See the fairytale bridal gowns from the spring-summer 2018 Paris Haute Couture catwalk – including royal bride Meghan Markle favorite Ralph & Russo, Chanel, Elie Saab and more.
Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week isn't just the place to find the exclusive gowns that you might see worn by stars on the Academy Awards red carpet – it's also where you will see some of the most beautiful dream wedding dresses ever imaginable floating down the runway. Whether you are planning your wedding and need some inspiration, or just love bridal fashion, scroll through to see the fairytale gowns by designers including Chanel, Ralph & Russo and celebrity favorite Elie Saab.
RALPH & RUSSO
This lavish look was presented by London-based Ralph & Russo, who were shot into the royal spotlight when Prince Harry's fiancée Meghan Markle chose one of their haute couture designs for her official engagment photos. This spectacular hand-embroidered bridal confection is embellished with 3D Swarovski jeweled leaves, silk floss flowers and intricate metallic silk threadwork.
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GEORGES HOBEIKA
The finale gown of a collection inspired by ancient Greece was this long-sleeve illusion bodice gown with gorgeous tiered skirt and sparkling embroidery.
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ZUHAIR MURAD
The Lebanese designer, who is a favorite of such superstars as Beyoncé, sent this glittering silver design down the catwalk, with a full skirt, signature luxe beading and cascading embroidered veil.
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CHANEL
Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld seemed to be influenced by his own signature sartorial style with a masculine finale look of pants, vest and bow tie. Adding an additional touch of bridal flair are the creation's tulle veil and feather skirt and jacket.
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TONY WARD
Simple yet luxurious, the Tony Ward wedding dress that closed his spring-summer 2018 haute couture show boasts a sculpted, strapless bodice and cascade of exquisite beading.
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GUO PEI
Chinese couturier Guo Pei, who famously created Rihanna's bright yellow, fur-trimmed Met Ball gown in 2015, brought sheer fantasy to the haute couture catwalk with a collection inspired by "life", including this gilded bridal creation bedecked with 3D floral details.
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RANI ZAKHEM
Rani, who has dressed stars from Allison Janney to Zendaya, presented a storybook heroine look – a pretty lace mermaid gown with hooded cape – to close his Paris show.
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SCHIAPARELLI
The final look of the House of Schiaparelli's couture show was the 'heart' dress in white polka dots and tulle. The look is entitled with a quote by poet Stéphane Mallarmé: 'My dream shall rise towards you'.
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CHRISTIAN DIOR
Feathers again made an appearance on the Christian Dior runway, used to dramatic effect in a meticulously embroidered hooded couture creation that would suit a cold-weather bride.
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STEPHANE ROLLAND
Stephane Rolland's billowing bride wore the "Watteau" dress, crafted from floaty chiffon and embroidered white taffeta.
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