We know they always look beautiful and breathtaking every time they’re in front of the camera, but nothing beats a bride's inner glow on her wedding day--especially once she's in a dress that truly shows off her personality.
If you find yourself on the more conservative side of bridalwear but not quite sure how to update it yet, take inspiration from these 30 celebrities who wore sleeved bridal gowns to their wedding ceremonies.
1. Kim Kardashian
Designer: Riccardo Tisci
We knew this was the perfect bridal gown for Kim K the moment she showed off the details of her Givenchy Couture gown by Riccardo Tisci. Simply take a look at the cutout on her waist, it totally emphasized her sexy figure.
2. Anne Curtis
Designer: Monique Lhuillier
Who could forget Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff's New Zealand wedding! “She was committed to creating the gown of her dreams. It was very important for her to create a one-of-a-kind wedding dress that would reflect the one-of-a-kind love she shares with her now-husband,” says designer Monique Lhuillier.
3. Allison Williams
Designer: Peter Copping
Allison Williams’ Oscar de la Renta custom made gown is another thing to be obsessed about. She even shared the back details of the gown through her Instagram post. More than the aesthetic value of the design, the Girls actress said that she chose to wear a long-sleeved gown because she often feels cold. Cute!
4. Andi Manzano
Designer: Jun Escario
Andi Manzano looked like a Disney princess in her white bridal gown built with a long bodice and jewel neckline. “Rustic Romantic” was Andi and GP’s wedding theme and her bridal gown was most fitting for the theme.
5. Celine Dion
Designer: Mirella and Steve Gentile
A classy and vintage wedding gown was Celine Dion’s pick for her special day. (That eye-catching headpiece is said to weigh seven pounds!)
6. Kelly Clarkson
Designer: Temperly London
Kelly Clarkson’s loose, long-sleeved lace bridal gown definitely made her wedding look so romantic. The singer-songwriter looked simple yet stunning with her updo, too.
7. Lea Salonga
Designer: Monique Lhuillier
Lea Salonga’s bridal gown was inspired by Grace Kelly’s. Her gown features silk satin organza and French Alencon lace and a waist-hugging ivory sash.
8. Kate Middleton
Designer: Sarah Burton
We all know the iconic bridal gown of the Duchess of Cambridge. From Victorian-inspired corsetry to multiple types of fabrics, every detail was fit for a royal.
9. Nicky Hilton
Designers: Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli
Nicky Hilton left us in awe in her sweet, lace dress with a magical train. Look at the neckline of her Valentino Haute Couture gown!
10. Ashlee Simpson
Designer: Katharine Polk
The chic bride went a little boho when with a two-piece cropped top bridal gown. Ashlee’s gown featured Houghton’s ivory corded lace Aligote crop top with three-fourth sleeves over a Chantilly lace Madonna bralet and matched with Macabeau skirt, also made with ivory corded lace.
11. Jewel Mische
Designer: Francis Libiran
Based on their wedding photos, Jewel Mische and Alister Kurzer were extra cozy during their winter wedding. Wearing a skin-tone, long-sleeved gown with thick lace details, Jewel Mische definitely made for the loveliest bride.
12. Song Hye-Kyo
Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri
Descendants of the Sun star Song Hye Kyo chose to wear a custom Dior Haute Couture gown for her wedding to Song Joong Ki. The fine white fabric and the ruffles near the square neckline made the Korean star look heavenly. Dior even shared on their IG account some sneak peaks of the making of Song Hye Kyo’s gown.
13. Kaye Abad
Designer: Francis Libiran
At first glance, Kaye seemingly wears an off-shoulder bridal gown because of the illusion neckline that displays Kaye’s collarbone and shoulders without going strapless. Don’t miss the back details of her gown, too.
14. Pauleen Luna
Designer: Francis Libiran
Pauleen Luna’s short-sleeved gown features a trumpet silhouette designed with white strokes that has the look of waves. The hemline of the gown is bordered with a thicker material providing a natural flow for the skirt.
