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80 Vivacious Wedding Gowns

From Cocktail Wedding Dresses to Gothic Floral Wedding Gowns

— September 23, 2011 — Fashion
When it comes to weddings, all brides want the most gorgeous, head-turning, heart-thumping, jaw-dropping wedding gown they can find. That's where this gallery of some rare and outrageous, but also very traditional and whimsical wedding gowns comes in handy.

Some of the wedding dresses are exquisitely royal like the Dylan Lauren wedding photos that even landed on the Vogue cover this year. The photos will keep your eyes wide as you view the sheer elegance of the bridal gowns. There are even some wacky, out-of-the-box wedding dress ideas like dark insectified gowns, vampire wedding gowns and even edible nuptial gowns.

In the midst of these unconventional, yet stunning frocks are those goddess-like gowns that are meant more for the traditional bride. So to all the brides out there, rich or poor, in every health and happiness, these wedding gowns will be your moment to shine.
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Frazzle-Haired Celeb Shoots
Frazzle-Haired Celeb Shoots
The MarkTbeauty Lea Michele Spread is Fantastically Divine
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Undersea Jewelry Dresses
Undersea Jewelry Dresses
Lucky Bride Walks Down the Aisle in a 99,999 Pearl Wedding Dress
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Shifting Illuminated Frocks
Shifting Illuminated Frocks
Walk Down the Aisle With Whimsy in the LED Wedding Gown
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Sci-Fi Movie Matrimony
Sci-Fi Movie Matrimony
Avatar Weddings in China Attract Group Nuptials
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Royal Sweetheart Necklines
Royal Sweetheart Necklines
The Princess Diana Black Taffeta Dress Goes for a Whopping $276,900
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Mid-Action Matrimony Shoots
Mid-Action Matrimony Shoots
Michael Tintiuc Looks Sharp in this Wedding-Themed Lookbook
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'Corpse Bride' Leggings
'Corpse Bride' Leggings
Nothing Beats this Bride's Striped Wedding Tights
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Bathroom-Wipe Wedding Dresses
Bathroom-Wipe Wedding Dresses
The Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Has Flashy and Flushy Gowns
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Beach-Ready Bridal Gowns
Beach-Ready Bridal Gowns
Make Your Tropical Destination Wedding a Dream with the Chapel Dress
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Wool Wedding Dresses
Wool Wedding Dresses
Shepherdess Weds Clad in her Own Sheep's Wool
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Edible Bridal Attire
Edible Bridal Attire
Juan Manuel Barrientos Cooks Up a Pair of Edible Wedding Gowns
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Bubble Wrap Wedding Dresses
Bubble Wrap Wedding Dresses
Rachael Robinson's 100 Percent Recycled Dress Cures Cold Feet
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Blushing Bride Veils
Blushing Bride Veils
The Tessa Kim 2011 Lookbook Features Gorgeous Bridal Headpieces
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Leopard Print Wedding Dresses
Leopard Print Wedding Dresses
The Patricia Schmid Harper's Bazaar Japan August 2010 Spread
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Whimsical Wedding Gowns
Whimsical Wedding Gowns
The Veronica Sheaffer Fall 2011 Collection is Sweetly Modern
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Super-Long Wedding Dresses
Super-Long Wedding Dresses
Wedding Dress in China Has 1.2 Mile-Long Train
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Tulle Wedding Frocks
Tulle Wedding Frocks
The J. Crew Spring 2011 Collection Preps You for Your Big Day
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Melting Wedding Dresses
Melting Wedding Dresses
Researchers Create an Eco-Friendly, Water-Soluble Dress
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Edible Nuptial Gowns
Edible Nuptial Gowns
The Cake Wedding Dress Kills Two Wedding Birds With One Scrumptious Stone
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Forest Weddings
Forest Weddings
These Big Sur Coastal Wedding Photos Are Nature-Loving
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Hot Wedding Hues
Hot Wedding Hues
Bride Survey Shows Special Day Colour Preferences
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Cultural Jewelry Campaigns
Cultural Jewelry Campaigns
Sharon Nayak's Tanishq Bridal Prelude Ads Focus on the Wedding Line
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Inflated Bridal Dresses
Inflated Bridal Dresses
These Balloon Wedding Gowns are Uniquely Daring Choices
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Luxe Wedding Couture
Luxe Wedding Couture
18 Dresses by Anjolique
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Bridal Oscars Vibes
Bridal Oscars Vibes
White, Shimmering Gowns Triumph At The 2009 Awards
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Bridal Baseball Uniforms
Bridal Baseball Uniforms
Ricardo Varela Shoot Brings Wedding Dress Trashing to the Ball Field
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Brilliantly Beaded Bridal Gowns
Brilliantly Beaded Bridal Gowns
Crystal Dream Wedding Dress is Made from 55,000 Pearls & Crystals
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Dark Insectified Wedding Gowns
Dark Insectified Wedding Gowns
Stand Out With Oscar de la Renta's Bridal Spring 2011 Line
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Multi-Hued Wedding Dresses
Multi-Hued Wedding Dresses
Revolve Clothing 'Walking On Air' Gown Delivers in Style
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Furry Wedding Gowns
Furry Wedding Gowns
The Matthew Williamson 2011 Bridal Collection is Stunningly Unique
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Quilted Eco Couture
Quilted Eco Couture
Gary Harvey's New York Green Fashion Week Debut
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Hollywood Heiress Editorials
Hollywood Heiress Editorials
The Charlotte Casiraghi September 2011 Vogue Paris Cover is Graceful
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Captivating Bridal Campaigns
Captivating Bridal Campaigns
These Dream Wedding Dresses by Jenny Packham are Sure to Mesmerize
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Wedding Dress Digitography
Wedding Dress Digitography
Anna Miminoshvill Sketches Fantasy Bridal Fashions
