Celebrity wedding dresses always make us relish, both on and off screen. Some of our favorite fashion moments in a lot of movies are those at weddings. Just like in real life, brides on the big screen also need to stand out. Today, I will take you to take a look at the iconic camera-grabbing wedding dresses in European and American movies over the years. Some of them use embroidery.
1. The wedding dress in “Frankenstein” 1931
This lace wedding dress is cut closely, and the highlight is in the veil section, and the Juliet hat veil of the 30s is full of nostalgic retro charm. This particular style of veil is a reinterpretation of the “Juliet hat” originally made in the 16th century.
This style of veil became popular in the 1920s, and this veil style goes well with the gorgeous silk diagonally cut wedding dress.
2. The wedding dress in“It Happened One Night” 1934
Costume designer Robert Kalloch designed this floral trimmed silk dress for fashionable, sexy, sweet socialite Ellie Andrews (Claudette Colbert).
It is still outdated and quite attractive to today’s eyes. Black and white photos cannot show 100% of the beauty of the wedding dress, it can be seen that the wedding dress is made of satin material, the veil has a metallic luster, the silhouette is very simple, except for the flower decoration around the neckline, there are no other extra accessories.
I think the hat veil is so impressive.
3. The wedding dress in “Here Comes the Groom” 1934
Patricia Ellis wore this minimalist satin wedding dress in a 1934 musical that is very modern. The off-the-shoulder neckline design is very feminine.
4. The wedding dress in“Bride of Frankenstein” 1935
In the 1935 horror film, Elsa Lanchester wears this cape robe designed by Vera West, which is made of surgical sheets and bandage gloves. Gothic brides are avant-garde.
5. The wedding dress in “Carefree” 1938
Wedding dress designers Edward Stevenson and Howard Greer designed a very classic dress for Amanda Cooper (Ginger Rogers) in the 1938 musical, with a very characteristic pleated stripe.
6. The wedding dress in “Gone With the Wind” 1939
The designer of this wedding dress is Walter Plunkett, the wedding dress of Vivien Leigh in the film. The wedding was rushed because her groom, Charles Hamilton, was going to battle, so the bride borrowed her mother’s dress.
The wedding dress features huge puff sleeves, and the wedding dress worn by Princess Diana of the British royal family in the 80s is somewhat similar to this one.
7. The wedding dress in “Dark Victory” 1939
This backless neckline wedding dress designed by famous Hollywood costume designer Orry-Kelly has a layered tulle skirt. The feature is that instead of a veil, it is paired with a sequin round hat and a simple pearl necklace.
I like the design with hats, wedding dresses don’t necessarily have to be with a veil, with hats are more casual and romantic.
8. The wedding dress in “Paris Honeymoon” 1939
Actress Shirley Ross (as Countess Remy) wears a wedding dress designed by Edith Hyde in the 1939 Paramount comedy musical. This wedding dress features a striped skirt.
9. The wedding dress in “Dressed to Kill” 1946
Renowned fashion designer Oleg Cassini created this classic all-over lace wedding dress, and his wife at the time, actress Gene Tierney, played Isabel in the 1946 film.
The hat and veil that go with the wedding dress is unique.
10. The wedding dress in “Father of the Bride” 1950
The wedding dress worn by Elizabeth Taylor in the film was designed by Helen Ross. Lace and satin panels, dignified and feminine.
11. The wedding dress in“How to marry a millionaire” 1953
William Travilla designed the off-the-shoulder fitted flared wedding dress, and Lauren Bacall played Schatze Page in the 1953 film. Made from embroidered hazel lace, iridescent sequins and heavy satin lining, the dress was sold at auction in 2011.
The wedding dress is paired with a white gauze top hat, which is quite chic.
12. The wedding dress in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” 1953
Anek-length skirts were popular in the ’50s, and at the end of this 1953 film, Lorelai Lee (Marilyn Monroe) and Dorothy Shaw (Jane Russell) walked the red carpet wearing the same ankle-length lace wedding dress, featuring a high neck and bell sleeves, paired with veiled hair accessories.
13. The wedding dress in “SiSi” 1954
The Austrian movie “Sisi” is a princess enlightenment movie for many people, and the charm of this movie is quite large, and there are many people who have seen it more than a dozen times.
The extra-long trailing wedding dress worn by Princess Sisi in the film is believed to be impressive to many people, and Sisi’s thick hair is enviable.
14. The wedding dress in “High Society” 1956
Looking for a little floral wedding dress? You can take a look at the wedding dress that Grace Kelly wore in “High Society”, and the hat that goes with it is fantastic, very sweet and iconic.
15. The wedding dress in “Funny Face” 1957
Audrey Hepburn wore this ultra-chic ankle-length wedding dress designed by Givenchy has become one of the most iconic wedding dresses in film history.
16. The wedding dress in “The Black Orchid” 1958
Sophia Loren’s Rose Bianco wears this wedding dress with fluffy tulle sleeves and is definitely angelic. Floral embellishments on both sides of the veil and Sophia Rowland’s unparalleled beauty truly make her look unforgettable.
17. The wedding dress in “Coming to America” 1988
This particular pink wedding dress was designed by costume designer Deborah Landis, and interestingly, the Landis fabric used to make the wedding dress is an inexpensive nylon tulle. But the actors wore very expensive effects.
18. The wedding dress in “Steel Magnolias” 1989
The beauty Julia Roberts was at the peak of her appearance at that time, and she was too charming. The corset of the wedding dress has pink flowers and the skirt has a pink belt, which is quite feminine.
19. The wedding dress in ‘The Good Shepherd’ 2006
Costume designer Ann Ross designed an Art Deco wedding dress for Angelina Jolie. This cream satin dress goes well with Julie’s vintage curly hair and bold red lips, giving it a 1930s feel.
20. The wedding dress in “Marie Antoinette” 2006
This extravagant silver gown, covered with diamond jewelry, delicate bows and lace trims show the gorgeous rococo style of the 18th century, and the designer won the 79th Academy Award for Best Costume Design for the costume design of the film.
21. The Wedding address in “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” 2013
Jennifer Lawrence wore a wedding dress featuring a sheer corset under a metal cage and layered sheer jersey with chiffon ruffles.
As she spins, the skirt “catches fire” and transforms into a more edgy black dress.
Which of the above 21 wedding dresses impressed you the most? I feel that my aesthetic stopped at the 30s, and I think the wedding dress of the 30s is the most simple and attractive, and it still looks chic.