10 details to know about Princess Diana's wedding dress

Princess Diana and Prince Charles got married on July 29, 1981.David Levenson/Getty Images

• Princess Diana's wedding dress is considered one of the most extravagant fashion moments in the history of the British royal family.
• Royal fashion expert Elizabeth Holmes' book "HRH: So Many Thoughts On Royal Style" includes more details about Diana's famous bridal gown designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel.
• For example, Diana's dress included "something borrowed," "something new," and "something blue."
• The fabric was also technically ivory, not white, which broke tradition.

Princess Diana's wedding dress is considered one of the most dramatic fashion moments from a royal.

Lady Di's wedding to Prince Charles, and her gown, were recently re-created for season four of Netflix's drama series "The Crown," in which actress Emma Corrin portrays the Princess of Wales.

The gown is known for its 25-foot-long train, but there's also a fascinating story behind the making of the dress, which was designed by husband and wife duo Elizabeth and David Emanuel.

Insider gathered details about Diana's wedding look from journalist and royal fashion expert Elizabeth Holmes' book, "HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style," which includes an interview with Elizabeth Emanuel about what it was like to design the dress for the Princess of Wales.