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Wedding Hairstyles: See 50 Years Of Bridal Hair In Less Than 2 Minutes

See 50 Years Of Beautiful Wedding Hair In Less Than 2 Minutes
Rosy Cherrington
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Picking a hairstyle for your wedding is an all-important task, but how do you decide which style to go for?

Looking to the past for inspiration is always a good place to start (especially if you're a fan of vintage looks), and that's why we love this amazing new hair inspo video.

Beauty vlogger Kayley Melissa has teamed up with Buzzfeed Video to showcase 50 years of beautiful bridal hair in less than 2 minutes.

She starts with the elegant up-dos from the 1960s.

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Then recreates the Farrah Fawcett flicks of the 1970s.

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Next up, it's a 1980s perm with some serious volume, that would make Kylie Minogue proud.

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There's the two tendrils and clip-on hair accessories from the 1990s.

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And a very J-Lo-esque sleek chignon and diamante headband from the early 2000s.

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Before finally finishing with the selfie-worthy flower crown and loose curls worn by many of today's brides...

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Wedding Hair Accessories
Chantilly Lace Edge Veil (01 of162)
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Get it at Hair Comes The Bride. $186 USD (credit:Hair Comes The Bride)
Glamourous Rhinestone Flower Bridal Comb(02 of162)
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Get it at Hair Comes The Bride. $68 USD (credit:Hair Comes The Bride)
Jewelled Hair Bow (03 of162)
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Get it at J.Crew. $96.50 USD (credit:J.Crew )
Beaded Flower Headband(04 of162)
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Get it at Hair Comes The Bride. $118 USD (credit:Hair Comes The Bride )
Pearl Speckle Veil (05 of162)
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Get it at Twigs & Honey. $185 USD (credit:Twigs & Honey )
Rhinestone Headband(06 of162)
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Get it on Etsy. $51.86 (credit:Etsy/AmieNoelDesigns)
Crystal And Pearl Headband(07 of162)
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Get it at David's Bridal. $145 (credit:David's Bridal )
Flower Headband (08 of162)
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Get it at J.Crew. $450 USD (credit:J.Crew)
Floral Hair Comb (09 of162)
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Get it on Etsy. $65.10 (credit:Etsy/adrianasparksacc)
Pearl And Crystal Flower Headpiece(10 of162)
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Get it at Twigs & Honey. $400 USD (credit:Twigs & Honey )
Gold Flower Headband (11 of162)
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Get it on Etsy.$115.86 (credit:Etsy/thehoneycomb)
Dainty Double Row Rhinestone Headband(12 of162)
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Get it at David's Bridal. $20.23 (credit:David's Bridal )
Rhinestone And Pearl Bridal Hair Comb(13 of162)
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Get it at Hair Comes The Bride. $81 USD (credit:Hair Comes The Bride)
Fabric And Tulle Flower Headband(14 of162)
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Get it at David's Bridal. $167.47 (credit:David's Bridal)
Birdcage Veil (15 of162)
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Get it at Hair Comes The Bride.$45 USD (credit:Hair Comes The Bride )
Layered Beaded Leaf Headband(16 of162)
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Get it at Twigs & Honey. $310 USD (credit:Twigs & Honey )
Satin Flower With Pearl (17 of162)
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Get it at David's Bridal. $55.07 (credit:David's Bridal)
Two Tier Veil With Beaded Floral Accents(18 of162)
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Get it at Hair Comes The Bride. $144 USD (credit:Hair Comes The bride)
Jewelled Wreath Bobby Pin (19 of162)
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Get it at J.Crew. $51.50 (credit:J.Crew)
Crystal And Pearl Embellished Blusher (20 of162)
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Get it at David's Bridal. $98 (credit:David's Bridal )
Jeweled Hair Chain With Flowers (21 of162)
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Get it at Hair Comes The Bride. $122 USD (credit:Hair Comes The Bride )
Two Tiered Stitched Edge Veil (22 of162)
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Get it at David's Bridal. $212.43 (credit:David's Bridal )
Pearl And Leaf Cluster Headband(23 of162)
