When preparing for any big event, we often turn to celebrity runway or red carpet looks for inspiration. And let’s face it, what bigger runway is there than a wedding aisle? While some obsess over the dress, the romance, the star-studded guest lists or the lavish locations, we’re always looking straight to the glam. Hair up? Hair down? Neutral nails? A gloss or a lipstick? There’s a lot to consider.
Plus, with so many celeb weddings in the pipeline, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, Kourtney and Travis, we thought it made complete and total sense to take a look back at some of our favourite celebrity bridal looks to date.
Whitney Port
Not only did Whitney rock a dress that showed off her long legs, but she embellished her simple bun with green leaves, which in our opinion made her look like a tropical goddess! We’re also big fans of the flush of pink worn on her lips.
Gwen Stefani
During her wedding to Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani kept her glam very on brand as she rocked her signature red lip and full inky black lashes down the aisle.
Shanina Shaik
Behind Shanina’s wedding day glam was celebrity makeup artist, Rae Morris. According to a product breakdown shared to Instagram by Rae, M.A.C Studio Face & Body ($71, M.A.C) and Stila’s Convertible Colour cream blush ($37, MECCA) were among the products used to create Shanina’s no-makeup makeup look.
Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle’s freckles stole the show at her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018. While her complexion and lips were kept minimal, Meghan’s makeup was all about the lashes. “I wanted her eyes to almost ‘flutter’ as she looked up at Harry (he’s 6’1”),” her makeup artist Daniel Martin told Glamour. “I customized and shaped out some corner lashes to give her that doe-eye look, pulling them out on the outer corners. This added weight to her natural lashes without looking heavy.”
To recreate this look, we recommend applying Glam By Manicare’s Bella ($10.99, Manicare) wispy, half-strip lashes, designed to sit naturally on the outer corner of your eye.
As for Meghan’s wedding day manicure, the exact shade the Duchess opted for was the very neutral and palace-approved: essie ‘Ballet Slippers’ ($12.49, Chemist Warehouse). Our top tip? Pair the essie cult-favourite neutral with the Revitanail Base Coat ($12.99, Super Chem) for a smoother and longer-lasting finish.
Victoria Beckham
Fresh off a weekend spent attending her son Brooklyn’s wedding, nearly 25 years ago Victoria and David celebrated their own nuptials. VB sported a short hairstyle, while she kept her makeup natural and dewy with a coat of nude gloss and highlighter across her cheek and brow bone.
Jasmine Tookes
Though the ceremony itself had everything in excess, Leah Darcy (Jasmine’s go-to MUA) kept the bridal glam simple. “We went for our classic look of warm brown tones and a neutral lip,” Leah shared in an Instagram caption. To create the glowing base, Leah used the Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Liquid Foundation ($84, MECCA), paired with a Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk’r Instant Warmth Bronzer in the shade ‘Mocha Mami’ ($48, Sephora).
Kate Middleton
With a wedding broadcast across 180 countries and access to any makeup artist on the globe, Kate Middleton decided to go down an unexpected route for her wedding day glam. The artist behind the stunning silver smokey eye, glowy complexion and flushed pink cheeks was none other than Kate herself.
If you want to replicate Kate’s wedding day hair (which allegedly broke a 350-year-old tradition of royals wearing their hair up), we recommend the Revolution Hair Bond Plex Range ($80, Revolution Hair) to ensure strength, shine and no flyaways.
Which of these bridal looks is your favourite? What’s your best tip for soon-to-be brides?
Nicky Hilton looks so classy
Yeah so pretty!
I love Sofia's hair!
Love the natural look makeup, very appropriate for this occasion.
Whitney Port looks super stylish, glowing and amazing. Meghan Markle looks beautiful, elegant and super classy.
I like the lace dress Shanina is wearing, lots of lovely brides in this article
Whitney Port, yess!! Dress is amazing and everything!
Whitney Port
I loved Kate Middleton’s look. It looks like her.
I think she looks so happy and her dress is so lovely
I love Jasmine Tookes look the most.
Not a fan of Victoria Beckham’s look. I love Jasmine Tookes glam.
Meghan looks stunning, love the natural look, less is best! Kate looks gorgeous too. Shania looks like she’s sucked on a lemon, nice dress though. Some have way too much makeup on
I loved Kate’s the most. Flawless.
I love Kate Middleton’s dress as it reminds me of my late Mum’s wedding dress. I’m a huge fan of Alexander McQueen and I adore Sarah Burton’s post-Leigh creation.
When I married the makeup person heaped on the makeup in the trial and I was a bit stunned at how heavy it was. She said that it was necessary for the photos. Looking back I can see that she was right. Natural makeup (eg Victoria) doesn’t do so well in wedding photos.
Yes, I have noticed that the makeup people tend to use a lot of make up, but do also agree that the photos are much better as a result
It depends on lighting conditions and your skin’s condition!
Wow huge selection of bridal outfits. So different, but all so lovely. Which would you choose?
Wear them all? Lol
This is a really old article!
I love Kate Middleton’s dress as it reminds me of my late Mum’s wedding dress. I’m a huge fan of Alexander McQueen and I adore Sarah Burton’s post-Leigh creation.
Getting over the moderation messages
I reckon red lipstick is the way to go. All white washes you out enough, so adding nude lipstick doesn’t look good, imo.
I like everything about Whitney Port’s bridal look. Stunning!
I love Shanina Shaik’s look, I had no idea who she was though.
Wow, I can’t belive Kate Middleton did her own make up. She’s just stunning!
Jasmines makeup is stunning!
I also had no idea Kate did her own makeup!
Shanina Shaik and Kate Middleton are my favourites however you need to be happy with your own look and most of all enjoy your day -don’t be a bridezilla as this is a day for you and your new hubby to celebrate
Good advice. Act like a Bridezilla and I think you will regret it.
Kate Middleton absolutely nailed it with her wedding look.
Kate Middleton looks so beautiful. Classy lady.
Kate looked lovely. Her dress suited her.
I love Shanina’s wedding day look.
Testing.
I prefer the natural look
Jasmine Tookes’ makeup and Catherine Middleton’s dress. Love, love.
Loved seeing these – my daughter is into all this at the moment (my eldest one)
So pretty , Posh looks cute
I still love the Princess ensemble!
Shanina Shaik’s dress is GORGEOUS
Absolutely stunning.
Some great looks there, and most will stand the test of time, I suspect.
All so,pretty
Whitney port looks amazing. My tip for brides is wear whichever dress you dream off and choose your make up even if its really simple
Shanina Shaik so natural.