The Modern Flower Girl Dress - Smithreman and Barnwell

Smithreman and Barnwell take flower girl dresses very seriously. They have over 25 different collections of flower girl dresses (most are online). Something for the modern flower girl. Her parents will appreciate buying a dress that she will definitely be able to wear again and again. How wonderful is that. You can see more on their web site. They have unique tiaras, too. Here are my top picks from their collection:

Flower Girl Dresses








Flower Girl Tiaras

Who Made the Cake is Right!

I "stumbled upon" Who Made the Cake last night on Stumbleupon.com. I love their designs. You can get more information about their cakes on their web site.

Gold and Silver Shoes Tell the Story

If you are looking for shoes with a little more flair, choose gold metallic or silver metallic. I think that gold with an ivory dress or silver with a white dress could really make a statement. As a shoe freak, I preach always about the importance of the shoes you choose! Here are some excellent choices (all from Zappos.com):

Casadei


Etro


Pollini


Caligarious Doxa


Giuseppe Zanotti



Kate Spade



Christian Lacroix


Donna Karan


Cesare Paciotti

Abed Mahfouz Does Bridal

Abed Mahfouz also does bridal. Here are a few of his wedding dresses. See more on his web site at: Abed Mahfouz

What to Change into at your Reception

Here are some to die for dresses from Lebanese designer, Abed Mahfouz. My jaw dropped when I saw these images for the first time. I just sat at my computer and said very quietly, "I want one!" These dresses would make the perfect change for your reception. These will stop your guests in their tracks. You can see the entire fabulous collection on his site at: Abed Mahfouz.

Here are my favs:

Gowns by Maureen Myring Kesterton

I love this amazing gown by British designer, Maureen Myring Kesterton. You can see her entire collection on her web site here/

More Modern Maids - Coren Moore Bridesmaids

I recently discovered Coren Moore's Bridesmaids collection. I love it when a designer understands the mind of the modern bridesmaids. She loves the bride but she want to wear that dress again if she is going to shell out $200. So why not make something stylish and fashionable for just that purpose. You can see her entire collection on her site at: Coren Moore. Here are my favorites:

A Different Take on Bridesmaid Dresses

Here is a different take on the Bridesmaid Dress (sans the red shoes). These modern styles are from Japanese designer (resides in Australia), Akira Isogawa. View the entire collection at: Akira Designs

The Faux Fur-Lined Wedding Dress

This dress is a perfect choice for winter brides looking for something elegant. This lovely dress is from Ritva Westenius. See more designs on her web site at: Ritva Westenius

Beautiful Vintage - Olive Style

A beautiful take on vintage from Olive Style

More Than Just Pearls

When you are looking for a necklace with a little something extra than just plain pearls, check out these beauties from Smart Bargains. These necklaces have the tradition of pearls but with a little bit more. You can not beat beautiful at a reasonable price. Some of these necklaces are an additional 20 percent off. Here are my favorites: