Wedding Dresses

Olivia Wilde is engaged to Jason Sudeikis — and we couldn't be happier for this Hollywood couple. We also couldn't be more excited to see what she wears on the big day. Olivia knows how to turn out a red-carpet look, gravitating toward curve-conscious gowns, and walking the line between sexier and fashion-forward fare. If there's one thing we know how to do, it's how to scout the absolute best gowns for any and every occasion. With betrothed beauties like Jennifer Aniston, Keira Knightley, Kate Bosworth, and Poppy Delevingne keeping us on our toes about setting the date, we thought we'd get a head start on which designer dresses, like Vera Wang, Marchesa, and Oscar de la Renta, we hope to see them wearing on their wedding day and why. Don't forget to let us know your celeb wedding dress picks, too. First up? The newly engaged couple (and certainly a wedding we can't wait for Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis.

— Additional reporting by Hannah Weil

If you're wedding planning (or merely perusing), then J.Crew's newly debuted Spring wedding dress collection is sure to impress even the most discerning of brides. With a focus on diaphanous textures and simple silhouettes, the brand supplied us with a beautiful bevy of gowns, highlighting chic column cuts, rosette-embellished sheath dresses, bohemian halter gowns, and a Swiss-dot princess confection for the most feminine kind of girl. Take a look at our top three picks below, then click the slideshow to see the rest of the collection. Which dress is your favorite?

• This rosette-embellished sheath dress was made for the bride who wants to take the nontraditional route. We're in love with the textural floral detailing and semi-sheer bodice.
• Equal parts chic and whimsical, this Swiss-dot princess gown is simply magical.
• This Grecian-inspired halterneck gown is perfect for the bohemian beach wedding — how cool is that halter neck rope detailing?

We can thank our favorite celebrities for setting the bar for wedding dress couture very high. Take, for instance, Kate Moss's custom John Galliano creation, Kate Middleton's custom Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown, and Gwen Stefani's John Galliano for Christian Dior pink ombré number. All amazing on another level. But that's not where the list of stunning wedding gowns ends. This A-list set of blushing brides have not only breathed new life into the most romantic dresses, but they helped spotlight nonwhite numbers: Anne Hathaway swept us off our feet with her princess-like tulle off-the-shoulder Valentino gown; Jessica Biel surprised in a pale pink Giambattista Valli dress; Margherita Missoni channeled her iconic bohemian-cool style in — what else? — Missoni; and Natalie Portman went to her good friends, Rodarte designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy, for wedding dress salvation. Floor-length and ethereal, traditional and lacy, or formfitting and marigold-hued, there is a wide, beautiful range of wedding-dress fare to fawn over right here. Take a look!

— Additional reporting by Melody Nazarian

Engaged or single, you'll love Vera Wang's latest Spring '13 wedding collection for David's Bridal. The White by Vera Wang collection, priced from $600 to $1,700 for a wedding gown and $158 to $198 for a bridesmaid dress, features gorgeous, signature Vera Wang details — at an affordable price. For the bride, Vera created ethereal tulle and organza gowns in classic ivory and white hues, and for the nontraditional beauty, a stunning light peach ombré confection. Meanwhile, bridesmaid gowns featured dresses swathed in a rainbow of pretty hues. The White by Vera Wang collection will be available to shop in stores and online at the end of this month. See the lookbook now and tell us which look is your favorite.

The latest Fall 2013 bridal collections are here and you don't have to be engaged to swoon over the gorgeous wedding gowns from the likes of Marchesa, Vera Wang, and Douglas Hannant. Top trends highlight mermaid silhouettes, intricate beading detail — like this breathtaking '50s-inspired beaded and tulle dress from Marchesa — and a heavy presence of lace embroidery. See our roundup of the most dreamy wedding dresses from the Fall '13 collections so far, and tell us which one you're swooning over in the comments section below.

When the chicest of brides team with the most celebrated of designers, fashion magic is bound to occur. Who, after all, could forget Kate Moss's custom John Galliano, Caroline Trentini's fairy-tale-ready Olivier Theyskens, or Sofia Coppola's lilac chiffon Alaia? In honor of wedding season — and the most indelible of style moments — here are 21 of our very favorite bridal looks, as worn by 21 of our very favorite modern muses.

— Additional reporting by Robert Khederian
At left: Coco Rocha in custom Zac Posen.

If you're a bride this wedding season, you know that as soon as you have the ring on your finger, it's time to start thinking about the dress you'll wear on the big day. But do you know how today's bridal fashion traditions came about? From cultural and religious influences to color symbolism, walk with us through the history of the wedding gown.

Walking down the aisle is just a fraction of your big day, but finding the perfect dress for the occasion is all part of its iconic and momentous charm. With Bridal Fashion Week fueling our inspiration tenfold and our own princess fantasies in check, we've culled a dreamy lineup of frothy, sleek, and demure white (and not-so-white) gowns worthy of your wedding-day bliss. Are you going for a serious siren statement? We couldn't think of anything sexier than Anna Sui's slinky, embellished bridal number. For a nontraditional take on gown couture, check out one dramatic red version from Vera Wang, and take cues from our vision for wearing such a bold creation. Is it all about lace and frill for you? We can promise you breathtaking iterations from Temperley London and Monique Lhuillier. Or are you vying for a Pippa Middleton derriere moment? Look no further than Alexander McQueen's cap-sleeved perfection. Keep clicking to see which dresses made our wedding-day cut.

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Before the big day comes the wedding rehearsal (and subsequent dinner), and you want to look equally as chic as you will for the real thing. Your rehearsal look should be pretty and sophisticated, but more lighthearted and less formal than your gown — after all, it's a nice dinner, but not that nice. We got great rehearsal dress shopping tips from some of our own experts. See what they had to say:

• PopSugar's (and esteemed Sugar bride) Lauren Turner on tradition: "A lot of brides wear white to their rehearsal dinners, but some don't. I went with a fitted cobalt blue cocktail dress because I wanted something that looked nothing like my wedding gown. It's really a personal preference."
• TrèsSugar's Tara Block on her rehearsal dress: "It had a bejeweled Peter Pan collar that made it a bit dressy, but overall it was pretty casual. I was even able to wear it again to the [Sugar Inc.] holiday party."
• TrèsSugar's Tara Block on using your rehearsal as an excuse to give your wedding shoes a spin: "I know some brides that wore their wedding shoes to the rehearsal dinner, to break them in before the big day. Basically, the bride shouldn't be afraid to be the dressiest one there!"

Smart tips, right? So whether your dinner is a five-star restaurant, casual eatery, or backyard BBQ, you shouldn't be afraid to shine. We've rounded up 20 rehearsal dress options — some white and some bright — that are sure to set you apart during your run-through celebration. Click through to see and shop them all now.