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The rich color of chocolate can add a dynamic look to any wedding.

Below, a stunning chocolate cake from shortnsweet.biz.

At left, a stunning bridesmaid dress in toast/nutella/chocolate from Wtoo Bridesmaid at Watters.com.

Luscious truffles from godiva.com, make for great favors and stay with the color scheme.

A brown or mocha sash or embellishment can be added to any gown to tie in the color.  Here a beautiful dress from Alfred Angelo sports brown satin.

The colors of the sea provide a wonderful inspiration for Summer weddings. 

Below, we begin with a seaside inspired cake from cakealchemy.com  I like the choice of a bright, deep blue.

At left, a cool as the ocean bridesmaid dress in cotton sateen from Alfred Angelo.

Below, a fabulous and perfect little lace bridal dress from Watters Brides at  watters.com.

At left, delicate Akari Moonstone & Chalcedony earrings from sonyarenee.com

Add our Tropical “Sunset” bridal bouquet below, for a total beach wedding look.  Available through The Bouquet Boutique. 

The many shades of pink offer delightful opportunities to brighten or soften, Summer weddings. 

At left, separates offer “wear again” versatility for bridesmaids and the opportunity to mix and match.  Shown here, hot pink silk shantung pieces from ariadress.com.

A simple and chic cotton cady dress from jcrew.com takes a Summer wedding to new heights.

A stunning silk dupioni dress from Monique Lhuiller is stylish and figure flattering.

Above, our own pink floral pin can be added to any dress to pull the pink look together.  Available at The Bouquet Boutique.

At left, pumps in Blush and White leather available at guiseppezanottidesign.com. 

The gown, the flowers, the shoes…THE HAIR.  Below, some great new bridal hairstyles for 2010, along with some great hair accessories.

At left a beautiful romantic look for long hair or with the addition of some extension add-ons.

I love this simple bob dressed up with a jeweled hair clip.

Below, a great hair clip is added to an elegant twist.

At left, a short, wispy look with a headband is flirty and bridal.

Below our beaded bridal hair pin.  To custom order your own hair pin see our website: The Bouquet Boutique

We also show off our own Sea Shell and Faux Pearl hair pins available at the Bohemian Garden Store.

At left, a pretty burnt orange bridesmaid dress from David’s Bridal.

A ruffled bodice makes this dress from After Six a standout in bright yellow.

Below, our own “Mango” bridal bouquet with burnt orange callas, matches either dress above.  Available at The Bouquet Boutique.

Above a beautiful orange cake from www.jacquespastries.com

Left, a light orange flower girl dress from magicmomentscollections.com.

The look is relaxed and wearable with colors that won’t overwhelm the bride. 

Below a pleated silk in pale blue and a striking lemon silk both from Anntaylor.com.

At left, a beautiful satin dress in caramel from SaisonBlanche.com

Below, I love this “couldn’t be sweeter” silk plaid dress from Alfred Angelo.

The pink chiffon, knee-length dress with rhinestones, is also available at alfredangelo.com.

Sensual lavender looks great on a bridesmaid and never seems wrong for colorful additions to wedding decor.  Below, some examples.

At left, a lovely lavender gown with ruffled bodice by Badgley Mischka Bridesmaid.

Below, a silk chiffon skirty by J. Crew.

Left, our own lavender colored bouquet available at Bohemian Garden.

Lovely lavender pumps by Promiscuous available at Zappos.com.

At left, a stunning cake from The Cake Studio, New York.

If you are looking for something a little quirky, with a some personality and attitude, then you may love the 2011 collection from Fancy  dressmefancy.com

The A-line at left shouts “different” with its schoolgirl charm.

Below, an all-out pretty long-sleeve dress.

At left, great lines focus in on the  narrow waist of this stunning dress.

Below: sweet and simple.

The stunning cake at left features pink roses and a sugar swag from auntglendascakes.com

Below, a fabulous embroidered lace-look cake by Ron Ben-Israel. 

Another fabric-look  is the stunning eyelet cake above from Wendy Kromer Confections, Ohio.

Below, bright and cheery southwestern jewelry-look cake from  sugarcreations.com.

At left, a fabulous and elaborate cake from cakes4occasions.com.

At left, great lines on a strapless gown from the Reem Acra Spring 2011 collection.  The diagonal draping on bodice, the floral embellishments, and large bow in back give this dress a wonderful silhouette.

Below, another unusual Acra dress in true couture style.

This fabulous dress from Amsale Spring 2011, sports a large flower and flowing skirt, giving it a “flapper” look.

I chose the dress below from the Blush by JLM 2011 Spring collection because of its demure appeal: sweet, bridal, different.

At left, a stunning gown from the Ines Di Santo, Spring 2011 collection features truly wonderful detail in lace.

Below, more lacy detail from the Oscar de la Renta, Spring 2011 collection for the bride who loves long sleeves.

Below, another take on a more covered look from the Spring 2011, Vinyard by Priscilla of Boston, collection.

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