Paris Haute Couture Week closed Thursday, January 25, showcasing a series of collections each more spectacular than the next, with key inspirations including nature, surrealism and art. In keeping with haute couture tradition, many shows closed with wedding gowns, sometimes in full meringue mode, and sometimes with off-the-wall creations or future-forward designs. Here's a look at some of the wedding dresses shown on the haute couture runways for spring/summer 2018.
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Playing with sheer fabrics and transparent effects, Georges Hobeika's voluminous wedding dress layers several tiers in a skirt that seems to evoke the petals of a flower. Spring/summer 2018 haute couture collection. Paris, January 22.

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The final look in the Schiaparelli show, this light-colored dress has a dream-like quality. Spring/summer 2018 haute couture collection. Paris, January 22.

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Camila Coelho models an imposing Ralph & Russo wedding gown with precious details and a long, embroidered train. Spring/summer 2018 haute couture collection. Paris, January 22.

 

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Chanel stood out with a wedding pant suit complete with feather train. Spring/summer 2018 haute couture collection. Paris, January 23.

 

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Stéphane Rolland presented a spectacular wedding dress made from meters and meters of silk. Spring/summer 2018 haute couture collection. Paris, January 23.

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Julien Fournié's wedding dress is ankle length and has a deep-cut neckline. Spring/summer 2018 haute couture collection. Paris, January 23.

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Bella Hadid modeled the closing look of the Alexandre Vauthier show, a kind of ultra-modern take on the wedding dress -- a dark-colored creation for the femme fatale who says "I do." Spring/summer 2018 collection. Paris, January 23.

 

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In a sleeker, less imposing style than usual, Elie Saab's wedding dress channels finesse, grace, elegance and sophistication. Spring/summer 2018 haute couture collection. Paris, January 24.

 

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India influenced Zuhair Murad's voluminous traditional-style wedding dress, matched with an impressive embroidered train. Spring/summer 2018 haute couture collection. Paris, January 24.