Kate Middleton's Bridal Hair and Makeup

The hair! The tiara! The gown! Here are the fun facts behind Kate's big day look.

By Lizzie Dunlap

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Walking into Westminster

At the moment of the big reveal (we love her Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen dress!) Kate channels Grace Kelly in her demure gown and veil.

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Veils, Trains, and Ladies in Waiting

Like a sea of silk, Kate's sister, Pippa, manages her sister's lace and satin train in a matching McQueen dress as the sisters enter the church.
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Riding to the Wedding

Behind the windows of the queen's Rolls Royce, Kate proves that she's the people's princess by waving to the crowds instead of fidgeting with her veil.

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Tiara...or Flowers?

An hour before the ceremony, speculation swirled that Kate would forgo the tiara in favor of more laid-back flower accents. We were glad to see that Kate went with this bling by wearing the Queen's vintage Cartier "Halo" tiara.

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Mane Attraction

Hairdressers showed up at 6 AM to start prepping Kate's signature locks. The two stylists tasked with doing the 'do said they've been practicing the look for four months.

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Bonus Brows

Middleton's exquisitely-manicured brows anchor her look without competing with her color palette. We like the highlighter on her brow bone.

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She Did Her Own Makeup!

Using her favorite products (we know she loves Bobbi Brown and Karin Herzog skincare), Kate does her own makeup for her big day. The soft, natural finish is quite befitting of this future queen.

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