10 Famous (or Just Plain Fabulous) Wedding Dresses I’d LOVE to See Up Close

If you need a reason to travel to London this spring, there’s a phenomenal exhibition of wedding dresses opening at the V&A on May 3. And if you can’t make it in the next few weeks, no worries. Wedding Dresses 1775-2014 will be on site until March of next year. Here are 10 dresses from the collection that I’d love to visit in London. Some are famous (you’ll recognize Kate Moss and Gwen Stefani’s Galliano gowns), and the rest are just fabulous.

Wedding Dress 1

Worn by Margaret Whigham, Duchess of Argyll, for her marriage to Charles Sweeny: Embroidered silk satin wedding dress designed by Norman Hartnell, 1933. (Given and worn by Margaret, Duchess of Argyll (C) Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans.)

Wedding Dress 2

Worn by Barbara “Baba” Beaton for her marriage to Alec Hambro: Silk satin wedding dress designed by Charles James, London, 1934. (Given by Mrs Alec Hambro (C) Victoria and Albert Museum, London.)

Wedding Dress 3

Worn by the Duchess of Cornwall for the blessing after her marriage to HRH the Prince of Wales: Embroidered silk coat and silk dress designed by Anna Valentine, feather headdress created by Philip Treacy, 2005. (Photograph by Hugo Burnand.)

Wedding Dress 4

Worn by Katie Shillingford for her marriage to Alex Dromgoole: Pale gray slashed chiffon wedding dress designed by Gareth Pugh and veil by Stephen Jones, 2011. (Courtesy of Katie Shillingford. Photograph (C) Amy Gwatkin.)

Wedding Dress 5

Worn by Elizabeth King for her marriage to Ralph Rowland Absalom: Silk wedding dress made from lightweight upholstery fabric by Ella Dolling, London, 1941. ((C) Victoria and Albert Museum, London.)

Wedding Dress 6

Worn by Anne Shelia Molineux for her marriage to Gordon Hodson: Silk and lace wedding dress designed by Isobel, London, 1953. ((C) Victoria and Albert Museum, London.)

Wedding Dress 7

Silk Satin Court dress, British, 1775-80. ((C) Victoria and Albert Museum, London.)

Wedding Dress 8

Worn by Gwen Stefani for her marriage to Gavin Rossdale: Gwen Stefani’s wedding dress designed by John Galliano for Dior, 2002. Lent by Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale. ((C) Victoria and Albert Museum, London.)

Wedding Dress 9

Worn by Dita von Teese for her marriage to Marilyn Manson: Bird of Paradise dress in changeant silk grosgrain by Vivienne Westwood. Grosgrain, velvet and mink tricorne by Stephen Jones. Exclusively Designed for Dita von Teese 2005. Lent by Dita von Teese. ((C) Victoria and Albert Museum, London.)

Wedding Dress 10

Worn by Kate Moss for her marriage to Jamie Hince: Kate Moss’s wedding dress and veil designed by John Galliano, 2011. Worn for her marriage to Jamie Hince. Silk chiffon, silk georgette and silk tulle, hand-embroidered with sequins and pearls. Lent by Kate Moss. ((C) Victoria and Albert Museum, London.)

Anyone planning a trip to London? Would you check out this exhibit? And which one of the dresses above is your favorite?