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The Most Memorable Wedding Dresses Of The Last Decade

From the Duchess of Cambridge to Priyanka Chopra
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From the Duchess of Sussex’s history-making Givenchy gown to Priyanka Chopra’s Ralph Lauren number, the last decade has seen some of the biggest names in film, pop and Buckingham Palace grace the aisle.

As the new year beckons, we chart the world’s most famous brides and the wedding dresses they wore to say “I do” between 2010 and 2019.

Which big day ensemble steals your vote?

WATCH BELOW: Katy Perry And Orlando Bloom Arrive For Ellie Goulding’s Wedding

Ellie Goulding’s Chloé wedding dress

Date: August 31, 2019

Ellie Goulding wed Caspar Jopling in a starry ceremony held at York Minister in the north of England with the likes of Princess Beatrice, Katy Perry and Sienna Miller taking to the pews.

To walk the aisle, the songstress chose a bespoke gown crafted by Chloé creative director Natacha Ramsay-Levi.

In keeping with the historic setting, the dress featured a lace-adorned collar and sweeping tulle veil – both embroidered with the newlyweds’ initials. 

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In a further nod to the big day, Goulding’s gown and radzimir petticoat also featured hand-stitched White Roses of York in tribute to her Yorkshire-born husband.

Due to the intricate detailing, the wedding dress reportedly took more than 640 hours to create with her veil adding a further 591 hours to the Paris atelier’s schedule.

Speaking about the design process, Goulding told Just Jared: “I was so thrilled and excited to collaborate with Natacha at Chloé on my wedding dress. I have loved the brand and their incredible team for years, so it only seemed right for Chloé to play big part of this special day.”

The Duchess of Sussex’s Givenchy wedding dress

Date: May 19, 2018

In case you needed reminding, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in a history-making ceremony on May 19, 2018.

To grace the aisle, the former Suits actress chose a bespoke gown by her now go-to designer Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy.

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According to a statement released by Kensington Palace, Markle first met the designer in early 2018 to collaborate on a “timeless” and “elegant” gown. In keeping with royal tradition, the dress featured an open bateau neckline, three-quarter length sleeves and a sweeping train.

Bringing a touch of Hollywood to the big day, the soon-to-be Duchess of Sussex borrowed Queen Mary’s Filigree Tiara which was made complete with an impressive five-foot train.

In ode to her future regal role, the five-metre veil boasted hand-embroidered flowers in silk threads and organza – a touching nod to the 53 countries of the commonwealth.

Priyanka Chopra’s Ralph Lauren wedding dress

Date: December 1, 2018

No celebrity wedding dress retrospective would be complete without name-dropping Priyanka Chopra who wed Nick Jonas in December 2018.

The actress famously pulled off a slew of an estimated 11 outfit changes over the extravagant five-day affair.

For the Christian ceremony at the Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Chopra chose a Ralph Lauren gown which boasted a 75-foot veil. 

Choosing the designer behind her dress wasn’t difficult however, as Lauren was “a part of [their] love story” after he dressed the pair for the Met Gala before they started dating.

“For the western wedding, we had been talking to a bunch of incredible designers, but ultimately when Ralph Lauren approached us, I learned that Ralph has only designed three wedding dresses in 50 years – one for his daughter, his daughter in law, and his niece,” Chopra told People.

The wedding gown was no easy feat and reportedly took 1,826 hours to make.

Karlie Kloss’ Dior wedding dress

Date: October 18, 2018

To marry Josh Kushner in New York, model Karlie Kloss wore a bespoke wedding gown by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior.

The frothy dress boasted a boat neckline, sheer train and three-quarter length sleeves. Unsurprisingly, the haute couture number took over 700 hours to create. 

Mandy Moore’s Rodarte wedding dress

Date: November 18, 2018 

Actress Mandy Moore eschewed traditional white for her wedding to Taylor Goldsmith and instead chose a millennial pink frock by cool-girl label Rodarte.

As though that wasn’t Instagram-worthy enough, the bride walked down a pampas grass lined aisle – every iPhone-bearing guest’s dream.

