40 of the Best Celebrity Wedding Dresses, from Serena Williams to Priyanka Chopra

Apart from the guest list, florals, venue and nerves, the dress is one of the most crucial elements to any wedding (from the bride’s perspective, at least). Pinterest can only take you so far, and that’s OK, because there are countless celebs who can further feed your bridal obsession. Keep reading for 40 of the most stunning celebrity wedding dresses, from Serena Williams to Priyanka Chopra.

For her 2017 nuptials to Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail, Rossum opted for a custom off-the-shoulder Carolina Herrera gown inspired by the Guggenheim Museum. The happy couple tied the knot at the Central Synagogue in New York City on May 28, and the star-studded guest list included Robert Downey Jr., Hilary Swank, William H. Macy and Mr. Robot stars Rami Malek, Christian Slater and Carly Chaikin.

Couture fashion designer Zuhair Murad added 11 pounds of sequins to Vergara’s exquisite 2015 wedding gown. The America’s Got Talent judge walked down the aisle with Joe Manganiello at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, and according to Brides, their dazzling ceremony had an estimated 400 guests, including some of her co-stars from Modern Family.

For their 2008 vow exchange, Ellen DeGeneres and de Rossi chose elegant, custom-made "her and hers" Zac Posen looks. The pair had an intimate, candlelit wedding held at their L.A. mansion on August 16, shortly after the Supreme Court of California legalized same-sex marriage.

Ralph Lauren designed this dazzling custom gown for Chopra’s special day with Nick Jonas, which took a whopping 1,826 hours to make. Per Town & Country, the dress is embellished with over two million mother of pearl sequins, and it was paired with an intricate 75-foot veil.

While Chopra donned the dress at their traditional Christian ceremony on December 1, she switched into a show-stopping red gown for their Hindu wedding the following day.

Did you know that the Bring It On alum snagged her wedding dress at Kleinfeld Bridal boutique mere hours before she attended the Met Gala in 2014? The actress looked like a Disney princess during her wedding to NBA star, Dwyane Wade. A sweetheart neckline, draped bodice and a ball-gown skirt—simplicity at its finest!

Ciara tied the knot with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson in 2016 and simultaneously proved there’s no such thing as too much drama. The singer’s custom-made Roberto Cavalli dress features sheer lace bell sleeves and embroidery with the couple’s initials.

Reed channeled her inner bohemian and wore a three-quarter-sleeve lace Claire Pettibone gown when she married The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder in 2015. The couple exchanged vows in a secret ceremony with family and friends in Topanga Canyon.

Teigen tied the knot with John Legend in Lake Como, Italy, in 2013. She had not one, not two, but three Vera Wang outfit changes. She wore a backless princess ball gown for the ceremony, a white mermaid dress for the reception and a—va-va-voom—red mermaid number for the after-party. Talk about the belle of the ball!

Princess Beatrice tied the knot with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in 2020 while wearing a gorgeous vintage gown that she borrowed from her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. Made of ivory peau de soie taffeta, the dress was originally designed by Sir Norman Hartnell, but it was remodeled for the princess by Angela Kelly and Stewart Parvin. To complete the look, Beatrice wore the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara—the same headpiece the queen wore on her wedding day in 1947.

When she married Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in 2017, Williams looked like she stepped out of a fairytale in her dreamy Alexander McQueen gown, designed by Sarah Burton. The strapless number featured a sweetheart neckline and a stunning sheer cape. The tennis champion told Vogue, “I flew to London to meet with Sarah and ended up falling in love with the ball gown silhouette, which is completely the opposite of what I ever thought I would choose for myself.”

Camp and her Pitch Perfect co-star, Skylar Astin, have since parted ways, but the actress certainly turned heads in this stunning Reem Acra gown during her 2016 nuptials. At the time, Camp and Astin wed in a romantic outdoor ceremony in California.

In 2019, the "Burn" singer married Caspar Jopling at York Minster, sporting a Victorian-inspired Chloé silk gown that featured embroidered White Rose of York symbols.

While chatting about the dress with Vogue, she said, “Chloé is intrinsically romantic and [the house’s creative director] Natacha Ramsay-Levi has a vision that is so modern and relevant that I knew it would fit with the themes of my wedding. I have loved the house and its incredible team for years so it only seemed right for Chloé to play a big part in this special day.”

