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April 10, 2017

12 Famous Brides Who Wore Statement-Making Wedding Dresses

By Kaitlin Menza

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Photo: Associated Press

Here’s a look back at the memorable gowns of Lucille Ball, Eleanor Roosevelt, Carrie Fisher, Mariah Carey, and other well-known brides who stood out in nontraditional wedding attire, from custom-made pink Halston to full-body satin. Click ahead to see them all.

*This article appears in the summer 2017 issue of New York Weddings.

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Gary Morton & Lucille Ball Married: November 19, 1961, at Marble Collegiate Church. Lucille wore a textured royal-blue dress and matching tul... Gary Morton & Lucille Ball Married: November 19, 1961, at Marble Collegiate Church. Lucille wore a textured royal-blue dress and matching tulle veil. Photo: Associated Press
Anne Bancroft & Martin May Married: July 1, 1954, at the Church of Santa Maria. Anne wore an orchid-strewn dress and a head scarf. Photo: Be... Anne Bancroft & Martin May Married: July 1, 1954, at the Church of Santa Maria. Anne wore an orchid-strewn dress and a head scarf. Photo: Bettmann Archive/Getty Images
Henry Fonda & Frances Ford Seymour Married: September 16, 1936, at Christ Church on Park Avenue. Frances wore a halo hat with velvet ribbon a... Henry Fonda & Frances Ford Seymour Married: September 16, 1936, at Christ Church on Park Avenue. Frances wore a halo hat with velvet ribbon and a tiered satin dress. Photo: New York Daily News/Getty Images
Star Jones & Al Reynolds Married: November 13, 2004, at St. Bartholomew’s Church. Star wore a white fur coat over a Reem Acra dress. Photo: ... Star Jones & Al Reynolds Married: November 13, 2004, at St. Bartholomew’s Church. Star wore a white fur coat over a Reem Acra dress. Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage/Getty Images
Eleanor Roosevelt & Franklin D. Roosevelt Married: March 17, 1905, at the Upper East Side home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parish Jr. Eleanor wore ... Eleanor Roosevelt & Franklin D. Roosevelt Married: March 17, 1905, at the Upper East Side home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parish Jr. Eleanor wore a white satin “princess robe” with old point lace and a court train. Her veil featured orange blossoms and a diamond crescent. Photo: TopFoto/The Image Works
Johnny & Joanne Carson Married: August 17, 1963, in his apartment. Joanne wore a white dress with black rose print and a hat of white fabric ... Johnny & Joanne Carson Married: August 17, 1963, in his apartment. Joanne wore a white dress with black rose print and a hat of white fabric flowers. Photo: Associated Press
Carrie Fisher & Paul Simon Married: August 16, 1983, at his apartment on Central Park West. Carrie wore a satin gown with ruched sleeves. Ph... Carrie Fisher & Paul Simon Married: August 16, 1983, at his apartment on Central Park West. Carrie wore a satin gown with ruched sleeves. Photo: Time & Life Pictures/The LIFE Picture Collection/Gett
Dennis Cole & Jaclyn Smith Married: October 29, 1978, at Marble Collegiate Church. Jaclyn wore a cream floral silk chiffon gown by Holly Harp... Dennis Cole & Jaclyn Smith Married: October 29, 1978, at Marble Collegiate Church. Jaclyn wore a cream floral silk chiffon gown by Holly Harp. Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage/Getty Images
Mariah Carey & Tommy Mottola Married: June 5, 1993, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Mariah wore a Vera Wang gown with a 27-foot train. Photo... Mariah Carey & Tommy Mottola Married: June 5, 1993, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Mariah wore a Vera Wang gown with a 27-foot train. Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage/Getty Images
Liza Minnelli & Peter Allen Married: March 3, 1967, at their friends’ Park Avenue apartment. Liza wore a white gown with a lace bodice. Phot... Liza Minnelli & Peter Allen Married: March 3, 1967, at their friends’ Park Avenue apartment. Liza wore a white gown with a lace bodice. Photo: Marty; Lederhandler/Asspciated Press
Marisa Berenson & Aaron Richard Golub Married: February 14, 1982, at Olympic Tower. Marisa wore a custom Halston taffeta gown in valentine pi... Marisa Berenson & Aaron Richard Golub Married: February 14, 1982, at Olympic Tower. Marisa wore a custom Halston taffeta gown in valentine pink. Photo: Bettmann Archive/Getty Images
Tony Curtis & Janet Leigh Married: June 4, 1951, at the Waldorf-Astoria. Janet wore a shirtwaist dress with gingham accents. Photo: New York... Tony Curtis & Janet Leigh Married: June 4, 1951, at the Waldorf-Astoria. Janet wore a shirtwaist dress with gingham accents. Photo: New York Daily News/Getty Images
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