Chrissy Teigen's Three Vera Wang Gowns: From Sketch To Wedding Day!

Ceremony Dress: On the Runway

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.

Ceremony Dress: At the Wedding

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.

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.

Dinner Dress: On the Runway

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

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.

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.

Reception Dress: On the Runway

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.

Reception Dress: At the Wedding

"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.

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.