Celebrity wedding dresses take hundreds of hours of needlework, with materials and embellishments sourced from around the globe, designed by the most talented names in haute couture.
Despite the gowns’ hefty price tags, some have divided public opinion because of unconventional details and patterns.
Others have been heavily questioned due to the designer’s history, as was the case with Kate Moss’ shimmery John Galliano dress, while certain looks have been marred by family drama, like Nicola Peltz’s elegant Valentino gown.
From Dua Lipa’s “impeccable” Chanel dress to Hailey Bieber’s “Vegas-like” Off-White design, here are 21 celebrity wedding dresses that have polarized fans.
#21 Lauren Sánchez
For her 2025 wedding to Jeff Bezos, Lauren surprised everyone with a look that was a departure from what people were used to seeing her wear.
From its destination in Venice to its star-studded guest list and reports that the multi-day celebration cost an estimated $50 million, the couple's lavish wedding generated plenty of headlines.
One of the biggest talking points was undoubtedly Lauren's dress. To walk down the aisle, the former reporter entrusted Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana with creating an intricate high-neck gown.
The bridal look featured 180 silk chiffon-covered buttons, hand-appliquéd Italian lace, and a traditional tulle-and-lace veil.
According to Vogue, it was inspired by the dress Sophia Loren wore in the 1958 film Houseboat.
The sartorial creation took an astonishing 900 hours of atelier work to be complete.
“It went from ‘I want a simple, s*xy modern dress’ to ‘I want something that evokes a moment,’” said the bride, known for her sensual, revealing style. “I feel like a princess.”
However, many people were not convinced. “I don't think the old-school top matches the trendy mermaid bottom, and I don't understand the spaghetti straps (or what look to be spaghetti straps) under the lace top,” one Redditor shared.
“The buttons on the front completely ruin it. And it’s super weird to have them front and back,” another user noted.
“All the money in the world and it looks off. It just feels like a LOT of different style elements mashed together,” one critic echoed.
One netizen said the fabric was beautiful, but the design made it look as though Lauren had put the dress on backwards.
“It’s obviously got the amazing workmanship and skill that any D&G wedding gown usually has. But I’m just a bit uninterested in this particular piece. She looks lovely though,” someone else summarized.
From its destination in Venice to its star-studded guest list and reports that the multi-day celebration cost an estimated $50 million, the couple's lavish wedding generated plenty of headlines.
One of the biggest talking points was undoubtedly Lauren's dress. To walk down the aisle, the former reporter entrusted Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana with creating an intricate high-neck gown.
The bridal look featured 180 silk chiffon-covered buttons, hand-appliquéd Italian lace, and a traditional tulle-and-lace veil.
According to Vogue, it was inspired by the dress Sophia Loren wore in the 1958 film Houseboat.
The sartorial creation took an astonishing 900 hours of atelier work to be complete.
“It went from ‘I want a simple, s*xy modern dress’ to ‘I want something that evokes a moment,’” said the bride, known for her sensual, revealing style. “I feel like a princess.”
However, many people were not convinced. “I don't think the old-school top matches the trendy mermaid bottom, and I don't understand the spaghetti straps (or what look to be spaghetti straps) under the lace top,” one Redditor shared.
“The buttons on the front completely ruin it. And it’s super weird to have them front and back,” another user noted.
“All the money in the world and it looks off. It just feels like a LOT of different style elements mashed together,” one critic echoed.
One netizen said the fabric was beautiful, but the design made it look as though Lauren had put the dress on backwards.
“It’s obviously got the amazing workmanship and skill that any D&G wedding gown usually has. But I’m just a bit uninterested in this particular piece. She looks lovely though,” someone else summarized.
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