The Most Gorgeous Wedding Gowns We've Seen So Far This Year

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It's not every year that we get to kick off wedding season with a lavish royal wedding. And while we are still obsessed with both of Meghan Markle's stunning wedding dresses, there were plenty of other stylish brides this year who are giving her a run for her money.

Royalty, models, designers, and influencers alike have stepped up their bridal game this year, leading us to believe that 2018's crop of wedding dresses may be the most glamorous we've ever seen. From supersexy sheer gowns to over-the-top creations covered in crystals, these are the most incredibly gorgeous wedding gowns we've seen so far this year.

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Meghan Markle's Givenchy Wedding Dress
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Meghan Markle's Givenchy Wedding Dress

For the most talked about wedding of the year, Meghan chose a stunning gown by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy. The wedding dress, which featured an open bateau neckline and slim three-quarter sleeves, was a sleek and sophisticated choice for the new royal.

She Also Wore a Showstopping Veil
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She Also Wore a Showstopping Veil

The veil, also designed by Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller, was five meters long and featured flora from all 53 commonwealth countries.

Meghan Chose Sleek Accessories to Complete Her Bridal Look
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Meghan Chose Sleek Accessories to Complete Her Bridal Look

Meghan chose a pair of silk duchess satin pumps by Claire Waight Keller for Givenchy for the ceremony.

Meghan Added a Touch of Bling With Cartier Jewels
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Meghan Added a Touch of Bling With Cartier Jewels

The bride complemented her gown with a simple pair of diamond earrings and a bracelet by Cartier.

She Completed Her Bridal Look with a Tiara Loaned by Queen Elizabeth
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She Completed Her Bridal Look with a Tiara Loaned by Queen Elizabeth

Meghan was loaned a beautiful diamond bandeau tiara which was originally Queen Mary's.

She Later Changed Into a Stella McCartney Gown For the Reception
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She Later Changed Into a Stella McCartney Gown For the Reception

Meghan slipped into a bespoke Stella McCartney halterneck gown for the nighttime reception. She accessorized the ensemble with Aquazzura heels, Cartier white gold diamond drop earrings, and her something blue, Princess Diana's Asprey gemstone ring.

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Tabitha Simmons's Dolce & Gabbana Wedding Dress

Famed shoe designer Tabitha Simmons wore a Victorian-inspired Dolce & Gabbana gown for her wedding to Topper Mortimer in June 2018.

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Shanina Shaik's Ralph & Russo Wedding Dress
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Shanina Shaik's Ralph & Russo Wedding Dress

Victoria's Secret model Shanina Shaik opted for a supersheer off-the-shoulder gown by Ralph & Russo for her nuptials to Gregory Andrews aka DJ Ruckus in the Bahamas this past April.

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Countess Tessa von Walderdorff's Watters Mihr Wedding Dress

Countess Tessa von Walderdorff wed Paris Hilton's brother Barron in St. Barts in June 2018. She chose a stunning Watters Mihr gown that featured a sheer bodice and sleeves.

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Sonam Kapoor's Anuradha Vakil Wedding Ensemble

One of Bollywood's biggest stars, Sonam Kapoor, married entrepreneur Anand Ahuja in Mumbai in May. The actress wore a pink and gold Anuradha Vakil outfit that she accessorized with plenty of jewels.

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Chanel Iman's Zuhair Murad Wedding Dress
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Chanel Iman's Zuhair Murad Wedding Dress

Supermodel Chanel Iman married New York Giants player Sterling Shepard on March 3 in a stunning Zuhair Murad gown. The sleeveless blush-toned wedding dress featured a plunging neckline and glam cape.

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Tara MacMillan's Vera Wang Wedding Dress
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Tara MacMillan's Vera Wang Wedding Dress

Body Bauble designer Tara MacMillan married longtime love Elliot in Jamaica back in February of this year. The close pal of blogger Danielle Bernstein of WeWoreWhat wore a gorgeous sheer Vera Wang gown for her nuptials.

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Alessandra de Osma's Jorge Vázquez Wedding Dress
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Alessandra de Osma's Jorge Vázquez Wedding Dress

We can't forget about this year's other royal wedding. Prince Christian of Hanover wed lawyer and former model Alessandra de Osma in a religious ceremony in Peru in March. The bride chose a beautiful white long-sleeved lace Jorge Vázquez dress and stunning tiara for the couple's second wedding.

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Amy Schumer's Monique Lhuillier Wedding Dress

Amy Schumer married boyfriend Chris Fischer in a private ceremony in Malibu, CA, back in February. The actress chose a gorgeous Monique Lhuillier gown that featured intricate lace and white floral appliqué for the happy occasion.

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Rose Leslie's Elie Saab Dress
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Rose Leslie's Elie Saab Dress

Rose Leslie married fellow Game of Thrones star Kit Harrington in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She chose to wear this modest Elie Saab dress with sheer long sleeves, lace overlay, a cinched waist, and a flared skirt.

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Emily Ratajkowski's Zara Pantsuit

When model turned actress Emily Ratajkowski decided to tie the knot with boyfriend Sebastian Bear-McClard, she decided to do things a bit differently. The pair had a City Hall wedding and Emily looked sleek in a mustard blazer and matching pants from Zara.

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Kaley Cuoco's Reem Acra Wedding Dress
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Kaley Cuoco's Reem Acra Wedding Dress

Kaley Cuoco married Karl Cook at Rancho Santa Fe, California in an equestrian-themed wedding. She wore a Reem Acra dress with a beautifully fitting bodice, floral embroidery, and a stunning cape to tie the look together.

Kaley Cuoco's Tadashi Shoji Jumpsuit

Kaley then changed into an ivory Tadashi Shoji lace jumpsuit and Louise et Cie heels for her wedding reception. The jumpsuit featured a plunging neckline and was made from white lace.

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Princess Eugenie's Peter Pilotto Wedding Dress
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Princess Eugenie's Peter Pilotto Wedding Dress

This seems to be the year of royal weddings because this October, Princess Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank at St. George's Chapel. British designer Peter Pilott created this beautiful wedding gown with a flowing train. In an interview for British Vogue, Princess Eugenie admit that she was very "decisive" about this dress and worked closely to make her dream dress a reality.

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Karlie Kloss's Dior Dress

Supermodel Karlie Kloss married Joshua Kushner in an intimate ceremony in October wearing a custom Dior dress. This dress was beautifully constructed and featured delicate lace sleeves.

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Gwyneth Paltrow's Valentino Dress
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Gwyneth Paltrow's Valentino Dress

Actress and Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow married Brad Falchuk in the Hamptons wearing a stunning Valentino Couture dress. The design featured lace embroidery and cap sleeves, along with an accompanying lightweight veil.