Pippa Middleton’s Giles Deacon wedding dress

Ddate: May 20, 2017

The Duchess of Cambridge’s sister Pippa Middleton famously wed longtime partner, James Matthews, at St Mark’s Church in Berkshire, England.

For the world-famous gathering, the bride wore a bespoke lace gown by homegrown designer Giles Deacon. 

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The soon-to-become-iconic gown featured dainty cap sleeves, a sweeping train and victoriana neckline – a sartorial love letter to the nation.

A pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes, Stephen Jones veil and tiara by Robinson Pelham completed the big day ensemble.

Dianna Agron’s Gucci wedding dress 

Date: October 15, 2016

Former Glee star Dianna Agron wed Mumford and Sons guitarist Winston Marshall in October 2016 at the Beldi Country Club in Marrakech. Demonstrating how the A-list pull off a star-studded wedding, the actress chose not one but two wedding dresses. 

First up was a spectacular Gucci gown plucked from the brand’s spring/summer 2016 line complete with a show-stopping headpiece. 

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She later changed into a lavish Valentino gown ready to dance the night away.

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Allison Williams’ Oscar de la Renta wedding dress

Date: September 19, 2015

The Girls actress wed Ricky Van Veen in September 2015 at Brush Creek Ranch in Wyoming.

For the ceremony, Williams chose a long-sleeved lace gown by Oscar de la Renta.

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Explaining the reason behind her choice, she said: “(He) immediately understood the aesthetic I was going to be in. It came together kind of organically.”

Kim Kardashian’s Givenchy wedding dress

Date: May 24, 2014

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West tied the knot in Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy on May 24, 2014.

There was only one real designer in the running to create the reality television star’s wedding dress, as she looked to close friend Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy.  

The gown featured lace sleeves, a sweeping train and sheer panels.

Chrissy Teigen’s Vera Wang wedding dress

Date: September 14, 2013

Chrissy Teigen is a woman after our own heart.

The model admitted that she couldn’t stop buying a dress whenever she went into Vera Wang for a fitting – resulting in a grand total of three bridal gowns.

On September 14, 2013, the model wed longterm partner John Legend in Lake Como, Italy.

To walk the aisle, she chose an ivory strapless gown complete with a sheer veil and puffball skirt.

The Duchess of Cambridge’s Alexander McQueen wedding dress

Date: April 21, 2011

Arguably the most famous wedding dress of them all belonged to the Duchess of Cambridge.

On April 21, 2011, millions of spectators from across the globe tuned in to watch Kate Middleton marry into the royal family.

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The gown reportedly cost £250,000 and went on display in Buckingham Palace from 23 July 2011 until 3 October 2011.

Kate Moss’ John Galliano wedding dress

Date: July 4, 2011

For her star-studded wedding to former husband Jamie Hince on July 4, 2011, the model chose a vintage-inspired John Galliano gown complete with a sheer skirt decked in heavy beading.

Charlotte Tilbury was in charge of the make-up department while close friend Sam McKnight was behind her delicate waves.

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Proving she has some pretty impressive names on speed dial, Moss later changed into three different Stella McCartney gowns to dance the night away.

From the Duchess of Sussex’s history-making Givenchy gown to Priyanka Chopra’s Ralph Lauren number, the last decade has seen some of the biggest names in film, pop and Buckingham Palace grace the aisle.

As the new year beckons, we chart the world’s most famous brides and the wedding dresses they wore to say “I do” between 2010 and 2019.

Which big day ensemble steals your vote?

WATCH BELOW: Katy Perry And Orlando Bloom Arrive For Ellie Goulding’s Wedding

From the Duchess of Sussex’s history-making Givenchy gown to Priyanka Chopra’s Ralph Lauren number, the last decade has seen some of the biggest names in film, pop and Buckingham Palace grace the aisle.

As the new year beckons, we chart the world’s most famous brides and the wedding dresses they wore to say “I do” between 2010 and 2019.

Which big day ensemble steals your vote?

WATCH BELOW: Katy Perry And Orlando Bloom Arrive For Ellie Goulding’s Wedding

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