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Unconventional Celebrity Wedding Dresses Throughout The Years

From Solange Knowles to Olivia Palermo, we love these alternative styles, cuts and designs

Alexa Chung

No, she hasn’t tied the knot, but the billowy Loewe dress Alexa Chung wore to the 2017 Portrait Gala in London provides the perfect inspiration for fashion-forward brides.

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Keira Knightley

English academy-aware nominee Keira Knightley recycled this gorgeous Chanel dress for her wedding, having already worn the couture gown to a party in 2008.

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Olivia Palermo

The most stylish couple in the world proved they were ultimate style goals when Olivia Palermo stole the show in this three-piece Carolina Herrera ensemble.

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Olivia Palermo

The unconventional, off-white sweater combined with classic, bridal pumps and earrings were impeccably stylish! 

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Elizabeth Taylor

When tying-the-knot with Richard Burton (the first time), the blue-eyed beauty wore this non-traditional yellow chiffon dress and wild flower headdress. 

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Elizabeth Taylor

The marriage came just nine days after Liz split with Eddie Fisher.

 

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Audrey Hepburn

Marrying Andrea Dotti in 1969, Audrey Hepburn stunned in this hooded Givenchy design. The long sleeved, funnel-necked mididress and matching headscarf raised a lot of eyebrows for its unconventionality! 

 

Shenae Grimes

90210 actress Shenae Grimes married British model Josh Beech in 2013 wearing a black tulle Vera Wang gown.

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Linda McCartney

The union of Linda Eastman and Beatles frontman Paul McCartney was a spontaneous affair, with the blonde-beauty opting for a camel trench coat instead of a wedding gown. 

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Linda McCartney

The animal rights activist is known for her casual dressing and lack of concern with public appearance in formal settings. 

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Mia Farrow

Second to her famous pixie crop was this minimally tailored dress and matching jacket that Mia Farrow wore on her wedding day. The 60’s fashion icon said. “I do” to tie-the-knot with fiancé Frank Sinatra, who was 29 years her senior.

 

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Yoko Ono

In true Yoko fashion, the Japanese artist reimagined the ‘white wedding’ by wearing this mini-skirt with knee-high boots and a sixties sun hat. 

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Gwen Stefani

Harajuku lover and American songstress Gwen Stefani stunned in this Dior gown with an ombre pink train on her wedding day. 

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Gwen Stefani

Stefani beamed as her father handed her over to husband Gavin Rossdale in this unique John Galiano design. 

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Kristen Bell

Recently, American sweetheart Kristen Bell has shared the first photos of her courthouse wedding to Dax Shepard in 2013. 

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Kristen Bell

The Veronica Mars star shared video footage with CBS during an emotional interview, in which she discussed the private ceremony and her choice to wear a simple black t-shirt and tailored pants. 

 

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Solange Knowles

Beyonce’s lil sis and queen of wedding style Solange Knowles stole the show in this Humberto Leon jumpsuit with a deep-plunge and fluttering cape detail. 

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Solange Knowles

The New Orleans ceremony, with its whimsical decorations, numerous celebrity appearances and edgy, ivory ensembles, has been heralded as one of the most stylish weddings in recent years.

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Hanne Gaby Odiele

This top models wedding lived up to her ethereal, unconventional vibe.

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Hanne Gaby Odiele

 The Belgian bride stole the show in this Balenciaga bustier top and high waisted pants, draping a delicate, see-through lace dress over the top.

 

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