Alex jokes that Egan was her “fairy godmother” and advised her against remaking the heavier material from the Chanel look. Since the wedding would take place during January in Australia, the fabric would be too hot. Instead, they turned to a light silk chiffon-like material to create numerous circle skirts to create volume. “When I walked, it weaved in between my legs and under my feet like I was walking in a jellyfish,” she says.
The hooded cape veil was actually Alex’s first idea for her look just a week after she got engaged. “I designed it myself,” she shares. “I wanted to incorporate lace but not on the dress.” The cape had a tight sleeve that turned into a glove around her middle finger and was composed of vintage lace. She also was inspired by Kate Bosworth’s look from the Met Gala in 2018 and included beaded pearls that framed her face around the hood.