Kate Middleton in Alexander McQueen

The most iconic wedding dresses of all time

21 July 2017

Beautiful bridal wear doesn’t come much better than this.

If you’re planning a wedding – or even if you’re not – taking inspiration from those who’ve walked down the aisle in the most stunning gowns is well worth a look.

Heading up our must-see dress of all time is Grace Kelly’s iconic lace gown designed by costumier Helen Rose for her 1956 wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco.

It could be said its timeless beauty and effortless sophistication has set the tone for all wedding dresses since. Miranda Kerr looked to the Princess of Monaco for her Dior-designed creation for her recent nuptials to Evan Spiegel, and there was even deep speculation the Duchess of Cambridge had turned to Kelly’s long-sleeved lace gown as inspiration for her own Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding dress in 2011.

Step through our gallery of the most show-stopping gowns, and prepare to be wowed.

Photos: Getty Images, Instagram

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