Gorgeous Wedding Dresses

When wedding dresses are concerned there are a myriad of options. Whether you prefer simple, body-hugging shapes or something more extravagant with embellishments and lace, there’s an outfit that reflects your individual style.

Take a look at these stunning gowns of A-list stars and royalty from around the world to get inspired for your big day.

Grace Kelly’s Satin and Lace Gown

Grace Kelly’s wedding dress from 1956 to Prince Rainier de Monaco, designed by Grace Kelly, has inspired brides for decades. The simple, yet refined style of the actress has inspired brides ranging from Kate Middleton and Naomi Campbell to Miranda Kerr who wore dresses that had similar details. Designed by Academy Award-winning MGM costume designer Helen Rose, the princess-like dress was made from silk faille and antique Brussels lace. It took 30 seamstresses in order to complete.

It might have cost you $65,200 back in the day, but if you’re dreaming of a timeless wedding you can still get some of the same elegance without breaking the bank. From sleeves of lace to high-neck designs, this collection of wedding dresses inspired by Grace Kelly includes dresses that will make you feel like the princess you are.

This strapless lace dress by Pronovias comes with trendy cut-outs on the sides and a high neck decollete that’s sure attract attention. If you’d like a shorter length, try this mermaid silhouette from Naeem Khan with a scattering of silver-beaded teeny details embossed into the lace. It also includes a detachable lace jacket that’s ideal for transforming into a cocktail dress for the reception.

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Audrey Hepburn’s iconic “little black dress” from Breakfast at Tiffany’s became the standard for 1960s wedding dresses. The silk shantung was adorned with black floral embroidery with a high neckline and long sleeves. It accentuated Hepburn’s hourglass figure in all of the right ways and remains one of the most memorable bridal gowns of all time.

Her style was all about understated glamour. When it came to her own nuptials, she went for an equally elegant look. The actress wore two of the three wedding gowns she wore (her first wedding to Mel Ferrer and her second to Roman psychiatrist Andrea Dotti) in a simple bridal satin design with a neckline that was high. She paired the frock with elbow length gloves and a rose head wreath to complete the fairy-tale look.

The wedding dress she wore for her third wedding was one of the most romantic. It featured an emerald tiara and was created by Hubert de Givenchy. The satin and lace ballgown was designed by Hubert de Givenchy and featured an open slit in the front that showed her gorgeous shoulders in a subtly sexually sexy manner. She completed her stunning wedding attire with white gloves and fresh flowers.

Kim Kardashian’s Lace Gown

Kim Kardashian wowed in a sheer lace dress that showed the black lingerie underneath, just days before her 42nd birthday. The mother of four wore the risqué dress to celebrate her 42nd birthday in Calabasas with family members including her sister Kourtney and former Kanye West’s girlfriend Irina. Kardashian finished her look with pointed heels and a necklace with a cross.

The previous year, Kardashian wowed fans in an off-the-shoulder white Vivienne Westwood slip dress with a corseted waistband and back. The natural beauty paired it with two of her signature styles: nude makeup and pin straight hair.

She wore a sheer black dress with a wide neckline and square neckline to the CFDA Awards the following year. She layered it with an embellished red and gold cross necklace, a chunky black ring, and pointed Perspex heels.

In 2021, Kardashian made waves in a pink Balenciaga bodycon dress with boots built-in. The model paired her slim-fitting dress with a textured jacket and the earring with a large bauble to create a striking outfit.

Issa Rae Strapless Ball Gown

Actress Issa Rae tied the knot with her long-time boyfriend Louis Diame this weekend in an intimate ceremony that was that was held in the beautiful backdrop of the South of France. She had two Vera Wang gowns on her wedding day. One was a strapless ivory ballgown with an elegant neckline for the ceremony, while the one was a sheath gown in light ivory with Chantilly Lace and hand-sewn crystal Beading for the reception.

The bridesmaids wore mauve sleeveless gowns and she paired both dresses. As for her beauty look she opted for a simple look with a ponytail, curled lashes. Her Insecure costars Jay Ellis and Yvonne Orji were also in attendance at the nuptials as shown by a picture of them together on Instagram.

