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25 Spectacular & Sparkly Wedding Dresses

Modern Wedding Posted: August 31, 2016

Enjoy these lively and vivacious gowns, that shimmer sunbeams, glisten in the moonlight and shine bright like a diamond!

You were born to sparkle! Embrace your individuality and the limelight of your wedding in a dress that is just as unique as you. We’ve found 25 stunning wedding gowns that have the finest embellishments, beading, sequins and metallic colours to make you stand out from the crowd.

Many of these glittery gowns can also be found in the pages of the Modern Wedding magazines, so these images are more than just pretty wedspiration. That’s right, these fantastical gowns are real and accessible options for your wedding day.

We trust you will find your dream dress to dazzle your guests. Bling it on!

– O N E –

Berta 1 Berta 2

Gown: Berta Bridal

– T W O –

  LenaKasparian_9246_CHRC

Gown: Lena Kasparian / Accessories: Maria Elena / Photography: Our Carousel Studios / Stylists: Kimberlee Kessler & Rosemary Slade / Hair: Rhiannon Dimaria, Simon Bright Hair Salon / Makeup: Shelly Lia, The Bridal Makeup Co. / Stylist’s Assistant: Lauren Kessler / Location: Lauriston House

– T H R E E –

DianeLewis_8705

Gown: Diane Lewis Couture / Accessories: Wendy Louise Designs / Photography: Our Carousel Studios / Stylists: Kimberlee Kessler & Rosemary Slade / Hair: Rhiannon Dimaria, Simon Bright Hair Salon / Makeup: Shelly Lia, The Bridal Makeup Co. / Stylist’s Assistant: Lauren Kessler / Location: Lauriston House

– F O U R –

Amelia Sposa 1 Amelia Sposa 2

Gown: Amelia Sposa

– F I V E –

Anna Campbell 2 Anna Campbell 1

Gown: Anna Campbell / Photography: Lost in Love Photography / Makeup: Melanie Santos / Hair: Momu Hair

– S I X –

Berta 3 Berta 4

Gown: Berta Bridal

– S E V E N –

BHLDN 1

Gown: BHLDN

– E I G H T –

Da SaraDa Sara 2

Gown: Dar Sara

– N I N E –

Morilee 3Morilee 4

Gown: Morilee

– T E N –

Wedding dress by Erin Clare in online bridal store

Gown: Erin Clare Couture

– E L E V E N –

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Gown: Lilli Marcs

– T W E L V E –

Essense 3

Gown: Essense of Australia

– T H I R T E E N –

Jenny Packham 1

Gown: Jenny Packham

– F O U R T E E N –

Hayley Paige 1 Hayley Paige 2

Gown: Hayley Paige

– F I F T E E N –

Sherri Hill 1

Gown: Sherri Hill

– S I X T E E N –

Essense 7 Essense 8

Gown: Essense of Australia

– S E V E N T E E N –

Truvelle 2 Truvelle 3

Gown: Truvelle / Photographer: Mikkel Paige Photography / Concept & Styling: Burnett’s Boards / Venue, Coordination, Catering, & Cake: The Landings, St Lucia / Flowers: Flowers Express Inc / Hairstylist: Emma Boxill / Makeup Artist: Glamour Art by Toya / Bride’s Jewellery: Crown of Light Collection from Diamonds International, St. Lucia

– E I G H T E E N –

Morilee 1 Morilee 2

Gown: Morilee

– N I N E T E E N –

Odylyne the Ceremony 6

Gown: Odylyne the Ceremony available from Love Marie

– T W E N T Y –

BridesInLove_7157 (final)

Gown: Brides in Love / Accessories: Maria Elena / Photography: Justin Aveling / Stylists: Kimberlee Kessler & Rosemary Slade / Hair: Paula Hibbard, Fabulous Hair Up / Makeup: Julie Elton / Hair Assistant: Brittany Glover / Location: Milton Park Country House Hotel & Spa

– T W E N T Y – O N E –

Noel Chu

Gown: Noel Chu Atelier / Floral design: Soly Flor / Photography: Lauren Michelle

– T W E N T Y – T W O –

KennethWinston-15942-1

Gown: Private Label by G

– T W E N T Y – T H R E E –

Sherri Hill 3

Gown: Sherri Hill

– T W E N T Y – F O U R –

Morilee 5 Morilee 6

Gown: Morilee

– T W E N T Y – F I V E –

Sweethearts_7067 (final)

Gown: Sweethearts Bridal Boutique /Accessories: Maria Elena / Photography: Justin Aveling / Stylists: Kimberlee Kessler & Rosemary Slade / Hair: Paula Hibbard, Fabulous Hair Up / Makeup: Julie Elton / Hair Assistant: Brittany Glover / Location: Milton Park Country House Hotel & Spa

For more bridal fashion ideas, take a look at some of our favourites here.

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