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Get it at Twigs & Honey. $170 USD (credit:Twigs & Honey )
Headed Ivory Headband(24 of162)
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Get it at The Wedding Shoppe. $17.27 (credit:The Wedding Shoppe )
Short Tulle Veil (25 of162)
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Get it at J.Crew. $178 USD (credit:J.Crew)
Crystal Leaf Brooch(26 of162)
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Get it at Bella Bleu Bridal. $162 USD (credit:Bella Bleu Bridal )
Opaque Stone Multi Coloured Earrings (27 of162)
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Get them at David's Bridal. $30 (credit:David's Bridal)
Pearl And Crystal Bangles(28 of162)
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Get them at Tejani. $185 USD (credit:Tejani )
Round Pearl Necklace (29 of162)
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Get it at Tejani. $220 USD (credit:Tejani )
Dainty Pendant Necklace(30 of162)
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Get it at Kate Spade. $48 USD (credit:Kate Spade)
Stackable Bracelets (31 of162)
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Get them at Tejani. $295 USD (credit:Tejani )
Geometrical Stone Bracelet (32 of162)
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Get it at Delish Accessories. $54.86 (credit:Deliah Accessories )
Crystal Medallion Clasp Bracelet (33 of162)
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Get it at David's Bridal. $30 (credit:David's Bridal )
Elegant Pearl And Stone Hand Bracelet(34 of162)
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Get it at Deliah Accessories. $43.89 (credit:Deliah Accessories)
Crystal Drop Earrings(35 of162)
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Get them at David's Bridal. $55 (credit:David's Bridal )
Pearl And Crystal Bangle(36 of162)
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Get it at Deliah Accessories. $54.81 (credit:Deliah Accessories )
Pearl Hair Pin (37 of162)
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Get it at Tejani. $29.99 USD (credit:Tejani. )
Layered Necklace(38 of162)
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Get it at Bella Bleu Bridal. $257 USD (credit:Bella Bleu Bridal)
Statement Bangle (39 of162)
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Get it at Kate Spade. $228 USD (credit:Kate Spade)
Bow Earrings (40 of162)
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Get them at David's Bridal. $15 (credit:David's Bridal )
Teardrop Earrings (41 of162)
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Get them on Etsy. $39.34 (credit:Etsy (earringsnation))
"Mrs." Studs(42 of162)
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Get it at Kate Spade. $48 USD (credit:Kate Spade)
Flower Rhinestone Bracelet(43 of162)
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Get it at Deliah Accessories. $34.95 (credit:Deliah)
Crystal Brooch(44 of162)
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Get it at Bella Bleu Bridal. $125 USD (credit:Bella Bleu Bridal )
Orange Pink Pearl Jewlery Set (45 of162)
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Get it on Etsy. $45.90 (credit:Etsy (dsthaiShop))
Vintage-Inspired Bridal Brooch(46 of162)
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Get it at Bitter Sweet. $58 (credit:Bitter Sweet )
Crystal Necklace And Earring Set (47 of162)
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Get it at David's Bridal. $30 (credit:David's Bridal )
Jeweled Hair Comb (48 of162)
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Get it at Tejani. $39.99 (credit:Tejani )
Pearl And Crystal Necklace(49 of162)
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Get it on Etsy. $147.54 (credit:Etsy (LuluSplendor))
Rose Pave Collar Necklace (50 of162)
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Get it at Kate Spade. $428 USD (credit:Kate Spade)
Jimmy Choo Candy Clutch (51 of162)
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Get it at Jimmy Choo. $725 USD (credit:Jimmy Choo)
Frosted Blue Knickers (52 of162)
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Get them at BHLDN. $80 USD (credit:BHLDN)
Blue Topaz And Diamond Bracelet (53 of162)
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Get it at Birks. $3,295 (credit:Birks)
Floral Sash(54 of162)
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Get it at Headmistress. $79 CDN (credit:Headmistress)
Milk $ Honey Bow Tied Flats(55 of162)
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Get them at Milk & Honey. $209 USD (credit:Milk & Honey)
Jenny Packham Bridal Belt(56 of162)
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Get it at Jenny Packham. $722.67 (approx.) (credit:Jenny Packham)
Essie Truth Or Flare Nail Polish(57 of162)
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Get it at Essie. $8.50 USD (credit:Essie)
