These 21 Met Gala 2026 Looks Are the Perfect Inspiration for Any Bride
The 2026 Met Gala arrivals not only leaned into the “Fashion Is Art” dress code, but they also provided some major inspiration for brides deciding what to wear down the aisle. The carpet was alive with a sea of ivory and cream garments that could easily be options for brides looking to complete their wedding wardrobes.
From dramatic gowns with full skirts and trains to sweet minis that would be perfect for an after-party look, these designs from the Costume Institute’s yearly fundraiser could inspire a high-fashion twist to any wedding day.
Ready to see the coolest bridal looks of the season? Take a peek at the 2026 Met Gala styles that just might inspire your wedding weekend attire.
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Liline Jacquemus and Simon Porte Jacquemus
The Jacquemus designer and his grandmother both wore looks from the brand that are perfect for a trek down the aisle—even bringing a bridal-white bouquet in tow.
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Yu-Chi Lyra Kuo
Yu-Chi Lyra Kuo designed a custom look that was executed by the Jean Paul Gautier haute couture atelier, inspired by the Winged Victory of Samothrace. The gown would fit perfectly with the bridal feather trend that was on the rise at the last New York Bridal Fashion Week.
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Photo: Getty ImagesKaty Perry
While the mask might not scream bridal, Katy Perry’s custom Stella McCartney gown could easily make its way into a wedding wardrobe. Its high, square neckline, tulip-shaped skirt, and train would be a cool, clean look for the big day.
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Alex Consani
Model Alex Consani arrived on the Met Gala carpet in a dramatic cape by Demna. The Botticelli-inspired look could absolutely be copied by a bride who also wants a cape that supplies drama and length with a grand reveal underneath.
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Miranda Kerr
Miranda Kerr donned custom Christian Dior that brides would quickly clamor the house to copy. Petite floral appliqués make this the perfect look for a garden wedding.
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Karlie Kloss
Model Karlie Kloss took her look straight from Jonathan Anderson's Dior spring couture runway. Moving the floral accent from the dress to her hair makes the look perfectly styled for a fashion-forward bride.
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Lisa
While the faux arms might be too surreal for most brides, the shimmering veiled look by Robert Wun, worn by pop star Lisa, is perfect for a to-be-wed looking to sparkle.
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Isha Ambani
Gaurav Gupta is a favorite choice for Indian brides, so it’s no surprise that the designer’s saree for Isha Ambani stuns. This golden look offers a golden halo around the wearer’s head for a unique take on a veil.
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Blue Ivy Carter
Balenciaga designed the perfect bridal-inspired look for Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter. A tea-length gown with a bubble skirt and cat-eye neckline hits some of the bridal world's biggest trends. Meanwhile, the cropped jacket adds the perfect edge to the look a bride might pull on for a cool touch.
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Eileen Gu
Olympian Eileen Gu stunned in a custom Iris van Herpen mini that would be perfect for a wedding after-party. The style is made from thousands of hand-crafted glass bubbles, giving the dress an effervescent effect.
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Elizabeth Debicki
It’s no surprise that Elizabeth Debicki’s custom Vera Wang gown feels bridal. The revealing style with a touch of black could be an option for a sexier reception look.
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Laufey
Laufey wore pearly sequins for her walk down the Met Gala carpet in a style that would be perfect for a rehearsal dinner. The chic Tory Burch gown has a sweet matching capelet and purse to pull the look together.
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Rachel Zegler
While actress Rachel Zegler channeled The Execution of Lady Jane Grey for her Met Gala look—a decidedly not-so-celebratory reference a bride might want to avoid nodding to—the off-the-shoulder Prabal Gurung gown in an elegant, moiré fabric would absolutely call to a to-be-wed.
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Photo: Getty ImagesNaomi Osaka
The high-fashion to-be-wed would love to wear Naomi Osaka’s Robert Wun coat dress on their wedding weekend. The emphasized sleeves, sweeping skirt, and touches of red bring plenty of drama to this handcrafted ensemble.
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Kendall Jenner
Zac Posen and Gap crafted this sleek dress inspired by the Winged Victory of Samothrace for model Kendall Jenner. The beautiful draping in a deeper off-white hue would be fitting at a wedding ceremony.
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Daisy Edgar-Jones
Daisy Edgar-Jones chose a richly textured ivory McQueen gown for her walk down the carpet. This appliqué-adorned dress would be a seriously chic choice for a bridal style.
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Lily Rose Depp
We love it when a bride chooses to go all in with a “something blue.” Lily Rose Depp gave a perfect ’20s-inspired example from Chanel of how to pull off the tradition.
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Anok Yai
Don’t forget that some brides may choose to go a more gothic route for their wedding attire. Anok Yai’s veiled Balenciaga gown would be a very cool “something black.”
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Ayo Edebiri
Actress Ayo Edebiri appeared as if birds were floating to drape her gown on the Met Gala carpet. This Matthieu Blazy creation for Chanel would bring plenty of whimsy to a bridal wardrobe.
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Sabine Getty
Sabine Getty wore a bold Ashi Studio style that leans into the bridal naked dress trend. We would recommend wearing this style late in the night—possibly after your grandma heads to bed.
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Adwoa Aboah
The structured corset and sheer floral skirt of Adwoa Aboah’s Simone Rocha ensemble would be an easy sell to a fashion-forward bride. We love the mix of sexy and sweet details in this look.
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