Be Inspired by Aspects of Meghan Markle's Wedding Dress
From the bateau neckline to the minimalist design, see gowns from the spring 2019 collections.
To help provide inspiration, we've collected a number of gowns from the recent spring 2019 collections shown at Bridal Fashion Week last April!
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Though we will likely see many couples take inspiration from multiple aspects of the recent royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the bridal gown worn by the Duchess of Sussex is sure to set the tone for more elegant, minimalist wedding dresses in future nuptials. The beautiful Givenchy gown designed by Clare Weight Keller – the first female artistic director for the French fashion house – epitomized timeless, minimal elegance. The understated style was fitting for the traditional occasion and showcased a bateau neckline, three-quarter sleeves, and a sleek silhouette in double-bonded silk cady.
Whether you loved Meghan's gown or preferred the dress worn by Kate Middleton when she married Prince William, there are a number of design elements from the understated look that we feel will become more apparent in future weddings. If you're still searching for your dream wedding dress and want to take inspiration from Meghan Markle's bridal gown without completely replicating the entire look, we suggest choosing a style that features either a bateau neckline, minimalist design, silk material, or three-quarter-length (or longer) sleeves.
To help provide inspiration, we've collected a number of gowns from the recent spring 2019 collections shown at Bridal Fashion Week last April! Though they're not all in stores yet, you may be able to see these dresses at designer trunk shows. Be sure to sign up for the Inside Weddings newsletter to receive weekly event updates at bridal salons across the country!
Bateau Neckline
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Photo courtesy of Romona Keveža; Bridal Gown: Legends Romona Keveza; Available at Bella Bianca Bridal Couture, Bridal Reflections, and Carine's Bridal Atelier
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Photo by Sarra Fleur; Bridal Gown: Blue Willow Bride by Anne Barge; Available at Bella Bianca Bridal Couture and Mark Ingram Atelier
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Photo by Gerardo Somoza; Bridal Gown: Pronovias; Available at Bella Bianca Bridal Couture, The Boutique by B.Belle Events, Wedding Atelier, and The White Dress
Minimalist Design
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Photo courtesy of Theia
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Photo by Sarra Fleur; Bridal Gown: Anne Barge; Available at Bella Bianca Bridal Couture and Mark Ingram Atelier
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Photo by Mike Colon; Bridal Gown: Ines Di Santo; Available at Carine's Bridal Atelier, Mark Ingram Atelier, and The White Dress
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Photo courtesy of Amsale; Bridal Gown: Amsale; Available at Dimitra's Bridal Couture, Wedding Atelier, and The White Dress
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Photo by Gerardo Somoza; Bridal Gown: Pronovias; Available at Bella Bianca Bridal Couture, The Boutique by B.Belle Events, Wedding Atelier, and The White Dress
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Photo by Dan Lecca; Bridal Gown: Justin Alexander; Available at The Boutique by B.Belle Events
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Photo courtesy of Romona Keveža; Bridal Gown: Romona Keveža Collection Bridal; Available at Bridal Reflections, Carine's Bridal Atelier, Mark Ingram Atelier, and The White Dress
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Photo courtesy of Liancarlo; Bridal Gown: Liancarlo; Available at Carine's Bridal Atelier and Wedding Atelier
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Photo by Masato Onoda; Bridal Gown: Watters; Available at Bridal Reflections and The White Dress
Sleek Silk Fabric
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Photo by Erin Baiano; Bridal Gown: Lela Rose; Available at Carine's Bridal Atelier, Dimitra's Bridal Couture, Mark Ingram Atelier
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Photo by Dan Lecca; Bridal Gown: Gracy Accad
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Photo courtesy of Claire Pettibone
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Photo by Mani Zarrin; Bridal Gown: Sareh Nouri; Available at Bella Bianca Bridal Couture and Wedding Atelier
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Photo courtesy of Oleg Cassini; Bridal Gown: Oleg Cassini
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Photo by Masato Onoda; Bridal Gown: Watters; Available at Bridal Reflections and The White Dress
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Photo courtesy of Isabelle Armstrong; Bridal Gown: Isabelle Armstrong
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Photo by Hatnim Lee; Bridal Gown: Adam Zohar; Available at Mark Ingram Atelier and Wedding Atelier
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Photo by Greg Kessler for Kessler Studio; Bridal Gown: Monique Lhuillier; Available at Carine's Bridal Atelier and Mark Ingram Atelier
Three-Quarter (or Longer) Sleeves
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Photo by Dan Lecca; Bridal Gown: Justin Alexander; Available at The Boutique by B.Belle Events
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Photo by Masato Onoda; Bridal Gown: Wtoo by Watters; Available at Bridal Reflections and The White Dress
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Photo by Gerardo Somoza; Bridal Gown: Pronovias; Available at Bella Bianca Bridal Couture, The Boutique by B.Belle Events, Wedding Atelier, and The White Dress
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Photo by Hatnim Lee; Bridal Gown: Adam Zohar; Available at Mark Ingram Atelier and Wedding Atelier
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Photo courtesy of Romona Keveža; Bridal Gown: Romona Keveža Collection Bridal; Available at Bridal Reflections, Carine's Bridal Atelier, Mark Ingram Atelier, and The White Dress
For more ideas on how to have your own "royal" wedding, view 20 princess-worthy gowns, discover castle wedding venues in the US, and see other trends from Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's nuptials. Be inspired by more bridal gown collections here, and browse the wedding dresses worn by real brides in our photo galleries.
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