Wedding dresses from movies often inspire new ideas for both potential brides and those who are actively searching for “that dress.” The image in the film sometimes helps to understand what the main female outfit should look like. We have collected ten wedding dresses from films that can be called iconic in one way or another.
"Gone With the Wind"
What a pity that the Oscar for best costumes was established only 15 years after the release of the film “Gone with the Wind.” Artist Walter Plunkett deserves this award for the luxurious costumes of South American beauties that he created. Scarlett's wedding dress especially stands out. With a vine leaf pattern, puffy sleeves and a slightly oversized detail, O'Hara inherited the dress from her larger mother.
Bella's wedding dress from the movie "Twilight"
The Twilight film franchise became mega-popular all over the world after its release, just like the actors who played the main roles - Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. This was especially true of Bella’s image - her clothing style, hairstyle, demeanor, phrases, down to the little details of her image (for example, her engagement ring), literally became an object for copying and imitation. And of course, this applied to her wedding look!
Fans of the saga were eagerly awaiting the release of the Twilight movie. Saga. Breaking Dawn - Part 1" because it was in this film that Edward and Bella got married. One of the main intrigues was the bride's dress - after all, due to the fact that this is a fantasy film, the designers had an almost unlimited flight of imagination.
As a result, Bella Swan's wedding dress did not disappoint fans - it was created by the stylists of the Carolina Herrera brand from satin fabric, straight cut, which emphasized the slender figure of the bride. There were no unnecessary details or massive decorations on it. A special feature of the dress was the back, trimmed with lace, and a number of small buttons along the entire length, from the collar to the hem.
The sleeve cuffs were also trimmed with lace fabric. The whole look was completed with satin stiletto heels with a square buckle, a small comb with sapphires and a long veil. Also a noticeable detail of the image was the engagement ring, which we talked about in the material The most popular jewelry from movies and TV series. Bella's wedding dress looked very romantic and elegant, but at the same time suitable for a young girl:
“Funny face”
The collaboration between Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy is the strongest in the history of fashion and cinema. The pinnacle of the master’s creation is the wedding image from the painting “Funny Face.” New look silhouette, midi length, veil-hood and minimal decor - such images still remain relevant.
Film "Funny Face"
Audrey Hepburn's dress in the film Funny Face, designed by designer Hubert de Givenchy, began the wedding fashion for new look dresses - everyone dreamed of a short dress with the same full skirt. By the way, the pink suit that Audrey herself wore when she got married was also made by Givenchy.
"Godfather"
An ideal option for intellectuals, smart girls, beauties and perfectionists who strive for the title of “ideal bride”. The image from the legendary painting “The Godfather” is distinguished by generous meters of lace, a completely blind top and a full skirt - an endless veil, as an element of a traditional bow, is included.
"Runaway Bride"
The heroine Julia Roberts from the film “Runaway Bride” had 4 wedding looks. To the surprise of many, we decided to celebrate not the one that turned out to be “happy” in the end, but the perfect lace miracle. Openwork on the neckline and hem, a modest bustier and satin - simple, elegant and very chaste.
Mary's wedding dress from the movie "The Wedding Planner"
In this film, the main role of Mary, the organizer of wedding ceremonies, was perfectly played by Jennifer Lopez (read more about this in the material Top 5 romantic comedies about a wedding). According to the plot, the main character cannot be with the man she loves, since he is already planning to marry someone else. And Mary also decided to arrange her life and marry a suitable but unloved guy. It is at this wedding that we see the main character in a white dress. It is worth noting that her outfit turned out to be simple, but very elegant:
"Father of the Bride"
The wedding image of the heroine from the film “Father of the Bride” turned out to be a complete reincarnation from the film of the same name, in which Elizabeth Taylor played the main role. Lace, full skirt, bow at the waist - the only difference is in the shoes. Instead of traditional shoes, the heroine chooses wedding sneakers, presented by her father as a gift for the most important day in her daughter’s life.