Floral Wedding Fascinator(58 of162)
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Get it at David Dunkley Fine Millinery. Price upon request. (credit:David Dunkley)
Royal Blue Bolero Shrug (59 of162)
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Get it at Etsy. $44.19 (credit:alexbridal Etsy)
Blue And Silver Rhinestone Brooch(60 of162)
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Get it at Etsy. $19.89 (credit:AsYouLikeItVintage Etsy)
Tiffany Blue Garter(61 of162)
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Get it at Etsy. $28.73 (credit:BellaFleurBridal Etsy)
Swarovski Crystal Necklace (62 of162)
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Get it at Swarovski. $280 (credit:Swarovski)
Just Married Garter (63 of162)
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Get it at David's Bridal. $9 (credit:David's Bridal)
Manolo Blahnik Satin Pumps(64 of162)
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Get them at Davids. $995 (credit:Davids)
Multi-Way Balconet Bra(65 of162)
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Get it at Victoria's Secret. Starting at $52. (credit:Victoria's Secret)
Bouquet Length Veil (66 of162)
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Get it at J.Crew.$290 USD (credit:J.Crew )
Crystal And Pearl Comb(67 of162)
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Get it at The Knot. $270 (credit:The Knot)
Infinity Cuff Bracelet(68 of162)
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Get it at Banana Republic.$50 (credit:Banana Republic )
Teardrop Pendant Necklace(69 of162)
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Get it at Nordstrom. $284.74 (credit:Nordstrom)
Layered Feathered Charm Necklace(70 of162)
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Get it at Forever 21. $4.80 (credit:Forever 21)
Cluster Drop Earrings(71 of162)
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Get them at Nordstrom. $74.03 (credit:Nordstrom)
Pave Bar Bracelet(72 of162)
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Get it at Banana Republic. $50 (credit:Banana Republic)
Embellished Box Clutch(73 of162)
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Get it at Asos. $129.06 (credit:Asos)
Crystal Venus Flytrap Earrings (74 of162)
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Get them at J.Crew$60 USD (credit:J.Crew )
Celtic Knot Crystal Bangle(75 of162)
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Get it at Nordstrom. $225.51 (credit:Nordstrom)
Stackable Bangles(76 of162)
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Get them at Tejani. $295 (credit:Tejani)
Braided Faux Pearl Choker(77 of162)
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Get it at Forever 21. $15.80 (credit:Forever 21)
Cubic Zirconia Thin Hoop Earrings(78 of162)
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Get them at Nordstrom. $77.45 (credit:Nordstrom)
Kate Spade Mini Bouquet Mesh Bracelet(79 of162)
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Get it at Nordstrom. $202.73 (credit:Nordstrom)
Jeweled Leaf Comb(80 of162)
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Get it at J.Crew. $118 USD (credit:J.Crew)
Pave Link Bracelet(81 of162)
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Get it at J.Crew. $144 USD (credit:J.Crew)
Necklace With Arrow(82 of162)
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Get it at Forever 21. $4.80 (credit:Forever 21)
Clutch In Pearlized Finish(83 of162)
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Get it at Asos. $27.95 (credit:Asos)
Gold Leaf Hair Pins (84 of162)
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Get them at Etsy. $25.10 (credit:dreambythesea Etsy)
Chunky Crystals Necklace(85 of162)
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Get it at Zara. $49.90 (credit:Zara)
Cartier Love Bracelet(86 of162)
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Get it at Cartier. Price upon request. (credit:Cartier)
Crystal And Sapphire Bracelet(87 of162)
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Get it at Tejani. $95 (credit:Tejani)
Sparkle Clutch(88 of162)
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Get it at Asos. $47.33 (credit:Asos)
Pave Toggle Bracelet(89 of162)
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Get it at Banana Republic. $50 (credit:Banana Republic )
Crystal Birdcage Veil (90 of162)
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Get it at J.Crew. $450 USD (credit:J.Crew)
Vintage-Inspired Garter Set(91 of162)
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Get it at Etsy. $22.26 (credit:LovelyGarters Etsy)
Dainty Bridal Tiara(92 of162)
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Get it at Etsy. $47.98 (credit:ArsiArt Etsy)
Silver And Crystal Necklace(93 of162)
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Get it at The Knot. $375 (credit:The Knot)
