We often turn to celebrities for wedding dress inspiration, but it's easy to forget that even the biggest stars can be bridesmaids instead of the bride. Today, we're highlighting our favorite famous wedding attendants—think Cara, Jessica Alba, Kate Bosworth, and the Olsens—along with the chic, non-traditional bridesmaid dresses that made each look possible.
But there's one rule every A-lister must follow when serving as a bridesmaid for a friend (especially one who isn't famous themselves): Don't upstage the bride. Fortunately, all these bridesmaids managed to look elegant and beautiful without drawing attention away from the happy couple—great news if you have a famous friend. Scroll on for our guide to the best celebrity bridesmaid dresses.
We don't need to ask if you think this is the most stylish bridal party ever—we already know the answer. The Olsen twins were part of Gomelsky creative director Cassie Coane's big day, and Harley Viera-Newton was among many bridesmaids wearing stunning gowns. We can't even begin to pick a favorite.
Emily Ratajkowski served as a bridesmaid in October 2016 for a friend's wedding. Fun fact: She designed the dress herself with Christy Dawn. Only 75 were made, with all proceeds going to Planned Parenthood.
When you have a large bridal party, having them stick to a theme (without wearing identical dresses) looks incredible. Rachel Bilson was part of this bridesmaid team this year (if you need help spotting her, she's in the top right).
Yes, Rachel has been a bridesmaid for several of her friends. This light blush gown was a chic way to avoid overshadowing the bride.
Last year, the actress was a bridesmaid for chef Megan Mitchell and wore a gorgeous Reformation frock.
As one of the coolest brides of all time, Rihanna wore a lilac dress to her assistant Jennifer Morales's wedding in 2015.
At the end of 2016, Miranda Kerr's brother Matty Kerr married Jimmy Wright. The model wore a gorgeous white lace gown.
For her brother's 2011 wedding, Keira Knightley and the other bridesmaids opted for a shorter hem in purple.
Serving as maid of honor for her sister Poppy's wedding last year, Cara stunned in a white Chanel gown.
Back in 2008, Kate Bosworth was a bridesmaid for her former assistant's beachside nuptials.
At her best friend's wedding, maid of honor Kirsten Dunst looked boho-chic in a pink slip dress and flower crown.
As maid of honor in her sister's wedding in 2012, Katharine McPhee took the plunge in a pale pink halter gown with a deep V.
As part of the wedding party for a friend's 2010 ceremony in Beverly Hills, Jessica Alba chose a blue chiffon dress that matched husband Cash Warren's tie.
For her friend's wedding in Ojai in 2014, Lauren Conrad wore one of her own designs—a long, cream-colored gown from her Paper Crown line.
Back in 2007, the twins went barefoot as bridesmaids in a Cabo San Lucas beach wedding.
The actress, along with the other bridesmaids, wore a chic, satin strapless gown for her friend's 2006 wedding in Montecito.
For her sister Chloe's wedding in early 2014, Cara opted for a simple and flattering black sheath dress.
Just one month before her own wedding, Poppy also played bridesmaid in sister Chloe's wedding, wearing a mermaid-shaped gown with white embellishments.
Long before her nuptials to Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel was a bridesmaid in another Italian wedding, wearing a strapless, plum-colored gown with a matching shawl. Next up! 29 of the best wedding guest dresses that stand out from the crowd.
