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Franziska Balzer's Wedding Dress

This German Bride's Sheer Wedding Gown Was Royal Approved Thanks to 1 Small Detail

Franziska Balzer's Wedding Dress

When you're marrying a Prince, the pressure is on to find a wedding gown that's royally appropriate, but still fashionable. Think modest with a twist. Franziska Balzer most likely kept this in mind when she married Prince Maximilian zu Sayn-Wittgenstein of Berleburg, Germany. The bride chose a cream colored gown with a sheer lace bodice that might have been revealing by a royal's standard, but Franziska made one smart decision. She decided to pair a matching three-quarter sleeve blazer with her floor-grazing ensemble, keeping her shoulders and arms covered.

This understated addition is the element of elegance we've come to expect from princesses like Kate Middleton, who wore a lace-sleeved gown to her own ceremony. Franziska found the perfect marriage between sexy and tasteful with her ladylike cover up, and it's a trick all brides can borrow for their big day. Read on to see how she pulled off the look, then shop similar bridal accessories in our ultimate wedding guide.

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