Emily Ratajkowski gave us a lesson in how to pull off the ultimate understated and alternative bridal look and a surprise wedding as she married boyfriend Sebastian Bear-McClard in a courthouse ceremony in NYC, dressed in a humble Zara suit. The 26 year-old model and actress surprised fans with the news of her big day via her Instagram story and later posted a loved up picture in her high street wedding attire!

Pinterest aka the website all brides-to-be are obsessed with has just released their 2017 Wedding Report and the results are amazing.

Going by the fact that pins for off-the-shoulder dresses are up +158% year over year we can safely conclude that 2017 is the year of off-the-shoulder bridal dresses.

We couldn't be happier about this. Off-the-shoulder dresses exude an effortless romantic vibe and they let the bride show some skin while still remaining modest.

Be it a beach or the ramp — Muslim women around the world are shaking up the foundations of fashion by bringing their own flair of modest elegance — and bridal wear seems to be their forte.

These hijabi brides are breaking stereotypes by styling their headpieces in the most stunning ways possible. Some go whole shebang with their jewellery and glam makeup — others opt for sophisticated veils and flowers.

But one thing they all have in common is the confidence and suave to pull of the modern bridal style without compromising on their religious and cultural values.