6 Unforgettable Royal Wedding Gowns That May Hint at What Meghan Markle Will Wear

Queen Elizabeth's dress was classically beautiful — and it has a cool story. She and Prince Philip were married in 1947, just two years after World War II ended. She was given 200 extra ration coupons, but royal admirers didn't think that would be enough, so they sent the queen their own personal coupons. The dress was made with ivory silk from China, had a 15-foot train, and included 10,000 pearls that were incorporated into floral designs throughout the dress.

Meghan's dress could feature some similar bling or perhaps a flowing train.

Princess Margaret's larger-than-life dress used over 30 meters of silk organza in the skirt alone. Due to the princess's small frame, the larger embellishments for the dress were kept to a minimum. It was stunningly simple and beautiful, made special by Margaret herself.

If Meghan were to go simple and minimal like Margaret, we're sure she'd pull it off.

Diana's 1981 gown was big, beautiful, and very much of the era. The ivory dress incorporated 10,000 pearls and a 25-foot train! It was made out of silk taffeta and, judging by the sleeves and materials, was probably heavy to wear. The fabric was even made at a British silk farm, and the lace used for it traced back to Queen Mary.

Meghan probably won't opt for gigantic sleeves, but we could see her incorporating something old into her look, as Diana did.

Jumping ahead a few decades, Princess Victoria went down the aisle in a custom-made wedding dress from Swedish designer Pär Engsheden in 2010. The modern gown had a bold neckline (for a royal, anyway) and — gasp! — short sleeves. We love that this royal showed a little skin.

It was understated yet captured our attention at the same time, and we'd love to see Meghan in something that shows off her collarbone.

Alexander McQueen designer Sarah Burton brought together just enough modern accents with a whimsical nod to the past for the Duchess's dress. Inspired by Victorian fashion, which is a trademark of McQueen's work, the gown had a sophisticated elegance. The overall shape of the dress, use of lace, and other details made it demure and classic and very in line with what you'd expect in a royal wedding.

Similar lace patterns, sleeves, or gloves could be a possible way for Meghan to pay homage to Kate's look.

This happy couple wed in 2015, and we are still gushing over Sofia's dress, which was custom-made by Swedish designer Ida Sjöstedt. The sleeves were reminiscent of Kate's dress, but the lower neckline and fuller skirt definitely were not. Meanwhile, the scalloped edging was subtle but memorable.

Details like that make a dress unique, and we hope to see some personality like that shine through in Meghan's choice!