The most iconic wedding dresses in history

Fortunately, this was not the actual setting for the wedding of the real-life SJP. Portraying the character of Carrie Bradshaw, she adorned herself in a memorable Vivienne Westwood gown. In a moment of fury, Carrie whacked Mr. Big with a bouquet of white roses after he failed to appear for the ceremony.

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Wallis Simpson, who had been divorced twice, married the Duke of Windsor in 1937. He gave up the British throne to marry her and she wore a pale blue Mainbocher dress for the occasion.

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Katie Holmes wed Tom Cruise in an Armani Privé gown approximately seven months following their daughter Suri's birth in April 2006.

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Zara Phillips -

In 2010, the Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter wed her long-time partner Mike Tindall, donning a Stewart Parvin gown and her mother's Meander tiara.

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Priscilla Presley -

Priscilla Beaulieu wed Elvis in 1967 at the age of 21, while he was 32. The bride donned a lovely dress adorned with lace sleeves and pearls.

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Nicky Hilton -

In 2015, the American socialite and fashion designer donned a custom Valentino gown for her wedding to James Rothschild.

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Judy Garland -

Garland wed Vincente Minnelli, her second husband, in 1945. She donned a modest dress and headpiece.

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Grace Kelly -

In 1956, the actress married the Prince of Monaco, Rainier III, wearing a dress created by costume designer Helen Rose.

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Kate Middleton -

Prince William married his longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton in 2011. Middleton wore a famous dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen and adorned her head with the royal Cartier Halo Tiara. The elegant design seemed to be inspired by Princess Grace's dress from more than 50 years earlier.

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Michelle Obama -

The Obamas tied the knot in 1992. Michelle donned an exquisite off-the-shoulder dress featuring a sweetheart neckline.

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Princess Charlene of Monaco -

Charlene Wittstock donned an Amani Privé silk dress for her wedding to Prince Albert of Monaco in 2011. Despite not wearing a tiara, the bride's outfit still featured 20,000 mother-of-pearl teardrops and 40,000 Swarovski crystals, as reported by Vogue.

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Autumn Kelly -

In 2008, Autumn Kelly married Peter Phillips, the grandson of Queen Elizabeth. On her wedding day, Kelly wore a beautiful gown designed by Sassi Holford with one of the royal family's tiaras.

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Serena Stanhope -

In 1993, Serena Stanhope wed David Armstrong-Jones, also known as Viscount Linley and the son of Princess Margaret, wearing a Bruce Robbins gown. It seemed to pay tribute to the late Princess Margaret's wedding dress.

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Princess Margaret -

Princess Margaret wore this stunning gown designed for her by Norman Hartnell when she wedded Antony Armstrong-Jones in 1960.

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Mia Farrow -

In 1966, Mia, who was 21 years old at the time, married Frank Sinatra, who was 50 years old. The bride looked elegant in a skirt with a bow at the waist and a stylish, three-quarter-sleeved jacket.

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Poppy Delevingne -

In 2014, the English model tied the knot with James Cook. She donned a custom-made Chanel gown created by Karl Lagerfeld.

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Meghan Markle -

Meghan Markle selected a dress by British designer Clare Waight, the pioneering female Artistic Director at Givenchy, for her wedding on May 19, 2018.

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Meghan Markle -

The American royal bride looked beautiful in this simple and modern design.

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Meghan Markle -

Markle borrowed the late Queen's diamond bandeau tiara, known as the Queen Mary's, for her wedding.

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Lady Diana Spencer -

Diana tied the knot with then-Prince Charles in 1981, clad in a memorable silk taffeta gown designed by David and Elizabeth Emmanuel.

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Audrey Hepburn -

The actress who starred in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' wed Mel Ferrer in 1954, wearing a Balmain dress.

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Pippa Middleton -

Pippa Middleton, the sister of the Princess of Wales, tied the knot with James Matthews in May 2017. Pippa wore a specially designed dress by Giles Deacon, along with a simple veil and tiara.

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Elizabeth Taylor -

Elizabeth Taylor wed Conrad "Nicky" Hilton in 1950, wearing a gown crafted by Helen Rose.

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Audrey Hepburn -

Hepburn tied the knot for the second time in 1969, wearing a Hubert de Givenchy-created minidress in a soft pink shade. She also wore a coordinating headscarf.

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Jacqueline Kennedy -

The 35th President of the United States tied the knot with his bride in 1953. Renowned for her fashion sense, Jackie donned a mesmerizing Ann Lowe gown for the occasion.

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Letizia Ortiz -

In 2004, Letizia wore a high-collared dress designed by Manuel Pertegaz for her wedding to Prince Felipe of Spain.

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Yoko Ono -

John Lennon proudly displayed his marriage certificate when he and Yoko Ono tied the knot in Gibraltar in 1969. Yoko Ono looked radiant in a modest white dress paired with knee-high socks.

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Bianca Jagger -

Bianca Perez-Mora Macias married Mick Jagger in 1971 wearing an Yves Saint Laurent blazer and skirt.

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Camilla Parker Bowles -

King Charles and Camilla tied the knot in 2005, more than three decades after their first encounter. The Queen donned a specially tailored Robinson Valentine dress.

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Princess Madeleine of Sweden -

According to The Telegraph, the Swedish princess tied the knot with Christopher O'Neill in 2013. Her wedding dress, crafted by Valentino, featured a six-meter-long veil and intricate lace details.

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Elizabeth Taylor -

In 1952, Taylor married her second spouse, Michael Wilding. She donned an elegant suit complemented by a white collar and cuffs.

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Elizabeth Taylor -

Elizabeth Taylor wed her 'Cleopatra' (1963) co-star Richard Burton in 1964, donning a unique dress by Irene Sharaff.

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Elizabeth Taylor -

Taylor's wedding gown in 1964 was yellow and she wore a floral headdress. Burton was her fifth husband.

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Sarah Jessica Parker -

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Wallis Simpson -

Wallis Simpson, who had been divorced twice, married the Duke of Windsor in 1937. He gave up the British throne to marry her and she wore a pale blue Mainbocher dress for the occasion.

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Katie Holmes -

Katie Holmes wed Tom Cruise in an Armani Privé gown approximately seven months following their daughter Suri's birth in April 2006.

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Zara Phillips -

In 2010, the Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter wed her long-time partner Mike Tindall, donning a Stewart Parvin gown and her mother's Meander tiara.

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Priscilla Presley -

Priscilla Beaulieu wed Elvis in 1967 at the age of 21, while he was 32. The bride donned a lovely dress adorned with lace sleeves and pearls.

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Nicky Hilton -

In 2015, the American socialite and fashion designer donned a custom Valentino gown for her wedding to James Rothschild.

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Judy Garland -

Garland wed Vincente Minnelli, her second husband, in 1945. She donned a modest dress and headpiece.

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Grace Kelly -

In 1956, the actress married the Prince of Monaco, Rainier III, wearing a dress created by costume designer Helen Rose.

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Kate Middleton -

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Michelle Obama -

The Obamas tied the knot in 1992. Michelle donned an exquisite off-the-shoulder dress featuring a sweetheart neckline.

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Princess Charlene of Monaco -

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Autumn Kelly -

In 2008, Autumn Kelly married Peter Phillips, the grandson of Queen Elizabeth. On her wedding day, Kelly wore a beautiful gown designed by Sassi Holford with one of the royal family's tiaras.

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Serena Stanhope -

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Princess Margaret -

Princess Margaret wore this stunning gown designed for her by Norman Hartnell when she wedded Antony Armstrong-Jones in 1960.

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Mia Farrow -

In 1966, Mia, who was 21 years old at the time, married Frank Sinatra, who was 50 years old. The bride looked elegant in a skirt with a bow at the waist and a stylish, three-quarter-sleeved jacket.

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Poppy Delevingne -

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The most iconic wedding dresses in history

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Each era has a wedding dress that defines it. From Audrey Hepburn in her 1960s mini dress to Princess Diana engulfed in clouds of taffeta, the fashion icons in this gallery have gone down in history for their incredible wedding attire.

Explore the unforgettable wedding gowns sported by royals, first ladies, actresses, and music legends. Prepare to be inspired by these glamorous brides!