Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Real Weddings Chrissy Teigen's Three Vera Wang Gowns: From Sketch To Wedding Day! By Sarah Schreiber Sarah Schreiber Sarah Schreiber has been writing, editing, and producing lifestyle and weddings content for over seven years. In that time, she has interviewed and worked with hundreds of leading experts to become an authority on all things homekeeping, flower arranging, home design, and wedding planning. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Trending Videos Close this video player Ceremony Dress: The Sketch Three dresses, three very different looks: Get the details on each of the newlywed's gowns, from inception to execution. Vera Wang's spring 2013 collection was all about the details, from the architecural layers of tulle to breathtaking décolletage embellishment. This full-skirted ballgown was actually the second dress Teigen chose; she spotted it while attending a fitting for her first choice (which later became her dinner dress). 01 of 09 Ceremony Dress: On the Runway FirstView But it originated in a much more dramatic fashion! The shades of Wang's spring 2013 collection were inspired by the traditional Chinese color palette. Teigen's frothy, embellished pick walked the runway in a deep plum hue. 02 of 09 Ceremony Dress: At the Wedding Aaron Delesie Fortunately, the gown also came in white and ivory, which Teigen, with a few custom details (a slightly wider cut at the sweetheart neckline), wore flawlessly. 03 of 09 Dinner Dress: The Sketch Teigen spotted this one initially and planned to wear it for her wedding, but transitioned this to post-ceremony after spotting the ballgown. 04 of 09 Dinner Dress: On the Runway FirstView Again, this one walked the runway in an intense shade, this time in black. Wang's fall 2012 collection was labeled "Witchcraft," and the designer described it as "light, airy, concoctions of froth… inspired by black and nude undergarments, both mysterious and sexy, frivolous and fun." light, airy, concoctions of froth… inspired by black and nude undergarments, both mysterious and sexy, frivolous and fun with transparent wisps of carefully organized tulle - See more at: http://www.verawang.com/veraunveiled/2013/10/witchcraft/#sthash.DzWvpsTg.dpuflight, airy, concoctions of froth… inspired by black and nude undergarments, both mysterious and sexy, frivolous and fun with transparent wisps of carefully organized tulle - See more at: http://www.verawang.com/veraunveiled/2013/10/witchcraft/#sthash.DzWvpsTg.dpuf 05 of 09 Dinner Dress: At the Wedding And while black and nude were the talk of the runway, Wang's gowns were again offered in a more traditional bridal palette; Teigen chose ivory. 06 of 09 Reception Dress: The Sketch While Teigen was at a fitting for one of the other dresses, she spotted this one and had to have it, purchasing it off-the-rack. 07 of 09 Reception Dress: On the Runway FirstView Another choice from the spring 2013 collection, this deep-red trumpet offered waistline embellishment and an optional neck piece. This time, Teigen stuck with the bold runway shade. 08 of 09 Reception Dress: At the Wedding Aaron Delesie "When you get a wedding dress you go, you do your fitting, you have like three fittings," Teigen explains. "Every time I went in for a fitting I saw another awesome dress that wasn't there the last time." She saw this one in her final fitting and couldn't resist. 09 of 09 Get the Full Story! But wait, want to see more? There's a lot! This is only a sneak peek of the exclusive story currently featured in the magazine, now on newsstands, or available to download. Pick it up, and stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes shots over the next few weeks at MarthaStewartWeddings.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit