A look back at the celebrity brides that took your breath away

With all the sad news of celebrity couples breaking up, Karl Stefanovic and Cassandra Thorburn being one and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie the other, it’s nice to look back at happier times.

Here are some of the celebrity brides that stole our hearts. Who is your favourite? Is there one not on the list? Let us know in the comments.

Grace Kelly

Wedding: 1956 to Prince Rainier of Monaco
Dress: Pearl-studded gown by Helen Rose; intricate silk, rose-point lace, tulle and seed pearls.

Bianca Macias

Wedding: 1971 to Mick Jagger
Dress: Yves Saint Laurent Le Smoking jacket with plunging neckline, plus a long skirt and hat.

Elizabeth Taylor

Wedding: 1950 to Conrad Hilton
Dress: Satin gown with lace top and sweeping skirt.

Elizabeth Taylor (Again)

Wedding: 1964 to Richard Burton
Dress: Yellow chiffon dress with flowing sleeves and beautiful Lily of the Valley headpiece.

Audrey Hepburn

Wedding: 1954 to Mel Ferrer
Dress: Tea-length Pierre Balmain dress with full sleeves, a high neck and circle skirt.

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Source: Chic Vintage Brides

Jacqueline Kennedy (nee Bouvier)

Wedding: 1953 to John F. Kennedy
Dress: Designed by Ann Lowe. Fifty yards of silk taffeta made up the bodice and skirt, worn with her grandmother’s veil.

Mia Farrow

Wedding: 1966 to Frank Sinatra
Dress: Simple white shift.

 Princess Diana (nee Spencer)

Wedding: 1981 to Prince Charles
Dress: puff-sleeved, ruffled, silk taffeta gown, decorated with lace, embroidery, sequins, and around 10,000 tiny pearls.

 Marilyn Monroe

Wedding: 1954 to Joe DiMaggio
Dress: Fur-collared brown wool suit.

Natalie Wood

Wedding: 1957 to Robert Wagner
Dress: Face-framing lace hood, white cocktail dress and ballet flats.

Priscilla Presley (nee Wagner)

Wedding: 1967 to Elvis Presley
Dress: Pearl-trimmed self-designed with non-form-fitting silhouette.

Who was your favourite celebrity bride of all time? What type of dress did you wear to your wedding?

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