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Non-Bridal Wedding Gowns
Non-Bridal Wedding Gowns
Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway's New Flick Has Women Wanting White
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Festive Wedding Frocks
Festive Wedding Frocks
The J Crew Wedding and Party Lookbook for Spring 2010
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Red Bridal Gowns
Red Bridal Gowns
'Wedding Dress Fantasy' is Your Go-To for a Bright Dress
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Illuminated Bridal Gowns
Illuminated Bridal Gowns
LED Wedding Dress Features 300 Lights
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Enchanting Bridal Spreads
Enchanting Bridal Spreads
Valerya for Brides Magazine Takes Us into a Magical Wonderland
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Bathroom Bridal Wear
Bathroom Bridal Wear
Women Make Toilet Paper Wedding Dresses for Contest
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Diffusion Wedding Lines
Diffusion Wedding Lines
The White by Vera Wang Collection for David's Bridal is Unveiled
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Mystique Bridal Shoots
Mystique Bridal Shoots
This SingaporeBrides Fashion Spread Gives Your Big Day a Darker Feel
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Dramatized Wedding Frocks
Dramatized Wedding Frocks
Atelier by Ali Larrey Showcases the Bold and Beautiful in Bridal Gowns
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European Culture Gowns
European Culture Gowns
Mia Solano Wedding Dresses
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Wizardly Weddings
Wizardly Weddings
Potterheads Have a Magical Harry Potter Wedding
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Paper Wedding Dresses
Paper Wedding Dresses
Ann Kagawa Lee Wins Contest With Fashion Forward Toiletries
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Bewitching Bridal Editorials
Bewitching Bridal Editorials
The Vogue UK Wedding Belles Spread Showcases Beautiful Gowns
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Fairytale Wedding Dresses
Fairytale Wedding Dresses
The Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Collection is for Grown-Up Princesses
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Potential Royal Bridal Gowns
Potential Royal Bridal Gowns
The Intricate Royal Wedding Dress Designs for Kate Middleton
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Army Camo Bridal Gowns
Army Camo Bridal Gowns
Brides Get Ready for a War in Camo Wedding Dresses
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Anime Wedding Fashion (UPDATE)
Anime Wedding Fashion (UPDATE)
The Hello Kitty Bridal Gown
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Choppy Chiffon Wedding Dresses
Choppy Chiffon Wedding Dresses
The Vera Wang Spring 2011 Bridal Collection is Light and Fluffy
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Blue Bridal Gowns
Blue Bridal Gowns
Wedding Dresses to Help You Channel Your Inner Cinderella
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Bondaged Brides
Bondaged Brides
The Samuel Cirnansck Bridal 2011 Collection Enters A World of Fetishism
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Genital Matrimony Gowns
Genital Matrimony Gowns
This Vagina Wedding Dress Will Make a Bang at Any Marriage Ceremony
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Slip-Like Weddings Gowns
Slip-Like Weddings Gowns
The Elizabeth Dye Spring Bridal 2010 Collection
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Blow-Up Wedding Gowns
Blow-Up Wedding Gowns
Daisy the Balloon Artist Creates Fancy Inflatable Dresses
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Legendary Wedding Gowns
Legendary Wedding Gowns
The Lavish Ivanka Trump Wedding Dress is Inspired by Grace Kelly
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Bridal Couture Previews
Bridal Couture Previews
Spring 2009 Wedding Dresses
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Fairytale Gowns
Fairytale Gowns
NE·TIGER Launches Gorgeous Wedding Dresses
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Rubber Wedding Gowns
Rubber Wedding Gowns
A Dress Made of 1400 Rubber Gloves
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Chopped Wedding Gowns
Chopped Wedding Gowns
The Reem Acra Bridal Spring 2011 Line is Daring
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Gothic Floral Wedding Gowns
Gothic Floral Wedding Gowns
The Carolina Herrera Bridal Spring 2011 Line is Edgy
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Vampire Wedding Gowns
Vampire Wedding Gowns
Bella Would Look Swell in These MTcoffinzUnderground Looks
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Architectural Bridal Gowns
Architectural Bridal Gowns
Anne Bowen's Wedding Dresses Are Inspired by NYC Buildings
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Cocktail Wedding Dresses
Cocktail Wedding Dresses
The Lanvin Bridal Spring/Summer 2010 Collection is Party-Ready
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Withering Wedding Woe Shoots
Withering Wedding Woe Shoots
Zhang Jingna August 2011 SingaporeBrides Spread is Gripping & Ghostly
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Intricate Wedding Dresses
Intricate Wedding Dresses
The Matthew Williamson Bridal Collection Will Leave You Breathless
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Garbage Wedding Gowns
Garbage Wedding Gowns
The Plastic Bag Wedding Dress by Amorphose
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Soft Bridal Photohoots
Soft Bridal Photohoots
The Vogue Russia White Wedding Editorial is Ethereal and Romantic
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Colorful Wedding Gowns
Colorful Wedding Gowns
Brides Ditch Traditional White
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Detachable Wedding Dresses
Detachable Wedding Dresses
The Morgan Boszilkov Natural Bridal Collection is Eco & Multifunctional
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Knee-Length Wedding Dresses
Knee-Length Wedding Dresses
The Marchesa Spring 2010 Bridal Line is Short and Sweet
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Latin Ballroom Bridal Gowns
Latin Ballroom Bridal Gowns
Missy King's Gypsy Wedding
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Pocket Wedding Dresses
Pocket Wedding Dresses
Gowns With Room for Hands, Lipstick, Phones
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Goddess Bridal Couture
Goddess Bridal Couture
Modern Wedding Dresses With an Ancient Deity Touch
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