Look away, Joe! Sofia Vergara looks radiant as she models wedding gowns... and reveals details about her upcoming nuptials

Any bride-to-be will tell you that finding the dream dress is one of the most exciting things about planning a wedding.

And Sofia Vergara got the chance to model a selection of gowns as the cover girl for the Martha Stewart Weddings magazine's Fall issue.

The bubbly actress shared the news with her 4.6 million Instagram followers on Sunday, posting a snap of her hunky fiancé Joe Manganiello reading a copy as he lounged on a sofa in a white T-shirt and blue shorts smoking a cigar.

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Romantic gown: With her own nuptials approaching, Sophia Vergara looked naturally beautiful in a strapless gown  by Marchesa as she stood in a lush garden during a shoot for Martha Stewart Weddings' magazine

Romantic gown: With her own nuptials approaching, Sophia Vergara looked naturally beautiful in a strapless gown by Marchesa as she stood in a lush garden during a shoot for Martha Stewart Weddings' magazine

Wow in white in Sophia's Marchesa gown

Sophia Vergara is a bride to be and we're so excited for her! Could this be a preview of what she'll wear on the big day?

Leading up to the wedding she's heading the cover of the Martha Stewart fall issue in this absolutely stunning Marchesa gown.

The gown is a treasure; adorned with tiny white flowers, increasing in size from the bust down to the train.

It couldn't be more unique with these lovely embellished diamond rhinestones.

Unfortunately, the dress is unavailable for purchase. You can shop the current collection by clicking to the right.

Or, snap up our selection of gowns below. Some dresses are clearly meant for the bride, so if you're getting married, here's your go to.

For all those single ladies out there, we've stolen some inspiration from Marchesa's detailing and are giving you some flirty options from Aidan Mattox and more.

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She's got it covered: The 44-year-old graces the front of the Fall issue of the magazine, out on August 31

She's got it covered: The 44-year-old graces the front of the Fall issue of the magazine, out on August 31

And the 44-year-old couldn't resist revealing a few secrets about her own big day.

The Modern Family star is due to tie the knot with her Magic Mike XXL beau at Florida's Breakers Palm Beach resort on November 22, according to Us Magazine

The beauty, who hails from Colombia, shared: 'I want a wedding where the guests are going to have fun. It’s about creating memories that you’re always going to cherish. That’s what’s important.'

As for the food, Sofia is well known for her love of all things sweet.

She admitted: 'Cake is my favorite thing. So the cake table is going to be super special, a big wedding cake and lots of desserts.'

And although the brunette didn't share details of her own dress, Sofia did talk about her make-up and beauty routine for the big day.

'I have it down to a science,' she said. 'I know it will take me two hours. I’m going to wear my fragrance, Sofía, because Joe loves it!”

The couple had been dating for just six months when Joe, 38, proposed on Christmas Day with a very blingy ring.

For the cover of  Martha Stewart Weddings Sofia stunned in a Chantilly lace dress by Rosa Clara as she posed among the bougainvillea.

In a second shot she looked elegant in a strapless gown with floral appliqués also by Marchesa. 

The Martha Stewart Weddings Fall issue will be available on iPads on  August 28 and on newsstands on August 31.

Getting a sneak peek: Sofia's hunky fiancé Joe Manganiello checked out his beautiful bride-to-be in Weddings magazine in a snap that she posted on Instagram on Sunday announcing her cover shoot

Getting a sneak peek: Sofia's hunky fiancé Joe Manganiello checked out his beautiful bride-to-be in Weddings magazine in a snap that she posted on Instagram on Sunday announcing her cover shoot

 

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