Duke of Westminster wedding: Bride Olivia Henson stuns in dress tied to ancestry

The Duchess-to-be's gorgeous gown and veil have been designed by Emma Victoria Payne, a British wedding dress design specialist.

The gown and veil both feature a bespoke embroidery pattern designed by Payne in a nod to Henson’s great great grandmother’s veil, incorporating floral motifs as found on the original from the 1880s.

Atop her head is the beautiful Faberge Myrtle Leaf Tiara, which was created in 1906 for the Grosvenor brides to wear on their wedding days.

To compliment the dress, veil and tiara, is a bouquet of flowers handpicked from the Easton Hall gardens. The bouquet will comprise of Meadow grass, Ox eye daisies, Iris, Rose, Clematis, Mock orange, Scabious, Sweet pea, Astrantia, Martagon lily and Love in a mist.

Payne described the wedding gown in full detail: “Constructed in ivory silk crepe satin, ivory silk organza with bespoke embroidered detailing. Featuring a scalloped edge neckline with a delicate bespoke hand appliquéd embroidery comprising of floral and leafy motifs.

“The bespoke embroidery design was hand drawn and reimagined by EVP incorporating floral motifs and edgings from Olivia’s great great grandmothers veil circa 1880. A sleek silhouette with a bias cut skirt, pleated waistband, gathered sleeves, wide embroidered silk organza cuffs with a scalloped edge repeat motif and button detailing.

“The back of the bridal gown features a dropped waist, key hole back and scalloped edging embroidery embellishments fastening with rouleau loops. It features a detachable 2m silk crepe satin train with a panelled construction.

“Olivia’s exquisite EVP bespoke waterfall veil features intricate bespoke and personalised embroidery. Graduating motifs of cascading scalloped edges and incredibly delicate floral motifs with foliage and scrolls adorn the design.

“Each original antique motif from Olivia’s family veil was hand drawn and reimagined into a new repeat pattern of graduating scalloped edges and oval shapes to reflect Olivia’s engagement ring setting. Personalised initials and wedding date complete the design in the centre back.”

Payne opened her bridal boutique in 2010, and since then, has become well-established in Chelsea.

Prince William, who is serving as the groom’s usher, arrived at the cathedral ahead of the nuptials. Neither his wife, Princess Kate, nor his three children, accompanied him to the event, which is hosting 400 guests.

Grosvenor and Henson released a statement today ahead of their wedding.

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A spokesperson for the couple said: “This is an incredibly special day for the Duke and Miss Henson and they are very much looking forward to the service.

"It means a lot to them to marry in Chester Cathedral, especially given the Grosvenor family’s long and close personal connection to both the Cathedral and the city of Chester.

“The couple have also been moved by the messages of support they have received from around the region and are hugely grateful that people want to share in their happiness.”

The spokesperson added: “The Duke and Miss Henson have taken a great deal of care in planning the wedding, putting their own personal stamp on all the arrangements and have made a conscious effort to involve local and regional suppliers in several aspects of the day.”

The groom boasts a huge wealth of £10.1billion, topping The Sunday Times 40 Under 40 Rich List.

The duke amassed his wealth at the age of 25, when his father Gerald Grosvenor, the 6th Duke of Westminster, died unexpectedly in August 2016 from a heart attack.