Not many people are able to live out their fantasies when walking down the aisle, but if you're as rich as a Hollywood star, there's no need to worry. You can basically have the ceremony of your dreams; like choosing a castle for the venue or hiring a popular band to sing at your party.
But one important aspect is the dress. Stylists implore celebrities to wear their designs all the time, but, when it comes to choosing the right dress for your special day, some will be a hit and some will inevitably be a miss. Let's take a look at the best and worst celebrity wedding dresses of all time.
Princess Diana - 1981, £151K
Princess Diana of Wales certainly knew how to make a statement, and that she did when she walked down the aisle to Prince Charles. Diana appeared looking like a fairy tale character in this amazing taffeta and lace gown. The dress also had a 25-foot long train and a 153-yard tulle veil.
The gown's designer was kept a secret for some time until it was revealed that Elizabeth and David Emmanuel were the masterminds behind this piece of art. The iconic dress cost £151K and was designed to leave a lasting impact that would go down in history.
Helen Worth - 2013, Est. $3K
This dress choice was quite interesting, to say the least. Actress Hellen Worth, known for playing the role of Gail on the soap opera Coronation Street, surprised everybody when she wore a silver lace wedding gown at London's St James church to marry her beau, Trevor Dawson.
The creative mind behind the piece was Bruce Oldfield, and she seemed overcome with joy as she posed in Picadilly. Among her guests were her famous co-stars who showed up to watch the nuptials. Afterward, they all went to the Ritz Hotel to attend the reception.
Chanel Iman - 2018, Est. $15K
Chanel Iman wore this amazing dress when getting married to NFL star Sterling Shepard. The gorgeous couple tied the knot at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 2018. When planning her big day, she left everything in the hands of her stylist but the decision of who would design her gown was all hers.
Chanel eventually chose Zuhair Murad, as she felt his pieces always fit her like a glove. This lace dress was from his fall collection, and it featured a bolero made out of silk tulle with 3D embroidered applications to give a romantic but modern touch.
Jennifer Lopez - 2001, Est. $7K
JLo is no stranger to white dresses, petal-covered aisles, and bouquets, but that didn't mean she wasn't going to go all out for her second ceremony. To commemorate her union with Chris Judd, Jennifer chose a dress by famed fashion designer Vera Wang.
Wang admitted that the gown proved to be quite the challenge, as she worked on it 8 months in advance and it was said to have taken her out of her comfort zone. In the end, it all worked out perfectly, although JLo's marriage didn't. Let's hope her current relationship with Alex Rodriguez will stand the test of time.
Whitney Port - 2015, Est. $40K
Reality TV star Whitney Port first appeared on our screens when she was cast on The Hills. She then had her own spinoff series called The City after she moved to New York. This fashion expert looked for a long time before finding the perfect dress.
She spent hours upon hours on Pinterest until she saw a photo of a beautiful gown, which was the inspiration behind her own. Saudi Arabian couturier, Mohammed Ashi brought the piece to life, giving it a gorgeous high to low flare at its tail.
Emma Thompson - 1989, Price Undisclosed
The 1980s were a colorful time and Dame Emma Thompson certainly embraced this when choosing her wedding dress. From the abstract pattern to the mixture of hues, this dress certainly seemed like a visual catastrophe. Dame Thompson married Irish actor and director Kenneth Branagh in 1989.
Despite her choice of style at her 1989 ceremony, Dame Thompson has been seen in more fashionable gowns on the red carpet as of late. This was definitely the case for the premiere of her recent film in 2019, Late Night, where she stars alongside Mindy Kaling.
Lauren Conrad - 2014, Est. $4K
This marriage was a very big deal; Lauren Conrad, the iconic 'LC' who led a reality TV craze when she starred as the protagonist in Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County and then on The Hills was finally tying the knot. An emotional time for her family, friends, and fans.
Lauren married William Tell in 2014 in Santa Ynez, California. Her dress was designed by the famous Badgley Mischka and it was a stunning creation of chantilly, lace, pearl, crystals and baby beads with a 10-foot long train. Nowadays, Lauren is busy tending to her clothing lines and lifestyle website as well as being a mom.
Tina Turner - 2013, Est. $7K
Singer Tina Turner married music producer Erwin Bach in a private ceremony in Switzerland. You may be surprised to see what she wore to that special event but people close to her weren't. Turns out Tina is Buddhist and color symbolism is a big thing in Buddhism.
So when she saw this Giorgio Armani black and green gown on a runway model, she knew immediately this was the dress she was looking for. Was it hit or miss? While we appreciate the thought behind it, it's a miss for us. Tina released her most recent album Awakening Beyond in 2017.
