Royal bride: Kate Middleton and Prince William (IV)

Despite predictions that rain would put a dampener on the big day, it stayed dry and the sun even managed to poke its head out.

In a stunning ivory gown with lace applique floral detail designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen, Kate walked up the red carpeted aisle a commoner.

At Westminster Abbey’s altar she became a royal. She clutched a bunch of white flowers as she embarked on the short drive to Westminster Abbey, before starting her three-minute walk up the aisle to be with her groom.