Not only did Anna Wintour get an invite to George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin's nuptials in Venice over the weekend, but Vogue's editor in chief also scored her magazine an exclusive look at the final wedding dress fitting.
As was reported yesterday the bride selected designer Oscar de la Renta to create her custom gown and now we know why: "George and I wanted a wedding that was romantic and elegant, and I can't imagine anyone more able than Oscar to capture this mood in a dress," she says. "Meeting him made the design process all the more magical, as he is so warm and such a gentleman."
Together the pair decided on an off-the shoulder French lace gown with hand-embroidered pearls and crystals. The gown also featured a full train and the final touch was a cathedral veil, which was adorned with Chantilly lace and bead-and-crystal embellishments.
"It's the most important dress in the life of a woman," de la Renta told the publication. "Any girl from any walk of life dreams of that special dress, and I try to make that dream a reality for her."
And sometimes that dream includes not one, but two dresses. Which is why during the final fitting, which took place in late July, Amal also tried on a second look. This reception frock was a Gatsby-style party frock from de la Renta's Fall 2014 collection. And because she would be dancing in the dress it was shortened from ankle to mid-thigh. The new length also helped show off her beaded silver pumps, which had yet to make their debut at Oscar de la Renta's Spring 2015 fashion show.
As for the rest of her accessories, the human-rights lawyer kept it simple. She opted for natural pearl earrings with diamond accents, which were a gift from her parents, Baria and Ramzi Alamuddin. And, of course, her brand new platinum wedding band.
Amal's wedding dress fitting is featured in Vogue magazine's October 2014 issue.