We Can't Help Falling in Love With the Modest Wedding Dresses These 15 Celebrities Wore
Finding the perfect wedding dress can sometimes seem like a daunting task, especially if you're looking for a gown with more coverage. Sorting through the strapless and sheer options is at times overwhelming, but luckily there are plenty of celebrities who have chosen to "go modest" on their big day, opting for dresses with sleeves and higher necklines.
If you're seeking examples for your own walk down the aisle, take a peek at the stunning gowns these 15 stars chose for themselves. We even dug back in the archives for some vintage inspiration from stars of the past. Whether they're royalty, small-screen stars, or socialites, these celebrities prove that "covering up" can look dang good on your wedding day.
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Kate Middleton
From its lace sleeves to the sweetheart neckline, Kate Middleton's hand-embroidered Alexander McQueen dress will live on in our memories forever.
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Rose Leslie
When Rose Leslie married her Game of Thrones costar Kit Harrington, she really did project royal vibes in her $20,000 Elie Saab gown. A queen in the North, anyone?
Solange Knowles
Solange didn't mess around on her wedding day. She wore multiple stunning looks, one of which was a full-coverage Humberto Leon for Kenzo dress.
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Pippa Middleton
All eyes were on Pippa when she opted for a cap-sleeved Giles Deacon gown for her special day.
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Princess Diana
People still gawk over Princess Diana's pouf-sleeved Elizabeth and David Emanuel wedding dress, and for good reason.
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Audrey Hepburn
For her first walk down the aisle, Audrey selected a breathtaking midlength Balmain dress with ballgown sleeves.
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Meghan Markle
This list would not be complete without Meghan Markle's memorable Givenchy wedding dress. With it's three-quarter-length sleeves and bateau neckline, the gown exudes class and beauty.
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Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly's name has long been synonymous with "sophistication" and "elegance," and nothing proves that more than her influential high-neck, long-sleeved wedding gown.
Allison Williams
Allison Williams said she keeps trying to think of excuses to rewear her wedding dress, and if we had her Oscar de la Renta gown, we would be too.
Kate Upton
The Sports Illustrated model chose a modest lace-sleeved Valentino dress for her walk down the aisle and later turned up the heat with her reception gown.
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Caroline Kennedy
If America had a royal family, it would likely be the Kennedys, and Caroline dressed like a princess on her special day. She chose a short-sleeved Carolina Herrera gown for her wedding in Cape Cod, MA.
Christina Ricci
Is that Givenchy we see? Christina Ricci's detailed wedding gown includes cutouts near the shoulder, giving both a cap-sleeved and long-sleeved appearance.
Katherine Heigl
Katherine Heigl didn't need 27 dresses on her wedding day. No, all she needed was her glamorous Oscar de la Renta gown with a unique flowery neckline.
Aly Michalka
The former Disney star's lavender gown is dreamy and mystical — everything you'd want for a wedding in Italy.
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