From beach-worthy numbers to elegant vintage frocks, these real brides nailed it when it comes to raising the hemlines for their big day.
With its voluminous waist-cinching tulle skirt, this floaty knee-length dress evokes flirty charm.
For the glamour of a long gown without cumbersome big skirts, this real bride opted for a demure short dress with an attached train from Amanda Lee Weddings.
60s’ icon Audrey Hepburn donned a tea-length Balmain dress with puffed sleeves and a high neckline for her wedding to Mel Farrer in 1954.
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What does a bridal designer wear to her own wedding? Definitely not a conventional wedding dress, according to Jenny Packham, who’s known for her flowing silhouettes and exquisite embellishments. Instead, she was dressed in an elegant self-designed lace midi dress with matching heels and pearls in her hair.
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For her nuptials to James Righton in 2013, Keira Knightley looked effortless in a dreamy tulle Chanel number, accessorised with a tweed jacket from the fashion house, Ray-Ban Wayfarers and flowers in her hair.
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Real bride Mandy Yuanrong’s stylish cheongsam complemented her petite frame and lent a modern flair to her oriental look.
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With her boxy white shift and chic pixie hairstyle, actress Mia Farrow looked every part the modern 60s bride when she wed singer Frank Sinatra in 1966.
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Marry a demure lace A-line dress with a netted veil for a charming vintage-inspired look.
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Think lovely blush hues, romantic lace and modern spaghetti straps for a casual seaside affair.
For girly glamour, we love this whimsical sequinned Olive Suite piece with a playful skirt and flirty open back.
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Real bride Nicole Nguyen donned a simple ruched and gathered shift for her casual beach wedding at Sentosa, then topped her tousled updo with a netted veil.
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This classic number from The Wedding Present features a flouncy skirt that’s made for swirling and whirling.