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Key Takeaways
- Royal wedding dresses often set bridal trends, like Princess Diana’s 25-foot train or Grace Kelly’s timeless lace gown.
- Many royal brides honor tradition by drawing inspiration from past gowns, such as Meghan Markle’s nod to Princess Margaret.
- Some royals embrace sustainability by reimagining vintage pieces, like Princess Beatrice’s updated gown borrowed from Queen Elizabeth.
Known for their extensive guests lists, opulent ceremonies, and multi-tier confections, there’s so much excitement and intrigue surrounding a royal wedding. However, in addition to the numerous traditions, such a celebration also features an array of showstoppping ensembles, including when it comes to the bride’s dress. From Princess Diana’s statement-making train to Grace Kelly’s lace gown, these fashions play a prominent royal in setting trends for other soon-to-be brides in the years (and even decades) to come.
However, in addition to influencing members of the public, royal brides often take inspiration from those that came before them when selecting their own gowns. For example, Meghan Markle’s timeless dress—that was designed by Givenchy’s Clare Waight Keller—posed a number of resembles to Princess Margaret’s silk organza wedding dress for her 1960 wedding to Antony Armstrong-Jones. And some even turn to an ensemble from the past instead of creating something entirely new for their big-day look, like Princess Beatrice; in 2020, the royal donned a vintage piece from Queen Elizabeth for her micro wedding.
Curious about some of the most beautiful and iconic royal wedding dresses throughout history? Here, we’ve rounded up 21 of our favorites. Read on to see them all.
