Multiple wedding dresses for Meghan, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears – more people are saying yes to two or more outfits for their big day

Wearing multiple wedding dresses, common in Asia, is catching on in the West, with Meghan Markle, Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears hopping on the trend

Industry insiders explain why some brides are choosing to wear two or more dresses on their big day, and how you can do it too – no matter your budget

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at a screening of Lopez’s film Marry Me on February 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. Lopez wore two dresses on her wedding day. Photo: AP

Published: 6:15pm, 1 Aug 2022

Finding the perfect wedding dress is a sacred rite of passage – so much so that it has been immortalised in a popular reality television show, Say Yes To The Dress.

These days, though, a bride’s search does not have to end with just one dress.

“This is the moment they have been waiting for all their lives, and finding the ultimate dress is a big part of the experience. It can become a problem when a bride discovers that she loves more than one dress,” says Carolyn Chow, founder of Hong Kong-based bridal boutique Central Weddings.

“Instead of being forced to choose, more are opting to buy multiple gowns that they can wear throughout the day. It’s a big trend with celebrities too.”

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at their wedding in Las Vegas. Photo: Instagram

This summer, we have seen high-profile names such as media personality Kourtney Kardashian and singer Jennifer Lopez marry wearing not one, but two – and, in the case of Britney Spears, four – different dresses.