14 of the Most Iconic Wedding Dresses in Soap Opera History

Mar. 15, 2025

Susan Lucci as Erica. Lynn Herring as Lucy Coe.Photo:Ann Limongello/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Craig Sjodin/©ABC /Courtesy Everett Collection

Ann Limongello/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Craig Sjodin/©ABC /Courtesy Everett Collection

In the nearly 100 years of soap opera history, there have been dozens of weddings between some of the most famous — and infamous — characters of them all.From Erica Kane’s numerous weddings throughout her four-decade long run onAll My Childrento Lucy Coe’s bright red ensemble onGeneral Hospital,we looked back at some of the most iconic weddings — and wedding dresses — in soap opera history.Whether a historic first or a return down the aisle, take a look at some of the best soap opera “I dos.”

In the nearly 100 years of soap opera history, there have been dozens of weddings between some of the most famous — and infamous — characters of them all.

From Erica Kane’s numerous weddings throughout her four-decade long run onAll My Childrento Lucy Coe’s bright red ensemble onGeneral Hospital,we looked back at some of the most iconic weddings — and wedding dresses — in soap opera history.

Whether a historic first or a return down the aisle, take a look at some of the best soap opera “I dos.”

01of 13Luke & LauraAnthony Geary and Genie Francis as Luke and Laura on their wedding day in ‘General Hospital.'.Bob D’Amico/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyLucas Lorenzo Spencer and Laura Webber’s wedding was such a big deal, it aired over two episodes in November 1981, featured a cameo fromElizabeth Taylorand is one of the highest-ratedmoments in daytime history!For the big day, Genie Francis, who played Laura, wore an ornate head piece paired with an oh-so-very ’80s gown complete with lace detailing and puffy sleeves.

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Luke & Laura

Anthony Geary and Genie Francis as Luke and Laura on their wedding day in ‘General Hospital.'.Bob D’Amico/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Bob D’Amico/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Lucas Lorenzo Spencer and Laura Webber’s wedding was such a big deal, it aired over two episodes in November 1981, featured a cameo fromElizabeth Taylorand is one of the highest-ratedmoments in daytime history!For the big day, Genie Francis, who played Laura, wore an ornate head piece paired with an oh-so-very ’80s gown complete with lace detailing and puffy sleeves.

02of 13Kate & CordCharles (Peter Brown) and Judith Sanders (Louise Sorel) escorted their daughter, Kate (Marcia Cross) escort their daughter down the aisle.Ann Limongello/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyAnd speaking of the ’80s, whenMarcia Cross’One Life to Livecharacter Kate Sanders wed Cord Roberts in 1987, her dress was filled with lace, florals and a veil stacked high with tulle.

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Kate & Cord

Charles (Peter Brown) and Judith Sanders (Louise Sorel) escorted their daughter, Kate (Marcia Cross) escort their daughter down the aisle.Ann Limongello/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Ann Limongello/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

And speaking of the ’80s, whenMarcia Cross’One Life to Livecharacter Kate Sanders wed Cord Roberts in 1987, her dress was filled with lace, florals and a veil stacked high with tulle.

03of 13Erica & TomErica (Susan Lucci) and Tom Cudahy (Richard Shoberg) on their wedding day on ‘All My Children.'.Steve Fenn/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyAs the longest running character onAll My Children,Susan Luccigave us various wedding looks over the years as Erica Kane. For her 1978 nuptials to Richard Shoberg’s Tom Cudahy, Kane paired her elegant long-sleeved dress with a beaded choker necklace.

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Erica & Tom

Erica (Susan Lucci) and Tom Cudahy (Richard Shoberg) on their wedding day on ‘All My Children.'.Steve Fenn/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Steve Fenn/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

As the longest running character onAll My Children,Susan Luccigave us various wedding looks over the years as Erica Kane. For her 1978 nuptials to Richard Shoberg’s Tom Cudahy, Kane paired her elegant long-sleeved dress with a beaded choker necklace.

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Erica & Dimitri

Erica (Susan Lucci) and Dimitri (Michael Nader) on their wedding day.Ann Limongello/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

05of 13Hayley & MateoKelly Ripa as Hayley and Mark Consuelos as Mateo on their wedding day.And when real-life coupleKelly RipaandMark Consuelosofficially married for a second time onscreen inAll My Children,Ripa’s character Hayley Vaughan wore a strapless ensemble with a scalloped top, paired with a pair of white gloves and a veil.

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Hayley & Mateo

Kelly Ripa as Hayley and Mark Consuelos as Mateo on their wedding day.

