Céline Dion made a fashion statement with her wedding dress.

The “My Heart Will Go On” singer met her late husband René Angélil in 1980 when she sang for him at an audition. He became her manager and the two worked together for seven years before starting dating in 1987. The couple initially kept their relationship out of the spotlight due to their 26-year age difference, and it remained a secret until a year before their wedding.

On December 17, 1994, Dion and Angélil tied the knot at the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal. The extravagant wedding was televised live in Canada, where viewers saw Dion walk down the aisle in a crystal-embellished silk dress by Mirella and Steve Gentile, accessorized with a now-iconic Swarovski crystal headpiece.

During an interview with fashion In April 2024, Dion spoke about her big day, telling the outlet that she wouldn’t change anything about the lavish celebration.

“I will remember that moment for the rest of my life,” she said. “The dress couldn’t have been big enough. I could have worn a dress three times as big on my head. I could have worn six different dresses that night because he (Angélil) was and still is such a wonderful person. He brought out the best in me. Really.”

From the design to her iconic accessories, here’s everything you need to know about Céline Dion’s wedding dress.

Dion’s wedding dress was designed by Mirella and Steve Gentile

Mirella and Steve Gentile designed Dion’s voluminous ball gown. The long-sleeved creation was made of French silk and lace and featured a sweetheart neckline and sequin embroidery.

It had lace sleeves and a 20-foot train

The ballgown skirt was accentuated by a nipped-in waist and a sweetheart neckline that flowed into stunning lace sleeves. A dramatic 20-foot train that rivaled that of Princess Diana’s wedding dress completed the fairytale bridal look.

Speaking to the press after her wedding, Dion said she had a clear idea of ​​what her dress would look like.

“I wanted a girl’s dress. I wanted a princess dress, like the ones we dream of in our dreams,” she said in French. “Well, I’m paying the price today because I tell you, it’s not easy to move in it and it’s very heavy, but I don’t regret it. It’s a one-off in my life and I’m very happy.”

The production of the silk dress took over 1,000 hours

Dion’s wedding dress also featured hand-sewn crystal and pearl embellishments. Her sleeves and bodice were fully embellished, while her skirt was beaded. The intricate details would have taken over 1,000 hours to complete, per Vogue France.

As an accessory she wore a tiara and a veil made of crystal

Dion’s bridal accessories were as iconic as her wedding dress. She completed her look with an elaborate tiara made of 2,000 Swarovski crystals and a long white veil.

Talk to fashion In April 2024, the singer revealed that she had to have the tiara “sewn in” and believed that she could “manage the weight.”

“I practiced and everything is smooth and everything is fine, but when I had to go into the cathedral, there was no wooden floor, there was carpet. I had an instant facelift,” she said. “And it was like, ‘Am I going to make it? Am I going to make it to my future husband? But like, ‘Oh, I’m going to run to you.’ I did.”

Dion also told the outlet that after removing the tiara, she realized that the 6-pound headpiece had caused a head injury.

“When we took the tiara off, I got a cut because the pressure was too much,” she said. “The next day I woke up and looked in the mirror. Right in the middle of my forehead I had a bump the size of an egg… I had to take antibiotics for about three weeks.”

She arrived at the Basilica in a white fur coat

Tying the knot in the middle of the Canadian winter required some extra accessories. Dion wore a short white fur coat when she arrived at the basilica and carried a bouquet of white flowers covered in tulle.