Celebrity bridesmaid dresses

Remember when bridesmaid dresses were something to fear? Well, those days are gone. Today's bridesmaids are as pretty as the bride they surround; check out these bridesmaids at some of the world's most talked about weddings:

For the Capri ceremony between actress Mira Sorvino and Chris Backus, the star's bridesmaids were draped in Georgio Armani creations of aquamarine satin, lightly veiled by a diaphanous overlay of blue chiffon which formed a symbolic marriage between the Neapolitan sky and the waves which embrace the island.

Worn by maid of honor Jamie Lynn Spears and four attendants, bold burgundy Monique Lhuillier dresses struck a sultry southern chord as Louisiana-born pop star Britney Spears said "I do" to Kevin Federline in a creation by the same designer.

Christina Aguilera's attendants were pretty in pink as they partied at the Staglin Family Winery in form-fitting gowns by designer Kai Milla, the wife of singing legend Stevie Wonder.

Maid of honor Ashlee Simpson and eight bridesmaids donned V-necked, ecru chiffon confections created by Vera Wang for Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey's walk down the aisle.

Jada Pinkett, who would say "I do" to Will Smith on New Year's Eve 1997, was one of seven bridesmaids garbed in light green satin dresses for the August 1996 nuptials of actress Tisha Campbell and Duane Martin. Each woman's individuality was showcased with an assortment of styles ranging from jewel to plunging V necklines.

Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green, Tiffani Thiessen and Luke Perry were among the guests at fellow "Beverly Hills 90210" castmate Ian Ziering's July 4, 1997 wedding to model Nikki Schieler, who chose champagne-toned, floor-length gowns designed by Bill Levkoff for her 10 bridesmaids.

Carrying bouquets comprised of roses, gardenias and peonies, bridesmaids in dusty rose gowns from Thread Designs by Beth Blake added yet another nostalgic note to Tori Spelling's "Great Gatsby"-inspired wedding to Charlie Shanian.

Possessing an eye for style, Jennifer Lopez created the proper Miami mood at her 1997 wedding to Ojani Noa by choosing Escada dresses in pastel tones for the women in her bridal party.

Red velvet wraps added a dramatic touch to the scarlet satin Vera Wang gowns worn by Melissa Rivers' nine attendants at her 1998 New York City nuptials to John Endicott.

Mariska Hargitay, Faith Hill, Salma Hayek and Sarah Jessica Parker are only a few of the A-list celebs who love La Petite Coquette's lingerie. For her 2003 trip to the altar with actor Taye Diggs, Broadway star Idina Menzel purchased corset tops from the Greenwich Village boutique for her bridesmaids, which were paired with gypsy-inspired skirts created by Calypso's Christiane Celle.

Fluttering in the breeze, the chiffon bell sleeves on the taupe, Empire-waist bridesmaids gowns created by designer Jennifer Grant added an ethereal element as Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and D'Mon "Mack 10" Rolison pledged their love in an outdoor ceremony held at the Ocean Trails Country CLub in Palos Verdes.

Friends in tea-length, apple green dresses from designer to the stars Vera Wang stood by actress Sophia Bush as she exchanged vows with her "One Tree Hill' co-star Chad Michael Murray in a springtime ceremony held at Hotel Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica, California.

As though symbolizing their new beginning, each of the knee-length, Ralph Lauren dresses worn by Elizabeth Berkley's bridesmaids at her seaside wedding to Greg Lauren represented one of the colors of a rainbow.

Saeyoung Vu, who created the bridal attire seen in the Jennifer Lopez romantic comedy "Monster-In-Law," concocted festive raspberry-colored frocks accented with pale pink sashes for the best friends of television writer Dana Klein, who wed actor Mark Feuerstein in an outdoor ceremony at the Four Seasons Resort in Santa Barbara, California.

The lavender-hued Vera Wang bridesmaids dresses worn at the nuptials of "Frasier" star Kelsey Grammer and Camille Donatacci matched the color of the paste flowers and bands of icing decorating the couple's five-tier white chocolate and buttercream wedding cake.

On the day she said "I do" to hockey player Bret Hedican, Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi's attendants preceded her down the aisle in periwinkle blue gowns from Laundry by Shelli Segal as the moving melody "Hawaiian Wedding Song" echoed on the grounds of the Mauna Lani resort.

When "Deliver Us From Eva" actress Nicole Lyn exchanged vows with actor Dule Hill at the Round Hill resort on Montego Bay, her bridesmaids donned handkerchief-hem dresses in vivid shades of purple and pink interspersed with a white floral design which paid homage to Jamaica's tropical beauty.

A Hawaiian heaven was created for actress Rosa Blasi (Lifetime Television's drama "Strong Medicine") and football star Jim Finn at the Grand Wailea Resort in Maui for their Valentine's Day vows. The bride chose midi-length pink taffeta dresses by Jim Hjelm Occasions for her attendants.

A woman of many talents, actress Thandie Newton created four sleeveless, midi-length white dresses for her bridesmaids, each with a bateau neckline and embellished with a simple design featuring a red flower, which picked up the color in their red flip flops.