Ciara and her new husband [1], Russell Wilson, passed the spotlight to Seattle Seahawks player Deshawn Shead and Jessica Martinez when they attended the couple's wedding ceremony. And while Jessica certainly wore a beautiful gown, complete with an embellished bodice and ruffled train, it was Ciara's Givenchy maxi [2] that took us by surprise. The star was wearing leopard print, after all.

But just because the pattern on her dress was a little wild doesn't mean it wasn't sophisticated. Thanks to a formfitting silhouette and cap sleeves, Ciara's wedding guest look [3] was effortless. What's more, she convinced us to try out a similar style this season by proving that leopard can be quite lovely — and simple enough not to distract from the bride. Read on to zoom in, then shop away.