Royal wedding dresses have long inspired bridal trends, but arguably few more so than the bespoke gowns worn by the Duchess of Sussex on her wedding day.
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In contrast to the stunning embellished vintage gown worn by Princess Beatrice, Meghan Markle championed a modern bridal style with her two minimalistic wedding dresses designed by Stella McCartney and Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy for her wedding with Prince Harry in 2018.
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The "Meghan effect" means we can still see beautiful wedding dresses inspired by her gowns both from high-end designers and high street stores alike, meaning you too can feel like royalty on your big day. Here are a few of our favourites, whatever your budget…
Meghan Markle's Stella McCartney wedding dress replicas
Rime Arodaky embrodiered halterneck gown, £3,600, Net-a-Porter
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With subtle embroidery, this halterneck dress is an elegant and timeless gown you could wear again once your big day is over.
Galvin halterneck wedding gown, £1,695, Net-A-Porter
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Get the look with the Galvin halterneck wedding dress which has a similar silhouette to Meghan's evening gown and with an elegant tie back.
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Whistles Maria lace wedding dress, £399, (WAS £599), Whistles
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For effortless elegance, it doesn't get much better than this lace halterneck gown from Whistles.
Embellished halter bridal dress, £350, Monsoon
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This Monsoon bridal gown also features a similar high-neck style to Meghan's but with embellishments, it's a pretty alternative to her minimalistic dress.
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Catherine Dean backless halterneck gown, £657 (WAS £1,195), The Outnet
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Looking for a backless version of Meghan's dress? Enter this Catherine Dean cutout duchesse-satin gown.
Jenny Yoo Nichola wedding dress, £1,200, Anthropologie
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Make a sleek style statement like Meghan in this Jenny Yoo clean crepe gown, complete with an open back and draped train.
Satin ruched halter wedding dress, £110, ASOS
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ASOS Design's halter bridal gown has the most flattering ruching and we love the 'oyster' colour.
Meghan Markle's Givenchy wedding dress replicas
Laural Dress, £495, Ghost
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With long sleeves and a slim, flowing silhouette like Meghan's, this Ghost Laural wedding dress is a beautiful way to recreate her bridal style on a budget. We love the high neck and open back detail.
True Violet off-shoulder wedding dress, £127.50, ASOS
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Shop Meghan's bridal look for just £130 at ASOS, but with its low price tag, you'll need to act fast.
V-back wedding dress, £167.20, Coast
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This gown has the same elegant simplicity of the Duchess' dress, but the low V-back adds a dramatic detail.
Badot wedding dress, £375, Monsoon
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Featuring a similar Bardot neckline, this gorgeous Monsoon wedding dress is a no-brainer for brides who have been inspired by the Duchess of Sussex's modern wedding style.
Satin Long Sleeve Dress, £140, ASOS
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This dress is a great budget-friendly option for that high-end, chic wedding look.
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