Jennifer Lopez’s Pre-Loved McQueen Wedding Dress Is Inspiration for Brides Everywhere

It’s tradition for brides to wear “something old” on their wedding day, and Jennifer Lopez did just that by re-wearing a white gown that she’d kept from an “old movie” for her Las Vegas nuptials. Which movie? Well, there’s a theory going around that it’s from a wedding scene that got cut from 2004 film Jersey Girl, starring the new Mrs Affleck and her now husband, Ben.

But the dress itself—a floral jacquard design by Alexander McQueen—dates back to 2015, meaning that it’s more likely to be from one of her later films. The fact that no one’s managed to track it down yet suggests it was never actually worn on screen.

Mystery aside, Lopez’s choice of wearing a pre-loved gown comes as a growing number of brides are opting for vintage and second-hand designs as a more eco-conscious choice for their big day. While not everyone has access to the costume department of a major movie, the rise of sites such as The Loop and Brides Do Good, as well as Retold Vintage’s bridal edit, makes it easier than ever to buy a second-hand gown.

J Lo isn’t the first high-profile bride to opt for pre-loved on their wedding day. When Princess Beatrice borrowed a ’60s Norman Hartnell gown from her grandmother, the Queen, to marry Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in 2020, searches for vintage wedding dresses shot up on Lyst by 297 per cent in the 48 hours after the wedding.

Of course, a second-hand or vintage dress isn’t just a more sustainable choice—the history behind the dress makes it extra special. Given the enormous influence that J Lo has, expect to see more brides following suit and going pre-loved, too.