The famous brides who should've said NO to the dress: As Amy Childs and Chloe Shearer pick 'garish' lace designs, the stars who were let down by their wedding gowns

Wedding season is in full swing, and this month has been especially busy. Reality TV stars Amy Childs and Francesca Allen both recently walked down the aisle, along with firebrand MAGA loyalist Alina Habba and Alan Shearer's talent manager daughter Chloe. While the weddings were all beautiful, fashion expert Caroline Baxter felt the dresses missed the mark. The culprit? Too many reams of white lace. 'The problem with these dresses is that the lace is too dominant,' she told the Daily Mail. The weave is too large, and the pattern is busy. It begins to look garish. It’s competing with the bride and actually cheapens the overall look,' she added. Yet they aren't the first celebrities to have said 'yes' to dresses that don't fit the traditional bridal mould – despite the risk of a wardrobe malfunction or misstep.From Meghan Markle's alleged 'oversized' £100,000 gown to Princess Diana's creased 25-foot train and Mariah Carey's risky shoulder sleeves, several A-listers suffered an unfortunate sartorial blunder on their all-important wedding day...Amy Childs Amy chose an off-shoulder fishtail gown with a choker seemingly fashioned from leftover fabric as Caroline said there was altogether too much laceReality TV star Amy Childs tied the knot with Billy Delbosq during their second ceremony in Marbella this weekend. The TOWIE star, 36, wed Billy, 42, for the first time at Marylebone Town Hall back in April, before the pair jetted off to the Spanish destination this weekend for a bigger, more lavish celebration.Amy chose an off-shoulder fishtail gown with a choker seemingly fashioned from leftover fabric as Caroline said there was altogether too much lace. 'The problem is that when the lace is too dominant, it begins to look garish,' she said, adding the choker detail is a 'definite no-no'. Alina Habba She walked down the aisle in a lace dress with a sweetheart neckline before changing into a sequinned number for the receptionShe's been dubbed the 'MAGA Princess' and Alina Habba's ritzy wedding at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City was certainly fit for royalty. The 42-year-old former Trump lawyer married Turkish businessman Turhan Mildon, 29, in a lavish celebration of champagne, caviar, and couture, believed to have cost an eye-watering $ 10 million. Considering the scale of her nuptials, it was fitting that the bride had not one but three dresses, all designed by Christina Martinelli. She walked down the aisle in a lace dress with a sweetheart neckline before changing into a sequinned number for the reception. The newlyweds brought the house down at their after-party as Alina swapped the strapless gown for a silver mini-dress decorated with white flowers. Fashion expert Caroline Baxter felt her first gown was let down by the 'cheap' net fabric laid over the beige skirt, adding that the embroidered details could have been finer. Chloe Shearer The talent manager also picked a lace gown, complete with a billowing skirt and corset bustier as well as detachable sleeves that she removed for the receptionAlan Shearer's daughter Chloe, 34, married rugby star Micky Young in a dreamy countryside wedding in North Yorkshire.The talent manager also picked a lace gown, complete with a billowing skirt and corset bustier as well as detachable sleeves that she removed for the reception. Alan's eldest daughter Chloe wore her hair in an updo, which was the perfect choice for a shoulder-baring style. However, Caroline said the dress felt more like bridal 'lingerie' than an elevated wedding gown, as she noted the 'weave is too large and the pattern is too busy'. Francesca Allen Love Island star Francesca Allen left little to imagination in a see-through bridal dress for her second wedding in Monaco last weekendLove Island star Francesca Allen left little to imagination in a see-through bridal dress for her second wedding in Monaco last weekend. Francesca, 30, shot to fame on season five of the ITV2 series in 2019 and went on to find love with family friend Ed Crossan, 36.After a legal ceremony in London last month, she jetted to Monaco for her incredible big day, where she was flanked by bridesmaids including Love Island stars Elma Pazar and Georgia Steel as she sashayed down the aisle in an Eden Aharon dress.However, her after-party look divided opinion as Francesca flashed her underwear in a sheer dress from The Wedding Club that Caroline said was 'too transparent' to be a bridal ensemble. AnnaLynne McCord Danny Cipriani and AnnaLynne McCord married in a backyard ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday AnnaLynne, 39, married Danny, 38, in the back garden of their home in Los Angeles after they asked friends and family to contribute $10,000 towards their nuptials via their wedding website.The website, which was created through the Honeyfund platform, asked