So you're officially in the wedding planning phase (hurrah!). If you're anything like us, your outfit is the first thing that comes to mind when looking forward to a big event, and naturally, you'll want your wedding dress to be pretty special! While we advise holding off shopping for wedding dresses until you've decided on some key elements of your day - the time of year, the venue, etc. - there's no harm in gathering a few ideas. You may decide to go for a simple or understated style later in your wedding dress search, but now's the time to let your imagination run wild and swoon over some truly unforgettable gowns! We've rounded up some of the most dramatic, heart-stoppingly gorgeous dresses worn by our real brides, and trust us, they're every bit as magical as they are memorable. Brace yourself for some serious bridal fabulousness! 2. Eliza's downright dreamlike floral print wedding dress by Hermione de Paula. 3. Diana's classic and elegant haltterneck Pronovias gown from Truly Bridal Boutique. 4. Jenya's high-low gown and jacket combo by Giambattista Valli Haute Couture. 5. Katie's cool Toni Maticevski gown from The White Gallery which paired a sculptural neckline with a dramatic ruffled asymmetrical hem. 6. Paloma's dreamy off-the-shoulder blush tulle gown by Monique Lhuillier. 7. Delani's utterly spellbinding trumpet-style illusion lace Veronica dress by Galia Lahav. 8. Kendall's vintage-inspired fairytale bespoke bow ballgown by Bespoke Bridal. 9. Catherine's bold, floral, backless number by Claire Pettibone from Ivory and Pearl. 10. Adrienne's Rebecca Vallance wedding dress with a breathtaking bow. 11. Róisín's dramatic gown with layers upon layers of ruffles custom-made by Mizz Rio. 12. Aoife's pretty bow wonder by Stephanie Allin. 13. Harriet's totally timeless Emilia Wickstead gown. 14. Kirsty's impossibly intricate, beautiful Berta gown from Verona Bridal. 15. Evette's custom made gown by her talented sister Orlaith Carroll of The Attic. 16. Emma's delicately divine custom-made silk gown and veil by Bespoke Bridal. 17. Martyna's jaw-dropping bespoke bridal look which consisted of a corset and sleeves created by Dublin-based designer Darla Haute Couture, paired with a bespoke flowing skirt from Anne Gregory Bridal. 18. Anna's golden sequin bridal look by the talented Sarah Foy Couture. 19. Jane's uber glamorous, embellished number by Alonuko. 20. Dana's second-hand Suzanne Neville gown which was transformed into a vintage-inspired masterpiece with elegant sleeves and a high neckline. 21. Evie's totally chic Sarah Seven gown from Ivory and Pearl with Varca Bridal overcoat from The One By Sinead Corcoran. 22. Sadbh's wonderfully elegant column heirloom dress, finished with a beautiful rosette that belonged to her mum. 23. Amanda's stunning embellished Milla Nova wedding gown which featured a subtle, soft peach underskirt. 24. Danielle's spectacular modern pleated Milla Nova gown. 25. Alba's romantic number with its jaw-dropping ruffled skirt by Atelier Pronovias. 26. Sheena's perfectly pretty Hera Couture gown from The Vow Bridal. 27. Sinead's romantic all-lace Berta Privée gown from Verona Bridal. 28. Ellen's jaw-dropping gown by the Tel Aviv-based designer Chana Marelus. 29. Lisa's vintage wedding dress of dreams from Dirty Fabulous. 30. Anthea's breathtaking Le Spose di Gio bow wedding dress. Check out more bridal style inspiration with more Real Weddings here!
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