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'Frankenstein' (1931) -

How's this lace gown and long tulle veil for wedding dress inspo?

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'The Philadelphia Story' (1940) -

Katharine Hepburn looked amazing 99% of the time, and her portrayal of Tracy Lord was no exception. We love the wide-brimmed hat.

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'Father of the Bride' (1950) -

Kay Banks, played by Elizabeth Taylor, wore a very intricate satin and lace gown for her wedding.

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'Father of the Bride' (1950) -

In this photo it's possible to see how exquisite the details are.

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'How to Marry a Millionaire' (1953) -

Well, if you're going to marry a millionaire, you better look the part. Schatze Page (Lauren Bacall) did exactly that.

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'Funny Face' (1957) -

This Hubert de Givenchy wedding dress made Audrey Hepburn's character, Jo Stockton, look even more sophisticated.

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'The Sound of Music' (1965) -

Maria was not just about singing. The character played by Julie Andrews wore this beautiful wedding dress and amazing headpiece to match.

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'The Graduate' (1967) -

Who would have thought Elaine Robinson's (Katharine Ross) dress could be so practical. She even managed to wear it while running away from her own wedding.

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'The Deer Hunter' (1978) -

Steven and Angela's wedding scene is a classic.

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'The Deer Hunter' (1978) -

And Meryl Streep looks pretty amazing too!

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'Father of the Bride' (1991) -

Annie Banks (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) wore a typical early '90s silk-and-lace gown.

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'Father Of The Bride' (1991) -

Kimberly Williams-Paisley tries out her wedding dress in front of Steve Martin in a scene from the film.

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'Four Weddings and a Funeral' (1994) -

You probably remember Carrie (Andie MacDowell) in this wedding dress.

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'Romeo + Juliet' (1996) -

Okay, Juliet (Claire Danes), we'll take that dress. And the groom as well, please.

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'Runaway Bride' (1999) -

Maggie Carpenter (Julia Roberts) had a commitment problem, but she had no problem in looking gorgeous in a wedding gown, that's for sure.

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Spencer (2021)) -

Kristen Stewart wears a replica of Princess Diana's wedding dress during a dream-like sequence. The dress is a recreation of the famous wedding gown, featuring its distinctive characteristics. 

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'Sweet Home Alabama' (2002) -

There is nothing sweeter than a southern wedding and a beautiful dress to match. Especially if Reese Witherspoon is wearing it.

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016) -

There is nothing simple about this dress, and we somehow love it! That's what weddings are for, right?

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'Love Actually' (2003) -

We love the feathers in Juliet's (Keira Knightley) ensemble. Simple, yet sophisticated.

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'The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement' (2004) -

Anne Hathaway just looks gorgeous in a wedding gown. There's no way around it. Does she look royal? Absolutely!

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'The Wedding Date' (2005) -

Amy Adams looks so chic in this sleeveless V-neck satin dress. And nothing beats a tiara, really.

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'Sex and the City' (2008) -

Carrie Bradshaw getting married was big news in 2008. The Vivienne Westwood satin ball gown Sarah Jessica Parker wore for the movie became an instant classic.

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'Mamma Mia!' (2008) -

Is there a dress more appropriate for a wedding on a Greek island? We think not.

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'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1' (2011) -

Bella and Edward's wedding was the stuff of which fairy-tales are made of.

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'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1' (2011) -

Here is a detail of the gorgeous dress Bella (Kristen Stewart) wore in the movie.

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'The Time Traveler's Wife' (2009) -

The strapless belted gown Rachel McAdams's character wore ticks all the boxes when it comes to good taste.

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'Melancholia' (2011) -

Kirsten Dunst wore this hauntingly beautiful wedding gown as Justine in 'Melancholia.'

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'Great Expectations' (2012) -

Helena Bonham Carter's dress is indeed different, but it's iconic nonetheless.

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'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' (2013) -

If you're looking for an over-the-top, luxurious gown, then look no further than Katniss Everdeen's (Jennifer Lawrence) dress.

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'The Age of Adaline' (2015) -

Adaline Bowman's (Blake Lively) is all about satin and lace, like a good wedding dress should be!

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'Lady Chatterley's Lover' (2015) -

Holliday Grainger looked amazing as Lady Chatterley, in a dress from the 1920s, in the BBC television movie.

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'The Crown' (2016) -

Emma Corrin also wore the iconic wedding dress that Diana wore in her 1981 wedding to Prince Charles, and it was meticulously recreated for the show.

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'Ordeal by Innocence' (2018) -

How would Eleanor Tomlinson not be confident in this spectacular dress in the BBC TV show?

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'Bride Wars' (2009) -

What is better than one beautiful bride? Two beautiful brides, of course. Again, Anne Hathaway proves she can't be beaten in a wedding dress.

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'Bride Wars' (2009) -

But Kate Hudson's strapless tulle ball gown with a velvet sash is just drop-dead gorgeous.

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See also: Iconic and inspirational wedding dresses throughout history

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