Ciara's no stranger to a glamorous gown: she once sang the national anthem in a caped sheer number [1] and always shows up to events in something fitted and sparkly [2]. So when we heard she said "I do" to her longtime boyfriend, Russell Wilson [3], who plays for the Seattle Seahawks, we had no doubt her dress would be something special. But even our wildest dreams couldn't have prepared us for the moment she posted a photo to Instagram, putting her totally-on-trend Cavalli Couture design on full display.

There was a front lace-up detail. There were bell sleeves. It was lacy, and gorgeous, and so perfect for her. And now we're sitting here, dreaming about it, for who knows how long? Get a good look at Ciara's dress for yourself, check out her custom Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, then see all the statement-making wedding gowns [4] that made headlines this year.