Vintage Look Clutch(94 of162)
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Get it at Tejani. $199 (credit:Tejani)
Glass Pearl Drop Earrings(95 of162)
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Get them at Nordstrom. $79.73 (credit:Nordstrom)
Strapless Dress With Sweetheart Neckline(96 of162)
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Get it at BHLDN. $260 USD (credit:BHLDN)
Strapless Lace Dress(97 of162)
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Get it at J.Crew.$340 USD (credit:J.Crew)
Double V-Neck Gown With Short Sleeves(98 of162)
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Get it on Etsy. $278.74 (credit:KarenTrends Etsy)
Strapless High-Low Waterfall Gown (99 of162)
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Get it at White House Black Market. $300 (credit:White House Black Market)
White Gown With Fitted Bodice (100 of162)
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Get it at Wedding Dresses Canada. $252.22 (credit:Wedding Dresses Canada)
Lace Wedding Dress With Open Back(101 of162)
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Get it on Etsy.$188.43 (credit:hzweddingdress Etsy)
Jacquard Knee Length Dress(102 of162)
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Get it at Ann Taylor. $369.82 (credit:Ann Taylor)
Silk Chiffon Dress With Illusion Neckline(103 of162)
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Get it at J.Crew.$344 USD (credit:J.Crew)
Vintage Empire Waist Chiffon Gown (104 of162)
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Get it on Etsy. $188.43 (credit:Valiantwang Etsy)
Oversized Ruffle Mini Dress(105 of162)
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Get it at BCBG. $344 (credit:BCBG)
V-Neck Tea Length Taffeta Dress With Beading(106 of162)
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Get it at Loving Prom. $203.02 (credit:Simply Bridal)
Draped Jersey Gown With Sheer Panels(107 of162)
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Get it at BCBG. $425 (credit:BCBG)
Lace Ball Gown With Sweetheart Neckline(108 of162)
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Get it at Ca-Dresses.$304.40 (credit:Ca-Dresses)
Ivory Lace Sweetheart Gown (109 of162)
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Get it at Ca-Dresses. $289.18 (credit:Ca-Dresses)
Strapless Ball Gown With Hand-Cut Ruffles(110 of162)
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Get it at Ca-Dresses. $420.27 (credit:Ca-Dresses)
Spaghetti Strap Dress With Pockets(111 of162)
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Get it at Wedding Dresses Canada. $270.02 (credit:Wedding Dresses Canada)
A-Line Dress With Ribbon Belt And Appliques(112 of162)
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Get it at Wedding Dresses Canada.$250.54 (credit:Wedding Dresses Canada)
Double Slit Gown With Lace Back(113 of162)
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Get it at BCBG. $460 (credit:BCBG)
Spaghetti Strap Organza Dress With Tiered Ruffles(114 of162)
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Get it on Etsy.$312.18 (credit:DressyProm Etsy)
Strapless Organza Dress With Hi-Low Hem(115 of162)
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Get it at Dressescanadasale.net.$153 (credit:Dressescanadasale.net)
Noelle Dress, $588(116 of162)
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Get it at The Reformation. (credit:The Reformation)
Jolie Dress, $925(117 of162)
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Get it at Dolly Pearl. (credit:Dolly Pearl)
Lena Dress, $368(118 of162)
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Get it at Alice & Olivia. (credit:Alice & Olivia)
Rachel Zoe Dress, $650(119 of162)
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Get it at shopbop. (credit:ShopBop)
Truly Zac Posen Dress, $850(120 of162)
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Get it at David's Bridal. (credit:David's Bridal)
Handmade Dress, $992(121 of162)
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Get it on Etsy. (credit:Etsy)
Ann Taylor Dress, $906. 31(122 of162)
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Get it at Ann Taylor. (credit:Ann Taylor)
J. Crew Lace Jumpsuit, $850(123 of162)
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Get it at J. Crew. (credit:J. Crew)
BCBG Cowl-Neck Dress, $648(124 of162)
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Get it at BCBG. (credit:BCBG)
BHLDN Seraphina Dress, $600(125 of162)
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Get it at BHLDN. (credit:BHLDN)
H&M Dress, $129(126 of162)
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At H&M stores in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. (credit:H&M)
David's Bridal Cap Sleeve Dress, $950(127 of162)
