ALISON BOSHOFF: The FIVE dazzling dresses Lady Kitty Spencer wore at her wedding revealed

With a trousseau of five ever-more breathtaking dresses featuring yards of lace, silk and tulle, it was a wedding fit for a princess – the stuff of which fairytales are made.

And as Lady Kitty Spencer, 30, married retail millionaire Michael Lewis, 62, at a 17th century Italian castle on Saturday, it was a fairytale crafted by only the most stylish of artisans.

The bride – daughter of Earl Spencer and his first wife Victoria Lockwood and niece of Princess Diana – dazzled in a series of gowns made for her by fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, for whom she is a brand ambassador. The Italian duo also dressed many on her glittering guestlist.

Kitty’s main gown, with an intricate floral lace design, a high neck, long sleeves and puffed shoulders, was an echo of her mother’s own wedding dress.

However, she did not wear the distinctive Spencer diamond tiara sported by her mother at the 1989 ceremony, and most famously by her aunt Diana when she married Prince Charles in 1981.

There was also no sign at the festivities, which spanned several days, of her father. On Friday he had posted a picture of a moon over the family’s ancestral home, Althorp in Northamptonshire. Given that current travel restrictions require five days of isolation on arrival in Italy, it appears he wasn’t among the well-wishers. 

The dress: Lady Kitty in her floral lace wedding gown made for her by Dolce & Gabbana

The dress: Lady Kitty in her floral lace wedding gown made for her by Dolce & Gabbana 

The bride – daughter of Earl Spencer and his first wife Victoria Lockwood and niece of Princess Diana – dazzled in a series of gowns made for her by fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, for whom she is a brand ambassador

The bride – daughter of Earl Spencer and his first wife Victoria Lockwood and niece of Princess Diana – dazzled in a series of gowns made for her by fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, for whom she is a brand ambassador

The bride – daughter of Earl Spencer and his first wife Victoria Lockwood and niece of Princess Diana – dazzled in a series of gowns made for her by fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, for whom she is a brand ambassador 

Pictured: Saturday’s hand-painted silk gown with flowers and crystals. As Lady Kitty Spencer, 30, married retail millionaire Michael Lewis, 62, at a 17th century Italian castle on Saturday, it was a fairytale crafted by only the most stylish of artisans

Pictured: Saturday’s hand-painted silk gown with flowers and crystals. As Lady Kitty Spencer, 30, married retail millionaire Michael Lewis, 62, at a 17th century Italian castle on Saturday, it was a fairytale crafted by only the most stylish of artisans

The night before the wedding, Kitty wore a baby-blue tulle gown and cape embroidered with cross-stitched flowers also made for her by Dolce & Gabbana

The night before the wedding, Kitty wore a baby-blue tulle gown and cape embroidered with cross-stitched flowers also made for her by Dolce & Gabbana 

With a trousseau of five ever-more breathtaking dresses featuring yards of lace, silk and tulle, it was a wedding fit for a princess – the stuff of which fairytales are made

With a trousseau of five ever-more breathtaking dresses featuring yards of lace, silk and tulle, it was a wedding fit for a princess – the stuff of which fairytales are made

Lady Kitty could be seen sharing a kiss with her new husband Michael, a billionaire fashion tycoon, after the ceremony in Italy last night

Lady Kitty could be seen sharing a kiss with her new husband Michael, a billionaire fashion tycoon, after the ceremony in Italy last night

Lady Kitty Spencer could be seen sharing a kiss with her new husband Michael Lewis, a billionaire fashion tycoon, after the ceremony in Italy last night 

Lady Kitty shared a champagne toast with her new millionaire tycoon husband as they celebrated their wedding at a lavish ceremony in Italy, surrounded by her friends

Lady Kitty shared a champagne toast with her new millionaire tycoon husband as they celebrated their wedding at a lavish ceremony in Italy, surrounded by her friends

