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Unconventional Celebrity Wedding Dresses Throughout The Years

From Solange Knowles to Olivia Palermo, we love these alternative styles, cuts and designs
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Alexa Chung

No, she hasnโ€™t tied the knot, but the billowy Loewe dress Alexa Chung wore to the 2017 Portrait Gala in London provides the perfect inspiration for fashion-forward brides.

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Keira Knightley

English academy-aware nominee Keira Knightley recycled this gorgeous Chanel dress for her wedding, having already worn the couture gown to a party in 2008.

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Olivia Palermo

The most stylish couple in the world proved they were ultimate style goals when Olivia Palermo stole the show in this three-piece Carolina Herrera ensemble.

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Olivia Palermo

The unconventional, off-white sweater combined with classic, bridal pumps and earrings were impeccably stylish! 

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Elizabeth Taylor

When tying-the-knot with Richard Burton (the first time), the blue-eyed beauty wore this non-traditional yellow chiffon dress and wild flower headdress. 

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Elizabeth Taylor

The marriage came just nine days after Liz split with Eddie Fisher.

 

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Audrey Hepburn

Marrying Andrea Dotti in 1969, Audrey Hepburn stunned in this hooded Givenchy design. The long sleeved, funnel-necked mididress and matching headscarf raised a lot of eyebrows for its unconventionality! 

 

Shenae Grimes

90210 actress Shenae Grimes married British model Josh Beech in 2013 wearing a black tulle Vera Wang gown.

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Linda McCartney

The union of Linda Eastman and Beatles frontman Paul McCartney was a spontaneous affair, with the blonde-beauty opting for a camel trench coat instead of a wedding gown. 

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Linda McCartney

The animal rights activist is known for her casual dressing and lack of concern with public appearance in formal settings. 

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Mia Farrow

Second to her famous pixie crop was this minimally tailored dress and matching jacket that Mia Farrow wore on her wedding day. The 60โ€™s fashion icon said. โ€œI doโ€ to tie-the-knot with fiancรฉ Frank Sinatra, who was 29 years her senior.

 

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Yoko Ono

In true Yoko fashion, the Japanese artist reimagined the โ€˜white weddingโ€™ by wearing this mini-skirt with knee-high boots and a sixties sun hat. 

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Gwen Stefani

Harajuku lover and American songstress Gwen Stefani stunned in this Dior gown with an ombre pink train on her wedding day. 

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Gwen Stefani

Stefani beamed as her father handed her over to husband Gavin Rossdale in this unique John Galiano design. 

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Kristen Bell

Recently, American sweetheart Kristen Bell has shared the first photos of her courthouse wedding to Dax Shepard in 2013. 

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Kristen Bell

The Veronica Mars star shared video footage with CBS during an emotional interview, in which she discussed the private ceremony and her choice to wear a simple black t-shirt and tailored pants. 

 

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Solange Knowles

Beyonceโ€™s lil sis and queen of wedding style Solange Knowles stole the show in this Humberto Leon jumpsuit with a deep-plunge and fluttering cape detail. 

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Solange Knowles

The New Orleans ceremony, with its whimsical decorations, numerous celebrity appearances and edgy, ivory ensembles, has been heralded as one of the most stylish weddings in recent years.

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Hanne Gaby Odiele

This top models wedding lived up to her ethereal, unconventional vibe.

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Hanne Gaby Odiele

 The Belgian bride stole the show in this Balenciaga bustier top and high waisted pants, draping a delicate, see-through lace dress over the top.

 

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