- Nothing says elegance quite like a wedding look.
- Whether it's a gown, a pantsuit, a jumpsuit, or a dress and jacket, there are endless opportunities for unique and iconic fashion moments.
- Throughout the years, celebrities and public figures have worn some pretty legendary wedding outfits that have both honored traditional styles and challenged them.
- While we may think of a white dress as the standard for bridal attire today, Queen Victoria actually set that trend back in the 1800s. And ever since, there have been a few stand-out brides, like Elizabeth Taylor and Gwen Stefani to name a few, who have changed it up and worn a pop of color on their big day.
- Here's a look back at some of the most iconic wedding looks of all time.
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Queen Victoria popularized the white wedding dress for brides when she married Prince Albert in 1840. Vanity Fair reported that she settled on white because it was the best color to show off her lace detailing.
Source: Vanity Fair, Good Housekeeping
In 1950, actress Elizabeth Taylor wore an illusion, off-the-shoulder gown by costume designer Helen Rose when she married her first husband, Conrad Hilton.
Source: Hello!
In 1952, Taylor went a little less traditional for her second wedding. She married Michael Wilding in this Helen Rose-designed suit.
Source: Good Housekeeping, BRIDES
In 1953, Jacqueline Bouvier married John F. Kennedy.
Source: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
She wore an ivory-colored, tissue silk dress that followed in Elizabeth Taylor's off-the-shoulder style, but also featured interesting detailing around the skirt and waist.
Source: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
In 1954, actress Marilyn Monroe married baseball legend Joe DiMaggio in a chocolate brown, below-the-knee dress.
Source: Sotheby's
She surprised people with this outfit choice and paired it with a matching jacket featuring a white, mink collar to boot.
Source: Good Housekeeping, Sotheby's
Also in 1954, actress and style icon Audrey Hepburn married Mel Ferrer in a tea-length white dress.
Source: BRIDES
She had a sash wrapped around her waist and wore white gloves that went up to her elbows. The entire ensemble was made just for her by designer Pierre Balmain.
Source: BRIDES
In 1956, actress Grace Kelly wore a similar style dress but taken up about five notches in terms of glamor.
Source: Philadelphia Museum of Art
To marry Prince Rainier III of Monaco, Kelly wore what CR Fashion Book calls "one of the most famous wedding dresses of all time." Helen Rose designed the iconic gown.
Source: CR Fashion Book, Philadelphia Museum of Art
In 1964, Elizabeth Taylor married Richard Burton in a canary yellow, satin dress.
Source: BRIDES
The dress was made by Irene Sharaff, costume designer for Taylor's movie "Cleopatra."
Source: BRIDES
In 1967, singer Liza Minnelli wore a dress that combined sleek design with ruffles and lace to marry musician Peter Allen.
Source: Good Housekeeping
Good Housekeeping deemed the turtleneck long-sleeve dress "ahead of its time."
Source: Good Housekeeping
Also in 1967, actress Priscilla Ann Wagner married singer Elvis Presley in Las Vegas.
Source: Vogue
Priscilla was rumored to have designed her own gown, which was white and floor-length, and featured beading on the sleeves and chest, but Vogue reported she found it on a quick search through department stores like Neiman Marcus.
Source: Good Housekeeping, Vogue
Her white veil was three feet long, and she wore a miniature crown underneath it.
Source: Vogue
In 1971, Bianca Pérez-Mora Macías — now Bianca Jagger — married singer Mick Jagger in a low-cut, white suit.
Source: Net-a-Porter
The chic suit, designed by Yves Saint Laurent, was topped off by a wide-brimmed hat and veil. It's sleek, fashion-forward design broke the mold at the time.
Source: Net-a-Porter
Lady Diana Spencer's 1981 wedding dress was designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel, who intended for the gown to become eternally iconic, according to CR Fashion Book.
Source: Town & Country, CR Fashion Book
The ivory-colored, silk taffeta gown boasted 10,000 pearls and stunning antique lace.
Source: Town & Country
It also had a 25-foot-long train.
Source: Town & Country
Not to mention a 153-yard tulle veil.
Source: Town & Country
This legendary dress would go on to inspire many wedding gown designers for years to come.
Source: Town & Country, Grazia
This Vera Wang gown that singer Mariah Carey wore in 1993 to marry her first husband, music executive Tommy Mottola, was one of the dresses inspired by Princess Diana's.
Source: BRIDES
The dress featured a 27-foot train, and Carey even wore a tiara on her head in keeping with the royal influence.
Source: BRIDES
In 1994, singer Celine Dion married her manager René Angélil in a jaw-dropping gown by designers Mirella and Steve Gentile. The full skirt and sparkling embellishments made this dress unforgettable.
Source: The Knot
The singer also wore a headpiece featuring 2,000 Austrian crystals, according to The Knot.
Source: The Knot
She kept warm in this white, cinched-at-the-waist, fur coat before and after the ceremony — the pair married in December of that year.
Source: The Knot
In her 2002 wedding to singer Gavin Rossdale, singer Gwen Stefani wore a statement-making, pink and white ombré gown.
The Christian Dior label dress was designed by John Galliano and featured unique construction visible from the front. The dress was hand-painted and custom made for the singer, according to Vogue.
Source: Observer, BRIDES, Vogue
In 2011, Kate Middleton married Prince William in a now-legendary dress by Alexander McQueen creative director Sarah Burton.
Source: Hello!, Harper's Bazaar
The neckline, collar, and use of lace are all reminiscent of the dress worn by Grace Kelly in 1956.
While the dress hints at legendary designs from the past, it has also influenced designs that came after. Whether it's a complete replication or just a few borrowed features, plenty of dresses have walked down the aisles since Middleton that look like this one.
Source: Harper's Bazaar
In 2014, singer Solange Knowles married music video director Alan Ferguson. Before the ceremony, she wore this cream jumpsuit by Stéphane Rolland.
According to Vogue, the singer changed into a Kenzo gown for her wedding, but she then changed into another jumpsuit seen here for celebrations.
Source: Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Page Six
Also in 2014, Amal and George Clooney got married in Venice, Italy. Amal wore a custom Stella McCartney two-piece set for the civil ceremony.
Source: Page Six
She later wore a beautiful custom Oscar de la Renta gown for the wedding.
2018 brought us the highly-anticipated, conversation-starting Givenchy gown worn by Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle.
Source: Harper's Bazaar
Her veil was 16 feet long and paid homage to Princess Diana's.
Source: TIME, Harper's Bazaar
Much like sister-in-law Kate's dress, Markle's gown sparked a movement of copycat styles almost immediately.
Source: TIME