The 5 celebrity wedding dresses influencing brides this summer
When it comes to wedding dresses, the only thing more exciting than buying your own is poring over other people's.
Okay, maybe not more exciting, but it certainly comes close, particularly when you're in the market for one yourself.
And no one provides better - or bigger-budget - bridal inspo than the world's rich and famous.
Unfortunately for this summer's brides, the Royal Wedding was far too recent for brides-to-be to snap up something à la Meghan. Something for next year's brides to pin on their mood boards instead?
2017 did, however, see some big celebrity nuptials, so with wedding season well and truly in full swing global fashion search engine Lyst looked into spikes in search and sales to discover the 5 celebrity wedding dresses influencing this summer's brides.
1. Pippa Middleton
When: May 20, 2017
Marrying: James Matthews
Wearing: Giles Deacon
Statistics: Searches for Giles Deacon increased by 148% in May.
2. Serena Williams
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When: November 16, 2017
Marrying: Alexis Ohanian
Wearing: Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Versace (for her second and third dress), and Nike trainers.
Statistics: Serena's bejewelled Nike Cortez trainers saw the style increase by 8% that week.
3. Emily Ratajkowski
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When: February 23, 2018
Marrying: Sebastian Bear-McClard
Wearing: Zara
Statistics: Searches for Zara suits increased 58% week on week.
4. Miranda Kerr
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When: May 27, 2017
Marrying: Evan Spiegel
Wearing: Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior
Statistics: Miranda’s Stephen Jones headpiece prompted a 43% increase in Australian searches for bridal headpieces
5. Chanel Iman
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When: March 3, 2018
Marrying: Sterling Shepard
Wearing: Zuhair Murad
Statistics: Chanel's embellished cape led to a 29% increase in demand in the US.
And if that's not enough bridal inspo, scroll down to see some other unforgettable celebrity brides...
Lily Allen and David Harbour
When: September 2020
The bride wore: Lily looked incredible in an off the shoulder 60s inspired mini dress by Dior for her Vegas nuptials.
@hilaryduff / InstagramHilary Duff & Matthew Koma
When: December 2019
The bride wore: A custom dress by British designer Jenny Packham, complete with cape-like sleeves and an open back. Hilary accessorised with a pearl and diamond headband by jewellery designer Jennifer Behr.
@joetermini @haileybaldwin / InstagramHailey Baldwin & Justin Bieber
When: September 2019
The bride wore: Hailey chose this dreamy custom off-the-shouder Vivienne Westwood mini-dress for the rehearsal dinner party, followed by a dramatic lace design by Virgil Abloh (complete with 'TILL DEATH DO US PART!' in giant letters on the train) for the ceremony.
Getty ImagesEllie Goulding & Caspar Jopling
When: August 2019
The bride wore: At her wedding in York Minster, Ellie wore a super-traditional high-necked gown by Natacha Ramsay-Levi for Chloé – which reportedly took more than 640 hours to make.
@corbingurkin @sophiet / InstagramSophie Turner & Joe Jonas
When: June 2019
The bride wore: After tying the knot in a surprise Vegas wedding a month before, the pair had a second, lavish ceremony in the Château du Martinay in the south of France. Sophie wore a dramatic, long-sleeved, full-skirted gown by Louis Vuitton, paired with an elaborate embroidered veil.
Photography by Mark Seliger of markseliger.com / Image sourced from @zoeisabellakravitz InstagramZoë Kravitz & Karl Glusman
When: June 2019
The bride wore: For the main event at her father Lenny's townhouse in Paris, Zoë wore a white ballerina-inspired ankle-length dress by Alexander Wang.
Getty ImagesZoë Kravitz & Karl Glusman
But her most striking outfit choice of the nuptials was the night before at the rehearsal dinner – where she wore these 'bridal cycling shorts' under a bespoke crochet dress, courtesy of New York-based designer Danielle Frankel.
@sabrinaelba / InstagramSabrina Dhowre & Idris Elba
When: April 2019
The bride wore: Model Sabrina wore three dresses for her Morocco wedding to actor Idris, including this dreamy custom-made white silk crepe Vera Wang gown.
@nickjonas / InstagramPriyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas
When: December 2018
The bride wore: Priyanka had many outfit changes over her multi-event wedding weekend, but against the regal backdrop of the Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, she chose a fittingly regal dress for the main wedding ceremony – a semi-sheer, hand-beaded and hand-embroidered gown custom-made for her by Ralph Lauren, complete with 75ft train.
