Alternative Wedding Dresses: How to Recreate 6 Unique Celeb-Inspired Looks

A photo posted by Hanne Gaby Odiele (@hannegabysees) on Aug 1, 2016 at 8:45am PDT

This past weekend, it was hard to look away from the wedding snaps that filled my Instagram feed. Model Hanne Gaby Odiele, the ultimate cool girl bride, said “I do” wearing a custom Alexander Wang look when she wed fellow model John Swiatek. Her floor-length hooded cape, boudoir-worthy lace layer and baggy cargo pants proved that a strapless sweetheart gown and tulle veil isn’t the only way to dress for a walk down the aisle. Their crew of bridesmaids, including runway regulars Alana Zimmer, Kasia Struss and Anna Ewers, was equally as fashionable, frolicking in a field in clingy lavender slip dresses.

In honour of Hanne’s stylish wedding, we thought we would celebrate other alternative celebrity bridal looks that defied matrimonial convention. Remember Solange Knowles’ creamy jumpsuit and Olivia Palermo’s shorts? Bianca Jagger’s skirt suit, Kiera Knightly’s pink mini dress and Amal Clooney’s white on white pants look hours before she said her vows all made the cut.

If you’re planning your own wedding day outfit, or just looking for a celeb-style inspired white summer look, shop each of their alternative bridal outfits in the gallery below.

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Photography via oliviapalermo.com

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alternative celebrity wedding dresses

Hanne Gaby Odiele marched down the aisle in a custom Alexander Wang cape, dress and cargo pants.

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Alexander Wang Gown ($2,495, net-a-porter.com)

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Ulla Johnson “Army” Cargo Pants ($355, barneys.com)

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Kiera Knightly wore a sweet strapless dress and Chanel tweed jacket for her French wedding to James Righton.

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Monique Lhuillier Sloane Strapless Tea Length Dress ( $6,598, shopbop.com)

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DVF Danton Tweed Jacket ($410, dvf.com)

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Miu Miu Sunglasses ($435, sunglasshut.com)

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Amal Clooney opted for a wide-leg look by Stella McCartney in the hours leading up to the major moment.

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Roksanda Draped Cutout Jersey And Crepe Jumpsuit ($2,230, net-a-porter.com)

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Eugenia Kim Straw Sun Hat ($297, nordstrom.com)

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BCBGMAXAZRIA Leila Faux-Leather Clutch ($257, bcbg.com)

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Solange Knowles wore a Stephane Rolland cream jumpsuit complete with cape to her wedding.

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Mara Jumpsuit ($280, bhldn.com)

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Express Caged Heeled Sandal ($60, express.com)

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Shinola Women’s Detroit Arrow ($1,000, shinola.com)

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Olivia Palermo opted for a 3-piece Carolina Herrera outfit. There’s a hidden pair of shorts under the tulle skirt.

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Le Chateau Freya Gown ($298, lechateau.com)

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David Yurman Starburst Earrings With Diamonds In Gold ($2,950, davidyurman.com)

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Bianca Jagger wed Rolling Stones front man Mick Jagger in a Yves Saint Laurent skirt suit.

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Judith and Charles Guston Jacket ($255, judithandcharles.com)

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1-01 Babaton Varo Skirt ($60, aritzia.com)

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Jennifer Behr Icarus Voilette ($525, jenniferbehr.com)

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