Photographs of the bride shared online show the 30-year-old wearing a Victorian-inspired lace gown for the occasion, which features trendy puff sleeves and a cinched waist (pictured with her brothers Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp and Samuel Aitken who walked her down the aisle)

Photographs of the bride shared online show the 30-year-old wearing a Victorian-inspired lace gown for the occasion, which features trendy puff sleeves and a cinched waist (pictured with her brothers Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp and Samuel Aitken who walked her down the aisle) 

Pop star Pixie Lott and her model boyfriend Oliver Cheshire were among the guests at the lavish ceremony in Italy to celebrate the wedding

Pop star Pixie Lott and her model boyfriend Oliver Cheshire were among the guests at the lavish ceremony in Italy to celebrate the wedding

Elon Musk's mother Maye (right), who is a Canadian-South African model, was also pictured at the lavish ceremony wearing a layered polka dot dress and posing on the balcony alongside Julia Perry (left)

Elon Musk’s mother Maye (right), who is a Canadian-South African model, was also pictured at the lavish ceremony wearing a layered polka dot dress and posing on the balcony alongside Julia Perry (left)

Lady Kitty Spencer married millionaire tycoon Michael Lewis in an extravagant ceremony at the Villa Aldobrandini mansion Frascati, Italy. this weekend

The couple were surrounded by their friends and family at the lavish event

 Guests were treated to an incredible light show at the venue last night (left) while musical performers also put on a show under arches of flowers (right)

The newly weds put on a lavish event in Italy, with ornate place settings written in calligraphy

Guests were able to enjoy the couple's special day into the night

The newly weds put on a lavish event in Italy, with ornate place settings written in calligraphy and guests were able to enjoy the couple’s special day into the night (left) and right) 

He recently revealed that he has a ‘painful and unpleasant’ shoulder injury, which has been affecting his freedom of movement and may have played its part in keeping him away from the wedding, along with his third wife Karen.

Not that family were absent from the event. Kitty was escorted at the ceremony, held in the gardens of the Villa Aldobrandini – a stunning mansion in Frascati, near Rome – by her brother Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp, and half brother Samuel Aitken, whose father is businessman Jonathan Aitken.

Her sisters Eliza and Amelia Spencer, the youngest of Earl Spencer and Victoria’s four children, are also understood to have attended. Other guests included fellow Dolce & Gabbana models Emma Weymouth, the Marchioness of Bath, and Idris Elba’s wife Sabrina. Pop singer Pixie Lott, a friend for the past five years, was also there.

Also understood to have been present were the groom’s three grown-up children from his marriage to ex-wife Leola.

Some guests were thought to be staying at the five-star Hotel de la Ville in Rome, and on Friday night enjoyed a dinner at the Galleria Del Cardinale, a lavish baroque events space in the city. The bride had earlier shared photos on Instagram of her enjoying a girls’ trip in Florence.  

The newlyweds were surrounded by friends and family as they made a champagne toast to their marriage hours after the ceremony (pictured)

The newlyweds were surrounded by friends and family as they made a champagne toast to their marriage hours after the ceremony (pictured) 

Princess Diana 's niece, 30, has spent the last week in the country with pals, getting ready for her wedding to the South Africa-born 62-year-old multi-millionaire - who is five years older than her father Charles Spencer

Princess Diana 's niece, 30, has spent the last week in the country with pals, getting ready for her wedding to the South Africa-born 62-year-old multi-millionaire - who is five years older than her father Charles Spencer

Princess Diana ‘s niece has spent the last week in the country with pals, getting ready for her wedding to the South Africa-born 62-year-old multi-millionaire – who is five years older than her father Charles Spencer

Lady Kitty and her new husband, who is 30 years her senior, enjoyed a toast as they stood alongside guests on the balcony of the stunning villa in Rome

Lady Kitty and her new husband, who is 30 years her senior, enjoyed a toast as they stood alongside guests on the balcony of the stunning villa in Rome 

After initially wearing a lace D&G gown, Lady Kitty later changed into a flowing white gown with pink and green floral detailing across the skirt (pictured)