guests to donate anything from £75 ($100) to £450 ($600) to go towards the costs of their wedding day.The move was branded ‘tacky and distasteful’ by insiders for ‘two celebrities who boast a lavish lifestyle’.Danny is thought to have made around £4million during his rugby career, where he played for Wasps, Sale Sharks, Gloucester, Bath and Melbourne Rebels, as well as earning 16 England caps.AnnaLynne is believed to have amassed a similar fortune, after making a name for herself in roles on Nip/Tuck and 90210 in the Noughties. Her most recent part was in Days Of Our Lives, which was announced in 2023.For the ceremony, the bride forwent the traditional ivory dress as she wore a pastel, floral-embroidered gown, with a cathedral-length veil and sparkling silver heels, which Rochelle suggested was slightly over-the-top.Rochelle said: 'Having and wearing embellishments can actually dominate a look, which can make some people feel uncomfortable if it's not right. Usually these looks work well, but it depends on personal style.'Highly detailed dresses can have an impact on jewellery, hair and even shoes,' she added. 'Sometimes dresses like this are the main focal point with other elements taking second place.'Emily Atack Rivals star Emily Atack married scientist Alistair Garner in an intimate family wedding last month. The bride opted for a £2,325 Josephine Scott dress that had long sleeves with lace cuffs and a plunging neckline that runs the risk of becoming a 'focal point that some may be uncomfortable' with.Rochelle explained: 'It could be difficult to pull that look off and could create a focal point that someone might not be comfortable with.'You would need to feel really comfortable to wear that kind of style without having to keep adjusting it on your wedding day.'Announcing their wedding, Emily, 36, wrote on Instagram: 'Yesterday we officially got married among close family and friends. It was absolutely perfect.'I can't believe we get to do all that again in a few weeks' time. Christ, we have fun don't we @dralistairgarner.'Georgina Rodriguez She may have married one of the world's richest footballers, but Georgina Rodriguez kept things decidedly low-key for their living room wedding in Portugal this summer.The couple, aged 41 and 32 respectively, married on the tenth anniversary of the day they first met while Georgina was working as a shop assistant at the Gucci store in Madrid.Amid much speculation about the big day, the couple defied most whispers with the pared-back nuptials, with the ceremony going from their house to a nearby church – where Georgina 'couldn't hold back her tears'.Another surprising element of the day was their choice of clothes; however, the couple explained they both wore Gucci to celebrate their meeting at the brand's store in Spain a decade ago.Georgina wore a sheer white shirt and skirt, satin shoes teamed with sparkling diamond jewellery from Chopard, but Rochelle felt it may have been more suited to a 'formal event' than the altar.It's certainly not a look 'everyone can wear' as the stylist added: 'The positioning of the waistband, even the length of the skirt, is not always flattering on all body shapes'.The 'divisive' look challenges the expectations of what a traditional bridal ensemble looks like, she concluded.Eva Herzigova When Eva Herzigova wed Gregorio Marsiaj in Italy on Saturday, she wore a flowing, Lanvin dressEva Herzigova and her business leader partner Gregorio Marsiaj exchanged vows in Italy last month after a 25-year romance.The couple were joined by their three sons George, Philippe and Edward along with their close family and friends as they said 'I do' at the church of San Vito in Italy.Eva, 53, looked every inch the happy bride in her white Lanvin gown, but social media spectators claimed the model appeared somewhat underdressed for the special occasion.Sharing their thoughts on X, one wrote: 'She looks like she skipped right over the wedding dress to the honeymoon garb.'Another added: 'I found it unsuitable...three sizes too big.' While a third wrote: 'No matter how gorgeous you are, your wedding day deserves a little effort! Otherwise, [you] might as well wear your PJs.’Others, however, praised Eva as an 'elegant' bride, writing: 'She gave me too a sense of elegance and naturalness, how wonderful!'Another said: 'She looks gorgeous, and the dress is just perfect. Classy, romantic and age-appropriate.'Following their vows, the wedding party travelled to Palazzo Carignano, where they completed a civil ceremony inside the historic Sala dei Plebisciti.Dua Lipa Stepping out of London's Old Marylebone Town Hall to a sea of confetti, a beaming Dua Lipa was captured hand-in-hand with her newlywed husband, Callum Turner Peeking out of the bridal co-ord, which was paired with Christian Louboutin heels and a Bulgari snake necklace, was what appeared to be the hip padding of her outfit that had slightly slipped downOne of the most high-profile celebrity weddings of the year saw