Photo: Elena Stanton
Something old, something new; something borrowed, something blue—so the saying goes. For some brides, the first of those auspicious points might mean securing a pair of antique pearl studs into your ears. But for the online, it means a 1979 Azzaro gown with exaggerated semi-sheer sleeves—as was the case for Chloe Kernaghan.
For others, like Grace Morton, it means wearing a vintage pink Chanel haute couture skirt set from 1999 to your rehearsal dinner. A scroll back through our Vogue Weddings archives reveal a collection of brides wearing everything from precious couture to thrift store lace slips. The appeal? A bride not only gets to exhibit her fashion prowess with an archival IYKYK piece, but she can also almost guarantee that no other bride will be in her dress.
Although a vintage wedding dress comes with strings attached—there might be repairs, irreplaceable elements, or imperfections due to age, the upside is endless. “Thanks, it’s vintage” feels completely cooler when it’s said on your wedding day.
Below, a look back at some of our favorites Vogue Weddings brides who wore vintage wedding dresses to tie the knot.