Roll up in swanky separates: a Gatsby-esque tie-neck blouse and a sequined skirt.
Fancy New York "Suzie" blouse and "Bianca" skirt (dressmefancy.com). De Beers earrings (debeers.com). Cartier ring (cartier.us).
Make your debut in a floaty tulle dress with delicate, crystal-embroidered cap sleeves.
Reem Acra "I Am Beautiful" gown (212-308-8760). David Yurman "Starburst" earrings (212-752-4255). H.Stern "Moonlight" bracelet (hstern.net). Kirk Kara ring (kirkkara.com).
Equally eye-catching? Your closest friends sporting serene shades of blue and green.
From left: J.Crew "Ludlow" gray jacket and pants (jcrew.com); Salvatore Ferragamo shirt (800-628-8916). Seize sur Vingt suit (212-625-1620); Salvatore Ferragamo shirt (800-628-8916); Charvet tie (bergdorfgoodman.com). Alberta Ferretti gown (Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier, 212-319-6778). J.Crew "Phyliss" halter dress (jcrew.com). Kate Spade New York "Lucille" dress (katespade.com). Seize sur Vingt jacket (212-625-1620); Alexander Olch tie (barneys.com); Ovadia & Sons "Pierre" trousers (ovadiaandsons.com).
A '60s-style lace sheath can look as refreshingly chic with heels and a veil as it does poolside post-vows.
On her: Tobi Hannah "Edith" dress (tobihannahbridal.co.uk); Harry Winston bracelet (harrywinston.com); A. Link for Forevermark ring (forevermark.com).
On bridal party (from left): Dior Homme shirt (diorhomme.com); Jay Kos red pants (212-319-2770). Brioni shirt (brioni.com); Alexander Olch tie (barneys.com).
And when the occasion requires no-holds-barred glamour? This strapless lace gown with a bow-shaped train of tulle creates a ravishing rear view.
Marchesa gown (marchesa.com). Katharine James "Sweet Juliet" earrings (katharinejames.com).
Bridesmaids are modern, not matchy, in flattering styles and brilliant colors -- fiery coral and ripe raspberry -- that offset the neutral hue of your dress.
From left: Lanvin dress and shoes (both kleinfeldbridal.com). Monique Lhuillier dress (moniquelhuillier.com); Kors Michael Kors "Reno" shoes (couture.zappos.com). Vivienne Westwood Anglomania "Fond" dress (net-a-porter.com); Badgley Mischka "Lexie" shoes (nordstrom.com).
The requisites of an alfresco affair: a kicky, above-the-knee length, playful lace, and crystal embroidery that glistens in the sun.
Oscar de la Renta dress #33E50 (Bergdorf Goodman, 888-774-2424). Harry Winston necklace (harrywinston.com). Cartier bracelet (cartier.us). De Beers ring (debeers.com).
For black tie at twilight, raise your glass to a tulle gown strewn with twinkling crystal petals that prelude a star-filled celebration.
Priscilla of Boston gown #4709V2 (priscillaofboston.com); Roberto Coin "Tulip" studs (robertocoin.com); Christopher Designs bracelet in platinum (christopherdesigns.com); Rina Limor Bridal Collection ring (800-999-0583).
On bridal party (from left): Lela Rose silk gown (lelarose.com). Paul Smith London suit (646-613-3060); Thomas Pink "Marcella" shirt and bow tie (thomaspink.com). Tadashi Shoji gown (tadashishoji.com). Brioni tuxedo, shirt, and bow tie (brioni.com). Dior Homme tuxedo, shirt, and bow tie (diorhomme.com).
A stolen moment calls for romance in the form of an embroidered lace sheath, complete with a flash of skin at the shoulder.
Monique Lhuillier "Lina" gown (moniquelhuillier.com); Forevermark earrings (forevermark.com); Michael Beaudry bracelet (michaelbeaudry.com); De Beers ring (debeers.com).
On him: Dior Homme suit, shirt (both (diorhomme.com); Fratelli Rosetti loafers (couture.zappos.com).
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