Melania Trump's $100,000 Dior Gown and Marla Maples' $2 Million Tiara Compared as Wedding Photos Draw Attention

President Donald Trump’s current wife, Melania Trump, and former wife, Marla Maples, are often subjected to comparisons. While they may appear to share certain similarities, reflecting what some observers describe as a consistent preference in Trump's romantic choices, there were differences in their sartorial choices on their respective wedding days that are hard to ignore. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that they continue to maintain similar fashion choices to date.

Trump got married to Melania in 2005. The couple reportedly were married at the Church of Bethesda-By-the-Sea before moving to a party at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach.The ceremony drew notable guests including Bill and Hillary Clinton, Barbara Walters, and other high-profile guests.

For her wedding look, the first lady opted for a dramatic Dior satin gown designed by John Galliano. Her bridal gown had a sweetheart neckline and blended mermaid and ballgown styles, with a fitted bodice that hugged the body before flaring into a voluminous skirt.

According to Hello! Magazine, 1,500 diamonds and pearls were incorporated into the design. Its intricate design is said to have taken more than 500 hours to complete.

In addition, instead of a traditional bouquet, Melania carried a rosary with white roses wrapped around her hand as a tribute to her family. The choice was both meaningful and practical, which also avoided adding weight to an already 60-pound dress, priced at $100,000 at the time.

According to CNN, a few months after her wedding, the former Slovenian model said she had a "great time in Paris" while attending fashion shows. She even gushed over her wedding dress, stating she “loved” it.

Meanwhile, Marla Maples, Trump's second wife, took the opposite approach with her wedding loos, whom he married at New York City's Plaza Hotel in 1993. The couple got married two months after their daughter, Tiffany Trump, was born.

Marla reportedly wore a simple Carolina Herrera dress with a fountain-like veil placed high on her head. Her off-shoulder gown had a sleek fit without being overly tight, gently flaring from the knee into a train, paired with a full veil. Her tiara, reportedly featuring 325 diamonds, was valued at $2 million.

According to Vanity Fair, Marla was so eager to marry Trump that she even bought her wedding dress while traveling with him. Trump asked his mother at the time, “I’m going to have to make a decision about Marla...what should I do?” He further asserted, “She stuck by me through the worst. She's been loyal. The obvious decision is to marry her.”

Despite their differences, both weddings reflected the high-profile world Trump inhabits. While the first lady went with a full-dramatic princess look, Maples kept it understated. Both women have continued to evolve in their fashion choices since their respective marriages.

The former Slovenian model continues to embrace highwiend fashion and has become known for glamorous statement outfits. Meanwhile, Maples has adopted a more relaxed, understated style since her divorce from Trump in 1999.