And when real-life coupleKelly RipaandMark Consuelosofficially married for a second time onscreen inAll My Children,Ripa’s character Hayley Vaughan wore a strapless ensemble with a scalloped top, paired with a pair of white gloves and a veil.

06of 13Ed & CarlaEd Hall as Al Freeman Jr. and Carla Gray as Ellen Holly on ‘One Life to Live.'.Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyWhen Ed Hall and Carla Gray tied the knot onOne Life to Livein the early ’70s it marked the first time two Black characters got married on any soap opera,Soap Opera Digestexplains. For the moment, Carla wore a white long-sleeved gown with a lace overlay and classic veil.

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Ed & Carla

Ed Hall as Al Freeman Jr. and Carla Gray as Ellen Holly on ‘One Life to Live.'.Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

When Ed Hall and Carla Gray tied the knot onOne Life to Livein the early ’70s it marked the first time two Black characters got married on any soap opera,Soap Opera Digestexplains. For the moment, Carla wore a white long-sleeved gown with a lace overlay and classic veil.

07of 13Patch & KaylaStephen Nichols as Steve “Patch” Johnson and Mary Beth Evans as Dr. Kayla Brady Johnson on their wedding day.Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettySteve “Patch” Johnson and Kayla Brady’s 1988 wedding onDays of Our Liveswas another two day affair and took place on a boat. Paired with her colorful florals, Kayla’s dress featured — you guessed it — puffy sleeves and beaded lace design.

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Patch & Kayla

Stephen Nichols as Steve “Patch” Johnson and Mary Beth Evans as Dr. Kayla Brady Johnson on their wedding day.Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Steve “Patch” Johnson and Kayla Brady’s 1988 wedding onDays of Our Liveswas another two day affair and took place on a boat. Paired with her colorful florals, Kayla’s dress featured — you guessed it — puffy sleeves and beaded lace design.

08of 13Lucy & AlanStuart Damon and Lynn Herring on ‘General Hospital.'.Craig Sjodin/©ABC /Courtesy Everett CollectionWhen Alan Quartermaine married his mistress, Lucy Coe, following his divorce onGeneral Hospital, Coe ended up making quite the statement with her dress,Soap Opera Digestsaid, after an issue at the shop landed her in a bright red dress — with a matching hat to boot.

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Lucy & Alan

Stuart Damon and Lynn Herring on ‘General Hospital.'.Craig Sjodin/©ABC /Courtesy Everett Collection

Craig Sjodin/©ABC /Courtesy Everett Collection

When Alan Quartermaine married his mistress, Lucy Coe, following his divorce onGeneral Hospital, Coe ended up making quite the statement with her dress,Soap Opera Digestsaid, after an issue at the shop landed her in a bright red dress — with a matching hat to boot.

09of 13Mariah & TessaCamryn Grimes as Mariah Copeland and Cait Fairbanks as Tessa Porter on their wedding day.Sonja Flemming/CBS via GettyMariah Copeland and Tessa Porter’s 2022 nuptialsmarked a historic moment forThe Young and the Restlessas it was the first same-sex wedding in the history of the show. Mariah opted for a white gown with a deep-v neckline while Tessa sported a one-shoulder dress in the same color. To tie it all together, both brides wore coordinated floral headpieces.

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Mariah & Tessa

Camryn Grimes as Mariah Copeland and Cait Fairbanks as Tessa Porter on their wedding day.Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty

Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty

Mariah Copeland and Tessa Porter’s 2022 nuptialsmarked a historic moment forThe Young and the Restlessas it was the first same-sex wedding in the history of the show. Mariah opted for a white gown with a deep-v neckline while Tessa sported a one-shoulder dress in the same color. To tie it all together, both brides wore coordinated floral headpieces.

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Hope & Bo

Kristian Alfonso as Hope Williams and Peter Reckell as Bo Brady on their wedding day.NBC/NBCU Photo Bank

NBC/NBCU Photo Bank

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Nikki & Victor

Melody Thomas Scott, Eric Braeden and Tracey E. Bregman in ‘The Young and the Restless’.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

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Jesse & Angie

Darnell Williams as Jesse and Debbi Morgan as Angie on ‘All My Children.'.Donna Svennevik/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Donna Svennevik/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

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Reva & Josh

Kim Zimmer, Ashley Peldon and Robert Newman on ‘The Guiding Light.'.CBS/Courtesy Everett Collection

CBS/Courtesy Everett Collection

source: people.com