Gorgeous Wedding Dresses
When it comes to wedding dresses there are a myriad of options. If you're looking for simple, body-hugging shapes or something flashier with embellishments and lace, there's a dress that speaks to your individual style.
Be inspired by these stunning gowns worn by famous celebrities and royalty from all over the world.
Grace Kelly's Satin and Lace Gown
Grace Kelly's wedding dress from 1956 to Prince Rainier de Monaco, created by Grace Kelly, has inspired brides for years. The actress's simple but refined style influenced brides ranging from Kate Middleton to Naomi Campbell and Miranda Kerr, who both wore dresses with similar features. The princess-like dress, designed by the Academy Award-winning MGM Costume Designer Helen Rose, was made of silk faille and antique Brussels Lace. It required 30 seamstresses 30 hours to create.
It could have cost you $65,200 in the past but if you're dreaming of a timeless wedding you can still have the same class and elegance without breaking the bank. From lace sleeves to high-neck styles, this collection of Grace Kelly-inspired wedding dresses includes gowns that make you feel like the princess you are.
This strapless lace dress by Pronovias has a neckline with a high neck and side cut-outs that are fashionable. It's sure to attract attention. If you prefer a shorter dress, this mermaid style from Naeem khan has a scattering silver beaded details embroidered into the lace. It also comes with an adjustable lace jacket that's perfect for transitioning into an elegant cocktail dress for the reception.
Audrey Hepburn Tea-Length Dress
Audrey Hepburn's iconic black dress from Breakfast at Tiffany's set the standard for all other '60s wedding dresses. The silk shantung dress decorated with black floral embroidery and had an elegant neckline and long sleeves. It was a bridal look that accentuated Hepburn’s hourglass figure perfectly and remains one of the most memorable of all time.
Hepburn's style was about understated elegance. When it came to her wedding, she went with an elegant look. The actress wore two wedding gowns (her first marriage to Mel Ferrer, and her second wedding to Roman psychiatrist Andrea Dotti), both with a simple bridal style with a high neckline. breaking news finished the fairytale look with elbow-length gloves and an elegant rose wreath on her head.
Hepburn's third wedding gown was one of the most romantic. It was adorned with the tiara, and was designed by Hubert de Givenchy. Hubert de Givenchy designed this lace and satin gown, with a high-front slit that revealed her shoulders in a subtle sexy manner. She was wearing white gloves and flowers to complete her gorgeous wedding day appearance.
Kim Kardashian's Lace Gown
Kim Kardashian wowed in a sheer lace dress that showed black lingerie beneath the dress, just days prior to her 42nd birthday. The mother of four rocked the sexy dress while celebrating her milestone in Calabasas, California, with family members including sister Kourtney and ex Kanye West's new lover Irina Shayk. Kardashian added high-heeled shoes and an edgy black cross necklace.
The previous year, Kardashian wowed fans in an off-the-shoulder white Vivienne Westwood slip dress that had a corseted waist and back. The natural beauty paired it with two of her signatures which included a bare face and pin straight hair.
The next year, she wore a sheer black dress with a square neckline and wide straps to the CFDA Awards. She put it on with an embellished red and gold cross necklace and a chunky black ring and pointed Perspex heels.
In 2021, Kardashian made waves in a pink Balenciaga bodycon dress with boots built-in. She paired her fitted dress with a textured jacket and the earring with a large bauble for a vibrant outfit.
Issa Rae Strapless Ball Gown
Actress Issa Rae tied the knot with her long-time boyfriend Louis Diame this weekend in an event set against the picturesque backdrop of the South of France. She wore not just one but two Vera Wang gowns for her wedding day with a custom ivory sweetheart neckline with strapless straps for the ceremony and a sheath-like dress in light ivory with hand-sewn crystal beads and Chantilly lace for the reception.
The dresses were paired with silver platform heels and her bridesmaids wore sleeveless mauve gowns. She kept her beauty simple by wearing a ponytail and curled lashes. Her Insecure co-stars Jay Ellis and Yvonne Orji were also present at the wedding as shown by a picture of them together on Instagram.