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Wedding dresses of Kerry, Charlotte and Miranda from the series "Sex and the City"
Over the course of many episodes, four friends living in Manhattan tried to arrange their personal happiness, find the man of their dreams and become happy. Three of them (Kerry, Shalotta and Miranda) eventually got married after all the twists and turns of the plot, and one (Samantha) chose not to tie the knot. But if the weddings of Charlotte and Minranda were shown to viewers in the series, then a separate full-length film was created for Kerry’s wedding, in which this event is the main plot of the entire plot. In the film we can see two wedding dresses of Carrie Bradshaw at once - the first from designer Vivienne Westwood, luxurious and expensive, and the second - more modest, which is a white suit with a jacket and skirt, in which the main character eventually got married at a modest ceremony:
According to the plot of the series “Sex and the City,” Charlotte got married before all her friends, and her dress was very feminine and romantic:
Miranda also got married in the series, but her wedding dress was not traditional - it was made of burgundy velvet, and by the way, it suited her red hair color very well. The heroine’s wedding took place in the fall, and for this season of the year it was a very interesting and successful choice of wedding dress (for more information on how to have a wedding at this time of year, read the material 7 ideas for an autumn wedding)
"Friends"
In the pilot episode of Friends, Jennifer Aniston's character appears in a wedding dress - she also managed to escape from her own wedding. And although Monica tries on the image of a bride several times later in the film, we remain faithful to Rachel’s choice. Bare shoulders, lowered straps of the dress, a full skirt, a bustier embroidered with pearls and an original tiara with a veil - an image for a girl who needs everything at once.
Margaret Tate's wedding dress from the movie "The Proposal"
According to the plot of the film, the boss at a large publishing house, Margaret Tate (played by actress Sandra Bullock, read more about her in the material 17 celebrities who do not have children) wants to commit a fictitious marriage in order to avoid deportation. But after meeting the relatives of the future groom and a weekend in his homeland, Margaret, already standing at the altar, decides to abandon this idea. According to the plot, the beige-golden wedding dress was lent to her by the groom's relatives; it has a simple vintage cut and practically no decorative details, but still the main character looks quite cute and romantic in it.
“The Princess Diaries: How to Become a Queen”
Unlike many costume films about royal twists and turns and weddings, the costume designers of The Princess Diaries did not have to worry about maintaining historical accuracy. For Anne Hathaway's character, all she had to do was create a look that would be the perfect example of a “princess dress” for all little girls. Lace on a modest neckline, long sleeves and a classic A-line silhouette are classic and elegant.
"Gossip"
For six seasons of the beloved series about the life of the Manhattan elite performed by Blair Waldorf, we saw both Vera Wang and Elie Saab, but Serena van der Woodsen was lucky enough to get married only once. It is her wedding look that we prefer. The classic white strapless puffy dress would be ordinary if not for the introduction of gold foil. This Georges Chakra look is officially the best Gossip Girl wedding dress.
"Gossip"
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Preparing to marry the prince, the heroine of the series “Gossip Girl” Blair Waldorf, played by actress Leighton Meester, preferred a Vera Wang bustier dress. The outfit was decorated with a bow and lace—it was one of Waldorf's most memorable looks during filming. However, the dress in which Blair married her main love looks no less luxurious: an Elie Saab evening dress in soft blue, decorated with floral elements. And this once again proves that a colored dress can also be the right choice.
"Crown"
There are legends about how a wedding dress was created for the then future Queen Elizabeth II during times of shortage. 10,000 pearls, 13 meters of veil, ivory silk and floral motifs of orange blossom and lilies, inspired by Botticelli’s painting “Spring”. The creators of the series “The Crown” had to shell out $37,000 for the reincarnation of Norman Hartnell’s creation.
“Sex in the city”
During the “wedding photo shoot,” the heroine of Sarah Jessica Parker tried on dozens of looks from legendary brands. However, Carrie’s heart began to beat faster only when she saw the eccentric creation of Vivienne Westwood. Several layers of a skirt, a pointed bustier, a creamy shade - it’s a pity that Mr. Big didn’t have the courage to appreciate his beloved’s perfect look.
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Katniss' wedding dress from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Katniss Everdeen, played by actress Jennifer Lawrence, fights for her freedom throughout the film, but still there are moments in the film when she looks beautiful and one might even say glamorous. One such moment is the scene between Katniss and Peeta where they are taking part in the pre-game show and Katniss appears in a luxurious wedding dress. Although the filmmakers did not show the wedding ceremony, in this episode of the show the main character emphasized that it was a wedding dress.
