When you come across the phrase "princess wedding dress," a big poufy ball gown probably comes to mind, right? Well, based on our research, the actual princess wedding dresses throughout history aren't always of the poufy ball gown variety—although there's a decent amount of tulle and underskirts to keep those of you who like a dramatic gown happy.
Princess Diana's wedding dress certainly put all poufy wedding dresses to shame (we'll refresh your memory below), but that was the peak of '80s extravagance, and many other royal gowns run the gamut from slim, lace, and long-sleeved to off-the-shoulder and satin. You're probably familiar with a few of the below (has anyone on this planet not seen Kate Middleton's dress a thousand times?), but many of the princess-style wedding dresses included below are significantly more under-the-radar.
Head below to see 24 stunning regal gowns throughout history, from 1925 via Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Grace of Monaco and many more up to now.