Sexy and grand! 9 beautiful ballgowns for the bold bride

Mak Tumang

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A fitted, barely-there back balances the voluminous floral skirt and keeps it from overwhelming the bride.

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Millanova

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Ready for your fairy tale moment? This ravishing embroidered gown with an illusion neckline and capped sleeves that flaunts toned shoulders and arms will have any modern princess bride falling in love. 

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Michael Cinco

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Crystal heir Victoria Swarovski shone like a bride in more ways than one - her captivating gown was adorned with 500,000 Swarovski crystals. 

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Muse Bridal by Berta

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For brides who dare to bare, this spaghetti strap number with a plunging neckline and airy skirts is equal parts sexy and ethereal. 

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Michael Cinco

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It was a Cinderella moment when actress Aishwarya Rai stepped onto the Cannes Film Festival red carpet this year in this breathtaking blue ballgown.

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Millanova

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If you're toying with the idea of donning sleeves, this gown which exudes both feminine elegance and sultry charm gets our thumbs up. 

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Monique Lhuillier

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Wedding white's not for everyone, so why not introduce colour into your big day wardrobe? The illusion neckline and dramatic peplum skirt keeps things grown up and glamorous.

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Isabelle Armstrong

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Keep it fuss-free and contemporary with this minimalist gown. The one detail that'll get everyone's attention? That cleavage-baring neckline. 

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Naeem Khan

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Nothing looks quite as fancy as a plumed skirt. A beaded cami-style bodice gives it a modern twist, while layers of pearls luxe it up. 

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