It was made of organza and chiffon, and also embroidered with Swarovski crystals, with a very original decor of intertwined rhinestones on top of the dress. By the way, in the material The most popular jewelry from films and TV series, we talked about a brooch with the image of a mockingjay, which became one of the symbols of the film. As for Katniss's wedding look, both the design and cut of the dress were very memorable and fit perfectly into the overall style of the fantasy film:
"Twilight"
Despite the teen vampire saga's controversial reputation, Bella Swan's wedding dress was the most inspiring and popular. A satin miracle with lace inserts, long sleeves and an open back was created by the stylist of the 20s by the fashion house Carolina Herrera, and absolutely all second-rate brands copied it.
Wedding image in the film “Twilight. Saga. Dawn"
The most anticipated ending to the famous vampire saga was the wedding of the main characters. The wedding dress from the movie "Twilight" has justifiably captured the hearts of many brides. Kristen Stewart appeared in a stunning outfit from the famous designer Carolina Herrera. The modest, laconic satin dress was complemented by translucent embroidery with an elegant row of buttons on the back, which perfectly balanced the silhouette and gave it sophistication.
“Bride Wars”
Both dresses for the legendary film about the struggle for the perfect wedding of two friends were created by designer Vera Wang, but only the image of the heroine Kate Hudson became iconic. A “clean” bustier, a fluffy tulle skirt, a lavender belt - in the early 2010s, all brides saw themselves on their special day exclusively in a look in the image and likeness of Wang’s creation.
Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson, "Bride Wars"
The romantic comedy “Bride Wars” simply by definition could not help but be included in all sorts of wedding-themed film ratings!
Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson's wedding dresses were created by the world's most famous wedding dress designer, Vera Wang, especially for this film.
On Anne Hathaway we see a more modest, but very stylish, ivory-colored year dress. The asymmetrical strap and open shoulders perfectly emphasize the delicate image of the actress.
The heroine Kate Hudson chose a more pompous outfit. This is a traditional ballgown with a full, layered tulle skirt. The corset is made of exquisite, finest lace, and the waist is decorated with a soft purple velvet belt. In such a dress, the girl looks like a fairy-tale princess!
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
Fleur Delacour's dress from the saga about the wizard Harry Potter became the most unusual in the history of cinema. A closed top, bare arms, a high neckline, a full skirt and an appliqué of black peacocks facing each other - the tails spread along the hem, and create a real feeling of a fairy-tale robe.
“The Age of Adaline”
The top of wedding fashion of the 1930s is demonstrated by the film about the immortal beauty “The Age of Adaline.” The heroine Blake Lively appears at her first wedding in a traditional image - the dream of all girls of those times. Satin, loose silhouette, long sleeves, lace and a tiara that repeats the patterns on the dress - simple, but very bohemian.
Ella's wedding dress from the movie "Cinderella"
The film version of the fairy tale about Cinderella, created in 2015 with actress Lily James in the title role, tells about the life of a simple girl Ella (or as her stepmother and sisters called her, Cinderella), who met a handsome prince. At the end of the film, Ella and the prince get married, and a very romantic dress of a light cream color with a decor of multi-colored flowers and a long veil was created for the main character. This is truly a fabulous dress for a future princess:
"The beauty and the Beast"
Belle's wedding look from the movie “Beauty and the Beast” will satisfy the tastes of a true fashionista. Not just a white shade, but silk, decorated with voluminous peach-colored flowers, shoots of wild plants, a tight corset and a fluffy skirt - transparent sleeves add a feeling of weightlessness to the look.
"Dynasty"
The first of Fallon's fake weddings from Dynasty was supposed to be a huge one. For the wedding look, the costume designer saw something modern that would reflect the girl’s strong and business-like personality. That is why a dress from Rubin Singer was chosen with a full skirt, a bold “architectural” neckline, complemented by a neat but noticeable veil.