After initially wearing a lace D&G gown, Lady Kitty later changed into a flowing white gown with pink and green floral detailing across the skirt (pictured) 

Guests were pictured departing their hotel to attend the wedding between Lady Kitty Spencer and her billionaire beau Michael Lewis in Rome

Guests were pictured departing their hotel to attend the wedding between Lady Kitty Spencer and her billionaire beau Michael Lewis in Rome

Lady Kitty Spencer and her new millionaire tycoon husband Michael Lewis celebrated their wedding at a lavish ceremony in Italy surrounded by her friends who were pictured leaving the hotel

Lady Kitty Spencer and her new millionaire tycoon husband Michael Lewis celebrated their wedding at a lavish ceremony in Italy surrounded by her friends who were pictured leaving the hotel

Lady Kitty Spencer and her new millionaire tycoon husband Michael Lewis celebrated their wedding at a lavish ceremony in Italy surrounded by her friends who were pictured leaving the hotel

Attendees opted for floor-length gowns and black-tie attire for the lavish event at the Italian villa in Rome

Attendees opted for floor-length gowns and black-tie attire for the lavish event at the Italian villa in Rome

Guests were pictured departing their hotel to attend the wedding between Lady Kitty Spencer and her billionaire beau Michael Lewis in Rome

Guests were pictured departing their hotel to attend the wedding between Lady Kitty Spencer and her billionaire beau Michael Lewis in Rome

Guests were pictured departing their hotel to attend the wedding between Lady Kitty Spencer and her billionaire beau Michael Lewis in Rome

Attendees (pictured leaving the hotel ahead of the ceremony) opted for floor-length gowns and black-tie attire for the lavish event at the Italian villa in Rome

Attendees (pictured leaving the hotel ahead of the ceremony) opted for floor-length gowns and black-tie attire for the lavish event at the Italian villa in Rome

Lady Kitty Spencer and her new millionaire tycoon husband Michael Lewis celebrated their wedding at a lavish ceremony in Italy surrounded by her friends who were pictured leaving the hotel

Lady Kitty Spencer and her new millionaire tycoon husband Michael Lewis celebrated their wedding at a lavish ceremony in Italy surrounded by her friends who were pictured leaving the hotel

Lady Kitty Spencer and her new millionaire tycoon husband Michael Lewis celebrated their wedding at a lavish ceremony in Italy surrounded by her friends who were pictured leaving the hotel

There was no sign of Kitty’s cousins Princes William or Harry, whose weddings in 2011 and 2018 she attended. After the ceremony, the couple treated guests to a sumptuous dinner and dancing, before they took to the balcony to watch an incredible fireworks display.

Lady Kitty and her husband, who is five years older than her father, had been preparing to marry since before the pandemic, after he proposed with a £300,000 diamond ring just before Christmas 2019. They had been discreetly dating since 2018, and she has reportedly received instruction in his Jewish faith.

When it came to her dress for the big day, it seems she had only one thought in mind. Domenico Dolce said: ‘She told us she had thought of us immediately, and we were very happy with that!’

Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda division spent around six months creating her wedding dress at their embroidery factory and Milan atelier. Kitty has worked with the brand since 2017.

The designers said they had only four fittings to get it right. ‘They’ve been beautiful and emotional moments,’ said Dolce. ‘One of the inspirations is definitely her love for Italy. Kitty is in love with our beautiful country and its rich history, art and culture.’

Stefano Gabbana said: ‘But she is also a girl who is very attached to her origins, to England; to her heritage of the great Victorian era. And like all the English people, she has a great passion for all kinds of flowers.’   