Earlier this year, the actress gave fans a rare glimpse of her 2011 wedding with Jim Toth, which took place at her ranch in California. Witherspoon channeled her inner Elle Woods with a custom blush gown by Monique Lhuillier. It featured a strapless neckline, a Chantilly lace corset bodice and an A-line tulle skirt.

The Game of Thrones star married Joe Jonas in a surprise ​​Las Vegas ceremony, right after the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, then got married a second time with a traditional ceremony in Paris. Turner sported an elaborate Louis Vuitton dress, featuring a plunging neckline and cut-out back with fitted sleeves and a cascading skirt, complete with a lace-trimmed veil.

Baldwin’s strapless lace dress was designed by none other than Off-White’s Virgil Abloh, who took things up a notch by embroidering “Till death do us part” on the see-through veil. The model and Justin Bieber eloped in New York in 2018 before having their traditional ceremony at a luxury resort in South Carolina. Kylie Jenner, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran and Usher were just a few of the stars that attended.

In 2018, Paltrow exchanged vows with Brad Falchuk in a lace Valentino gown with cap sleeves and a cutout back. The gorgeous bride worked closely with designer Pierpaolo Piccioli to achieve the look, which also included a tulle veil.

The Big Bang Theory actress became Mrs. Karl Cook in a San Diego, California, ceremony in 2018. Her custom lace gown was designed by Lebanese designer Reem Acra, and it took ten seamstresses around 400 hours to complete. The gown itself is made from 50 yards of pure silk chiffon and featured floral appliqués, as well as a matching cape.

Kardashian rocked a flattering Givenchy gown designed by Riccardo Tisci when she married Kanye West in 2014 at Forte di Belvedere in Italy. The couple started their wedding weekend in France, where they held their rehearsal dinner, then flew their guests to Florence for the big day.

The Victoria’s Secret model wore her best ensemble yet on her wedding day in 2018, when she married Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel in Los Angeles. Inspired by Grace Kelly's peau de soie and lace masterpiece, Kerr donned a couture gown by Christian Dior’s creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri. The elegant satin dress was appliquéd with flowers inspired by Lily of the Valley.

Chung got married to fellow actor Bryan Greenberg in a stunning silk and tulle Monique Lhuillier wedding dress with sparkly embroidery. The two exchanged their vows on Halloween Eve in an outdoor ceremony at El Capitan Canyon in 2015.

It’s safe to say that the former Spice Girl’s wedding was a royal affair. She and David Beckham walked down the aisle at Luttrellstown Castle on the outskirts of Dublin, Ireland—the same venue that previously hosted Queen Victoria. The singer and fashion designer wore a fabulous Vera Wang gown with a 20-foot train, which was worth a cool $100,000.

Schitt’s Creek fan favorite Sarah Levy recently tied the knot and showcased her stunning wedding dress, which included a strapless neckline and a large bow on the back. She and her husband, Graham Outerbridge, held an intimate ceremony with family and friends at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood, California.

The “Hollaback Girl” singer celebrated her union with Blake Shelton by wearing not one, but two stylish Vera Wang dresses—one was a traditional, lily-white silk floor-length gown and the other was a white minidress. Stefani walked down the aisle in an intimate ceremony that took place at Shelton's Oklahoma ranch. The Voice host Carson Daly served as the officiant with 40 guests in attendance.

The famous model tied the knot with athlete Justin Verlander in Tuscany in 2017. She wore a floor-length Valentino lace gown with appliqué sleeves and a classic veil.

Hilton bid farewell to the single life when she said “I do” to Carter Reum in a custom Oscar De La Renta gown, which featured a sheer bodice, floral lace and a full tulle skirt. The ceremony, which took place at her late grandfather’s Bel-Air estate, included a star-studded guest list, including Demi Lovato, Paula Abdul, Emma Roberts and more.

The former First Lady stunned in a white off-the-shoulder dress with matching pumps when she married Barack Obama back in 1992. While celebrating their 25th anniversary, she wrote on Instagram, “You can’t tell it from this photo, but Barack woke up on our wedding day in October 1992 with a nasty head cold. Somehow, by the time I met him at the altar, it had miraculously disappeared, and we ended up dancing almost all night. Twenty-five years later, we’re still having fun, while also doing the hard work to build our partnership and support each other as individuals. I can’t imagine going on this wild ride with anybody else.”