As speculation mounts over what Taylor Swift might wear for her upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce, the fashion world is revisiting some of the most iconic celebrity wedding dresses of all time. These gowns have not only launched designer careers but have also secured a lasting place in fashion history.
Royal and Regal
Princess Diana's 1981 wedding gown to Prince Charles remains one of the most influential and extravagant designs ever seen. The ivory silk taffeta creation by David and Elizabeth Emanuel featured a dramatic 25-foot train, puffed sleeves, and intricate detailing, sparking numerous 1980s fashion trends. Images of Diana's wedding dress continue to be among the most famous wedding gown images ever.
More than three decades later, Kate Middleton's 2011 wedding dress was another meticulously guarded secret. Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen designed the satin gazar gown, which featured hand-appliquéd lace roses, thistles, and shamrocks created by a team from the Royal School of Needlework. The long lace sleeves of Middleton's gown were seen as a nod to Grace Kelly's iconic bridal look from her 1956 marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco. Kelly's ivory gown, designed by MGM costume designer Helen Rose, showcased a high-necked bodice of rose-point lace and a voluminous skirt crafted from silk, tulle, and antique lace.
Amal Clooney's 2014 wedding to George Clooney featured an elegant off-the-shoulder gown by Oscar de la Renta. The design incorporated layers of ivory tulle and 14 yards of Chantilly lace, meticulously hand-beaded with pearls and crystals, and was accompanied by a cathedral-length veil.
Jacqueline Kennedy's 1953 wedding to Senator John F. Kennedy was marked by a celebrated ivory silk taffeta gown by African American designer Ann Lowe. The dress, made with 50 yards of fabric, featured a portrait neckline and a full skirt.
Hollywood Glamour and Rock 'n' Roll Edge
Elizabeth Taylor's first wedding in 1947 saw her wear a satin gown designed by MGM costume designer Helen Rose, featuring a high illusion neckline and a fitted waist. The 18-year-old star's ensemble has remained a significant reference point in bridal fashion.
Hailey Bieber married Justin Bieber in 2019 in an off-the-shoulder Off-White gown designed by Virgil Abloh. The veil was uniquely embellished with the phrase “TILL DEATH DO US PART” screen-printed along the hem.
Kim Kardashian's 2014 nuptials to Kanye West in Florence included a long-sleeved Givenchy Haute Couture lace gown by Riccardo Tisci, notable for its dramatic cutout back and accompanying silk veil. A miniature version was made for their daughter, North West.
Supermodel Kate Moss wed Jamie Hince in 2011 in a 1920s-inspired slip dress by John Galliano. The bias-cut gown featured a sheer overlay adorned with gold sequin leaves, complemented by a cap veil and a subtle blue detail on her shoe sole.
Modern and Avant-Garde
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' 2018 wedding featured a dramatic Ralph Lauren gown for their Christian ceremony, covered in over two million sequins and paired with a hand-embroidered lace coat and a 75-foot veil. Chopra also wore a deep-red Sabyasachi lehenga for her Hindu ceremony.
Dua Lipa recently wore a custom white Schiaparelli couture skirt suit for her civil ceremony, later celebrating in a Chanel Haute Couture gown adorned with feathers and thousands of beads.
Gwen Stefani opted for a distinct look when she married Gavin Rossdale in 2002, choosing a Christian Dior gown by John Galliano that featured a skirt and veil spray-painted with a pink ombré effect.
Solange Knowles' 2014 wedding included a Stéphane Rolland jumpsuit with a cape, followed by an ivory gown with a matching cape by Humberto Leon for Kenzo.
Sofia Richie's 2023 wedding featured multiple custom Chanel ensembles, including a sleeveless sequin-and-lace halter gown for the ceremony.
Red Carpet Stars and Iconic Moments
Victoria Beckham (née Adams) married David Beckham in 1999 in a champagne Vera Wang ballgown with a voluminous train, accessorized with a crown.
Angelina Jolie's 2014 wedding gown to Brad Pitt was an ivory silk creation by Atelier Versace, uniquely embellished by Luigi Massi with drawings from the couple's six children on the dress and veil.
Bianca Jagger's 1971 marriage to Mick Jagger in Saint-Tropez involved a memorable departure from the traditional gown; she wore an ivory Yves Saint Laurent 'Le Smoking' tuxedo jacket with a silk skirt and a veiled hat.
Yoko Ono and John Lennon's 1969 wedding in Gibraltar saw Ono in a white tiered minidress, knee-high socks, sneakers, and a floppy sun hat.