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Get it at David's Bridal. (credit:David's Bridal)
Maggie Sottero Stephanie Dress(128 of162)
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Check store locations. (credit:Maggie Sottero)
Nicole Miller Dress, $530(129 of162)
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Get it at Nicole Miller. (credit:Nicole Miller)
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J.Crew 'Heloise' Gown(131 of162)
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$1,260 USD (credit:J.Crew)
Lea-Ann Belter 'Charlotte' Dress(132 of162)
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Price upon request. (credit:Lea-Ann Belter)
Morilee Dress With Crystal And Pearl Beading(133 of162)
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Price upon request. (credit:Morilee By Madeline Gardner)
J.Crew 'Karlie' Ballgown(134 of162)
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$1,300 USD (credit:J.Crew)
Lea-Ann Belter 'Eloise' Dress(135 of162)
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Price upon request. (credit:Lea-Ann Belter)
Morilee Dress With Beaded Trim (136 of162)
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Price upon request. (credit:Morilee By Madeline Gardner)
Dennis Basso Sweetheart Mermaid Gown(137 of162)
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Price upon request. (credit:Hudson's Bay)
Lea-Ann Belter 'Blake' Dress(138 of162)
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Price upon request. (credit:Lea-Ann Belter)
Reem Acra 'Olivia' Sheath Gown(139 of162)
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Price upon request. (credit:Hudson's Bay)
Lea-Ann Belter 'Charlize' Dress(140 of162)
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Price upon request. (credit:Lea-Ann Belter )
&ForLove 'Amy' Dress(141 of162)
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$4,296 (credit:&ForLove)
Hayley Paige 'Dori' Ballgown(142 of162)
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Price upon request. (credit:Hudson's Bay)
Lea-Ann Belter 'Clara' Gown(143 of162)
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Price upon request. (credit:Lea-Ann Belter)
J.Crew 'Percy' Gown(144 of162)
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$754 USD (credit:J.Crew)
Alfred Angelo Soft Net Dress With Sequins(145 of162)
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$849 USD (credit:Alfred Angelo)
Lea-Ann Belter 'Farrah'(146 of162)
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Price upon request. (credit:Lea-Ann Belter)
&ForLove 'Veronique' Dress(147 of162)
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$1,896 (credit:&ForLove)
Alfred Angelo Satin Sweetheart Mermaid Gown(148 of162)
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$849 (credit:Alfred Angelo )
Lea-Ann Belter 'Ruby' Dress(149 of162)
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Price upon request. (credit:Lea-Ann Belter)
Naeem Khan 'Mykonos' Gown(150 of162)
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Price upon request. (credit:Hudson's Bay)
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Amsale(152 of162)
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Gown by Amsale.

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Stella York(153 of162)
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Gown by Stella York.

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Stella York(154 of162)
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Gown by Stella York.

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Ellis Bridals(155 of162)
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Gown by Ellis Bridals.

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Maggie Sottero(156 of162)
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Gown by Maggie Sottero.

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Oscar De La Renta(157 of162)
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Gown by Oscar De La Renta.

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Carolina Herrera(158 of162)
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Gown by Carolina Herrera.

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St. Patrick(159 of162)
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Gown by St. Patrick.

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The Steven Birnbaum Collection(160 of162)
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Gown by The Steven Birnbaum Collection.

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Nicole Miller(161 of162)
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Gown by Nicole Miller.

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La Sposa(162 of162)
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Gown by La Sposa.

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