WEDDING TREND TUESDAY - MISMATCHED BRIDESMAIDS

Every bride needs her best girls by her side on her big day. They have stood by you through thick and thin, so it only makes sense that they stand by you on one of the most special days of your life. Bridesmaids (and bridesmen) are your very best friends in the world. That is probably the reason more and more brides are letting their bridesmaids' individuality shine when it comes to choosing their dresses for the wedding.

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 Essence Designs                                                                               Aisle Perfect

There are several ways to let each of your bridesmaids feel comfortable in their dress. You can choose one fabric and color, and then let each woman choose the style of dress they feel most beautiful in, like in the pictures above. You can also choose the same style of dress, but vary the color, print, or fabric that each girl wears. This is a great way to incorporate different shades of the same color or more colors and prints into your wedding palette.

Essence Designs                                                                               Jenny Yoo

Dessy

 You can also mix and match fabric textures, like lace and sequined or beaded dresses.

  Essence Designs                                                                                Magnolia Rouge

   Tulle & Chantilly                                                                                     Tulle & Chantilly

Finally, you can give your bridesmaids even more freedom by letting them choose for themselves exactly what they want. Give them some guidelines to work from, like a color palette, theme, or specific fabric you want and then let them find their own dress. Or, make it a fun pre-wedding event and have a shopping day where you go with them to try on some dresses at different stores and let each girl find a dress they love.

Brit + Co

Brit + Co

Brit + Co

No matter what you decide to have your bridesmaids wear, make sure they all feel beautiful as they stand beside you. They will feel honored to be a part of your wedding and will want to make the day everything you ever dreamed, no matter what they are wearing, but letting them have a say in that decision might go a long way. 

100 YEARS OF WEDDING CAKES

Who doesn't love a good cake? It's honestly why most people probably go to weddings in the first place: free cake. The people over at MODE love cake just as much as the rest of us, and they've put together a fantastic video that highlights how wedding cakes have changed the last 100 years. 

Which era's cake was your favorite? 

WHITE DRESS BRIDE - WHITNEY

Beautiful bride, Whitney, looked radiant when she walked down the aisle in a gorgeous, lace, A-line Enzoani gown. Congratulations to Whitney and her new husband, Connor!

Photography by The Peach Tea Co.

THIS ONE'S FOR THE GROOMS

Finding a bridal gown is one of the biggest milestones in wedding planning for a lot of women. Once they find that perfect dress, they can focus on the rest of the details and plans. But, what about the grooms? A lot of times, they are just told to find a suit in a certain color and show up on the day. There is much more to suits and men's attire than most people realize, though. Luckily for grooms & groomsmen to be, the people over at Buzzfeed have put together a handy guide to help them choose the best look for the big day.

(Image via Buzzfeed.)

They cover lapel sizes, how your suit should fit, what fabric works best for each season, and much more. It's a really handy post to have at your disposal, fellas, even if you aren't getting married. So, head over to Buzzfeed and check it out!