a lifetime to work with Catherine Middleton to create her wedding dress, and I have enjoyed every moment of it," Burton said in a statement. "It was such an incredible honour to be asked, and I am so proud of what we and the Alexander McQueen team have created. I am delighted that the dress represents the best of British craftsmanship." 

Kate chose her dress designer in January, though all parties involved in the decision managed to keep it quiet until today. Phillipa Lepley, Bruce Oldfieldand McQueen's Burton were among the front-runners – Oldfield, a Princess Diana favorite, earning even more buzz when Kate's mom and sister were spotted at his London shop earlier this year. 

As the wedding festivities continue today, Kate is expected to change into a second (and maybe even third!) dress.