This season, designers have outdone themselves with a fresh crop of dresses inspired by flowers. In lieu of water and sunshine, these exquisitely detailed designs require only a beautiful bride to spring to life.

A bolero of silk flowers in water color shades enlivens a simple silhouette. Claire Pettibone "Dew Drop" bolero. Stephen Russell platinum earrings with topaz and diamonds (price upon request, 212-570-6900).

Here, a strapless ivory gown turns heads with its voluminous train of blossoming organza. Vera Wang "Ghilian" gown. De Beers "Wildflower" bracelet. Cartier pink-diamond ring (price upon request).

Breeze down the aisle in a floaty chiffon dress embellished with windblown floral appliques. Kevan Hall White Label "Virginia" gown. Macklowe Gallery yellow-gold bracelet.

Put a formal spin on flowers with strapless beaded tulle. Christos "Andrea" gown. James Martin, Ltd., diamond earrings (212-957-8285). De Beers micropave bangle.

With hand-embroidered carnations, this strapless silk faille gown rounds out the requirements of "something old, something new" in a chic, watery hue. Oscar de la Renta silk faille gown #9-22E40 (also available in white; Ultimate Bride, 312-337-6300). Siman Tu freshwater pearl necklace.

Clusters of beaded flowers bring spring's prettiest shapes to a tulle number -- and the tiered, petal-like skirt of a strapless silk chiffon dress alludes ever so softly to the season. On model at left: Liancarlo gown, Rina Limor diamond earrings, De Beers "Arpeggia" diamond bracelet (price upon request, debeers.com). On model at right: Jenny Packham "Giralda" gown, Cartier platinum-and-diamond bracelet (price upon request, cartier.com).

Details as delicate as the organic touches that inspired them: the whisper of a leaf embroidered on strapless tulle. Angel Sanchez gown N9002 (Casa de Novia Bridal, 713-723-9090). McTeigue & McClelland "Flora Centrix" diamond necklace (price upon request, mc2jewels.com).

With the crepey texture of a hibiscus petal in tea-length silk organza. Monique Lhuillier "Twiggy" gown. Rebecca Koven lariat necklace.

A strapless silk dress with a dramatically flared trumpet shape and a silk organza stunner with ruffles for days recall the beauty of a calla lily. On model at left: Douglas Hannant gown (212-872-1701); Ranjana Khan "White Rock Garden" necklace. On model at right: Pronovias "Anade" gown; Macklowe Gallery bracelets.

Every bit as special as the elusive cereus, a flower that opens just a few times each year, this profusion of pleated organza is anything but garden-variety. Marchesa A-line gown. Cartier "Caresse d'Orchidees par Cartier" earrings.