Kim Kardashian - 2011, Est. $25K
Before Kim Kardashian was the wife of rapper and style maven Kanye West, she was once married to NBA player Kris Humphries. The extravagant ceremony got a lot of attention and press at the time, even more after they separated only 72 days after.
But that doesn't mean Kim did not look fabulous. She wore a Vera Wang strapless custom that perfectly hugged her curves. Kim has been making headlines lately as she recently announced that she's studying to become a criminal attorney, to be involved in the reform of the judiciary system.
Whitney Houston - 1992, $40K
Legendary singer Whitney Houston met Bobbie Brown at the 1989 Soul Train Music Awards. The couple started dating shortly after and decided to tie the knot in 1992. As beautiful of a couple as they were, it's unfortunate that their marriage was plagued by problems and turmoil.
Rewinding to her special day, Whitney wore an unconventional dress, although she looked iconic. She wore an ivory satin Marc Bower design adorned with silk mesh, sequins, beads, and its own elaborate headpiece, consisting of a sequins cloche hat. Whitney passed away in 2012 at age 48, but will always be remembered as the star she was.
Ciara - 2016, Price Undisclosed
R&B singer Ciara and the Seattle Seahawks football player Russell Wilson, went all out when they celebrated their nuptials at the Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, United Kingdom. The ceremony was like a total fairy tale, and Ciara resembled a princess in her incredible Roberto Cavalli custom gown.
She truly looked exquisite, as if she were a monarch from a Disney movie. Ciara's son Future Zahir carried the rings and the couple took stunning pictures on the castle's ground. She even used some of the camera footage from her ceremony for the music video of her single Beauty Marks.
Mariah Carey - 1993, Est. $25K
Pop diva Mariah Carey wed her mentor and music producer Tommy Motola in 1993 when she was only 23 years old. The event was a glamorous one as the couple took notes from Princess Diana's and Prince Charles' famous marriage ceremony.
Her gown was inspired by Diana's eccentric nuptial attire and was designed by Vera Wang. Mariah's dress cost an estimated $25K. She got a divorce after a few years and would then marry TV host Nick Cannon in 2008. The couple has two children together but they also broke up a few years later.
Kaley Cuoco - 2018, Est. 9K
Although Kaley Cuoco's first marriage didn't work out, she never gave up and granted love a second chance with Equestrian Karl Cook. The couple announced their engagement in late 2017 after he popped the question on Kaley's birthday. We know, really romantic, right?
Kaley wore an amazing lace gown by Reem Acra, embellished with multiple floral patterns and featuring a romantic cape. The couple seems extremely happy and smitten by one another. Kayley now turns her focus to work as she is the voice of comic character Harley Quinn in the new DC animated series.
Gwen Stefani - 2002, Price Undisclosed
When a bride really wants to stand out, an easy way to do so is by wearing wear a colored gown. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. We'll let you be the judge on singer Gwen Stefani's take on this trend when she said 'I do' to Gavin Rossendale in 2002.
The pink dipped piece was a custom design by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It was hand-painted and dip-dyed and it fulfilled Gwen's 90's fantasy completely. Gwen and Gavin ended their marriage in 2016 and now the singer is dating country star, Blake Shelton.
Sofia Vergara - 2015, Est. $15K
Colombian beauty and actress Sofia Vergara was breathtaking on her special day as she donned a creation by exclusive stylist Zuhair Murad. The actress married True Blood actor Joe Manganello after they had been dating for one and a half years. This was her second marriage, as she was once married to her high school crush Joe Gonzalez. Their relationship officially ended in 1993.
The ceremony was celebrated with their closest friends and family members in a grand ceremony in Florida. Sofia's latest acting work can be seen in the films The Con is On, and Bottom of the 9th where she stars alongside her husband, the talented Hollywood hunk, Joe Manganello.
Britney Spears - 2004, Est. $8.5K
Princess of Pop Britney Spears had some issues planning her big day with back up dancer Kevin Federline when the exact date and location was leaked. The couple then had to go with a Plan B celebration that consisted of a surprise ceremony in their wedding planner's home.
One thing that did work out was Britney's look; she wore a beautiful Monique Lhuillier dress paired with stunning accessories. At the reception, she traded it for a revealing lace mini dress, as she let loose and unwinded with her then-husband, family, and guests.
