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Bridalwear Inspo from the 2026 Met Gala

<p>Red-carpet events are rich in fashion inspiration, and every so often, bridalwear ideas crop up, making their way into wedding mood boards. The glamorous <strong>2026 Met Gala</strong>, even with its &quot;<strong>Fashion is Art</strong>&quot; dress code, delightfully served wedding dress and gown inspiration that traditional and modern brides-to-be can take cues from. </p><p>This year, the museum&#x27;s exhibit focuses on the theme &quot;<strong>Costume Ar</strong><strong>t</strong>,&quot; celebrating the intersection of fashion and art through artworks that highlight the dressed body. While many brides would prefer to stick to the classics for their wedding day, there&#x27;s certainly no rule that stops one from being a little bit experimental and creative for that walk down the aisle. </p><p>Here are some bridalwear inspo from the <strong>Metropolitan Museum</strong>&#x27;s iconic grand staircase—some romantic, some sculptural, others are clean and chic, while the rest are intricate and extravagant. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778002269491684917804_18600208300022893_3172251223647179854_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Sans the black satin evening cape, KARINA&#x27;s attire is perfect for the aisle. She wore a Karina wore a white satin dress featuring a tablier neckline embroidered with jet beads and silver crystals by PRADA. | Photo from @prada</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778002586249687848228_18085149677626405_4570250279123972595_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">BLUE IVY CARTER made her Met Gala debut, wearing a cream strapless bubble-hem, mullet dress with a matching jacket by BALENCIAGA. Even her accessories are perfect for competing a bridal look: Lumé Rivière diamond necklace by HENRY &amp; HENRY and JIMMY CHOO&#x27;s silver crystal Alia pumps. | Photo from @blueivycarter</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778003118028685326599_18584718652021098_99075082945064360_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false">&quot;The last time I wore a white @DIOR couture dress was for my wedding day… and now for my 17th Met,&quot; shared KARLIE KLOSS. Playful brides would appreciate the uniqueness of this dress&#x27; silhouette. | Photo from @karliekloss</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778004990633689455553_18590255212048358_2179621271409270879_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Romantic gowns are always favorites for weddings. DAISY EDGAR-JONES&#x27; Met Gala outfit fit that category. Her sexy and playful, custom-made MCQUEEN dress has a &quot;sculpted hip detail in ivory silk georgette and floral heritage lace, with three-dimensional Lyon lace appliqué and shredded tulle Banshee embroidery.&quot; | Photo from @alexandermcqueen</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778005352155684228663_18597712729025072_9002981099475171773_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">MIRANDA KERR&#x27;s gown features a remarkable play in proportions, silhouettes, and textures. The heavily embellished piece by DIOR is truly a statement piece, whether on the iconic steps of The Met or the aisle. | Photo from @mirandakerr</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778005871095684908313_18590519989021526_6814729196620581405_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">There&#x27;s an old-world and graceful glamour to outfits with a mini cape, and the same can be said for the ensemble LAUFEY wore. &quot;Laufey looks like a work of art in a custom dress that picks up on the curves of the cello, her favorite instrument. The &#x27;Madwoman&#x27; singer’s dress is done in embossed sequins and a mini cape layered with delicate glass beads and petal-shaped sequins,&quot; designer TORY BURCH detailed. | Photo from @toryburch</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778003632558684818820_18596672578063780_4223355592391011138_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Sans the sculpted bodice with faux nipple and perhaps a little less sheer, this gown with masterfully crafted drapery, worn by KENDALL JENNER, is an exquisite bridalwear inspiration.  It was created by ZAC POSEN for GAP STUDIO. | Photo from @zacposen</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778004583480684787428_18590634802021526_186855573532034940_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">CAMILA MORRONE&#x27;s outfit, with its sculpted silhouette, is something a minimalist bride is likely to go for. Designer TORY BURCH detailed the stunning piece: &quot;Custom gown in ice pink duchess satin with a train lined in black crepe embroidered with 7,000 hand-rolled silk flowers.&quot; | Photo from @toryburch</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778004141932684160992_18579825949008431_2559918803208750525_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false">It&#x27;s easy to picture EILEEN GU&#x27;s dress for the after-party; fun and playful, it&#x27;ll surely make dancing the night away look and feel more like a fantasy, what with the fact that it releases bubbles. Designer IRIS VAN HERPEN described the piece in collaboration with artists A.A. MURAKAMI: &quot;15 000 hand-formed iridescent glass bubbles are individually bonded in place with UV light, releasing constellations of floating bubbles that drift into the air.&quot; | Photo from @irisvanherpen</span></span></span></div><div></div><div><br/></div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778006517326684786409_18573586111066587_1440013498687168946_n.jpg" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">They say one&#x27;s wedding gown should reflect the wearer&#x27;s personality. In which case, an edgy bride is welcome to go for another color, like this soft blue. GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ&#x27;s custom LUDOVIC DE SAINT SERNIN features the brand&#x27;s &quot;signature eyelets and lacing, hand-painted to blend into the pale blue of the garment. The cups are made entirely from French blue lace, woven on traditional Leavers looms in Calais-Caudry, giving the fabric a fluid, almost weightless quality. A sheer veil completes the look, finished with hand-embroidered lace flowers.&quot; | Photo from @ludovicdesaintsernin</span></span></span><div></div><div><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Lead photo from <strong>@mirandakerr @toryburch @blueivycarter</strong></p>

<p>Here are some bridalwear inspo from the Metropolitan Museum's iconic grand staircase—some romantic, some sculptural; others are clean and chic, while the rest are intricate and extravagant.</p>

Here are some bridalwear inspo from the Metropolitan Museum's iconic grand staircase—some romantic, some sculptural; others are clean and chic, while the rest are intricate and extravagant.

Bridalwear Inspo From the Met Gala 2026—From Classic and Romantic to Edgy and Sexy

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Published May 06, 2026 01:00 AM PHT

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