Wedding Inspiration: 5 of the Best Haute Couture Dresses

If your wedding is looming and you still don’t have the dream dress, your inspiration has arrived. This season’s Haute Couture dresses were some of the most beautiful to date, although we’re pretty sure their price tag is only suitable for the likes of Rihanna.

Here, we’ve picked out the best (and more importantly, affordable) dresses for you, inspired by this season’s couture looks. Get your Pinterest board at the ready:

1. The Zuhair Murad feather dress

Image: Getty Images / Zuhair Murad 2018

Although not conventional, white feathers make for a seriously glamorous bridal look. Go for a toned down version of the Zuhair Murad catwalk, with marabou cuffs or a fluttering hem.

Jonathan Simkhai

cut out feather gown - White

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£19,501.00

Farfetch

Alberta Ferretti

feather dress - Nude & Neutrals

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£1,135.00

Farfetch

Prada

contrast cuff knitted cardigan - Nude & Neutrals

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£1,070.00

Farfetch

Marques Almeida

feather maxi skirt - White

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£940.00

Farfetch

Marques Almeida

sleeveless maxi slip dress - White

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£1,130.00

Farfetch

Prada

printed feather-cuff dress - Pink & Purple

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£2,400.00

Farfetch

2. The minimal Givenchy dress

Image: Getty Images / Givenchy 2018

Sometimes the most complex of dresses can look the most simple. Empire line and floor length, this Givenchy dress is the epitome of minimal elegance.

Egrey

asymmetric midi dress - Unavailable

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£758.00

Farfetch

CHRISTOPHER ESBER

Paraty dress - White

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£798.00

Farfetch

Calvin Klein

floral dress - White

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£1,765.00

Farfetch

Andrea Marques

straight midi dress - White

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£490.00

Farfetch

Tome

sleeveless flared dress - White

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£1,664.00

Farfetch

Lilly Sarti

evening dress - White

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£1,388.00

Farfetch

3. The Elie Saab crystal dress

Image: Getty Images / Elie Saab 2018

If you can’t wear head-to-toe sparkles on your wedding day, when can you? Channel this Elie Saab masterpiece and opt for a dress that’s all over glitter, or keep it a bit simpler with some detailing around the neckline or hem.

Zuhair Murad

DRESSES - Long dresses

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£3,553.00

Yoox.com

MUSANI COUTURE

DRESSES - Long dresses

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£309.00

Yoox.com

MUSANI COUTURE

DRESSES - Long dresses

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£390.00

Yoox.com

Zuhair Murad

DRESSES - Long dresses

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£3,800.00

Yoox.com

Zuhair Murad

beaded strapless tulle gown - Nude & Neutrals

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£16,279.00

Farfetch

Aniye By

embellished long length dress - Nude & Neutrals

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£346.00

Farfetch

4. The Dior suit

Image: Getty Images / Christian Dior Haute Couture 2018

Want something that’s truly original? A Dior style suit is the way to go. If a full suit and tie feel a little too full on, go for a pair of wide-legged trousers or a chiffon shirt.

Maison Martin Margiela

wide leg trousers - White

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£405.00

Farfetch

Pallas

Pallas Woman Amazone Satin-trimmed Grain De Poudre Wool Blazer White Size 42

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£410.00

The Outnet

Stella McCartney

Goldie shirt - White

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£585.00

Farfetch

Lanvin

high-waisted trousers - Nude & Neutrals

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£735.00

Farfetch

Givenchy

side stripe tailored trousers - White

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£1,689.00

Farfetch

Lanvin

satin lapel jacket - White

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£1,851.00

Farfetch

5. The floral Giambattista Valli dress

Image: Getty Images / Giambattista Valli Haute Couture 2018

Floral embroidery is a must if you’re wanting to feel super feminine on your wedding day. Go for an alternate colour, like this beautiful Giambattista Valli style, or all-over white flowers for something more pared-back.