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Watching all the stars walk the red carpet during the Grammy Awards in their glamorous designer dresses made us start to think about 2012 wedding dress trends. 2012 is all about long sleeved sexy open backs, sky high slits to the thigh and gauzy, ethereal illusion necklines dotted with flowers and vine patterns. We've compiled a list of our top 3 favorite grammy dresses and compared them to high fashion wedding gowns straight off the runway, as well as equally impressive green wedding gown alternatives from our favorite designers!
Rihanna wowed the crowd in a sexy black Armani dress with a plunging neckline, open back and a revealing front slit.

Here are some Runway Wedding Gowns that sport the sultry front slit!

From Left to Right: Monique Lhuillier, Angel Sanchez
Wear a front slit dress that has been previously owned, like these beauties from SmartBride Boutique. Instead of wearing your gown one day for a few hours, donate it to a boutique or your favorite charity! A new bride will love your wedding look for less!

From left to right: Other One Shoulder White Sheath size 12, Cymbeline Saline Ivory Sweetheart Dropped Waist, Size 6
Carrie Underwood wore a classic and timeless open back white beaded dress with a single strap by Gomez Gracia.

Here are some runway wedding gowns that match her look:

From Left to Right: Open Back, 3/4 length sleeves, WToo, Lacy Back Delphine Manivet, Claire Pettibone gown with yellow fabric.
These green wedding gowns are made from sustainable materials. Never treated or dyed with harsh chemicals, these open back, long sleeved gowns are created by two great designers.

From Left to Right: Open Back Long Sleeved Gown by Conscious Clothing via Vintage Indie, Juniper by Adele Wechsler from the EcoCouture II Collection
Taylor Swift looked demure and all grown up in a gold Zuhair Murad gown accentuated with intricate embellishments and a very modern neckline

Illusion Neckline Wedding Dresses from the runway

From Left to Right: Flower Illusion Neckline and Vine Illusion Neckline via WeddingBee
The Green Alternative: wear a used dress that looks like new from SmartBride Boutique!

From Left to Right: La Sposa Manacor Ivory Mermaid Size 4, Birnbaum and Bullock Ivory Cowl Mermaid Size 6