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The Most Gorgeous Wedding Gowns We've Seen so Far This Year

12/06/2018 - 06:30 PM

It's not every year that we get to kick off wedding season with a lavish royal wedding [1]. And while we are still obsessed with both of Meghan Markle's stunning wedding dresses [2], there were plenty of other stylish brides this year that are giving her a run for her money.

Royalty, models, designers, and influencers alike have stepped up their bridal game this year, leading us to believe that 2018's crop of wedding dresses [3] may be the most glamorous we've ever seen. From super sexy sheer gowns [4] to over-the-top creations covered in crystals, these are the most incredibly gorgeous wedding gowns we've seen so far this year.

Meghan Markle's Givenchy Wedding Dress

For the most talked about wedding of the year, Meghan chose a stunning gown by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy [5]. The wedding dress, which featured an open bateau neckline and slim three-quarter sleeves, was a sleek and sophisticated choice for the new royal.

She Also Wore a Showstopping Veil

The veil [6], also designed by Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller, was five meters long and featured flora from all 53 commonwealth countries.

Meghan Chose Sleek Accessories to Complete Her Bridal Look

Meghan chose a pair of silk duchess satin pumps [7] by Claire Waight Keller for Givenchy for the ceremony.

Meghan Added a Touch of Bling With Cartier Jewels

The bride complemented her gown with a simple pair of diamond earrings and a bracelet by Cartier [8].

She Completed Her Bridal Look with a Tiara Loaned by Queen Elizabeth

Meghan was loaned a beautiful diamond bandeau tiara [9] which was originally Queen Mary's.

She Later Changed Into a Stella McCartney Gown for the Reception

Meghan slipped into a bespoke Stella McCartney halterneck gown [10] for the nighttime reception. She accessorised the ensemble with Aquazzura heels, Cartier white gold diamond drop earrings, and her something blue, Princess Diana's Asprey gemstone ring [11].

Tabitha Simmons's Dolce & Gabbana Wedding Dress

Famed shoe designer Tabitha Simmons wore a Victorian-inspired Dolce & Gabbana gown [12] for her wedding to Topper Mortimer in June 2018.

Countess Tessa von Walderdorff's Watters Mihr Wedding Dress

Countess Tessa von Walderdorff wed Paris Hilton [13]'s brother Barron in St. Barts in June 2018. She chose a stunning Watters Mihr gown [14] that featured a sheer bodice and sleeves.

Sonam Kapoor's Anuradha Vakil Wedding Ensemble

One of Bollywood's biggest stars, Sonam Kapoor, married entrepreneur Anand Ahuja in Mumbai in May of 2018. The actress wore a pink and gold Anuradha Vakil outfit [15] that she accessorised with plenty of jewels.

Tara MacMillan's Vera Wang Wedding Dress

Body Bauble designer, Tara MacMillan, married longtime love Elliot in Jamaica back in February of this year. The close pal of blogger Danielle Bernstein of We Wore What, wore a gorgeous sheer Vera Wang gown [16] for her nuptials.

Alessandra de Osma's Jorge Vazquéz Wedding Dress

We can't forget about this year's other royal wedding. Prince Christian of Hanover wed lawyer and former model Alessandra de Osma in a religious ceremony in Peru in March of this year. The bride chose a beautiful white long-sleeved lace Jorge Vazquéz dress [17] and stunning tiara for the couple's second wedding.

Amy Schumer's Monique Lhullier Wedding Dress

Amy Schumer married boyfriend Chris Fischer in a private ceremony in Malibu back in February of this year. The actress chose a gorgeous Monique Lhullier gown [18] that featured intricate lace and white floral appliqué, for the happy occasion.


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