Gwen Stefani is another celebrity who opted for an Vera Wang gown on her wedding day. She wore the white bridal dress in 2019 to accept the Fashion Icon Award at the People’s Choice Awards. Two years later, she wore a custom wedding gown created by Wang for her kids’ nuptials with Blake Shelton. The dress, which was custom-made, included a fitted bodice as well as a high-low hand-tumbled tulle skirt, was also decorated with floral embroidery and a sheer veil.

Princess Eugenie’s Custom Peter Pilotto Gown

It’s a fact that at weddings, the bride’s attire will be the most talked-about dress of the day. Princess Eugenie who was married to Jack Brooksbank on Friday at Windsor Castle, pulled off a stunning sartorial feat in her bespoke Peter Pilotto gown. Eugenie was the ninth person to ascend the the throne, wore a slender body with a full skirt, long train and a low-back which showed the scars of a corrective surgery at age 12 to treat scoliosis.

Meghan Markle chose her Givenchy dress that was inspired by Audrey Hepburn, but the princess chose a dress that featured ivories satin jacquard. She worked with designers Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos–founders of British-based label Peter Pilotto–to incorporate symbolic meaning in her dress, such as a Thistle for Scotland as Eugenie and her husband are both fond of Balmoral; an Shamrock for Ireland (representing her maternal side of the family) and ivy to refer to the couple’s home.

The guests at the wedding were presented with a stunning floral display by Robbins & Hill. It included gypsophila, lily of the valley flowers, jasmine blossoms, and wheat. It’s estimated the display was worth a few hundred thousand pounds. The exhibit was held at Windsor Castle, which features Eugenie’s wedding dress as well as her evening gown – the long-sleeved, high-neck piece in blush from Whistles, with a a retail price of around $315 – allows fans to experience it in person.

Marie-Chantal’s Pearl-Encrusted Ivory Silk Gown

When the Queen’s granddaughter wed her second husband, she broke with the tradition of a blush wedding dress. She wore a gown custom-designed by British designer Luisa BECCARIA, that featured a long organza sleeve and an edging of blush silk. She also added some sparkle to her special day with her favorite diamond-fringed tiara.

Created by Norman Hartnell, Princess Margaret’s minimal silk wedding dress would start a regal trend. The long-sleeved gown 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 gown for her nuptials with the bodyguard. It required 25 seamstresses to complete the dress. The stunning dress was paired with a delicate flower crown to complete.

Letizia Ortiz journalist from Spain, looked stunning in a silk gown with gold embroidery for her wedding to King Felipe in 2010. The simple dress allowed her to wear the Napoleonic period Cameo Tiara that she was presented with by her parents-in-law.

Sophia Bush’s Botanical Ball Gown

Actress Sophia Bush wowed fans in her floral-print Monique Lhuillier gown at her wedding to real estate investor Grant Hughes last week. The former One Tree Hill star met Hughes during a New Year’s trip to Nicaragua 10 years ago and quickly began working together on philanthropic endeavors. They began to text each one another during the outbreak, and soon became lovers. She wore a 3 piece gown with a botanical print that featured flowers native to Oklahoma, California, Italy, and their home states. The blouson-sleeved ball gown was adorned with an earthy color mix of peach Oklahoma tea roses as well as deep orange California poppies and warm green olives that represented the couple’s history.

The dress was paired with her Heron and Pine Rae Rancher Hat and vintage Cartier earrings. She wore a tiara which was an offer from her husband’s grandparents.

For the bride who loves bohemian style For the bride who is bohemian, this Monique Lhuillier off-the-shoulder floral bridal dress is the perfect choice. Made of pleated tulle, the Vendela has lace embellishments and long, sweeping sleeves with an off-the-shoulder wrap-around detail. The hemline is lowered to the floor and creates a feminine look. The off-the-shoulder details highlight the arms and shoulders. The v-neckline also looks great.