So you're officially in the wedding planning phase (hurrah!). If you're anything like me, your outfit is the first thing that comes to mind when looking forward to a big event, and naturally, you'll want your wedding dress to be pretty special! While we advise holding off shopping for wedding dresses until you've decided on some key elements of your day - the time of year, the venue, etc. - there's no harm in gathering a few ideas.
You may decide to go for a simple or low-key style later on in your wedding dress search but now's the time to let your imagination run amok and drink in lots of dramatic and heart-stoppingly gorgeous gowns! That's why we wanted to share some movie-worthy dresses that have recently stolen our hearts... brace yourself for fabulousness!
1. This bold, floral, backless number by Claire Pettibone from Ivory and Pearl | Photo by Francis Meaney via One Fab Day
2. This high-low gown and jacket combo by Giambattista Valli Haute Couture | Photo by Purple Tree Photography via One Fab Day
3. This elegant, vintage-inspired gown, designed by the bride herself, Orlaith Carroll at The Attic | Photo by Tomasz Kornas via One Fab Day
4. This hopelessly romantic custom gown by Paolo Sebastian that's fit for a royal wedding | Photo by Jemma Keech via Style Me Pretty
5. This vintage-meets-modern gown with grey, embellished lace bodice by Folkster Bridal | Photo by The Lous via One Fab Day
6. This dramatic gown with layers upon layers of ruffles by Uliana Skopinova | Photo by Maria Orlova via Bridal Musings
7. This glamorous, embellished number from The White Gallery | Photo by Elaine Barker Photography via One Fab Day
8. This New Year's Eve-ready, silver, sequinned gown by & For Love via One Fab Day
9. This boho dream of a dress with crochet and fringing by Rue De Seine | Photo by Kat Hill via Love My Dress
10. This sweet, embellished wedding dress by Needle and Thread | Photo by Laura J. Curran via One Fab Day
11. This romantic number with its jaw-dropping ruffled skirt by Atelier Pronovias | Photo by Graciela Vilagudin via One Fab Day
12. This colourful yet timeless dress by Que-Va | Photo by The Campbells via One Fab Day
13. This beautiful-in-blue Needle and Thread gown | Photo by Olivia Moon via One Fab Day
14. This boho beauty by Chloe | Photo by Janneke Storm via Hello May
15. This effortlessly cool, jersey top and tulle skirt combo | Photo by True Romance Photography via One Fab Day
16. This sexy, sparkly number by One Day Bridal | Photo by Free Bird Weddings via Hello May
17. This fairytale, embellished vintage dress | Photo by In Love Photography via One Fab Day
18. This dusky pink wonder by Marchesa | Photo by Czar Goss via preownedweddingdresses.com
19. This deceptively simple caped gown by Marchesa Notte, purchased from Ebay | Photo by Holly and Lime Photography via One Fab Day
20. This timeless, one-shoulder wedding dress by Elie Saab | Photo by KT Merry Photography via Style Me Pretty
21. This impossibly intricate custom gown by Naeem Khan | Photo by Gianny Campos via Brides (Featured image)
22. This sculptural, off-the-shoulder gown | Photo by Diktat Photography via Ruffled
23. This dreamy blush pink gown by Hayley Paige | Photo by Lilly Red via Ruffled
24. This sparkling starry gown by Natalie Wynn Design | Photo by Evelyn Eslava Photography via Green Wedding Shoes
25. This showstopping mesh appliqué wedding dress by Valentini Spose | Photo by Igor Albanese via Ruffled
Looking for more wedding dress inspiration? Head to our archive of designer collections for find your dream dress.