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Meghan Markles first wedding dress for Jamaican wedding to Trevor Engelson revealed

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Meghan Markle's first wedding dress for Jamaican wedding to Trevor Engelson revealed

Meghan Markle has worn white before – when she married ex-husband Trevor Engelson in 2011 (Picture: Star Magazine/MEGA, Backgrid)

Prince Harry wont be Meghan Markles first husband – shes been married before.

The former Suits actress, 36, was previously married to film producer Trevor Engelson, who she wed back in 2011, the same year Prince William tied the knot with Kate Middleton.

And with excitement at fever pitch over what Meghans royal wedding dress will look like, here we take a look at what Meghan chose for her first wedding gown.

Thankfully, theres just one day left to wait to see what style Meghan has chosen…

MEGHANS FIRST WHITE DRESS

**MINIMUM FEE 200 POUNDS PER IMAGE** EXCLUSIVE: These are the world exclusive photographs of Meghan Markle s first wedding. The suits star - who is dating Prince Harry - tied the knot in September 2011 to movie producer Trevor Engelson. Meghan, now 35, married Trevor on a beach in Ocho Rios, Jamaica after dating for seven years. But the couple divorced in August 2013 after just two years of marriage citing irreconcilable differences . Now these pictures, first published in US magazine Star show Meghan and guests enjoying the sun-drenched ceremony at the Jamaica Inn. Meghan can be seen in a yellow bikini while her mother Doris Ragland also hits the beach. In one shot, guests can been lifting Meghan and Trevor in the hora, a traditional Jewish chair dance . 04 Jan 2017 Pictured: Meghan Markle and Trevor Engelson. Photo credit: Star Magazine/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

Meghans first dress was strapless and the simplicity of the gown fitted the laid back vibe of the wedding (Picture: Star Magazine/MEGA)

For her first wedding, Meghan opted for a white bohemian-style, strapless, floor-length gown with a notch neckline.

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The plain dress was completed with pleats at the front and an embellished belt, which added a touch of sparkle.

There was no intricate lace detailing, no plunging show-stopper back and no long train or veil.

The simplicity of the dress fitted the laid back vibe of the wedding, which was thrown on a beach in Jamaica.

Its likely the gown for her Windsor Castle wedding to Prince Harry may be somewhat more elaborate.

Meghan Markle's first wedding dress for Jamaican wedding to Trevor Engelson revealed

Meghan Markle married Trevor Engelson in September 2011 (Picture: Star Magazine/MEGA)

Meghan may decide to be bold and go for a coloured frock, ignoring the royal tradition of white gowns. After all, blush and nude tones are all over the catwalks and Meghan is fashion-conscious.

It is common for second-time brides to shun the big white wedding dress altogether, in favour of more subtle wedding gowns, perhaps a heavily embellished design is on Meghans wish-list.

THE WEDDING

Meghan Markle's first wedding dress for Jamaican wedding to Trevor Engelson revealed

Meghan dances with her wedding guests on the beach (Picture: Star Magazine/MEGA)

Meghan and Trevor married on September 10 2011 at the Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Their ceremony took place in front of 102 guests and it fell over four days.

Thats quite different to Harry and Meghans 800 guests – and their big day is lasting just one day.

Pictures of Meghan and Trevors wedding reception show it looking like quite a wild affair, with the couple throwing a beach party for their friends, with Meghan dancing barefoot on the sand with her white gown covered at the feet.

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Meghan, with her then-husband in the background, is joined by her bridesmaids on the beach (Picture: Star Magazine/MEGA)

The couple apparently treated their friends to a barbecue feast on the beach and shots, partying long into the night

Its also been reported that Meghan and Trevor were lifted up on their chairs for a traditional chair dance, as well as taking part in a wheelbarrow race (which, it should be added, Meghan did in a yellow bikini).

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While not many pictures of their celebration have been published, one that we obtained shows what looks like four of Meghans bridesmaids joining her on the dancefloor.

Meghan Markle's first wedding dress for Jamaican wedding to Trevor Engelson revealed

The Jamaica Inn, Main St, Ocho Rios, beach where Meghan and Trevor partied into the night after their wedding ceremony (Picture: TripAdvisor)

Meghan Markle's first wedding dress for Jamaican wedding to Trevor Engelson revealed

Inside one of the suites at Jamaica Inn – perhaps this was Meghan and Trevors honeymoon suite? (Picture: TripAdvisor)

Meghan Markle's first wedding dress for Jamaican wedding to Trevor Engelson revealed

A view of one of the private villas at Jamaica Inn (Picture: TripAdvisor)

The girls are wearing pale pink strapless gowns and look like theyre enjoying the laid back atmosphere on the beach.

A source has previously said: The ceremony was over very quickly, in about 15 minutes. Then everyone hit the dance floor. It seemed they all just wanted to party.

THE MARRIAGE

Meghan Markle's first wedding dress for Jamaican wedding to Trevor Engelson revealed

Trevor Engelson and Meghan Markle in October 2011, one month after their marriage in Jamaica (Picture: Michael Kovac/WireImage)

Trevor met Meghan in 2004 and the pair became engaged six years later in 2010.

He was born on October 23 1976 in New York City. At 41, he is five years older than Meghan.

Now an actor, film producer and talent manager, he started off his career as a production assistant.

Meghan Markle's first wedding dress for Jamaican wedding to Trevor Engelson revealed

(L-R) Peter White and wife actress Michelle Monaghan, Trevor Engelson and Meghan Markle in October 2011 (Picture: Michael Kovac/WireImage)

In fact, Trevor produced the 2010 film Remember Me, which starred Robert Pattinson and featured a cameo from Meghan.

However, by August 2013, the pair had divorced, citing irreconcilable differences.

According to insiders, it was the strain of a long-distance relationship – with Meghan working in Toronto, Canada on Suits while Trevor was in Los Angeles – that saw the end of their nine-year relationship.

In an ITV documentary, Prince Harry and Meghan: Truly, Madly, Deeply, which aired earlier this year, Meghans friend Abby Wathen, who she starred in film Random Encounters with, spoke of how empowered Meghan felt after her divorce.

We became instant friends. She always knew she would be successful, she just…knew it. She knows what she wants and she gets it, Abby said.

Meghan Markle's first wedding dress for Jamaican wedding to Trevor Engelson revealed

Meghan Markle has been married once before (Picture: Ray Tamarra/GC Images)

Meghan Markle's first wedding dress for Jamaican wedding to Trevor Engelson revealed

Meghan Markle in July 2016, the month she began dating Prince Harry (Picture: Ray Tamarra/GC Images)

Meghan and I bonded because I was married and she was getting married. I was invited to her wedding but I couldnt go. Then we both went through divorce, so we bonded on that too.

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I was destroyed, but she was empowered. She took her power back. It wasnt the right relationship for her, so she moved on.

Meghan and Harry will tie the knot at midday at St Georges Chapel in Windsor on Saturday 19 May.

Kensington Palace revealed today that Prince Charles will walk Meghan down the aisle after her father was forced to pull out of the role to undergo emergency heart surgery.

MORE: Prince Charles to walk Meghan Markle down the aisle at royal wedding

MORE: Who is paying for the royal wedding and how much will it cost?

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