WHAT did the world's most watched bride wear to her wedding? A resplendent gown nothing short of spectacular.

Kate Middleton, who wed Prince William on Friday, wore a stunning ivory and lace wedding dress designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen. Her face covered lightly with a hand-embroidered veil held by a tiara lent by the queen.

Smiling broadly and waving to the cheering crowd outside Westminster Abbey, the 29-year-old clutched a bouquet of flowers that included Sweet William.

Read more:

» No honeymoon immediately for royal newlyweds

» 'Beautiful' Kate wears dress by McQueen designer

» Crowd enthralled by kiss on royal balcony

» Lagerfeld approves Kates 'elegant and chic' bridal gown

» Queen wins cheers in yellow matching outfit

» French lacemakers discover their work on Kate's dress

» Beckhams' delight at 'beautiful' royal wedding

» Everything you need to know about the royal wedding