Anne Abel Smith and David Liddell-Grainger, 1957
The granddaughter of Princess Alice wore a long-sleeved, satin ball gown on her wedding day.
Queen Fabiola and King Baudouin, 1960
Queen Fabiola was a Spanish nurse before becoming the wife of King Baudouin of Belgian. The announcement of their wedding did surprise the public but what surprised them, even more, was the fabulous dress the bride wore on her special day. She chose Cristóbal Balenciaga, who also is a Spaniard to design her dress. The gown has a high neckline with a drop waist and the 7-meter long train that still can be witnessed in the Balenciaga Museum of Spain. She perfected her bridal look with a tiara and white silk glove.
Hope Cooke and Palden Thondup Namgyal, 1963
Hope Cook the queen of Asia’s smallest kingdom wore traditional red ankle-length Sikkimese Kho on her wedding day.
Princess Anne Marie and King Constantine II of Greece, 1964
The princess of Denmark Anne Marie graced her wedding venue with a lengthy empire waist gown. The outfit was designed by Danish designer Jørgen Bender.
Princess Beatrix and Claus van Amsberg, 1966
Princess Margrethe II and Count Henri de Monpezat, 1967
Jørgen Bender was given one more opportunity to design a stunning dress for a royal bride. The current queen of Denmark wore a silk dress with a square neckline and long train.