Siobhan Fahey - 1987, Price Undisclosed
Singer Siobhan Fahey married Eurythmics member David Stewart in 1987. There's nothing much to say about her nuptial look other than it was extremely floral, maybe a little too much. The couple sadly called it quits in 1996, but they share two children together, Sam and Django Stewart.
Fahey joined the other band members of her group Bananarama for a 2017 UK tour and later on, in 2018 an American and European tour. In 2019, they will be doing the highly anticipated 2019 Australian Tour and the In Stereo UK tour.
Angelina Jolie - 2014, Price Undisclosed
When A-list actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt decided to make things official after many years of dating, it came as a surprise to many. But even more surprising was the peculiar veil that she chose to wear with her gown.
Angelina's dress was designed by Donatella Versace and made by Luigi Massi of Atelier Versace. It was a simple silk silhouette but, what really stood out, was her veil that featured her kids' drawings and doodles embroidered into it as they wanted them to feel involved in the celebration.
Renee Zellweger - 2005, Est. $4K
Some brides are not hung up on making a statement, but instead, prefer to look elegant and chic. Seems like Oscar-winning actress Renee Zellweger was one of them when she married singer Kenny Chesney in 2005. The Carolina Herrera attire wasn't only fashionable but also eco-friendly as it was made out of bamboo twill.
The marriage turned out to be unsuccessful for Renee, and the couple obtained an annulment only four months after. She's since moved on and has been dating Doyle Bramhall for a few years. Her most recent project is the thriller web television series What/If.
Alicia Keys - 2010, Est. $7K
R&B singer Alicia Keys was actually expecting when she wed Swizz Beatz on a secluded Mediterranean private property, but that didn't get in the way of her looking amazing in her custom ivory, draped down and flowy Vera Wang. Her hairdo complimented the look very well making her look like a Greek goddess.
After welcoming their first child together, Egypt Daoud Dean, they were blessed with a second child four years after, Genesis Ali Dean. Alicia is known for being a committed philanthropist, and it's been a couple of years since her last album with Here being released in 2016. Regardless, we're sure she'll surprise us with some new music soon.
Kate Upton - 2017, Est. $160K
Kate Upton was a bit daring wearing a sheer gown for her marriage celebration with Justin Velander. However, being as gorgeous as she is, she pulled it off effortlessly. It was a frothy princess silhouette with sheer long sleeves and lace designed by Valentino.
Kate then changed to a more comfortable and modern naked garment covered in pearl and beads for the reception. The gorgeous piece looked like it was dripping jewelry and was the collaborative effort of Kate herself alongside Christy Rilling Studio. You can see Kate Upton in her latest film The Layover.
Anne Hathaway's - 2012, Est. $160K
Shall we curtsy for her majesty, Princess of Genovia, Mia Thermopolis, we mean, Anne Hatheway? Anne rose to fame after portraying the dorky high school student turned Princess Mia in the film The Princess Diaries. But she looked like a real royal when she tied the knot in a mega secret celebration in Big Sur, California.
Anne married Adam Shulman and she dazzled every one of her guests walking down the aisle in a stunning gown by Valentino. The couple remains happy together and welcomed their first child Jonathan, four years later, in 2016. Hathaway is set to star in an upcoming drama The Last Thing He Wanted.
Nicky Hilton - 2015, $75K
Hotel heir and businesswoman Nicky Hilton Rothschild received the inspiration for her gown design from Italian clothing company Valentino. The piece is said to have cost 75K and was created with the iconic Grace Kelly in mind to achieve that classic timeless beauty.
Her famous sister, Paris Hilton was the maid of honor. Nicky and James Rothschild had a lavish honeymoon in Botswana, and a few years later the happy couple became the parents of daughters Lily Grace Victoria and Theodora Marilyn. Nicky has had a successful career in clothing design and in 2019, she launched a new collection with Tolani.
Eva Ulrika Jonsson - 1990, Price Undisclosed
While we love TV host Ulrika Jonsson, we believe she made a mistake when choosing this bridal look when marrying John Turnbull in 1990. Her dress had a very time-specific feature, yes, that being the poofy sleeves, however, the look became dated quickly, and now she may have become the poster child for '80s bridal wear.
Ulrika's marriage with Turnbull ended shortly after, only lasting 5 years. Ultimately the couple split in 1995. Ulrika and John had a baby boy together named Cameron who was born only a year before they legally broke up the relationship.
Amal Clooney - 2014, Est. $380K
Lawyer Amal Clooney is praised for doing something that was thought almost impossible; she made one of Hollywood's seemingly eternal bachelors settle down and start a family. Naturally, their nuptials created a lot of buzz in the media and the pictures of their celebration were highly coveted.