You need to choose a wedding dress with sense, feeling and arrangement - you don’t want to have doubts on the most important day of your life? The final decision should be thoughtful and confident - the same principle applies to choosing a groom. If you are truly in love with the on-screen wedding look, then nothing should stop you from repeating your favorite look. You can modernize it somewhat by adding relevant details and getting rid of too vintage anti-trends, but the overall concept should remain monolithic. Moreover, the dresses from our selection are just asking to become the main characters of your personal romantic story.
Gone with the Wind (1939)
Scarlett O'Hara's outfits in Gone with the Wind are without a doubt one of the most famous in the history of world cinema. However, ironically, the author of these luxurious dresses, Walter Plunkett, did not receive an Academy Award for his brilliant work, since American film academics began presenting the award in the category “Best Costume Design” only in 1948.
Walter Plunkett, costume designer
Among Scarlett's memorable outfits is her wedding dress, in which the obstinate southerner marries the inexpressive Charles Hamilton in spite of the adored, but heartfeltly unfree Ashley Wilkes. If you look closely, it’s easy to notice that the heroine’s wedding dress is a little too big. And the point, of course, is not that Vivien Leigh lost a lot of weight during the period between the last fitting and the filming of the said scene. Let's remember the plot of the picture. Scarlett accepted the marriage proposal very hastily, and the newly-minted groom was due to leave any day for the front of the Civil War of the North and South, so there was simply no time to sew a new wedding dress. That's why Scarlett is wearing the dress her mother, Ellyn, wore when she got married. Actually, this is how it is said in the novel by Margaret Mitchell, which formed the basis of the picture: “And amidst all this turmoil, preparations for Scarlett’s wedding went on as usual, and before she had time to come to her senses, she was already dressed in a wedding dress and Ellen’s veil, and the father led his daughter by the hand along the wide staircase down to the state rooms of Tara, where there were full of guests
Barbara O'Neill, the actress who plays Ellyn O'Hara, is noticeably taller and larger than her on-screen daughter. To achieve special realism in this scene, William Plunkett sewed the wedding dress according to Barbara's measurements. Therefore, it does not fit perfectly on petite Vivienne. Fashion historians note that dresses with such puffed sleeves (also called "gigot" or ham of mutton) were worn in the 1830s. And by the time of their daughter’s wedding in 1861, they had already gone out of fashion.
Scarlett's wedding dress with puff sleeves
However, if you use basic arithmetic and the first volume of the novel, it becomes obvious that if Ellyn O'Hara was 32 years old at the beginning of the story, and she got married as a 15-year-old girl, then her wedding took place in 1844 . And the same experts in the history of fashion will tell you that in the 40s of the 19th century such sleeves were no longer worn. So how did this happen? A gifted costume designer turned out to be a math buff? It's possible. Compare illustrations from fashion magazines from the decades listed, as well as authentic American wedding dresses from the 1830s and 1840s.
On the left is a wedding dress, “La Mode”, June 1834. On the right is a wedding dress, “La Mode”, June 1835.
On the left is a wedding dress, Le Follet, April 1844. On the right is a wedding dress, Le Follet, March 1844.
On the left is a wedding dress, “ Le Moniteur de la Mode”
, April 1844. On the right is a wedding dress,
Ladies' Cabinet
, May 1844.
Authentic American wedding dresses from the 1830s.
Authentic American wedding dresses from the 1840s.
The answer is obvious. Plunkett was clearly inspired by 1830s bridal fashion. Well, whether this was done by mistake or intentionally, we will not know. But without going into such details, Scarlett-Vivien still looks charming in this creamy satin dress, decorated with embroidered grape leaves that adorn the bodice, sleeves and down the skirt around the hem. A pearl necklace emphasizes the actress’s swan neck, and an airy veil envelops her chiseled figure like a cloud.
It is worth noting that in the 1980s, puffed sleeves became very popular again. Let's just remember Princess Diana's famous wedding dress, created by the British designer and family tandem of David and Elizabeth Emmanuel. This wedding dress has many similarities with the dress from Gone with the Wind.
By the way, now the 80s are again gaining momentum in fashion, and perhaps soon wedding dresses ala Scarlett O'Hara will be in demand among ultra-fashionable brides.
