A HEAD OF THE TIMES

Amsale

Never have brides had so much leeway when it comes to headwear. 2010 marks a time when choosing you put on top of your head will add pizazz to your overall look. Thanks to those designers getting creative with netting, florals and plumes, the bride has so, so many options.

Oscar de la Renta

Pancake hat wrapped in netting.
Jenny Packham

A little bit of vintage to go with the evening gown look.

Lia McNairy and Antonio Gual

Light and airy, a headband of feathers would work for a Spring as well as Winter wedding.

Carolina Hererra

One of the great introductions this year by Carolina Herrera is the straw hat (she put out several) wrapped in ivory point d'spirit netting. Stunning . . .

Platinum

Getting ready for winter weddings this hat is a toasty charmer as well as chic.

Carolina Herrera

Another Carolina Herrera revival: The plume. It proffers a touch of the sophisticate as well as pure whimsy. Plumes are particularly flattering for the petite bride wanting to add some length to her look. Try a plume also if you're going with more of an evening gown look.


Amsale

This headband would pair up nicely with Amsale's clean-lined gowns

Wedding Dresses Style PL8 - private label

Private Label bridal gowns lend their beauty from classic silhouettes and elaborate beadwork. Private label gowns are almost as special as the Brides that wear them. This strapless gown features a sweetheart neckline, beaded bodice with basque waist, trumpet skirt and court length train. Includes a beaded satin shawl. View wedding dress detail [via] best wedding dresses.

Wedding Dresses Style 1591012 - Jacquelin Bridals

Jacquelin Bridals, a collection of wedding dresses sure to captivate! Jacquelin Bridals transform the traditional wedding dress into contemporary styles with an array of sizes and colors. Jacquelin wedding dresses offer an incredible variety from the timeless to the trendy giving every Bride an option. Jacquelin Bridals gives Brides so much more. View wedding dress detail [via] best wedding dresses.

HOW TO SAY THANK YOU TO YOUR BRIDESMAIDS

A real drama queen by maia-arts featuring casadei shoes

Though there's a whole panacea of gift ideas in these sets, sometimes the best gift you can give your bridesmaid and/or maid of honor is the dress itself. I had a single bridesmaid in my wedding amongst a pack kids in taffeta. Other than a few purple sashes and tartans, it was an all white wedding with my maid in a simple white silk dupioni sheath. That dress was a gift. A year later when her boyfriend proposed, she wore that same bridesmaid dress for her own wedding. I was totally honored. Thus, I would never have asked her to pay for the dress and to this day she claims it was her greatest wedding present.

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summer collection by soulaima /NO SMOKING/ featuring Fendi bags

Untitled by kimmdavis featuring Dior accessories

Customary gift from bride to her maids is a stunner piece of jewelry. You can also say thank you in the form of perfume, Ray Bans and whole gamut of goodies found below.

pure by JessyM featuring Lipsy

Untitled by pettyd featuring Antica Murrina jewelry









There's no freshness. There's no originality by ♡•SimplyMoi•♡ Blazers Contest featuring Versace shoes







Happy Birthday Violet Peach!! by Natalcia♥(away) featuring Alexander McQueen shoes



Lovely Mermaid by BookwormForever! featuring Jessica Simpson shoes













Untitled by cappy featuring Forever21 accessories



Untitled by pettyd featuring Alexander McQueen accessories

Mello Yellow by ✰ Xaylia ✰ featuring Monsoon

PURITY

For brides looking for simple silhouettes in magnificent fabric look to
Acquachiara an Italian design house run by the talented Daniela Basile. Her philosophy is about as close to my own as any designer I've found yet: She believes the right gown is worn like a second skin. These seem not only to be worn as a skin as much as the bride's whole essence . . .

Photos courtesy Vogue Sposa

Wedding Dresses Style 2722 - Bonny

Bonny Bliss Collection, modest yet lovely wedding dresses for your traditional wedding. With sophisticated design and subtle detail, Bonny Bliss wedding dresses are simply beautiful. Style 2722 is in Chiffon. Buttons decorate the back finished with a beaded semi-cathedral length train. Viwe wedding dress detail [via] best wedding dresses.

Wedding Dresses Style 2053 - Alfred Angelo

Alfred Angelo bridal collection, beautiful wedding dresses designed for the true romantic. Alfred Angelo wedding dresses are romantic with classic silhouettes and dazzling detail. Alfred Angelo offers a wide array of sizes and colors. Every bride can find her perfect dress with Alfred Angelo bridal collection. View wedding dress detail [via] best wedding dresses.

A TOUCH OF VINTAGE ON YOUR WEDDING DAY

A touch of vintage on your wedding day by chicGiselle *BDAY JUNE 29* featuring Monsoon bags

Particularly love the Sara Gabriel veil here setting off the whole vintage mood..

STALKING THE LOOK BOOKS: YOLAN CRIS

A little bit vintage and part ethnic, Spanish designer Yolan Cris works magic with lace and satin. Totally want to find out where he gets such great lace . . . .

Wedding Dresses Style 5081 - Eden Bridals

Eden Bridals wedding dress collection, fabulous dresses at spectacular savings. Discover the subtle sophistication of Eden Bridals wedding dresses. From delicate beading to unexpected color, Eden Bridals draws beauty from the details. Choose Eden Bridals for a truly elegant and affordable dream dress! The a-line skirt has beading throughout with a chapel length train.

Please see the S05 Wedding Dress size chart for size availability, measurements and length. Please specify the number of inches longer or shorter than Eden Bridals standard Hollow-to-Hem measurement. View wedding dress detail [via] best wedding dresses.

Wedding Dresses Style 2054 - Alfred Angelo

Alfred Angelo bridal collection, beautiful wedding dresses designed for the true romantic. Alfred Angelo wedding dresses are romantic with classic silhouettes and dazzling detail. Alfred Angelo offers a wide array of sizes and colors. The empire skirt is at floor length with a sweep train. View wedding dress detail [via] best wedding dresses.

WEEKEND MEDLEY

wedding set by maryyanna featuring Chinese Laundry shoes

OPTIONS

Untitled by dr. Ines featuring Juicy Couture accessories

Here's one version of 'The Little White Dress' perfect for the lunch or dinner out wedding in a restaurant. Summer friendly and simple, it also works as a rehearsal or reception dress.

Wedding Dress Style 8362 - Allure Bridals

Allure Bridals, a collection of wedding dresses designed for every event! Allure Bridals offers designer wedding dresses for the most formal to simple affair. The Allure Bridals wedding dress collection is a beautiful "fit" for every bride. Style 8362 features a strapless sweetheart neckline with a beaded bodice and ruched fabric at the inverted basque waist. View wedding dress detail [via] best wedding dresses.

Wedding Dress Style 7094B - Watters Bride

Watters Bride collection for the truly sophisticated Bride. The Watters Bride collection mixes the finest fabrics from Silk Shantung to Taffeta with delicate accents to create dramatic silhouettes. Become more than a bride, become a classic with a Watters Bride wedding dress. This strapless gown features a side draped bodice and bias skirt. Available in floor length or extra length. View wedding dress detail [via] best wedding dresses.