  
Embrace the look of a winter wonder-land in a diamond white dress with rhinestone or sequin accents. Layers of light chiffon fabrics embody the crisp, whimsical spirit of the season.
Above Left Illusion neckline dress (Mori Lee, I Do Bridal & Formal). Rhinestone cuff (Bliss Bridal). Bangle (her own). Mardi Gras mask (Toomey’s Mardi Gras).
Above Right Mermaid dress (Pronovias, Bliss Bridal). Earrings (Bliss Bridal). Rhinestone belt as headband (Bliss Bridal).
  
Channel the playful attitude of warmer months with a flirty hemline or an unconventional hue. Trendy additions like peplums and floral embellishments are sweet touches.
Above Left Short strapless going-away dress (Jim Hjelm, Bella Bridesmaids). Rhinstone hoops (Bliss Bridal). Gray rain boots (Hunter, The Gallery Shoe Boutique).
Above Right Blush V-neck chiffon gown (Moonlight, Bliss Bridal). Hair comb (Bliss Bridal). Pink and white bouquet (Cleveland the Florist).
  
Champagne-colored dresses, reminiscent of golden sunsets, show off seasonal tans. Summertime motifs and fabrics, like pleated rosettes and eyelet, mix well with ponytails for ultra-feminine looks.
Above Left Strapless ball gown (Wtoo by Watters, I Do Bridal & Formal). Pearl bracelet (Bliss Bridal). Flower brooch pearl necklace (Bliss Bridal). Earrings (Bliss Bridal). Cup and saucer (Eternal by Lenox, Claude Moore Jeweler).
Above Right V-neck dress (Saja, Bella Bridesmaids). Pearl drop earrings (Bliss Bridal). Pearl necklace as bracelet (Bliss Bridal).
  
Cream and ivory gowns complement the warm tones of later months. Take a walk on the wild side and search for options with long sleeves or shawls to avoid the autumnal chill.
Above Left Long-sleeved ivory sheath (Ceremony by Joanna August, Bella Bridesmaids). Statement pendant brooch (Bliss Bridal) necklace.
Above Right Strapless scalloped-lace gown (Saja, Bella Bridesmaids). Brooch (Bliss Bridal) worn as feathered hair piece. Fur shawl (her own).
RESOURCES
Bella Bridesmaids • 7 N. Conception St. 517-5474. bellabridesmaids.com
Bliss Bridal • 19 N. Church St. 990-3244. beablissbride.com
Claude Moore Jeweler • 3700 Dauphin St. 380-9400. claudemoorejeweler.com
Cleveland the Florist • 4404 Old Shell Road. 341-3555. clevelandtheflorist.net
The Gallery Shoe Boutique • 4310 Old Shell Road. 344-4257. thegalleryshoeboutique.com
I Do Bridal & Formal • 6020 Airport Blvd., Suite 103. 447-2784. idobridalformal.com
Mac at Dillards • 3300 Bel Air Mall. 471-1551. dillards.com
TMAC’S Total Treatment Studio • 1861 Old Government St. 607-6666. tmacshairstudio.com
Toomey’s Mardi Gras • 755 McRae Ave. 877-450-5077. toomeys-mardigras.com