Dua Lipa marry Callum Turner after dating for a little over two years.For the couple's legal ceremony in London, Dua opted for a Schiaparelli skirt suit with white gloves, a Bulgari necklace and a wide-brimmed white hat for an unusual, fashion-forward bridal ensemble.However, fans were distracted by the skirt's 'padding ', which one person said was 'driving them crazy' because the suit was 'otherwise perfect'.Sharing their thoughts on X, they said: '(love this so much) Dua and how this look truly feels like a personal choice but the visible padding is driving me crazy';Meanwhile, another wrote: 'The thing about the padding on the sides of the jacket being visible, what does that mean?''It's cute, but someone pointed out that the hip pads are showing in almost every shot and I can't unsee it,' added another.Others defended her, saying that the fashion faux pas didn't matter in the grand scheme of things: 'Picture of Dua looking happy and in love and you're looking at her exposed hip line';'Visible padding on a wedding dress and you'd let her go? It's not a 4K fashion shoot jeez, it's her wedding day. Celebrities aren't allowed one imperfect angle now? Let Dua live, she looks stunning.'Lisa added: 'The discussion around Dua Lipa's bridal look highlights how important construction and fit are in tailoring.'Internal padding is often used to create shape and structure, but ideally it should remain invisible. When support elements become noticeable, they can distract from the clean silhouette the designer intended.'The couple exchanged vows in a modest ceremony at the famous Marylebone Town Hall with just eight guests present, ahead of a three-day celebration in Sicily.Meghan Markle While the Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress was loved by many, some accused the newly appointed princess of opting for a dress that didn't fit, or indeed was far too bigIn May 2018, Suits star Meghan Markle walked down the aisle at Windsor's St George's Chapel in front of 600 guests to wed Prince Harry.However, while the Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress was loved by many, some accused the newly appointed princess of opting for a dress that didn't fit, or indeed was far too big.Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Katy Perry said that she believed Meghan's Givenchy gown was in need of 'one more fitting'.Comparing her bridal look to sister-in-law Kate Middleton's wedding dress, Katy Perry jokingly quipped: 'Kate won!'However, in defence of the more oversized design, Harper's Bazaar writer Mahalia Chang explained that Givenchy designer Claire Waight Keller would likely have intentionally chosen that design to allow Meghan to move more freely on the day.'Fabric, as well as the triple silk organza used to make the underskirt, is extremely thick, stiff and does not allow for much stretch,' she wrote.'If one were to hazard a guess, you would say that Keller and Markle purposefully chose a more conservative cut along the bodice and sleeves to let the bride move and breathe in the dress more comfortably.'According to Lisa, Meghan's 'beautifully minimalist' gown 'divided opinion because many people expect bridalwear to have a more closely tailored finish'.'In bridal fashion, even a deliberate loose silhouette still needs precision tailoring to ensure it photographs well from every angle,' she said.Princess Diana Designers Elizabeth and David Emanuel were behind the antique lace and ivory silk taffeta gown Lady Diana Spencer wore as she walked down the aisle to meet Prince CharlesIt was a dress that left millions around the world in awe, inspiring a whole new generation of brides-to-be.But the designer behind Princess Diana's iconic wedding felt rather differently. In fact she was left speechless and 'feeling faint' when she saw the dress on the big day.Designers Elizabeth and David Emanuel were behind the antique lace and ivory silk taffeta gown Lady Diana Spencer wore as she walked down the aisle to meet Prince Charles.The dress had taken months and months to prepare, with the designs being kept top-secret until the wedding day on July 29, 1981.But as the wedding dress designers watched a then-20-year-old Diana walk to St Paul's on the television, Elizabeth said she was 'horrified' on seeing how creased the dress had become.Speaking to ITV during the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle back in 2018, Elizabeth said: 'We did know it would crease a bit but when I saw her arrive at St Paul's and we saw the creasing I actually felt faint.'I was horrified, really, because it was quite a lot of creasing. It was a lot more than we thought.'Mariah Carey In June 1993, singer Mariah Carey tied the knot with Tommy Mottola at New York City's St Patrick's Cathedral. However, while the dress was certainly a head-turnerIn June 1993, singer Mariah Carey tied the knot with Tommy Mottola at New York City's St Patrick's Cathedral.For the big day, the singer took inspiration from Princess Diana and opted