Recent celebrity weddings have highlighted a trend of brides opting for unique and sometimes debated wedding dresses. AnnaLynne McCord and Emily Atack, among others, have drawn attention for their bridal choices, sparking conversations about personal style and traditional expectations.
AnnaLynne McCord, 39, married former England rugby player Danny Cipriani, 41, in a backyard ceremony in Los Angeles. McCord wore a pastel, floral-embroidered gown with a cathedral-length veil and silver heels. The couple had previously asked guests to contribute financially towards their wedding costs via their wedding website, a move reportedly described as 'tacky and distasteful' by some insiders given their perceived affluent lifestyles.
Emily Atack, star of 'The Inbetweeners,' married scientist Alistair Garner in a UK ceremony. Atack chose a £2,325 Josephine Scott dress featuring long sleeves, lace cuffs, and a plunging neckline. She plans a second, more elaborate celebration in Spain. Atack has indicated her second wedding dress will be a significant, 'show-stopping' gown.
Georgina Rodriguez, partner of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, also made a notable bridal appearance. The couple had a low-key ceremony in Portugal, with Rodriguez wearing a sheer white shirt and skirt by Gucci, paired with satin shoes and diamond jewelry. The ensemble, chosen to commemorate their meeting at a Gucci store, was noted for its minimalist, potentially unconventional, aesthetic for a wedding.
Eva Herzigova, 53, married businessman Gregorio Marsiaj in Italy. Herzigova wore a flowing white Lanvin gown. While some social media users critiqued her look as underdressed or ill-fitting, others praised it as elegant and age-appropriate.
Dua Lipa married Callum Turner in a legal ceremony in London. Lipa wore a Schiaparelli skirt suit with white gloves and a wide-brimmed hat. Observers noted visible hip padding on her ensemble, sparking discussion about its construction and appearance, though many defended her choice as a personal expression.
Meghan Markle's Givenchy wedding gown for her marriage to Prince Harry also faced scrutiny. While widely admired, some commentators suggested the dress appeared to be oversized or in need of an additional fitting. Experts noted that the design might have been intentionally looser to allow for comfortable movement, a departure from the more tailored expectations of some bridal wear.
Princess Diana's iconic 1981 wedding gown, designed by Elizabeth and David Emanuel, featured a 25-foot train. While the dress was a sensation, designer Elizabeth Emanuel expressed dismay upon seeing the gown creased upon Diana's arrival at St. Paul's Cathedral.
Singer Mariah Carey married Tommy Mottola in 1993, opting for a voluminous Vera Wang gown with a 27-foot train, inspired by Princess Diana's royal wedding. The dress's off-the-shoulder sleeves were noted, though a large bouquet reportedly helped prevent any potential wardrobe issues.
Nicky Hilton's 2015 wedding to James Rothschild involved a £50,000 Valentino couture dress. Her lengthy train became briefly tangled under the wheel of the car as she exited, though she managed to avoid a major incident with assistance.
Celine Dion married René Angélil in 1994, wearing a lace and satin dress with a striking, seven-pound crystal headpiece. The headpiece, sewn directly into her hair, caused significant pain and required a course of antibiotics, though Dion has stated she has no regrets.
Katie Price's 2005 wedding to Peter Andre featured a pink designer gown with a seven-meter train. The dress, transported in a Cinderella-style carriage, was later voted one of the worst wedding dresses by a poll and described by Price as a significant fashion faux pas.