Top 10 Celebrity Wedding Dresses

#10: Kim Kardashian

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As one of the most watched women in the world of pop culture, there was massive speculation over what Kim K would wear when Kimye tied the knot. Custom-made by a close friend of Kim and Kanye’s - Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci - her soft lace gown included an entirely sheer back and a fabulous silk veil. Despite Kim’s reputation for making headlines for what she’s not wearing, when she rocked this number she turned heads for what she was! And rightly so!

The star of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, “Roman Holiday” and “Funny Face”, Audrey Hepburn actually had three wedding dresses made; two which were used and one, the first, which never reached the altar despite a year long engagement to British businessman James Hanson. The best of the trio was worn for Hepburn’s first marriage to actor Mel Ferrer, in 1954. The tea-length dress worn with ballgown sleeves, high collar and elbow-length gloves was an unconventional look, but oh so chic – and proof that Hepburn was a fashion icon off camera as well as on it.

When a supermodel weds, the whole world wants to know what she wears, and in 2011 Kate Moss didn’t disappoint. Naturally setting the trend for blushing brides everywhere, she went for a vintage 1920s-style gown, designed by John Galliano, for her ceremony with The Kills’ Jamie Hince. The dress wowed with a sheer overlay, and fantastically intricate gold beading on the skirt. The classic look was topped off with a lace cap veil, as Moss effortlessly turned the wedding aisle into a fashion runway.

When Solange Knowles married Alan Ferguson in 2014, she truly stepped out from her big sister Beyonce’s shadow. Solange ditched the stereotypical stretch limo or Rolls Royce for her big day, and arrived to be wed on a white pedal bike, wearing a jumpsuit! Designed by Stephane Rolland, its plunging neckline and matching off-white backless cape jacket were a perfect blend of subtle style. Solange then changed into a stunning white gown, designed by Humberto Leon for Kenzo – as documented in Rog Walker's photos. Like her ivory jumpsuit, Solange's wedding gown is another example of a look both understated and unique.

Liz Taylor was a woman of many wedding dresses, as the Golden Age icon tied the knot a remarkable eight times! But we’ve plunged for her first dress, donned for her marriage to Conrad ‘Nicky’ Hilton, Jr., heir to the Hilton Hotels chain. Taylor was just 18 when she wowed in a princess-like, satin gown, not too dissimilar to what she wore for a fictional trip down the aisle a few months earlier in “Father of the Bride”. Made by the legendary MGM costume designer, Helen Rose, and originally measuring just 20 inches wide at the waist, it fetched £121,875 - nearly $190,000 USD- at auction in 2013!

When rocker Gwen Stefani married the lead singer of Bush, Gavin Rossdale, in 2002, her outfit choice was as gloriously unconventional as she is. A dip dyed pink dress by John Galliano of Dior, it was half princess, half punk rock, and an absolute show stealer! The ombré effect was just on the right side of ‘edgy’, and indicative of Stefani’s bold individual style and taste. As soon as her wedding photos emerged, a brand spanking new bridal trend was set – there’s ‘no doubt’ about that!

When Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres got married in 2008, it was a very private and intimate event, held at their Beverly Hills home, with close friends and family. But the pictures of Portia’s magical dress made entertainment news headlines the world over! Her backless, halter neck gown was set off by a scintillating floor-length tutu, in what really was a fairy-tale frock. The Zac Posen design was like an overload of elegance with sparkle to spare, and had us talking about the talk show host’s bride for a long, long time!

A triumph born out of almost-disaster, Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress was very nearly never made at all! Created by Ann Lowe, it was hurriedly put together in little over a week, after the original was ruined in a flood at Lowe’s workroom. The bouffant gown was eventually finished though, made from silk taffeta and completed by the then-Miss Bouvier’s grandmother’s lace veil. In later years, it was reportedly suggested that Miss Kennedy she didn’t like the dress(!), but the rest of us have loved it for over six decades.

#2: Grace Kelly

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It’s said of many a bride that they ‘look like a princess’, but when Grace Kelly married Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, she was actually becoming one. And she really looked the part! For what was dubbed ‘the wedding of the century’, Helen Rose designed an elegant dress and a masterpiece of lace, which was given to Kelly by MGM Studios. The long-sleeved bodice, petticoats, intricate headdress and veil became perhaps the most famous outfit that the fashion icon ever wore. And Grace’s classic look has certainly influenced many brides since, including our #1 pick… Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. Angelina Jolie Mia Farrow Marilyn Monroe Yoko Ono Bianca Jagger

Taking this countdown’s crown is a royal wedding dress to savor! Many thought that Princess Diana’s glorious gown would never be beaten, but when Kate Middleton married Prince William, she took bridal attire to a whole new level! The Alexander McQueen dress, designed by the fashion house’s creative director Sarah Burton, was a heavily guarded secret before the big day – details weren’t officially announced until Kate arrived at Westminster Abbey! With lace and long sleeves, the Grace Kelly influence is clear, but Kate’s look is unlike any other; a mix of vintage and modern, classic and contemporary, and it’s sure to be a timeless trend-setter! The 2016 news that an unknown designer planned to sue Alexander McQueen for allegedly copying the dress proves how enduring and iconic it is! Do you agree with our list? Which dress did we miss? For more beautiful top 10s published daily, be sure to subscribe to MsMojo!