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As the world mourns the passing of\u00a0Valentino Garavani\u00a0<\/strong>at 93, we remember not only the designer behind the iconic \u201cValentino red,\u201d<\/a> but also the unforgettable bridal gowns that defined elegance for royals and celebrities alike.\u00a0<\/p>\n

From Queen Maxima of the Netherlands to Nicola Peltz in Miami, Valentino\u2019s creations remain timeless symbols of couture artistry and personal storytelling.<\/p>\n

Valentino and the Royals:<\/h3>\n

Valentino\u2019s influence on royal weddings is unmatched. Over the decades, he personally dressed Queen Maxima, Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, Princess Sibilla of Luxembourg, Princess Clotilde of Savoy, Beatrice Borromeo, and Tatiana Santo Domingo.<\/p>\n

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Princess Madeleine\u2019s 2013 wedding to Christopher O\u2019Neill was another fairytale occasion, marked by Valentino\u2019s return from retirement. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Queen Maxima\u2019s 2002 gown for her marriage to Crown Prince Willem-Alexander exemplified Valentino\u2019s attention to regal detail. Featuring a cowl-neck Mikado silk gown, a 16-foot train, and a hand-embroidered silk tulle veil, the dress was crafted with her future role as queen in mind.<\/p>\n

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Queen Maxima\u2019s 2002 gown for her marriage to Crown Prince Willem-Alexander exemplified Valentino\u2019s attention to regal detail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Princess Madeleine\u2019s 2013 wedding to Christopher O\u2019Neill was another fairytale occasion, marked by Valentino\u2019s return from retirement. Her gown, crafted from pleated silk organza with appliqu\u00e9d Chantilly lace, reflected both elegance and ease.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Queen Maxima\u2019s Valentino gown featured a cowl-neck Mikado silk gown, a 16-foot train, and a hand-embroidered silk tulle veil.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Crown Princess Marie-Chantal\u2019s 1995 gown for her wedding to Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece featured a lace bodice, long floral sleeves, and a veil embroidered with butterflies, a symbol of good luck.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Beatrice Borromeo herself chose a pale pink and gold lace silk chiffon gown by Valentino creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli for her 2015 wedding at Monaco\u2019s Prince\u2019s Palace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Tatiana Santo Domingo, Beatrice Borromeo\u2019s sister-in-law, wore a couture winter gown with a macram\u00e9 lace bodice, ruffled tulle, and pleated skirt under a double cashmere, mink-lined cape, nodding to her bohemian style.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Crown Princess Marie-Chantal\u2019s 1995 gown for her wedding to Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Beatrice Borromeo herself chose a pale pink and gold lace silk chiffon gown by Valentino creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli for her 2015 wedding at Monaco\u2019s Prince\u2019s Palace.<\/p>\n

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Crown Princess Marie-Chantal\u2019s Valentino gown featured a lace bodice, long floral sleeves, and a veil embroidered with butterflies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Hollywood\u2019s favorite Valentino brides:<\/h3>\n

Valentino\u2019s bridal influence extended far beyond royalty. Hollywood stars repeatedly turned to the Italian maestro for their wedding day dreams. Elizabeth Taylor wore a lemon-yellow lace gown with a sweeping train for her 1991 wedding to Larry Fortensky.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Nicky Hilton\u2019s 2015 Kensington Palace wedding dress combined three shades of ivory and silver guipure with a 10-foot-long train and hand-embroidered crystals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Jennifer Lopez\u2019s 2001 wedding to Cris Judd featured an off-white Chantilly lace gown with a plunging neckline, designed personally by Valentino.<\/p>\n

Anne Hathaway\u2019s 2012 nuptials to Adam Shulman saw a tulle gown with a hand-painted train and embroidered satin flowers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Jennifer Lopez\u2019s 2001 wedding to Cris Judd featured an off-white Chantilly lace gown with a plunging neckline, designed personally by Valentino.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Gwyneth Paltrow\u2019s 2018 wedding to Brad Falchuk included a lace A-line gown with cap sleeves, sheer detailing, and a keyhole-cutout back.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Courteney Cox\u2019s 1999 Valentino dress showcased a fitted silhouette, plunging neckline, and long sleeves with a dotted tulle veil.<\/p>\n

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Gwyneth Paltrow\u2019s 2018 wedding to Brad Falchuk included a lace A-line gown with cap sleeves, sheer detailing, and a keyhole-cutout back. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Recent brides have continued this legacy. Nicky Hilton\u2019s 2015 Kensington Palace wedding dress combined three shades of ivory and silver guipure with a 10-foot-long train and hand-embroidered crystals.<\/p>\n

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Nicola Peltz, marrying Brooklyn Beckham in 2022, chose a modern, square-necked Valentino gown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

While Nicola Peltz, marrying Brooklyn Beckham in 2022, chose a modern, square-necked gown with elbow-length lace gloves and a detailed veil, crafted in collaboration with Pierpaolo Piccioli.<\/p>\n

Valentino’s lasting legacy:<\/h3>\n

As Valentino Garavani\u2019s passing is mourned across the globe, his bridal creations stand as a testament to his artistry, vision, and dedication to making every bride feel extraordinary.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Born on May 11, 1932, in the northern Italian town of Voghera, Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani was drawn to glamour from an early age. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Each gown, whether worn by a princess, queen, or Hollywood star, reflects his unique ability to blend craftsmanship, elegance, and personal storytelling. Through these unforgettable wedding dresses, Valentino\u2019s legacy of beauty, grace, and timeless fashion will endure forever.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.hola.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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