I’m already swooning over Hayley Paige’s 2012 collection. Hayley is the newest addition to the JLM Couture family and her design approach for the first season gives each bride a unique style.

This collection is romantic and shows the sweeter side of femininity. I can’t wait to see brides in these silhouettes next year!

Photos courtesy of Brides.com.

The days are long over for ugly bridesmaid dresses! Most of us let our bridesmaids find their own dress they can wear long after the wedding that fits their own personal style.

Today we’re all about HOT bridesmaid dresses. They are modern and chic and will have your girlfriends looking AMAZING on your wedding day!

I love these dresses from The Dessy Group. You can find any style bridesmaid dress to match your color palette and fit the personality of your bridesmaid.

If your bridesmaids want to buy some of the hottest fashion out there send them to CoutureCandy! They will be able to find the perfect dress for any occasion.

As you know I’m a HUGE fan of Rent the Runway. You’re able to find the perfect dress without having to buy it.

They have all the top designers at prices we can afford. The best part about Rent the Runway is it’s FREE to join!

And of course don’t forget to check out J. Crew for more trendy and stylish clothes for the entire bridal party!

Happy Shopping!

Photos courtesy of (from top) Monique Lhuillier, The Dessy Group, CoutureCandy, and Rent the Runway.

I’m so excited about this post! Well, lets be honest… anything to do with jewelry, I’m ALWAYS excited about

If you haven’t checked out Waxing Poetic, today is a good day to do it! They have several new designs and their lookbook has some serious eye candy from their entire collection!

As you know I love Waxing Poetic because their pieces are symbolic and perfect for every occasion. You can dress them up or down and give them as gifts.

They have pieces for every aspect of your life including a great men’s line. If you love candles then you’ll love to know they donate a certain percentage to charity. The best part about the donations is each of their five candles benefits a different charity.

Not only will you be able to find the perfect piece to wear on your wedding day, but you’ll also be able to find the perfect charm for your bouquet.

Now until September 30, 2011 make sure you check out the Waxing Poetic Sale. For more Unique & Inspiring Jewelry from Waxing Poetic CLICK HERE.

Happy Shopping!

I’ve given you lots of ideas for bridesmaid gifts and today I’m swooning over Doie Lounge.

These eco-friendly robes are the perfect gift to give your girlfriends because they can enjoy them long after your wedding is over.

These stylish robes are made in California and have gained a cult following with good reason.

• They are available in sizes x-small to x-large and look stunning on both short and tall frames.
• They have a modern cut with kimono-style sleeves and the robe hits at the knees.
• They are functional and stylish and made with soft bamboo jersey, patterned silk and pops of color.
• They stay put with the attached outer silk tie and the interior tie, so it won’t come off unexpectedly.

Make sure you check out the Doie Lounge website and they also give a 15-35% discount when you order all the robes at one time!

Don’t forget a white one for the bride.

I recently got an email from a 12-time bridesmaid. It was a lovely email, but all I could think about was, does she still have all those bridesmaid dresses?

We’ve all seen the movie 27 Dresses and that ridiculous closet full of bridesmaid dresses. And if you haven’t already tried to sell your dress on ebay you probably still have it tuck away in the back of your closet… I know I do. Well, The Dessy Group has come to the rescue!

They just launched NewlyMaid a trade-in program for your old bridesmaid dresses for credit on a NEW little black dress.

You can always use a great little black dress for work, night out with the girls or a night out on the town. All you have to do is sign-up for the program and send in your dress. Once they decide its a good fit for recycling or donation they unlock your account with your credit already reflected.

For a limited time they are offering their return mailers at no charge for you to send them one dress. Make sure you check out NewlyMaid and start searching your closet!

Happy Shopping!

In celebration of Earth Day I wanted to revisit some eco-friendly posts from the past year to help give you some ideas on how to make your wedding day greener. Although we only celebrate Earth Day once a year its easy to make Earth Day everyday when planning your wedding.

You might remember my post on 5 Ways to Make your wedding GREEN, its full of ideas (big and small) to help reduce your carbon footprint.

We can’t forget natural organic fabrics and our post on Eco-Friendly Wedding Gowns. You can also look into Pre-owned Wedding Gowns for another great alternative for your wedding dress.

From DIY: Potted Centerpieces to Recycled Bottle Centerpieces and DIY: Sugar Cookie Wedding Cakes we featured a ton of ideas to help make small GREENER choices for your wedding.

When talking about eco-friendly choices we also can’t leave out our blog posts on Rent the Runway! and Eco-Friendly Jewelry. Both are very fantastic ideas for bridesmaids dresses and recycled gold.

Making small greener choices can make a huge difference in our carbon footprint. The Earth will thank you.