Golden Globes 2016: our favourite bridal looks from the red carpet

By: ew-admin /Updated on: August 29, 2025
Lily James in a dreamy Marchesa gown made of soft tulle and chiffon. Image: Jason Merritt/Getty Images via Marchesa
Lily James in a dreamy Marchesa gown made of soft tulle and chiffon. Image: Jason Merritt/Getty Images via Marchesa

The 73rd Golden Globes sure delivered the fashion goods this year with many an actor sporting designer gowns that could happily transition from the red carpet to the aisle.

Here are some of our favourite dresses that would look amazing in a crisp shade of bridal white, or just as fabulous in their original colour as bridesmaids dresses!

Cate Blanchett wearing an incredible soft pink Givenchy dress that features lace applique fringing detail. Image: Harper’s Bazaar UK via Facebook
Cate Blanchett wearing an incredible soft pink Givenchy dress that features lace applique fringing detail. Image: Harper’s Bazaar UK via Facebook
Eva Green in a decadent gold embroidered lace gown by Elie Saab. Image: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP via Today Show
Eva Green in a decadent gold embroidered lace gown by Elie Saab. Image: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP via Today Show
Guiliana Rancic in a bright orange Alex Perry gown with long split-sleeves. Image: Guiliana Rancic via Instagram
Guiliana Rancic in a bright orange Alex Perry gown with long split-sleeves. Image: Guiliana Rancic via Instagram
Tarji P. Henson in Image Jordan Strauss slash Invision slash AP via Today Show
Tarji P. Henson in a strapless Stella McCartney gown which features a body cape.  Image: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP via Today Show
Jenna Dewan Tatum in a navy Zuhair Murad gown embellished with silver detail. Image: Jenna Dewan Tatum via Instagram
Jenna Dewan Tatum in a navy Zuhair Murad gown embellished with silver detail. Image: Jenna Dewan Tatum via Instagram
Saoirse Ronan wearing a Grecian-inspired Yves Saint Laurent dress which features a plunging neckline and a body cape. This is a great bridal look but would also be lovely in various colours as a bridesmaids dress too. Image: Yves Saint Laurent via Facebook
Saoirse Ronan wearing a Grecian-inspired Yves Saint Laurent dress which features a plunging neckline and a body cape. This is a great bridal look but would also be lovely in various colours as a bridesmaids dress too. Image: Yves Saint Laurent via Facebook
J.Lo Image Rachel Zoe via Instagram J.Lo in a canary yellow caped Giambattista Valli gown. Imagine this in white! Image: Rachel Zoe via Instagram
J.Lo Image Rachel Zoe via Instagram J.Lo in a canary yellow caped Giambattista Valli gown. Imagine this in white! Image: Rachel Zoe via Instagram
Sarah Hay in an ethereal silver Marchesa dress. This gown could transition from bridal to bridesmaid, and even mother of the bride. Image: Jason Merritt slash Getty Images via Today Show
Sarah Hay in an ethereal silver Marchesa dress. This gown could transition from bridal to bridesmaid, and even mother of the bride. Image: Jason Merritt slash Getty Images via Today Show
Amber Heard’s Gucci look would be a perfect bridesmaids dress for a spring wedding. Image: Harper’s Bazaar via Facebook
Amber Heard’s Gucci look would be a perfect bridesmaids dress for a spring wedding. Image: Harper’s Bazaar via Facebook
Kirsten Dunst in a Grecian-inspired black velvet Valentino gown. Image: Valentino via Instagram
Kirsten Dunst in a Grecian-inspired black velvet Valentino gown. Image: Valentino via Instagram
Some inspiration for the grooms: Sam Smith looking handsome in a classic black tuxedo by Dior Homme. Image: Kevork Djansezian/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images via Today Show
Some inspiration for the grooms: Sam Smith looking handsome in a classic black tuxedo by Dior Homme. Image: Kevork Djansezian/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images via Today Show
Kate Bosworth in a sparkly sequined Dolce and Gabbana strapless gown. Image: Kate Bosworth via Instagram
Kate Bosworth in a sparkly sequined Dolce and Gabbana strapless gown. Image: Kate Bosworth via Instagram
Viola Davis looking elegant in a three-quarter sleeve Marchesa gown. This would be a beautiful look for a mother of the bride! Image: Jason Merritt/Getty Images via Today Show
Viola Davis looking elegant in a three-quarter sleeve Marchesa gown. This would be a beautiful look for a mother of the bride! Image: Jason Merritt/Getty Images via Today Show
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in an elegant golden Atelier Versace gown, with beaded fringing detail. Image: Versace via Instagram
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in an elegant golden Atelier Versace gown, with beaded fringing detail. Image: Versace via Instagram
Jada Pinkett-Smith’s Versace gown is a beautiful colour and style for bridesmaids. Image: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP via Today Show
Jada Pinkett-Smith’s Versace gown is a beautiful colour and style for bridesmaids. Image: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP via Today Show
Laverne Cox in a crisp white structured Elizabeth Kennedy gown. Image: Laverne Cox via Facebook
Laverne Cox in a crisp white structured Elizabeth Kennedy gown. Image: Laverne Cox via Facebook
Lady Gaga embodies retro Hollywood glamour with her handsome fiance Taylor Kinney. Both are dressed in Atelier Versace. Image: Versace via Instagram
Lady Gaga embodies retro Hollywood glamour with her handsome fiance Taylor Kinney. Both are dressed in Atelier Versace. Image: Versace via Instagram
Gina Rodriguez looking regal in a midnight blue structured Zac Posen gown. Image: Jason Merritt/Getty Images via Today Show
Gina Rodriguez looking regal in a midnight blue structured Zac Posen gown. Image: Jason Merritt/Getty Images via Today Show
Jane Fonda wears a white frilled Yves Saint Laurent dress with long sleeves. The gown would be beautiful for a mother of the bride or groom. Image: Yves Saint Laurent via Facebook
Jane Fonda wears a white frilled Yves Saint Laurent dress with long sleeves. The gown would be beautiful for a mother of the bride or groom. Image: Yves Saint Laurent via Facebook
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