15. Nikki Reed
Designer: Claire Pettibone
Nikki Reed balanced the final look of her gown with a high neckline and low, sexy back. It’s no doubt that Nikki’s favorite designer came up with a beautiful creation since Claire Pettibone always find it easy to design for Nikki.
16. Jennifer Lopez
Designer: Valentino
Although not the most recent of Jennifer Lopez’s weddings, her ceremony for her wedding to Cris Judd was the most formal. She wore a sleeved Chantilly-lace Valentino gown. Note that it’s not only JLo who wore a Valentino gown that day but also her seven bridesmaids, too.
17. Bea Soriano
Designer: Rosa Clara
Bea just wanted a light and comfortable bridal gown for her wedding and she decided to go for a tulle gown with a flowy and see-through sleeves. Her pick was the UBELA from the Soft by Rosa Clara collection.
18. Georgina Wilson
Designer: Monique Lhuillier
Georgina Wilson looked like a total goddess in her beaded A-line, off-white gown. Designed by Monique Lhuillier, the gown is from the Fall 2015 collection.
19. Jenni "JWoww" Farley
Designer: Stephen Yearick
Before the wedding, JWoww pointed out that she wanted a Victorian era-inspired wedding dress. Her bridal gown designer came up with a lace sleeve and low neckline, with just the right amount of cleavage.
20. Ivanka Trump
Designer: Vera Wang
Ivanka Trump’s short-sleeved bridal gown is built with Chantilly and Lyon lace. Ivanka embedded her gown with $220,000 worth of diamonds (roughly P11.8 million).
21. Bianca Gonzalez
Designer: Rosa Clara
Bianca Gonzalez opted for an RTW bridal gown from a Rosa Clara collection and she matched it with a cymbidium orchid flower crown. Bianca even chose to do her own make-up that day. She is indeed the epitome of simplicity.
22. Caroline Kennedy
Designer: Carolina Herrera
Caroline wore a silk organza gown with a round neckline and bell-shaped short sleeves, designed with white shamrocks. Carolina Herrera was Caroline’s mom’s favorite designer as well.
23. Christina Ricci
Designer: Riccardo Tisci
Christina Ricci slayed the aisle when she wore a Givenchy Couture gown. Featuring Chantilly lace and satin fabric, the white silk tulle gown with a high neckline and cut-out shoulders fit perfectly on The Addams Family star.
24. Chynna Ortaleza
Designer: Edwin Tan
It’s definitely not the usual bridal gown! The Kapuso actress wore a gray wedding dress, beaded in white, with a cape, also in gray, with a dark gray undercloth.
25. Heart Evangelista
Designer: Ezra Santos
Heart’s bridal gown designer, Ezra Santos, shared with Preview that the gown was a modern take on Princess Grace Monaco’s wedding gown. Heart’s gown was made with French lace lining and tulle fabric. It also features Baroque lace embroidered with French sequins and 70,000 different Swarovski crystals, varying in size.
26. Kandi Burruss
Designer: Reco Chapple
Those ostrich feathers were the first to catch our attention upon looking at Kandi Burruss’ beautifully made bridal gown. Kandi wore an exaggerated drop waist gown with skin-toned long sleeves that creates an illusion of a sleeveless top.
27. Nicole Kidman
Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere
Nicole Kidman wore a collared off-white wedding dress with puffy sleeves by the Balenciaga designer. She looks like one of those princesses in those vintage fairytales that we super love.
28. Shamcey Supsup
Designer: Cherry Veric
Shamcey Supsup’s long-sleeved sheath bridal gown is filled with white embroidered accents. Her flowy gown has a pinkish undertone that added a feminine effect
29. Maricar Reyes
Designer: Francis Libiran
It’s hard to take your eyes off Maricar Reyes’ cap-sleeved bridal dress. The beautiful creation of Francis Libiran is studded with large-sized jewels and intricately designed back details to highlight Maricar’s curves.
30. Rica Peralejo
Designer: Rajo Laurel
When Rica Peralejo mentioned to Rajo Laurel that she wanted a different gown, they truly came up with a totally unique creation. Rica walked down the aisle in a tight-fitting bridal gown wrapped in a cobweb of shredded silk jersey.
