2018 was a very turbulent year. It also brought us some of the most epic weddings we've seen
in a while. And with epic weddings come even more beautiful wedding dresses.
Ready to see the most beautiful wedding dresses of 2018? Take a look at the 15 wedding dresses
that made our jaws drop this year.
Meghan Markle. On May 19, the whole world was witness to
a real-life fairytale when the former Suits actress married Prince Harry at St George's
Chapel in Windsor. Instantly becoming the wedding of the year, everyone was most excited
about seeing what Meghan would be wearing when she walked down the aisle. On her special
day, the actress stunned in a white Givenchy boat neck wedding gown designed by the acclaimed
British designer Clare Waight Keller. According to Kensington Palace, Meghan and Waight Keller
worked closely together on the design. As for the veil, Waight Keller designed a
veil representing the distinctive flora of each Commonwealth country united in one floral
composition, after Meghan said that she wanted all 53 countries of the Commonwealth to be
incorporated in her bridal look. The veil was five meters long and made from silk tulle
with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers in silk threads and organza.
While there were mixed reviews on her dress, there was nothing but praise for her reception
look. Meghan later slipped into a stunning high-neck white Stella McCartney number made
of silk crepe.
Priyanka Chopra. Upon marrying Nick Jonas on the weekend of
Dec. 1, the former Quanticostar wore not one, but three wedding gowns for her celebrations.
For her Christian ceremony, Chopra wore a white wedding dress, custom designed by Ralph
Lauren. The hand-beaded, hand-embroidered gown -- which took 1,826 hours to complete
-- featured scalloped sleeves, a romantic high-neck collar, 135 satin-covered buttons
down the front and 2,380,000 mother-of-pearl sequins, topped off with a 75-foot-long tulle
veil. Eight words and phrases chosen by Chopra, including Jonas' full name, the wedding date
and her parents' names, were hand-stitched into the embroidery and a piece of her mother-in-law's
dress was also sewn into the gown. The bride wore a custom-made Sabyasachi Mukherjee
red gown for thetraditional Hindu ceremony. The bridal lehenga ensemble was brimmed with
hand-embroidered and hand-cut organza flowers, French knots in silk floss and Siam-red crystals.
She adorned the ensemble with diamond, emerald and pearl jewelry.
For the newlyweds' final reception, Chopra wore a champagne-colored embellished lehenga
outfit by Falguni Shane Peacock, accessorized with a diamond necklace, stacked bracelets,
drop earrings and flowers in her hair.
Mandy Moore. The This Is Us star opted for an unconventional
color for her wedding frock. When tying the knot with musician Taylor Goldsmith on Nov.
18, the 34-year-old actress, who was previously wed to Ryan Adams, wowed in a blush pink gown
designed by Rodarte, featuring a tiered tulle skirt, floral-embellished waist and high ruffled
neckline. The romantic gown was complemented by a matching
veil, swept-back tousled tresses and glittery pink eyeshadow.
Amy Schumer. The comedian's life changed when she and Chris
Fischer said "I do" on Feb. 13. After only dating for a couple of months, Schumer took
the next step in their relationship, wearing a white A-line Monique Lhuillier gown with
a full train and floral lace detailing. She paired the look with Chloé scalloped white
flats.
Gwyneth Paltrow. September 29 was a magical day for the actress
and Brad Falchuck, who got married in an intimate ceremony in the Hamptons. Paltrow walked down
the aisle in a bespoke Valentino gown designed by Pierpaolo Picciolo that featured lace appliqués
over a nude lining, cap sleeves, a fuller skirt and a keyhole cutout back. She completed
the look with a simple tulle veil. For the reception, the Goop founder changed
into a chic white Stella McCartney caped romper.
Kaley Cuoco. On June 30, the Big Bang Theory leading lady
married her better-half, Karl Cook. For her second wedding, Cuoco decided on a lace Reem
Acra gown, which included handmade floral appliqués, embroidered tulle and a matching
beaded cape. She had a bit of fun with her reception look
and wore a Tadashi Shoji lace jumpsuit.
Princess Eugenie. The second royal wedding of the year gave
us another beautiful creation, worn by the Princess of York on Oct. 12 when she wed Jack
Brooksbank at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Eugenie's off-the-shoulder gown was
truly admirable and fit for royalty. The Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos-designed dress
that featured a wide train and V-neckline fold made a statement, showing off the scar
on her back from a scoliosis surgery she had at the age of 12.
