Top 10 Most Expensive Wedding Dresses in the World

1. Alexander McQueen Wedding Dress - $8.8 million

This extravagant dress, priced at $8.8 million, is exclusively designed for Kate Middleton, the wife of Prince William (United Kingdom). Crafted by the renowned designer Alexander McQueen, the dress features an ivory white color, adorned with lace on the chest and arms, complemented by a soft satin skirt. The dress seamlessly combines modern beauty with traditional elegance. Numerous fashion critics and design icons have showered praise upon the Alexander McQueen Wedding Dress for its exquisite craftsmanship. Alexander McQueen, a celebrated British designer and provocateur, has the unique ability to turn his distinctiveness into awe-inspiring masterpieces. He has been honored with the British Designer of the Year award four times, personally presented by the Queen of England.

On November 14, the wedding ceremony of the 'richest streamer in Vietnam,' Xemesis, and Xoài Non (real name Phạm Thùy Trang) took place. This wedding captured the attention and hearts of the Vietnamese social media! The extravagant event of this famous streamer couple stood out for its grand scale and the presence of many guests. The highlight, undoubtedly, was Xoài Non's stunning wedding gown. Designed by Linh Nga, the dress drew inspiration from Disney's famous princesses. Adorned with 6 diamonds weighing 20 carats, this extravagant gown, valued at a whopping 28 billion VND (12 million USD), transformed Xoài Non into a real-life princess on the most significant day of her life, completing it in over 200 continuous hours of work!

Victoria Swarovski's crystal wedding gown was designed for her marriage to businessman Werner Mürz in 2017 at a church in Italy. The singer's wedding attracted numerous guests from around the world. Designed exclusively by Michael Cinco, the wedding dress is adorned with 500,000 crystals weighing over 45kg. The bride's veil extends to 26m, creating an elegant princess-like appearance. The entire crystal-studded wedding dress of the heir to the Swarovski empire is valued at approximately 23 billion VND. The beautiful gown is complemented by white ivory Jimmy Choo high-heeled shoes engraved with her initials.

Valued at 33 billion VND, this wedding dress is designed by Danasha Luxury. Despite its seemingly simple appearance, the gown is adorned with 18-carat gold weighing 200g and 75-carat diamonds imported from Belgium. This ensemble promises to bring the bride an elegant, sophisticated, and luxurious look.

In 2009, the extravagant peacock feather dress by Vera Wang, valued at an exorbitant 33 billion VND, was crafted with the artistic touch of the renowned American-Chinese designer Vera Wang. This unique dress stands as Wang's unparalleled masterpiece worldwide. Known for her elegant wedding designs, Wang is also recognized for graceful figure skating outfits, costumes for competitions, and exhibitions.

The distinctive feature of Vera Wang's peacock feather dress lies in its creation using peacock feathers, incorporating approximately 2,009 male peacock feathers. This dress caters to individuals desiring to stand out, breaking away from the conventional trend of pure white wedding dresses, aiming to leave the most memorable impression on their groom.

This dress once held the title for the most expensive wedding gown, priced at a staggering 197 billion VND, before the introduction of Renee Strauss's diamond dress. This luxurious ensemble is one of 650 thousand wedding dresses designed by the renowned Yumi Katsura. Despite being in her 80s, Yumi Katsura's designs continue to receive praise and recognition. Her works reflect the rich culture of the Land of the Rising Sun. Recently, she accepted an invitation to participate in the Vietnam International Fashion Week with a dazzling bridal collection that captivated fashion enthusiasts. Adorned with over 1000 pearls, 5-carat white gold diamonds, and an 8.8-carat green diamond, the embellishments alone showcase the exquisite value of this dress.

The wedding gown of tennis champion Serena Williams by the Alexander McQueen brand, designed by Sarah Burton, is priced at approximately 80 billion VND (3.5 million USD). This beautiful design features long silk panels and a mesh face veil, complemented by a delicate cape for a gentle, elegant look. To enhance her radiant complexion, Sarah chose a dress adorned with stones and feathers, crafted by five hand embroiderers working continuously for 1,500 hours to complete this masterpiece. The Alexander McQueen Wedding Dress is truly a stunning and worthy addition to the list of the world's most expensive wedding dresses!

Egyptian designer Hany El Behairy unveiled the third most expensive bridal gown in the world adorned with hundreds of diamonds at the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week in early 2020. This wedding dress is embellished with hundreds of diamonds and precious stones, creating intricate and beautiful details. The bride's lace veil is meticulously adorned and gracefully extends along the ground with each step of the model. Completing this extravagant wedding dress took 800 hours and is valued at approximately 347.5 billion VND (15 million USD). This luxurious gown is a custom-designed piece for the daughter of a wealthy Egyptian family.

Diamond Dress by Renee Strauss x Martin Katz is considered one of the most expensive wedding dresses in the world, priced at 278 billion VND. This luxurious gown is a creation of Renee Strauss and jewelry brand Martin Katz. Renee Strauss is a leading expert in the bridal industry. With her knowledge and experience, she founded Reneé Strauss for the platinum bride, setting trends for celebrities and new brides. The most impressive feature of the dress is the body adorned with over 150 carats of diamonds. Despite its extravagant value and glamour, this dress is not meant for any bride worldwide as it was only part of Renee Strauss's 2006 fashion show in California.

The world's most expensive wedding dress to date is by Malaysian designer Abdul Faisaly. Nightingale of Kuala Lumpur is crafted from taffeta, chiffon, and silk, debuting in 2009 at the STYLO Grand Prix 2009 fashion show. Priced at approximately 694.9 billion VND (30 million USD), the dress is embellished with 751 diamonds, Swarovski crystals weighing over 1,100 carats, and a 70-carat drop-shaped diamond from Mouawad.