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Ballgowns, fluff and glitz are not for every bride.  There are those who want a dress that reflects who they really are.  Below a wonderful selection from punkrockbride.com

The exquisite silk charmeuse dress above, has an Italian beaded bodice.  Just enough, but not too much glamour.

A delicate white silk dress with silk crinkle chiffon three-tier ruffle, epitomizes the modern bride.

I love this white cotton eyelet dress…perfect for a beach or summer wedding.

At left, a this stunning two-piece dress features a white silk cotton corset over a champagne satin skirt.

Above, a perfect silk charmeuse dress with a French Chantilly lace overlay.

Spring and Summer weddings cry out for a look less weighty and encumbered.  Here, great looks for the season.

Above, a beautiful dress by Tara Keely of Ivory tulle over Ivory alencon lace.

Below, a stunner from The Mori Lee “Voyage” collection designed in chiffon with beading.

Below, a casual taffeta dress from Nicole Miller, takes the wedding anywhere.

At left, an airy confection by Angel Sanchez.

Below, a bright and perky bridesmaid dress from Priscilla of Boston in one of the hot wedding colors for Spring 2010.  This simple dress is made special with the addition of a ruffled hem.

 Another color showing up is this Spring is gray, paired with a variety of accent colors.  Below, a stunning dress from the Wtoo Spring 2010 collection.

Here lavender takes center stage, offset with a gray sash.  Dress by Watters and Watters, Spring 2010.

At left, a long, silvery-gray dress from Amsale, and a wisp of a blush-pink dress by Melissa Sweet.Last, a great two-toned dress by Jim Hjelm Occasions.  Definitely wearable after the wedding.

 Spring, the most wonderful time of year…especially for fashion.  I just love the silk coat dress below at Rubyzaar.com.  In fact, I had an almost identical dress back in my youth, in a light blue.

Below a crepe shawl jacket by Rachel Comey at LaGarconne.com.

At left, a cotton herringbone vest, Parisian Blue,  by Marc Jacobs available at Bluefly.com

At right, our own Floral Spring Earrings available at: Bohemian Garden Store.

Above, Miss Sixty, Tamara wedge sandal, available at Nordstrom.com.

Spring weddings: lace, tulle, floral accessories, feathers…the look and feel is lighter than air.

Below, a beautiful lace-trimmed  gown from the Judd Waddel Spring 2010 collection.

Our own Floral bib necklace available at: Bohemian Garden Store

At left, stunning feathery shoes from shannonbrittshoes.com, shout Spring.

Below, a tulle bolero embellished with pearls by Monique Lhuillier.

Casual Bridal wear is showcased here with dresses by great designers featuring clean lines and romantic detailing.

Above, a ruffled, silk organza dress by Modern Trousseau.

Below, a beautiful design from the 2010 Vineyard Collection.

At left, a textured gown from the Lela Rose 2010 collection.

Left, I love this little white dress from the Alfred Angelo Nicki White collection…perfect for a destination wedding.

Above, my absolute favorite…an embroidered lace dress by Alfred Angelo.