Let’s be real—there’s nothing that spurs conversation like a celebrity wedding dress reveal. From eye-watering designer budgets to show-stopping veils and daring gambles, these dresses don’t merely walk down the aisle but overtake the headlines. While classic white dresses will always remain in favor, the dresses that really linger in our memory are the ones that defy convention and turn the bridal rulebook on its side. In mind, here’s a top 10 countdown of the most unforgettable unconventional celebrity wedding gowns that made weddings into full-fledged fashion events.
10. Hailey Baldwin Bieber – A Message Veil
When Hailey married Justin Bieber, her gown, designed by Virgil Abloh, looked elegant and modern with its off-shoulder neckline and sleek fit. But it was her cathedral-length veil, embroidered with the words “Till Death Do Us Part,” that instantly made the look iconic.
9. Priyanka Chopra – Two Weddings, Two Showstoppers
Priyanka Chopra didn’t stop at one jaw-dropping gown. For her Christian ceremony with Nick Jonas, she dazzled in a bespoke Ralph Lauren gown bejeweled with millions of sequins, along with a record-breaking 75-foot veil. For her Hindu ceremony, she looked stunning in a classic red lehenga with elaborate embroidery done by more than 100 artisans.
8. Meghan Markle – Elegance in Simplicity
Meghan Markle’s union with Prince Harry was televised worldwide, but rather than going overboard, she opted for minimalism. Her Clare Waight Keller-designed Givenchy gown had a sleek boat neckline and three-quarter-length sleeves. The drama accompanied her five-meter veil, which was embroidered with flowers of every Commonwealth country.
7. Kim Kardashian – Modern Lace with Drama
Kim Kardashian’s Givenchy wedding gown in 2014 by Riccardo Tisci was the epitome of classic and bold. With cut-out panels, lace sleeves, a mermaid silhouette hugging her curves, and a dramatic veil, it was a bride’s fashion moment that trended the moment it happened.
6. Gwen Stefani – Pop Star’s Punk Twist
Gwen Stefani has never been one for convention, and her wedding gown was no exception. She wore a white Dior wedding dress that dissolved into pink at the bottom, accompanied by a show-stopping antique veil and a cheeky bow decoration. It was quintessentially Gwen—punk, pop, and boldly unapologetic.
5. Sarah Jessica Parker – Black and Bold
Sarah Jessica Parker surprised everyone when she wed Matthew Broderick in Margane Le Fay’s black ruffled wedding dress. Years later, she said that maybe she would have done things differently if given the option, but the dramatic choice made her a bride who was not afraid to be different.
4. Avril Lavigne – Gothic Glamour
Avril Lavigne went full-out into her goth look for her wedding to Chad Kroeger. She wore a dramatic black Monique Lhuillier wedding gown and carried a bouquet of black roses, adding a dark, romantic twist to bridal fashion.
3. Princess Diana – The Ultimate Train
Diana’s ivory wedding dress in 1981 was far from “traditional.” Designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel, it had balloon sleeves, thousands of pearls, and a show-stopping 25-foot train—the longest in history for a royal wedding.
2. Wallis Simpson – Powder Blue Perfection
Wallis Simpson revolutionized bridal style in 1937 when she wed King Edward VIII, wearing a pale blue Mainbocher wedding dress. Paired with gloves and a halo-style hat, the ensemble was elegant, surprising, and eternally chic.
1. Chloë Grace Moretz & Kate Harrison – A Modern Fairytale
The newest inductee into the hall of fame is the one and only Chloë Grace Moretz and Kate Harrison’s Labor Day union. Moretz shone in a powder blue Louis Vuitton dress with coordinating opera gloves and veil, while Harrison opted for a white bustier dress with a cathedral veil and vintage birdcage embellishment. The pair kept their attire secret from one another until the wedding, which only made the unveiling more poignant. Their weekend-long celebration—complete with fishing, poker, horseback riding, and line dancing—demonstrated that nontraditional weddings can be stylish, personal, and truly meaningful.
From bright colors to record-breaking veils, these 10 celebrity brides demonstrated that the most memorable wedding gowns aren’t about tradition—they’re about individuality. Sometimes the greatest fashion moments occur when rules are broken.