for a lavish ruffled Vera Wang gown with a 27ft train and 10ft veil.According to Vera, Mariah 'was very moved and influenced' by Princess Diana's 1981 royal wedding to then-Prince Charles'.She previously told Page Six: 'It was very much like Diana at Westminster Abbey.'She wanted that level of pomp and circumstance and romance and volume. She really wanted a princess look, and it was just one of those weddings that was truly a fairytale in the sense of scale.'However, while the dress was certainly a head-turner, some took note of the voluminous off-the-shoulder sleeves, and indeed the possibility of a fashion faux pas.Fortunately for Mariah, she had a rather large bouquet of flowers to cover any accidental arm slips.Lisa added: 'Off-the-shoulder styles are romantic and timeless, but they require careful fitting and support. If straps continually slip or need adjusting, it can affect both comfort and confidence throughout the day.'Nicky Hilton When Nicky Hilton exited a Bentley to say 'I Do' to wealthy English heir James Rothschild in a £50,000 Valentino couture dress, her lengthy train became tangled underneath the wheel of the bridal carFor years, many dream of that long-awaited walk down the aisle to their Prince Charming.Yet when Nicky Hilton exited a Bentley to say 'I Do' to wealthy English heir James Rothschild in a £50,000 Valentino couture dress, her lengthy train became tangled underneath the wheel of the bridal car.Escorted out of the hotel by her father, the hotel heiress had a brief scare when she tripped over her train as she got into her car but managed to hold herself up and made it into the vehicle without losing her dignity.Fortunately, a hotel assistant was on hand to help her with the gown and avoid the wardrobe malfunction from escalating any further.For her star-studded nuptials at Kensington Palace, Nicky donned a stunning long-sleeve lace gown and traditional veil fit for a royal, which bore a remarkable resemblance to the wedding dress worn by Kate Middleton.Yet according to Lisa, her 'long cathedral veil' came with expected 'practical challenges'.'The longer and more elaborate the veil, the greater the risk of it catching underfoot or snagging during the celebrations,' she said.Celine Dion Celine Dion tied the knot with her late husband René Angélil in December 1994 in Montreal, Canada, and left her mark with a striking bridal look. However, her seven-pound crystal headpiece saw her need three weeks of antibiotics Celine Dion tied the knot with her late husband Rene Angelil in December 1994 in Montreal, Canada, and left her mark with a striking bridal look.The singer was dressed in a stunning white lace and satin dress with plunging neckline, and she added a touch of opulence with a sparkling headpiece covering her forehead, along with a traditional white veil.However, while it may have been a look that would be discussed for decades to come, Celine's crystal headpiece weighed nearly seven pounds and was sewn directly into her hair.And not long after she said 'I Do,' the strong pressure of the tiara, which was covered in 2,000 Swarovski crystals, began to cause her an immense amount of pain.The morning after her wedding day, Celine discovered a bump 'the size of an egg in the middle of my forehead' and paid a visit to a doctor where she was given a three-week course of antibiotics.Despite the fashion disaster, Celine was said to have joked to her late husband, 'It's too late now, we're married,' and has always insisted she has no regrets from the big day.'Celine's bridal look is a reminder that bigger isn't always better. Statement accessories can create unforgettable fashion moments, but comfort and wearability should always be considered alongside visual impact,' said Lisa.Katie Price When Katie Price wed Peter Andre in 2005, her seven-metre train ran the risk of being crumpled, particularly given that the reality television star travelled to the venue in a Cinderella-style 'pumpkin' carriage pulled by six horsesFormer glamour model Katie Price is certainly no stranger to a wedding, but few can forget the pink designer dress she wore for her high-profile nuptials to Peter Andre in September 2005.Katie hit the headlines when she walked down the aisle in the showstopping number by designer Isabell Kristensen, which at the time was worth £20,000 and boasted a whopping 22ft train.However, while the impeccable train certainly turned heads, it also ran the risk of being crumpled, particularly given that the reality television star travelled to the venue in a Cinderella-style 'pumpkin' carriage pulled by six horses.The unique gown was voted the Worst Wedding dress by a LIVING poll in 2009, and the following year Katie described the dress as one of her biggest fashion faux pas to date.Lisa noted: 'A wedding dress should retain its shape and elegance throughout the day. Fabrics that crease heavily or don't hold their structure can appear less polished in photographs, particularly during a long celebration.'