Wedding guests are thought to be staying at the five-star hotel in Rome ahead of the lavish wedding between Lady Kitty Spencer and her billionaire beau Michael Lewis

Wedding guests are thought to be staying at the five-star hotel in Rome ahead of the lavish wedding between Lady Kitty Spencer and her billionaire beau Michael Lewis

The newlyweds enjoyed a quiet moment as they shared a champagne toast to their new marriage, hours after the ceremony last night

The newlyweds enjoyed a quiet moment as they shared a champagne toast to their new marriage, hours after the ceremony last night 

The happy couple enjoyed a champagne toast after their nuptials while watching fireworks from the balcony of the Italian villa in Rome

The happy couple enjoyed a champagne toast after their nuptials while watching fireworks from the balcony of the Italian villa in Rome

The happy couple enjoyed a champagne toast after their nuptials while watching fireworks from the balcony of the Italian villa in Rome 

Michael could be seen gesturing into the distance as he spoke to his new wife while guests enjoyed a firework display from the balcony of the villa

Michael could be seen gesturing into the distance as he spoke to his new wife while guests enjoyed a firework display from the balcony of the villa 

The couple had their arms around one another as they enjoyed their champagne toast after their nuptials last night

The couple had their arms around one another as they enjoyed their champagne toast after their nuptials last night

The couple had their arms around one another as they enjoyed their champagne toast after their nuptials last night 

He went on: ‘For the main dress she wanted to keep a fairly traditional, clean cut, but at the same time she desired to have a timeless allure.’ Dolce added: ‘It was all very natural and authentic. Lady Kitty Spencer described to us her dream dress, and we have tried to interpret her wishes.’

The night before the wedding, Kitty wore a baby-blue tulle gown and cape embroidered with cross-stitched flowers also made for her by Dolce & Gabbana.

Following the main ceremony, she changed into a double organza hand-painted silk gown embellished with flowers and crystals for the wedding dinner.

She then changed a third time on her big day, swapping into a cocktail dress embroidered with silver and golden beads.

Yesterday Kitty was seen wearing a mikado silk dress with cutwork inserts, embellished with sequins, applique flowers and double duchesse ribbons. For the ceremony, her husband wore a white suit with a black bow tie.

Earlier this year, Kitty told Town & Country magazine: ‘I just look forward to a really happy home life; a happy marriage and happy children.’

Kitty was raised away from the public gaze in South Africa, but is now one of the London’s most-invited. Her modelling career was launched via a sensational Tatler cover in 2009, in which she looked like a blue-blooded Brigitte Bardot.  

Pop star Pixie Lott and her model boyfriend Oliver Cheshire were spotted in Italy following the lavish wedding ceremony

Pop star Pixie Lott and her model boyfriend Oliver Cheshire were spotted in Italy following the lavish wedding ceremony 

Attendees were spotted making their way out of the five-star hotel in Rome again today following the lavish wedding ceremony yesterday

Attendees were spotted making their way out of the five-star hotel in Rome again today following the lavish wedding ceremony yesterday

Wedding guests were spotted in Rome, Italy, again today following the lavish wedding between Kitty Spencer and Michael Lewis

Wedding guests were spotted in Rome, Italy, again today following the lavish wedding between Kitty Spencer and Michael Lewis 

Attendees were spotted still in Rome today following the wedding between Lady Kitty Spencer and her billionaire beau Michael Lewis

Attendees were spotted still in Rome today following the wedding between Lady Kitty Spencer and her billionaire beau Michael Lewis

The couple were joined by Lady Kitty's sisters, twins Eliza and Amelia; Viscountess Emma Weymouth (left) and her husband Ceawlin Thynn

Also wearing a designer dress was fashion designer Jade Holland Cooper

The couple were joined by Lady Kitty’s sisters, twins Eliza and Amelia; Viscountess Emma Weymouth (left) and her husband Ceawlin Thynn as well as fashion designer Jade Holland Cooper (right), both of which wore designer dresses

Another famous face on the guest list at the exquisite Italian wedding was Made in Chelsea's Mark Vandelli. He posed for pictures in the gardens, captioning the snap: 'Coming for you @KittySpencer'

Another famous face on the guest list at the exquisite Italian wedding was Made in Chelsea’s Mark Vandelli. He posed for pictures in the gardens, captioning the snap: ‘Coming for you @KittySpencer’

