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Gorgeous Wedding Dresses: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
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When wedding dresses are concerned the possibilities are endless. There's a dress for every bride, regardless of whether you prefer a basic shape, body hugging style or something more flashy with embellishments and laces.

Take a look at these gorgeous gowns worn by A-list celebrities and royalty from around the world to get inspired for your big day.

Grace Kelly's Satin and Lace Gown

Grace Kelly's 1956 wedding gown to Prince Rainier de Monaco, designed by Grace Kelly, has inspired brides since decades. The actress's elegant and simple style has inspired brides from Kate Middleton to Naomi Campbell and Miranda Kerr, who both were wearing 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 and took 30 seamstresses a total of 30 hours to finish.

The dress could have cost $65,200 in the past but you can get the same style without breaking the bank. From lace sleeves to high-neck styles, this collection of wedding dresses that are inspired by Grace Kelly includes dresses that make you feel like the princess you are.


This strapless lace gown from Pronovias features on-trend side cut-outs as well as a high-neck decollete that's sureto turn heads. If you'd like a shorter length, you can try this mermaid-inspired silhouette from Naeem Khan. It's adorned with a few of teeny silver beaded details that are embroidered into the lace. It also comes with an adjustable lace jacket which is ideal for transforming into an evening dress for the reception.

Audrey Hepburn's Tea-Length Gown

Audrey Hepburn's iconic "little black dress" from Breakfast at Tiffany's became the fashion standard for 1960s wedding gowns. The silk shantung dress was decorated with black floral embroidery, and featured an elongated neckline and high sleeves. It highlighted Hepburn's hourglass silhouette in all the right ways and remains one of the most memorable bridal gowns of all time.

Hepburn's style was about understated elegance. So when it came to her own wedding, she went for the same elegant style. The actress wore two wedding gowns (her first marriage to Mel Ferrer, and her second marriage to Roman psychiatrist Andrea Dotti), both in a simple bridal design with a high-neckline. She finished the fairytale look with a pair of elbow-length gloves as well as an elegant rose wreath on her head.

Hepburn's third wedding gown was one of the most romantic. It featured a tiara and was designed by Hubert de Givenchy. This lace and satin ballgown was created by Hubert de Givenchy and featured an open slit in the front, which revealed her stunning shoulders in a subdued sexy way. She finished her stunning wedding dress with white gloves and fresh flowers.

Kim Kardashian's Lace Gown

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

In the past, Kardashian wowed her fans with the white slip dress designed by Vivienne Westwood with a corseted back and waist. The natural beauty was paired with two of her signatures which included a bare face and pin straight hair.

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

In 2021, Kardashian was a hit in the pink Balenciaga dress that had built-in booties. She paired her fitted dress with a textured jacket, and a large bauble earring for a dazzling outfit.

Issa Rae's Strapless Ball Gown

Issa Rae, the actress, married her long-time partner Louis Diame in a ceremony that was held in the beautiful landscape of France's South. She was wearing two Vera Wang gowns on her special day. One was a strapless ivory ballgown that had a sweetheart neckline to celebrate the ceremony, and the one was a sheath gown in light ivory with Chantilly Lace and hand-sewn crystal Beading for the reception.

Her bridesmaids wore mauve sleeveless gowns and she was able to match the two dresses. Her hair was kept simple by wearing a ponytail and curled lashes. As can be seen in a photo of the two together on Instagram and her Insecure co-stars Jay Ellis & Yvonne Orji attended the wedding.

Gwen Stefani, another celebrity has chosen the Vera Wang gown for her wedding. In 2019, she wore a white bridal-inspired dress to accept the Fashion Icon award from the People's Choice Awards, and two years later she had a wedding gown custom-made by Wang to honor her kids and Blake Shelton for their July 2021 nuptials. The dress was custom-made with an elegant bodice, a high-low hand tumbled tulle skirt, and floral embroidery. It was also adorned by a sheer veil.

Princess Eugenie's Custom Peter Pilotto Gown

It's a fact that at weddings, the bride's dress will be the most talked-about dress of the day. And Princess Eugenie of York has pulled off a spectacular sartorial feat with her custom Peter Pilotto gown as she got married to Jack Brooksbank at Windsor Castle on Friday. Eugenie is the ninth in line to throne, chose a fitted body with full skirt, high-back and a long train that showcased scars from the corrective surgery she had at age 12 she had for scoliosis.

Meghan Markle wore her Givenchy gown that was inspired by Audrey Hepburn, but the princess opted for a dress made of ivories satin jacquard. She collaborated with designers Peter Pilotto, Christopher De Vos (founders of the British label Peter Pilotto) to include meaningful symbolism into her dress. This included a Thistle to represent Scotland because Eugenie and her spouse share a love of Balmoral. Shamrocks were a symbol of her maternal lineage and ivy was used to reference the couple's home.

The guests at the wedding were treated to a spectacular floral display created by Robbins & Hill. It included gypsophila, lily of the valley flowers, jasmine blossoms and wheat. The display is estimated to be worth a few hundred thousand pounds. And fans can now see it in person due to a royal wedding exhibition at Windsor Castle that features Eugenie's stunning bridal gown and evening dress -- a high neck, long-sleeved blush-colored piece from Whistles. It Hello reports retails at just under $315.

Marie-Chantal’s Pearl-Encrusted Ivory Silk Gown

When the Queen's grandson married her second husband, he chose a wedding gown in blush. She wore a gown custom-designed by British designer Luisa BECCARIA. It featured a an organza-like sleeve with an edging of blush silk. She also added some sparkle to her wedding day with her diamond-fringed tiara.

Designed by Norman Hartnell, Princess Margaret's minimalist wedding dress made of silk could be the beginning of a new regal style. The dress's long sleeves were simple enough to let her stunning tiara shine brightly.

Marie-Chantal opted for an ivory pearl-encrusted Valentino silk gown to celebrate her wedding with bodyguards. It required 25 seamstresses to complete the dress. The stunning dress was paired with a stunning floral crown.

Letizia Ortiz journalist from Spain, stunned in a silk dress adorned 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 given by her parents.

Sophia Bush's Botanical Ball Gown

Sophia Bush stunned fans with her floral-print Monique Lhuillier gown as she got married to real estate investor Grant Hughes in the last week. The former One Tree Hill actress met Hughes 10 years ago on an excursion to Nicaragua for New Year. They began working together on charitable projects. They began FaceTiming each one another during the outbreak, and they quickly fell in love. On their wedding day, she wore a three-piece dress with a floral print with flowers native to their home states of Oklahoma, California, and Italy. The billowy blouson-sleeve ball gown was adorned with an earthy color mix of peach Oklahoma tea roses, deep orange California poppies, and warm green olives to represent the couple's history.

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

For the bride who loves bohemian style This Monique Lhuillier off the shoulder floral bridal dress is perfect. It is made of pleated tulle, the Vendela is embellished with lace and long, sweeping sleeves with the wrap-around off-the-shoulder design. The hemline falls to the floor for a feminine look and the off-shoulder accents your shoulders and arms. The v-neckline can also be very flattering.

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