ann taylor maids

Super cute bridesmaid dresses from Ann Taylor. Love that soft blue/green color. Very sweet and definately wearable post-wedding.

watters

So thrilled to have Watters as a new sponsor and here are some great finds from their fall collection. Really pretty and I LOVE the rich gorgeous colors in the bridesmaid's collection. Find details on all the dresses at Watters.com.

etsy friday

Sweet little lavender-filled satchets from Etsy seller Lotta Helleberg. She uses a technique called leaf printing where an actual leaf makes the pattern on the linen. Perfect bridesmaids' gift.

pretty peonies

I adore peonies and love the way this wedding features them. The poeny in a bowl for the centerpiece surrounded by candles is simple and elegant (and inexpensive!). The bridesmaids bouquets are gorgeous too. (photos: Martha Stewart Weddings)

taupe + fushia

Fushia is one of my favorite colors and pairing it with taupe tones down the brightness and makes a fun and elegant wedding color duo. Great images as always from Martha Stewart.

lavender + red

A new color combo to love! Very fresh and springy. The dresses in the 2nd photo are so sweet. I just did a custom order for a fabulous big organza flower with a ribbon belt like the big grey one pictured. A wonderful way to add pizzaz to a simple dress.

(photos: Martha Stewart Weddings)

amsale maids

Choose one of these Amsale dresses for your bridesmaids and they will LOVE you. Gorgeous, classic designs and everthing in their line has true "wear it again" appeal.

the coordinated party

Coordinating the bridal party with the bride's look is a classic way to go and here are some beautiful examples from brides.com. I am mad about the pretty sage green capelets and the gorgeous necklace the bride in the top photo is wearing. I'm not 100% sure about bridesmaids in white but apparently the original purpose of bridesmaids was to confuse evil spirits to keep the bride from harm on her wedding day. To do this the bridesmaids were suppossed to look like the bride so if you are superstitious this may be the way to go!