Sophie, Countess of Wessex married the Queen’s son, Prince Edward, on 19 June 1999 at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. The couple had been dating for six years before this and the wedding took place just months after they announced their engagement. Since then, they have had two children together, Lady Louise, 15, and James, Viscount Severn, 11. For her wedding, the Countess wore a stunning designer dress which has since appeared to inspire the wedding dress of another who married into the family, Kate Middleton, 37.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex: Her wedding dress inspired Duchess of Cambridge in this way
Sophie opted for a simple dress created by the London-based designer, Samantha Shaw.
The classic dress featured a ivory silk and organza coat-style dress which has crepe and tulle.
The dress was hand-dyed and had a fitted bodice which nipped in at the waist and featured a deep V-neck.
The stunning gown also had long sleeves which flared out into fluted cuffs.
Sophie’s dress continued into a