Gwen Stefani is another celebrity who opted for the Vera Wang gown on her wedding day. She wore the white wedding dress in 2019 when she accepted the Fashion Icon Award at the People's Choice Awards. Two years later, she wore a custom wedding gown created by Wang for her children's nuptials with Blake Shelton. The dress, which was custom-made, included a fitted bodice and high-low tulle skirt that was hand-tumbled, was also embellished with flowers and a sheer veil.
Princess Eugenie's Custom Peter Pilotto Gown
It's a fact that in weddings, the bride's dress will be the most talked about dress of the day. Princess Eugenie, who married Jack Brooksbank on Friday at Windsor Castle, pulled off stunning sartorial perfection in her custom Peter Pilotto gown. The ninth in line to the throne, Eugenie chose a fitted bodice with a full skirt and long train, complete with a low back that showed the marks of corrective surgery that she underwent at age 12 to treat scoliosis.
Unlike Meghan Markle's Givenchy dress, which was a nod at Audrey Hepburn for inspiration, the princess opted for something more contemporary with her ivory satin jacquard dress. She collaborated with designers Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos, founders of British-based Peter Pilotto--to incorporate symbolic meaning in her dress, including a Thistle for Scotland as Eugenie and her husband are both fond of Balmoral and Balmoral; an Shamrock for Ireland (representing her maternal lineage of the family); and ivy to refer to the couple's home.
The guests of the wedding were presented with a stunning floral display by Robbins and Hill. It included gypsophila, lily of the valley flowers, jasmine blossoms, and wheat. The display is estimated to be worth a lot of pounds. And fans can now see it for themselves due to a royal wedding exhibition at Windsor Castle that features Eugenie's stunning bridal gown alongside her evening dress which is a long-sleeved, high neck blush piece from Whistles that Hello reports sells for just $315.
Marie-Chantal’s Pearl-Encrusted Ivory Silk Gown
When the Queen's granddaughter wed her second husband, she shook up wedding tradition by opting for a blush wedding gown. She wore a custom-designed gown by British designer Luisa Beccaria that featured long organza sleeves and a blush silk skirt. The princess also added a dash of sparkle with her favorite diamond fringe tiara to mark her special day.
The dress was designed by Norman Hartnell, Princess Margaret's minimalist wedding dress made of silk could be the beginning of a new regal style. Her long-sleeved dress was easy enough for her stunning cameo tiara which was a focal point of the dress.
Marie-Chantal chose the pearl-encrusted ivory Valentino silk dress for her wedding day, complete with bodyguards. It required 25 seamstresses to complete the dress. She paired the stunning design with a delicate flower crown to complete.
In her 2010 wedding to King Felipe Journalist Letizia Ortiz stunned in a natural silk dress embellished with gold details. The simple dress allowed her to wear a Cameo Tiara from the Napoleonic Era that her in-laws gave her.
Sophia Bush's Botanical Ball Gown
Actress Sophia Bush wowed fans in her floral-print Monique Lhuillier dress at her wedding to real estate investor Grant Hughes last week. The former One Tree Hill actress met Hughes 10 years ago during an excursion to Nicaragua for New Year. They began collaborating on charitable projects. They began to text each to each other during the pandemic and soon began to fall in love. On their wedding day she wore a dress with a botanical print with flowers native to their home states of Oklahoma, California, and Italy. The billowy blouson sleeves ball gown featured a earthy color scheme of peach Oklahoma tearoses as well as deep orange California poppy and warm green olives to symbolize the couple's roots.
The dress was paired with her Heron and Pine Rae Rancher hat and vintage Cartier earrings. She wore a tiara that was a gift from her husband's grandparents.
For the bride who loves bohemian style, this Monique Lhuillier off the shoulder floral bridal gown is a dream. The Vendela is made of pleated tulle and has lace embellishments, a long, sweeping sleeves with off-the-shoulder detailing. The hemline is swaying to the floor for a feminine silhouette and the off-shoulder accents your shoulders and arms. The v-neckline is also very flattering.