Artist Piotr Krzymowski also posed in the gardens of the lavish Italian home donning a navy blue suit with a matching bow tie for the event

Artist Piotr Krzymowski also posed in the gardens of the lavish Italian home donning a navy blue suit with a matching bow tie for the event

Jade Holland Cooper posed for pictures with Emma Weymouth in the back of a car, seemingly on their way to the venue

Jade Holland Cooper posed for pictures with Emma Weymouth in the back of a car, seemingly on their way to the venue

Professionally, she is represented by Paula Karaiskos, who also booked Kate Moss at Storm model agency. 

After romances with property tycoon Niccolo Barattieri di San Pietro and cricketer Denis Compton’s grandson Nick, she met Mr Lewis through her one-time boss, former defence secretary Liam Fox, who Kitty worked for at the military charity Give Us Time. 

Fox is close to Adam Werrity, who runs a consultancy called Security Futures, to which Mr Lewis has donated. 

Publicity shy in the extreme, Mr Lewis courted her with complete discretion.

They live in a £19million house in London which Kitty has recently had completely redecorated. Mr Lewis also spends time in the tax haven of Monaco where he is thought to have another house.

His family have humble roots; his grandfather Meyer fled persecution by the Nazis in Latvia in the 1930s and relocated to South Africa, where he went on to found a successful furniture company. 

Meyer’s son Stanley, Michael’s father, then bought a controlling share in fashion company Foschini, which runs brands including Totalsport. 

Michael, who has been Foschini Group chairman since 2015, moved to the UK in the 1980s and recently acquired Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight. He founded the family’s investment company, Oceana Investment Corporation, and Israeli biotechnology company Prochon. He is also a generous philanthropist.

Kitty’s family are said to find him ‘easy-going’. Following the news of their engagement, a source said: ‘Michael is loved by all of them. Despite his wealth, he’s very humble and low key.’

The duo donned their best pouts for some fun snaps in the car ride over to the wedding, fanning themselves to cool down in the Italian heat

The duo donned their best pouts for some fun snaps in the car ride over to the wedding, fanning themselves to cool down in the Italian heat

Lady Kitty Spencer was a vision in white at the event in Italy yesterday, opting to wear a high-necked lace detail gown for the occasion

Lady Kitty Spencer was a vision in white at the event in Italy yesterday, opting to wear a high-necked lace detail gown for the occasion 

The guests gathered on the balcony with the impressive views as they waited for the wedding to begin

Guests were treated to incredible views of the town from the expansive balcony of the beautiful mansion and some even seized the opportunity to pose for a picture

Guests were treated to incredible views of the town from the expansive balcony of the beautiful mansion and some even seized the opportunity to pose for a picture

Guests pictured in Frascati, Villa Aldobrandini, to attend the wedding between Lady Kitty Spencer and her billionaire beau Michael Lewis

Guests pictured in Frascati, Villa Aldobrandini, to attend the wedding between Lady Kitty Spencer and her billionaire beau Michael Lewis

Many of those attending were pictured milling around outside the venue and posing for pictures on the balcony of the villa before the ceremony

Many of those attending were pictured milling around outside the venue and posing for pictures on the balcony of the villa before the ceremony 

Attendees opted for floor-length gowns and black-tie attire for the lavish event at the Italian villa in Rome yesterday

Attendees opted for floor-length gowns and black-tie attire for the lavish event at the Italian villa in Rome yesterday

Attendees opted for floor-length gowns and black-tie attire for the lavish event at the Italian villa in Rome yesterday (pictured) 

Emma Weymouth (pictured: in red) and fashion designer Jade Holland Cooper (pictured: wearing green) also attended the event

Emma Weymouth (pictured: in red) and fashion designer Jade Holland Cooper (pictured: wearing green) also attended the event 

Guests including Emma Weymouth could be seen milling around a balcony and chatting ahead of the ceremony yesterday at the villa

