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Wedding Gown Style from the 2011 Emmys

By
Phillip B. Crook
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Conde Nast Digital Studio
Published on September 19, 2011
On television's biggest night, small screen stars hit the red carpet in a smattering of wedding-worthy styles, from boldly beaded gowns and rouge-red dresses to delicate lacy looks.
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Getty Images (Elisabeth); Conde Nast Digital Studio (runway)

Elisabeth Moss

The Mad Men actress delivered the most "bridal" look of the night, donning a blush version of a white Marchesa wedding gown. We love Moss' choice for its gorgeous floral embellishment and refreshing hue—but that hair? Not so much.

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FilmMagic (Christina); Conde Nast Digital Studio (runway)

Christina Henricks

Known for her buxom curves, Christina Henricks told Ryan Seacrest during E!'s red-carpet coverage that she hoped this look would go down as her best to date. And you know what? It is. We love the body-accentuating beading on her custom Johanna Johnson gown, which reminds us of similarly opulent looks from Pnina Tornai.

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WireImage (Cat); Conde Nast Digital Studio (runway)

Cat Deeley

We're used to seeing the So You Think You Can Dance host surrounded by a troupe of sweaty dancers instead of fancied-up TV stars, but Cat Deeley looked right at home at the Emmys in this nude Monique Lhuillier gown. The dress didn't directly reflect a particular style from the designer's past few collections, although this Jenny Packham beaded column channels the same glittering glamour.

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Getty Images (Julia); Conde Nast Digital Studio (runway)

Julia Stiles

Yes, Julia Stiles. It's been some time since we've seen the actress walk the red carpet, but (thankfully) she returned in high style for her guest appearance on Dexter, which garnered an Emmy nod. Her lavender Georges Hobeika Couture gown reminds us of a lace Monique Lhuillier creation, which features a similar corset bodice and scalloped-lace neckline.

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Sofia Vergara

You gotta hand it to Sofia—she's very loyal to Vera Wang. The Modern Family actress once again appeared in front of the step-and-repeat wearing a Wang gown, this time in a soft red shade and asymmetrical draping. For a similar one-shoulder look, we like this curvaceous Grecian-esque gown from Alita Graham.

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WireImage (Nina); Conde Nast Digital Studio (runway)

Nina Dobrev

If Sofia Vergara's red-swathed silhouette brought the va-va-va-voom, then Nina Dobrev's brought the va-va-va-vixen. How else would you describe the Vampire Diaries star's sizzling-red Donna Karan mermaid gown? Sinful. Meanwhile, this Oscar de la Renta design features a similar peaked sweetheart neckline and gathered skirt for a slightly more angelic take.

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FilmMagic (Kelly); Conde Nast Digital Studio (runway)

Kelly Osbourne

As a Joan Rivers-anointed member of the Fashion Police, Kelly Osbourne has solidified her transition from angsty punk princess to refined fashion fixture. Kelly wore a merlot-colored J.Mendel gown, tweeting from the red carpet, "@J_Mendel i cant thank you enough 4 the amazing dress you lent me 4 tonight's Emmys i don't think i have ever felt this beautiful in my life!" In that case, Kelly, you might consider wearing this similar Ines Di Santo gown down the aisle in the future.

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Minka Kelly

Minka Kelly, one of Charlie's new Angels, made her Emmys debut in a navy-and-black lace Christian Dior gown. While it's not an exact match in terms of the silhouette, we think this Elizabeth Fillmore knee-length dress feels just as heavenly.

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Getty Images (Emily); Conde Nast Digital Studio (runway)

Emily Blunt

Can Emily Blunt do no wrong? Aside from taking John Krasinski off the market, yes. We loved the plunging neckline, subtle beading, and feathery appliqués on her midnight-blue Elie Saab gown—a look mirrored in this Reem Acra design.

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Getty Images (Michelle); Conde Nast Digital Studio (runway)

Michelle Forbes

Best Supporting Actress nominee Michelle Forbes didn't opt for a little black dress—she went with a big black dress. The full skirt and ruched bodice of her Romona Keveza gown reflected the style and feel of a similar look from the designer's Spring 2012 collection.

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FilmMagic (Evan); Conde Nast Digital Studio (runway)

Evan Rachel Wood

Nothing complements both the red carpet and the wedding aisle quite like head-to-toe sparkle. Evan Rachel Wood's Elie Saab gown looks stunning in black (just as it did in red on Hilary Swank in June), so of course we're in love with Reem Acra's version in white.

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