Friday, March 30, 2012

Iconic Wedding Gowns

Well, I am off to Illinois for a few days for my cousin's wedding.

I thought in celebration, I would leave you with five of the most iconic wedding gowns in recent history.

I hope you enjoy them!

Audrey Hepburn, 1952


Hollywood sweetheart Audrey Hepburn's gown for her first wedding epitomized the 1950s charm. It is one of the most replicated wedding gowns of all time.


Jackie Kennedy, 1953


America's future first lady was a newspaper reporter when she wed Jack Kennedy. Her gown featured 50 yards of ivory silk taffeta and took two months to make.


Grace Kelly, 1956


To become a royal, Grace Kelly’s wedding dress features 100 yards of silk net and 15 yards of silk taffeta. Helen Rose designed the wedding dress with round collar, fitted bodice, and full skirt, which was stitched using old-century lace and peau de soei fabric.


Elizabeth Taylor, 1958


By her fourth wedding, La Liz proved you don't need to wear white to be a bride. This olive green silk dress dons a hood and sheer sleeves. But, unfortunately, I don't think her fashion-forward attire was the topic of many gossip columns when the wedding occurred. Eddie Fisher, the groom, had just left his wife, America's Sweetheart, Debbie Reynolds for the sultry, violet-eyed Hollywood diva.


Mia Farrow, 1966


She was 21. He was 50. Never one to follow convention, Mia Farrow chose a two-piece ensemble for her first wedding to the famous crooner, Frank Sinatra.


Princess Diana, 1981


Diana's wedding dress was a delicious fairytale dream-come-true puff ball. The gown, which featured 10,000 pearls and a 25-foot train, delighted billions of people at a time when dreams really didn't seem to come true. Unfortunately, we know Diana's marriage was anything but a dream.


What do you think of these gowns? Which one was your favorite?
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37 comments:

  1. TanviMarch 30, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    Grace Kelly is my fav.

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  2. JosieMarch 30, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    These are all SO beautiful. I love Grace Kelly's!
    xo Josie
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  3. AnonymousMarch 30, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    You miss Kate's gown!! Grace Kelly's is my fave from here.

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  4. UnknownMarch 30, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    I am one who loves going against the grain so I am going to have to say mz.taylors dress is the bees knees

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  5. The Dainty Dolls HouseMarch 30, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    Beautiful. I hope you have a great time :) x

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  6. Jaime @ laviejaimeMarch 30, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    now you must add Kate Middleton's! :) Enjoy the wedding!

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  7. French Girl in SeattleMarch 30, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Fun post, Jenny! I love Jackie's dress the best. Some are too "meuringu-ish" (Diana!) and others a little too simple (Mia, or Audrey) -- Jackie strikes the perfect balance. Grace, of course, has impeccable taste, as always. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  8. SherinMarch 30, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    I loved looking at these. Grace Kelly and Princess Diana's gowns have definitely been the best in history.

    Enjoy your cousins wedding!!

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  9. JanelleMarch 30, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Grace Kelly's is my favorite. Beautiful. But I also like Mia's look.

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  10. Tights LoverMarch 30, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    I love Audrey's. Have a great time in Illinois!

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  11. Oh to Be a MuseMarch 30, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    I'm also talking weddings on the blog today.

    My fave here is probably Grace Kelly's dress, although she doesn't look too happy in the photo, lol.

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  12. SarahMarch 30, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Love Grace's gown! And Mia's is stunning too :)
    x

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  13. AnonymousMarch 30, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    My favorite is Grace. If my boyfriend EVER proposes, I'm going to have a short dress. Have fun in the Midwest!

    Mabel
    Mabel Time

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  14. Barbara von EngerMarch 31, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Do enjoy the weekend away, my lovely. Wedding gowns allow the mind to wander and dream. I adore them all especially Mia's gown.

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  15. Krissii March 31, 2012 at 3:31 PM

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  16. MeriMarch 31, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    I'm almost never a fan of wedding dresses/ gowns. I think if we ever get married I'll wear something very non traditional, just a totally fabulous gown.

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  17. Audrey AllureApril 1, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Love Grace Kelly's dress!

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  18. AngelaApril 1, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Audrey Hepburn looked sooooo elegant.

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  19. OlgaApril 1, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    A wedding dress is a cult object. Even if the bride is not quite innocent, you wish that, during the ceremony, this dream about an ideal would come true.

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  20. AnonymousApril 2, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    Either Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn. Im designing my own wedding dress now and Ive had such inspiration from gowns like these. So classical and romantic.

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  21. pretty affairsApril 2, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Grace Kelly's has got to be the favourite! :)

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  22. Amber Lucas A Mused BlogApril 2, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    I think Grace Kelly's was my favorite, but Kate Middeltons was amazing... hehe. I don't get all mushy about weddings, but I did love her dress!

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  23. BonBon Rose Girls KristinApril 2, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    I'll never get over Grace's gorgeous gown!

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  24. Julie Khuu | Haute KhuutureApril 2, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Grace Kelly's is killer! Love that chic and sophisticated silhouette...and still so mod after all these years!

    Thanks for visiting and leaving such awesome comments, hope to see you back soon!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    Haute Khuuture.com

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  25. Blond DuckApril 3, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    I like Audrey's and Jackies!

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  26. A Very Sweet BlogApril 3, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Jackie Kennedy's was exquisite! That's me. HaHa Have a great time Jennifer! :D
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  27. miss bApril 5, 2012 at 3:58 AM

    Lovely post! So many beautiful gowns - difficult to choose a favourite but I do love Grace Kelly's.
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  28. stylemailboxApril 5, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    wow such a great collection. i like grace kelly's the most. really beautiful

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  29. FASHION TALESApril 5, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    I love all of the intricate detailing of wedding dresses, Jackie Kennedy's is my favourite, so stunning.

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  30. Sierra April 8, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    I don't think I'll ever forget Princess Di's dress and I love Princess Grace too - all are gorgeous gowns through the years.

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