We know her as the woman who stole the heart of Hollywood’s most elusive bachelor, Mr. George Clooney. Over the weekend, the beautiful couple shared their Venetian nuptials with a Who’s Who lineup of their nearest and dearest A-List celeb friends from Matt Damon to Bono to Cindy Crawford. However, it was Amal Alamuddin who wowed the crowd in her stunning, custom-made Oscar de La Renta gown – and we could not be any more obsessed. The bride donned an off the shoulder, cream lace wedding gown adorned with pearl and diamanté touches, complete with a full train at the Aman Grande in Venice, Italy.
Not every bride-to-be has the luxury of working one-on-one with a major designer to create a high-end custom gown; however, we can “borrow” some inspiration from the bridal looks of those who do. If you’re as obsessed with Amal’s look as we are and cannot get over the idea of wearing Oscar, try the “Brandon” gown from his Fall 2014 line. The illusion neckline, silhouette, and gorgeous lace capture the essence of Amal’s classic elegance and glamour without the hassle and cost of a custom gown.
For those on a budget, we also absolutely love this more affordable “Andrea” gown from Isabelle Armstrong’s Spring 2015 collection. With a flattering silhouette complete with sophisticated lace and a beautiful off the shoulder neckline reminiscent of Amal’s, future brides can get the gorgeous look for less.
For the non-traditional brides who are swooning over the Oscar de La
Renta gown but want something a little more modern and a little less
lace, we love the “Calypso”
A-line gown by Maggie Sottero, featuring beautiful Swarovski beadwork, a
scalloped, off the shoulder neckline, embellished hemline, and just the
right amount of lace.
Want something with a little more romance? Try this lace and tulle mermaid gown (Look 8708)
from Justin Alexander’s Fall 2014 line. The lace detail and neckline
scream elegant sophistication just like Mrs. Clooney's, and the dramatic
silhouette and show-stopping tulle train is sure to flatter most body
types and cause quite a few jaws to drop.
