What are the most expensive wedding dresses in the world? Topping the list is more expensive than an average Broadway musical production.

Every bride spends a lot of time and money in selecting and buying an exquisite wedding dress.

The Diamond Wedding Gown is what it is, a diamond-studded dress that will set you back by $12 million. We’ve updated the list for this year and, sorry, they are still, really, for most of us just a wedding in our dreams:

What makes this wedding gown stand out is the fact that it has been designed in such a way that when the bride turns and moves, light shines off the diamonds and creates a wonderful sparkle.

1 The Diamond Wedding Gown – $12 million

2 Yumi Katsura White Gold Dress – $ 8.5 million

Not surprisingly, this dress also remains unsold given its hefty price tag of $8.5 million. The designer Yumi Katsura made only two gowns of this type. Katsura is an accomplished craftswoman who has been in the business for 50 years. She studied fashion in Paris at Les Ecoles de la Chambre Syndicale de La Couture Parisienne. In addition, she holds the distinction of presenting her wares at the first ever bridal collection show to be held in Japan. In 1981, Katsura expanded her business into England, France, and the US to become a renowned global designer. So if you have a spare $8.5 million, think of investing in this alluring costume to make your wedding day ever so special.

3 Peacock Wedding Dress – $1.5 million

Is it a dream dress or a nightmare? Animal rights activists are still horrified at the inclusion of the peacock feathers in this dress. An average male peacock sheds about 200 feathers each molting season. This means the designers would have collected the feathers of more than 10 birds over a year for this costume. A peacock feather has a shimmering blue and green color and resembles an eye as our picture shows. Apart from the animal rights angle, this dress may not be ideal for your wedding for another reason: In some cultures, peacock feathers are thought to bring bad luck so you may be better off investing your hard-earned moolah elsewhere.

4 Danasha Luxury Gown – $1.5 million

This dress was unveiled at the Miami International Fashion Week in 2010. It still makes headlines in 2024 and continues to be one of the most elite gowns on earth. The designers aver that their intention was not to just throw gold and diamonds to create a glaring gown. They wished to design a dazzling costume with the finest materials without making it look too overwrought or gimmicky. The result proves their point and this stunning outfit is just perfect for any rich girl’s Cinderella moment at her wedding.

5 Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress – $388,088

Let’s take a look at the embellishments that make Kate Middleton’s wedding dress so special: Its narrow waist has been accented by the addition of extra oomph below the midsection. The bottom of the gown has been designed to resemble a blossoming flower. To hold the veil, Queen Elizabeth II gifted a sparkling tiara to Kate and it contains about 1,000 diamonds.

The gown’s long sleeves and lace collar pay homage to iconic bridal wear designs such as Grace Kelly’s famous wedding dress and the Queen’s own gown. Thus, Kate’s dress combines modernity and tradition to provide stunning results. It included both ivory and white fabric as well as lace with plenty of delicate flowers.

Kate Middleton’s train stretched to 9 feet, but the record is owned by Princess Diana whose train was an amazing 25 feet long. The bride wore ivory satin heels embroidered with added lace. Finally, for her reception, Kate changed into another outfit that was topped with a shrug and included a circle skirt that had diamante detailing at the waist.