Add an artfully sculpted veil -- in breathless blush pink -- to a sleek , streamlined gown, and whisk it to bold new heights. Silk organza mermaid gown (#503), by Avine Perucci, from St. Pucchi; tulle in rosette, Mood Fabrics; drop earrings, Tiffany & Co.; necklace, De Beers

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Use satin trimming to enhance your dress, your shoes, your wrists -- you can even tie on one long, trailing strand in lieu of a veil. "Concord" gown, Blue by Enzoani; 1-inch ribbon, Midori

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Gown, Oscar de la Renta, at Warren Barron Bridal; 5-inch ribbon, Midori

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"Kennedy" gown, Amsale; 2-inch ribbon, Midori; earrings, Sequin, 212-398-7363 for stores.

"Dagmar" gown, Cymbeline; 5-inch ribbon, Midori; earrings, Bounkit; ring, Tiffany & Co.; "The Grant" heels, Jimmy Choo.

Gown, Vera Wang on Weddings; 5/8-inch and 1-inch ribbons, M&J Trimming; 20-mm silk ribbon, Mokuba New York; "Ballentine" earrings, Mish New York; "Saltire" ring, David Alan Jewelry

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"Regine" gown, Anna Maier, Ulla-Maija Couture; earrings, David Alan Jewelry; ribbon, Mokuba New York

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Equal parts top hat, birdcage veil, and fascinator, this head-turning touch lends new meaning to the phrase "cap and gown." "Tapioca" gown, Manuel Mota, Pronovias; hat, Suzanne Millinery

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Illuminate your ensemble by dipping your fingers and toes into an unexpected spectrum of watercolor hues. Choose girly heels and sleek clutches in shades of teal, maize, coral, Aubergine -- and everything in between. Top row, from left: Clutch, Moschino Cheap and Chic, 212-243-8600; "Laser" slingback, Jimmy Choo; "Nikki Strass" shoe, Brian Atwood; "Manila" clutch, VBH, 212-717-9800; "Chrisette" d'Orsay pump, Kate Spade New York. Middle row: Slingback, Moschino Cheap and Chic, 212-243-8600; "Cynthia" clutch, Anya Hindmarch, 310-271-9707; "Electra" sandal, Nina, zappos.com; "Lella" clutch, Kate Spade New York; "Izabella" sandal, Bourne, endless.com. Bottom row: Sandal, Barbara Bui, 212-625-1938; "Jaceline" peep-toe, RSVP, zappos.com; "Echo" sandal, Beatrix Ong; Pochette (#77n36-34), Oscar de la Renta.

Top row, from left: "Panier" clutch, J.Crew; "Galvey" sandal, Nina; "Couture Bow" heel, Valentino, Bergdorf Goodman; "Baylie" pump, Pour La Victoire, zappos.com; clutch, Cesare Paciotti, 212-452-1222. Middle row: "Nathalie" pump, Unforgettable Moments, Lela Rose for Payless; "Gesalyn" sandal, Nina; clutch (#24704), La Regale; "Jumbo" slingback, Stuart Weitzman, zappos.com. Bottom row: "Stella" peep-toe, Pour La Victoire, zappos.com; "D'abo" minaudiere, Kotur, Saks Fifth Avenue

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Pin a single ostrich plume -- dip-dyed to apricot perfection -- to your hair for a dreamy, ethereal headpiece. "Presley" silk floor-length gown, Amy Kuschel; ostrich plume, Hai's Trimming, 212-764-2166; bracelets in rose quartz, citrine, green amethyst, and blue topaz, Bounkit

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Swathe your arms in something long, lean, and barely there in hue. Extra points for making it your something blue. "Wisteria" gown, Monique Lhuillier; opera-length satin gloves, LaCrasia Gloves; "Sunrise" necklace, H.Stern; bracelet set with fluorite, citrine, and rose, Bounkit; pear-shaped diamond ring, Paolo Costagli

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Faux blooms bring your personality to life. Wear a crown of colorful posies, tuck a blossom behind your ear, or attach overblown buds to your gloves, dress, or shoes. "Rose" gown, Reem Acra. Headband, M & S Schmalberg.

"Balia" gown, Rivini; orchid comb, M & S Schmalberg; ring setting, Tacori.

"Suzette" gown, Fancy New York; gloves, Carolina Amato; flowers, M & S Schmalberg.

Belted dress, Platinum for Priscilla of Boston, 800-970-9205; jumbo peonies, M & S Schmalberg; "Parentesi Cocktail" earrings, Bulgari; "Laser" slingbacks, Jimmy Choo.

Dress, Simone Carvalli; rose, M & S Schmalberg; "Vegas" earrings, Mish New York.

Gown, Anne Barge; fabric-flower necklace, M & S Schmalberg; ring, David Alan Jewelry.

A billowing cloud of tulle is an irresistible spot for a flock of papillons -- wired loosely to the fabric -- to rest their delicate wings. "Rosal" gown, Rosa Clara; 1- and 5-inch butterflies, floraltrims.com; earrings, Bulgari; ring, Tiffany & Co

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