Guests including Emma Weymouth could be seen milling around a balcony and chatting ahead of the ceremony yesterday at the villa

Guests including Emma Weymouth could be seen milling around a balcony and chatting ahead of the ceremony yesterday at the villa (left and right) 

Many of those attending opted for black tie suits, while the female guests wore lavish floor-length gowns for the splendid nuptials

Many of those attending opted for black tie suits, while the female guests wore lavish floor-length gowns for the splendid nuptials 

Some guests wore elaborate headpieces as they arrived at the venue earlier yesterday afternoon

Some guests wore elaborate headpieces as they arrived at the venue earlier yesterday afternoon

Some guests wore elaborate headpieces as they arrived at the venue earlier yesterday afternoon 

One guest opted for a strapless black-and-white gown for the occasion, which she paired with a glittering necklace

One guest opted for a strapless black-and-white gown for the occasion, which she paired with a glittering necklace

One guest opted for a strapless black-and-white gown for the occasion, which she paired with a glittering necklace 

Some rested their drinks on the balcony edge as they gazed out at the stunning view of Rome from the hilltop villa

Some rested their drinks on the balcony edge as they gazed out at the stunning view of Rome from the hilltop villa 

Inside the venue were several arches covered in floral arrangements which surrounded the seated guests

Several heart-shaped cakes were on display with people pictured tucking into them

Inside the venue were several arches covered in floral arrangements which surrounded the seated guests and several heart-shaped cakes were on display with people pictured tucking into them

Guests were treated to a spectacular fireworks display

Many of the guests pulled out their phones to document the incredible sight

Guests were treated to a spectacular fireworks display and many of the guests pulled out their phones to document the incredible sight

Maye Musk and Julia Perry attended the beautiful wedding together and shared pictures from inside, including the intricate place settings

Maye Musk and Julia Perry attended the beautiful wedding together and shared pictures from inside, including the intricate place settings

As the searing summer heat began to ease at 6pm, Princess Diana's niece said 'I do' in front of a hushed congregation in the Villa Aldobrandini in Frascati, a stunning country mansion with views towards Rome

As the searing summer heat began to ease at 6pm, Princess Diana’s niece said ‘I do’ in front of a hushed congregation in the Villa Aldobrandini in Frascati, a stunning country mansion with views towards Rome

The model has spent the last week in Italy with friends, with several going on to share posts that hinted that her nuptials were imminent

The model has spent the last week in Italy with friends, with several going on to share posts that hinted that her nuptials may be imminent

The model has spent the last week in Italy with friends, with several going on to share posts that hinted that her nuptials were imminent (pictured left, one shared a post captioned: ‘Team Bride’, and right, Mark Francis tagged Kitty in Rome, writing: ‘So it begins…’

Lady Kitty married millionaire tycoon Michael in an extravagant ceremony at the Villa Aldobrandini mansion Frascati, Italy, this weekend surrounded by her friends and family

Lady Kitty married millionaire tycoon Michael in an extravagant ceremony at the Villa Aldobrandini mansion Frascati, Italy, this weekend surrounded by her friends and family 

Earlier this week, Kitty shared a photograph posing in a leopard print bodycon dress as she posed for a snap on a bridge during a girl's weekend in Florence

Earlier this week, Kitty shared a photograph posing in a leopard print bodycon dress as she posed for a snap on a bridge during a girl’s weekend in Florence

Several comments appeared to hint at the upcoming big event, with some saying they were 'so excited'

Several comments appeared to hint at the upcoming big event, with some saying they were ‘so excited’ 

Wedding guests have been making the most of the beautiful Italian sunshine (pictured) ahead of the big event on Saturday evening

Wedding guests have been making the most of the beautiful Italian sunshine (pictured) ahead of the big event on Saturday evening

Princess Diana's niece jetted off to the French Riviera earlier last summer. Pictured, in Nemi in a £1,750 D&G dress

Princess Diana’s niece jetted off to the French Riviera earlier last summer. Pictured, in Nemi in a £1,750 D&G dress

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