And they're married! Britain's Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle were wed Saturday at Windsor Castle in a ceremony that combined British pageantry with modern style.

In a departure from tradition, Markle walked much of the way up the aisle unchaperoned, followed by her 10 bridesmaids and page boys -- a move that is unprecedented for a royal bride in Britain.

The big moments

• The bride's elegant white dress with an open bateau neckline was by British designer Clare Waight Keller, Givenchy's first female artistic director. Her 16-foot-long veil was held in place by a diamond bandeau tiara lent to her by the Queen.

• The couple sat with clasped hands as Chicago-based bishop Michael Curry, the first African-American head of the Episcopal Church in the United States, gave an impassioned sermon.
His fiery preaching style was a marked departure from the usually conservative tone of a British royal wedding. Harry could be seen saying "Wow" to Meghan as the sermon ended.

• The Palace revealed that Meghan's wedding ring has been made from Welsh gold and is a gift from the Queen, while Harry's is platinum.

• The Queen conferred the title Duke of Sussex on Prince Harry, making Meghan the first-ever Duchess of Sussex on their marriage.

• The last to arrive before the bride was the Queen, wearing a lime silk dress, accompanied by Prince Philip. Among the host of famous guests already waiting in the chapel were tennis star Serena Williams, actor Idris Elba and singer James Blunt.