Opting to go without a veil to display her scar, Eugenie wore the Grenville Tiara, which
was owned by the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II's mom.
Sashaying into Windsor Great Park’s Royal Lodge, the residence of her father Prince
Andrew, the Duke of York, Eugenie, chose a flowing peach gown with long sleeves and a
cape from Zac Posen for her reception. The dress' color reflected the blush of an English
Rose, while the White Rose of York is embroidered on both the shoulder and back of the gown,
holding together the cape.
Chanel Iman. The model and New York Giants wide receiver
Sterling Shepard tied the knot on March 3, with Iman wearing two masterpieces for her
special day. The blushing bride wore a Zuhair Murad gown from the Fall 2018 Bridal collection
for her walk down the aisle. The gorgeous gown was crafted with silk tulle embroidery
and featured a bolero jacket with 3D floral appliques.
Iman also wore a second Zuhair Murad dress for the reception, made of pink blush tulle
and adorned with petal appliques and a blush sash, in keeping with the floral look of her
first gown.
Kat Von D. Leave it to the tattoo artist and makeup mogul
to play by her own rules during her Goth wedding ceremony on June 2. For her nuptials to Leafer
Seyer, Von D opted for an unconventional look, wearing a bespoke Majesty Black-designed red
lace wedding gown and horn headpiece with a long crimson veil designed by Adolfo Sanchez.
The draping veil was embroidered with the couple's newly designed "bloodline sigil,"
which incorporates a three-headed dragon and crown elements.
Maren Morris. On March 24, the country superstar and Ryan
Hurd said "I do" in an intimate Nashville wedding. "The Middle" singer wore a white
gown that blended modern and traditional elements, with an almost mini-length front half and
a flowing train from her waist that was custom made by Nashville-based designer Cavanagh
Baker. The dress was designed to pay homage to Morris' mom's vintage wedding dress, with
its high-low silhouette updated with modern details.
Those details include couture embroidered lace from Spain and crystal straps handmade
in India. Lace appliques also cover the train, which sits atop 20 layers of tulle, and is
detachable for a night of dancing at the reception.
Ashley Greene. The former Twilight actress' life changed
on July 6, when she married her longtime love, Paul Khoury. Greene exchanged vows in a back-bearing,
floor-length creation by Katie May. The elegant column dress featured a scoop neckline with
two straps and perfectly highlighted her slim figure.
Following the star-studded ceremony, the brunette beauty changed into a breathtaking sheer gown
designed by Windi Williams-Stern. The ethereal design featured an open back and delicate
3-D floral applique from the bodice to the train.
Hilary Swank. The Oscar-winner had a fairytale day when
she married entrepreneur Philip Schneider on August 18. Swank wore two beautiful wedding
gowns for her special day. Her first dress was an ethereal Elie Saab Couture creation
that featured 25 meters of Chantilly lace, eight meters of silk chiffon and six meters
of organza silk, and took 150 hours to create. Her second dress was a custom-made Dior frock.
Christian Louboutin designed both her wedding and tap shoes for her dance during her reception,
which took place in a beautiful, rustic barn that’s over 100 years old.
Stephanie Beatriz. The Brooklyn Nine-Nine star and her fellow
actor boyfriend Brad Hoss said “I do” before 300 of their closest friends and family
on Oct. 6. For the momentous occasion, Beatriz opted for a gorgeous white lacy gown from
Grace Loves Lace that featured elaborate embroidery and a super-long veil. Coincidentally, the
dress' name was "The Rosa," just like her Brooklyn Nine-Nine character.
Karlie Kloss. The gorgeous model married Joshua Kushner
on Oct. 18, donning a breathtaking bespoke Dior creation. Kloss exuded grace and poise
in the lace gown that featured a V-neckline, sheer long sleeves, full skirt with a delicate
silk bow at the waist and billowy train. She completed the bridal look with a cathedral-style
veil.
Nazanin Mandi. The actress and GRAMMY winner, Miguel, made
their love official on Nov. 24 at a beautiful ranch outside of Los Angeles, after 13 years
of dating. Mandi was glowing in a custom-made form-fitting Monique Lhuillier lace, long-sleeve
wedding gown that has an open back and V-neckline. Her veil was a classic Spanish-style mantilla.
The bride then slipped into a Carly Cushnie silk dress with a thigh-high slit, which she
paired with a white faux fur cropped coat, for the reception.