For the special occasion, Amal wore a fantastic gown made by the famous couturier Oscar de la Renta and she looked absolutely breath-taking in this embroidered piece complimented by the long and elegantly adorned veil. But Amal is not only about looks, but she's also super smart. In April 2019, she became an envoy of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office to advise on global media freedom.
Miranda Kerr - 2017, Est. $100K
Model and businesswoman Miranda Kerr married multimillionaire, entrepreneur, and SnapChat founder Evan Spiegel in 2017. Her gown was every woman's dream as it was a satin fantasy paired with flower applications and a pearl-encrusted headpiece that tied the whole look together.
The gorgeous creation was made by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Christian Dior. She looked amazing with the simple classic lines of the design, enhanced by a simple hairdo consisting of a bun. It's no surprise really, given that Miranda is a beauty expert with her own skincare product brand named KORA.
Victoria Beckham - 1999, Est. $100K
Victoria Beckham, aka Posh Spice, is known for always being fashionable and making statements with her outfit choices. This was the case in 1999 when she tied the knot with world-renown football player David Beckham. They married in a castle and her dress was designed by none other than the distinguished Vera Wang.
The strapless super fitted bodice carried lots of volume on the skirt and was an unusual design at the time, looking extremely avant-garde. The dress complimented Victoria's physique and her short spiky pixie cut hairstyle. To this day, she still keeps the dress in her closet, to pass it down to her daughter when the time comes.
Heidi Montag - 2008, Est. $5K
If you were tuning in each week to catch up with the hit reality TV show The Hills, you would have known all the controversy surrounding cast member Heidi Montag and her love interest Spencer Pratt. One of the most important moments of the series was their marriage ceremony.
Heidi's gown was designed by exclusive couturier Monique Lhuillier. It was a strapless ball gown with silk chiffon, peacock feather, and organza; a simple yet elegant choice. Heidi was announced as a cast member for the new reboot of The Hills called The Hills: New Beginnings, which premiered on June 24, 2019.
June "Mama June" Shannon - 2013, Price Undisclosed
June Shannon, the matriarch of the Shannon family and mother of famous reality TV star Alana aka Honey Boo Boo, tied the knot in a commitment ceremony with her partner of 9 years, Mike "Sugar Bear" Thompson. June donned what can be considered one of the most peculiars gowns we've ever seen.
The dress was a camouflage design with an orange skirt that made a weird contrast and reminded us a little bit of a Halloween decoration. But ultimately she looked happy. Unfortunately, the couple broke up in 2014. Shannon was recently arrested in 2019 for possession of illegal drugs.
Rita Wilson - 1988, Price Undisclosed
Tom Hanks and actress and singer Rita Wilson married in 1988. The Hollywood couple met on set when they co-starred on the sitcom Bossom Buddies and then in the film Volunteers. They started dating, fell in love and tied the knot.
Rita looked elated in her wedding photos and she opted for an original look that consisted of a mini dress above the knee. Rita and Tom are quite the example; 31 years later they're still going strong and attribute their successful marriage to timing, maturity, and willingness to have a real connection. Rita released her new album Halfway To Home in 2019.
Celine Dion - 1994, $25K
French-Canadian musical legend Celine Dion had one of the most memorable bridal dresses of all time. She married her long-time love and manager Rene Angelil in 1994 and their ceremony reflected royalty and prestige and was also aired on national TV.
Thousands of people watched them get married at the Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal. Her gown was designed by Mirella and Steve Gentile. She had a 25-foot long train and wore a magnificent headpiece on her hair that was made out of crystals, inspired by the style of Marie Antoinette.
Serena Williams - 2017, Est. $50K
When tennis star Serena Williams got married to tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Reddit Alexis Ohanian in New Orleans, Louisiana, she decided one look was simply not enough, so she chose three. That's right, Serena had three dress changes, and they all looked stunning!
For her first look, Serena chose something unexpected for her, a lavish gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. She confessed to falling in love with the dress at first sight and it truly complemented her well. Her second and third dresses were designed by Donnatella Versace.
Pippa Middleton - 2017, Est. £40K
She may not be royalty but Pippa Middleton's bridal ceremony was a highly talked about event in the UK and her gorgeous matrimonial attire made headlines. Her dress was a beautiful cap-sleeved, high neck ivory lace gown that made her look impeccable.
Pippa got married to a bank financier by the name of James Matthew at St. Mark's Church in Berkshire. There's not much news about them, as they are reserved people, but the happy couple is still going strong and they recently welcomed their first child, a son, born in October 2018.