Getty ImagesMeghan Markle & Prince Harry
When: May 2018
The bride wore: After months of speculation, Meghan wore a dress by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy to tie the knot with Prince Harry in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. For the evening party, she swapped the full-skirted dress for a sleek, halterneck gown by Stella McCartney.
Getty ImagesSolange Knowles & Alan Ferguson
When: November 2014
The bride wore: Actually, Solange wore three different outfits on her big day - she began with a jumpsuit by Stephane Rolland, tied the knot in a Humberto Leon for Kenzo simple white gown, then changed for the evening in another Stephane Rolland jumpsuit.
PA PhotosPoppy Delevingne & James Cook
When: May 2014
The bride wore: Custom-made Chanel with a removable sheer underlay that she took off to dance freely later on in the day. Genius.
E! NewsKim Kardashian & Kanye West
When: May 2014
The bride wore: A Givenchy couture gown by her good friend, Riccardo Tisci. Nice work if you can get it. The train was pretty spectacular too.
Spread PicturesKeira Knightley & James Righton
When: May 2013
The bride wore: A knee-length Chanel prom dress with ballet pumps and a floral. She's since worn this number a few times since and who wouldn't? It;s gorgeous.
Rex FeaturesKate Moss & Jamie Hince
When: July 2011
The bride wore: A beautiful bias-cut gown by her friend, John Galliano. Moss wanted a traditional 30s-style dress using plenty of chiffon and tulle.
Rex FeaturesKatherine, the Duchess of Cambridge & Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge
When: April 2011
The bride wore: An Alexander McQueen gown made in secret by Sarah Burton. The white lace dress was said to be inspired by Jackie Kennedy's wedding gown.
PA PhotosKatie Holmes & Tom Cruise
When: November 2006
The bride wore: An off-the-shoulder ivory gown by Giorgio Armani and an ivory silk train draped with Valenciennes lace and Swarovski beaded crystal embroidery.
Rex FeaturesRenee Zellweger & Kenny Chesney
When: April 2005
The bride wore: A pared-back strapless satin gown by wedding dress favourite Carolina Herrera.
Rex FeaturesLiv Tyler & Royston Langdon
When: March 2003
The bride wore: A specially-commissioned simple gown by Alexander McQueen.
Wire ImageGwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale
When: September 2002
The bride wore: A custom-made white and pink ombré gown by John Galliano for Dior.
Victoria & David Beckham
[b]When/b]: July 1999
The bride wore: So there were many outfit changes on VB's big day, including this dramatic Vera Wang gown. And let's not forget those purple matching suits the happy couple wore in the evening.
PA PhotosDiana, Princess of Wales & Prince Charles
When: July 1981
The bride wore: The most gloriously over-the-top, ornate wedding dress perhaps ever made, designed by Elizabeth Emanuel.
Rex FeaturesPriscilla Presley & Elvis Presley
When: May 1967
The bride wore: A very 60s, loose-fitting, long-sleeve dress teamed with a three-quarter length veil held together by a crown of rhinestones.
Getty ImagesJacqueline Bouvier & John F Kennedy
When: September 1973
The bride wore: A full-skirted gown designed by couturier Ann Lowe, using 15 metres of ivory silk taffeta.
Getty ImagesBianca & Mick Jagger
When: May 1971
The bride wore: A white YSL Le Smokin' tux with nothing underneath, a sun hat and a floaty skirt.
Rex FeaturesAudrey Hepburn & Andrea Dotti
When: 1969
The bride wore: A Givenchy long-sleeved, funnel-necked mini dress in a pale ballet pink, which she paired with white tights and white ballet flats. She also wore gloves for extra elegance.
GettyMia Farrow & Frank Sinatra
[b]When/b]: July 1966
The bride wore: A gorgeous baby blue boxy jacket and elegant skirt. We love.
Rex FeaturesGrace Kelly & Prince Rainier III of Monaco
When: April 1956
The bride wore: A taffeta, pale pink gown, covered by cream-coloured Alençon lace, designed by costume designer Helen Rose. It's said to have inspired the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress in 2013.
Rex FeaturesAudrey Hepburn & Mel Ferrer
When: September 1954
The bride wore: A knee-length, full-skirted satin dress by Pierre Balmain. She accessorised with elbow-length gloves, a satin sash and a beautiful flower crown.
