Meghan Markle Has Officially Picked Her Wedding Dress Designer

Royal reporter reveals the Suits star has started her gown fittings, enlisting the help of bestie Jessica Mulroney

By Kendall Fisher Jan 19, 2018 6:10 PMTags

With just four months to go, major details have emerged regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding.

First and foremost, the Suits actress has picked her wedding dress designer!

A royal insider confirmed to E! News that Meghan enlisted the help of her bestie and Canadian bridal stylist Jessica Mulroney to help her with the process of picking the right gown.

"This was Meghan's first fitting with the designer and a chance for her and Jessica to look through a number of different designs," the insider tells us, noting the fitting was top-secret and the designer is only known by about five people.

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"During the appointment, Meghan was able to narrow down what she liked and disliked," our source explained. "Some of their favorite design elements includes embroidery and sleeves."

In fact, royal reporter Omid Scobie told Good Morning America, "Meghan expressed the desire to wear something simple and classy and very elegant. They've tried on a number of different designs and are currently whittling it down to pick the best design for the day."

And Harry has made sure to give his soon-to-be wife plenty of space as she picks her dress.

"Harry made himself scarce, giving the girls plenty of private time to kind of have their meetings with the designers and, of course, choose other wedding elements," the royal reporter dished. "Harry's kind of made it clear that he wants to make this about Meghan."

But Jessica's time with Meghan has been spent on more than just her dress.

"Alongside dress planning, Jessica is guiding Meghan through a number of wedding day details, helping pull together ideas and resources from her impressive contacts book," our insider tells us.

Scobie paralleled that note, telling GMA, "Jessica Mulroney has a rich history when it comes to...wedding planning and bridal styling. It's not just the dress she's involved in. She's actually helping with a number of elements for the big day and I think Meghan is really relying heavily on her expertise and a lot of the decision she has to make, and there are many."

In fact, the royal reporter says Jessica's daughter, Ivy, will be the flower girl in the wedding. Prince William and Kate Middleton's daughter, Princess Charlotte, is also reportedly set to be a flower girl, while their son, Prince George, will be a page boy.

As for the guests, GMA reports the high-profile list could include: Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and first lady Sophie Gregoire Trudeau as well as some of Meghan's celebrity friends like Priyanka Chopra, designer Misha Nonoo and tennis GOAT Serena Williams.

Harry has also reportedly put Ed Sheeran at the top of his list to perform at the wedding after-party.

Prince Harry and Meghan are set to wed on May 19 at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, and we're told Meghan is "incredibly excited" that everything is coming together.