Bridesmaid Dresses For a Spring Wedding

It is often said that people's fancies turn to romance when spring arrives. So what more appropriate season is there to have a wedding?

But setting the date is the easy part, relatively. You also have to deal with finding a wedding dress, picking out floral arrangements, planning a reception, and tasting wedding cakes. Oh, you almost forgot - what about the bridesmaid dresses?

Don't fret - there are a host of options for bridesmaid dresses that are perfect for your spring wedding. Here are some popular choices:

Short Strapless Cotton Sateen Dress

Simple yet chic, this dress is versatile and quite flattering for any bridesmaid. The dress comes with ruching at the bodice for a slimming look. Available in clover and pistachio, horizon and black, watermelon and pink, and truffle and latte.

Sleeveless Cotton Sateen Dress with Knot Detail

This lovely, comfortable dress can be worn on other occasions throughout the spring and summer months! It also features a V-neck bodice, tapered waist, and an A-line skirt with pleating. Available in apple, black, canary, clover, cornflower, horizon, lapis, marine, pool, truffle, and watermelon.

Short Satin Dress with Side Drape

A straightforward dress that's sure to flatter any figure! The side-drape detail helps add to its wear-again appeal. Available in apple, black, canary, clover, cornflower, horizon, lapis, marine, pool, truffle, and watermelon.

Short Spaghetti Strap Taffeta Dress with Bow at Waist

The elegant details on this dress make it easy to dress up - or down! The bow sits on the ruched waist, and the spaghetti straps nicely frame the surplice neckline. Available in apple, black, canary, clover, cornflower, fuchsia, marine, riviera, steel, and watermelon.

Short Satin Off-the-Shoulder A-Line with Ruched Waist

This refined dress incorporates a bit of a "retro" look. Its cap sleeves and surplice bodice make it flattering on any woman's body. Available in apple, black, blue velvet, canary, clover, cornflower, fern, horizon, lapis, marine, pool, rose petal, truffle, and watermelon.

Short Strapless Dress in Crinkle Chiffon with Pleating

The drape on this eye-catching dress gives it a beautiful shape. The pleating slims the waist and modernizes the hemline. Available in apple, black, canary, clover, cornflower, horizon, lapis, marine, pool, rose petal, truffle, and watermelon.

Crinkle Chiffon Short Dress with Embellished Neckline

The perfect blend of a classic design and a modern edge. The embellished neckline with subtle beading nicely complements the softly ruched bodice, waist accent, and short flowing skirt. Available in apple, black, mermaid, watermelon, and wisteria.

Strapless Tulle Dress with Caviar Beading

You can't get more chic, elegant, or alluring than this dress! What catches the eye is the caviar beading along the hem and bust as well as the beading on the sheer tulle over lining. Available in a combination of black and champagne.

Sleeveless Crinkle Chiffon Short Dress with Split Front

Attractive and comfortable, this dress will turn heads no matter who wears it! The garment has a V-neck bodice and a V-back, as well as a ruched empire and a split skirt with a tulip shape overlay. Available in candy pink or Victorian lilac.

Short Jersey Dress with Center Front Ruching and Keyhole Detail

This striking dress is excellent for traveling because of its wrinkle-free material (making it an attractive wardrobe addition long after the wedding event passes!). It features a charmeuse waist and a keyhole detail at the breastbone. Available in candy pink or Victorian lilac.

Illusion Halter dress with Charmeuse trim and Beaded Brooch

Let your bridesmaids be as sassy and flirty as they can be! The illusion halter neckline ties at the back, and it accents the empire waist and short, feminine skirt. Available in black or red.

Long Chiffon Dress with Removable Flower Detail

Slightly more formal, but just as pretty and carefree as a party dress! This stylish strapless dress has a flattering ruched sweetheart neckline. Available in apple, black, canary, clover, cornflower, horizon, lapis, marine, pool, silver, truffle, and watermelon.

Satin & Chiffon Dress with Beaded Empire

Refined yet graceful, this long dress complements any figure. The simple neckline contrasts with the chiffon cascade down the front. Available in candy pink or Victorian lilac.

Satin Gown with Side Drape & Brooch

This strapless ball gown is equal parts bold, dramatic, and timeless! The brooch integrates the perfect dash of sparkle into the side drape skirt. Available in azalea, Palm Beach coral, and pearl pink.

One Shoulder Dress with Beaded Waist

This dress mirrors the runway and the red carpet trend which is widely popular this season. The soft chiffon top and the beautifully draped long satin skirt emit oodles of richness and sophistication. Available in candy pink or Victorian lilac.

Find the Perfect Wedding Dress for Your Beachside Ceremony

Destination weddings have exploded in popularity. Worried you'll have trouble finding a gown for your wedding by the ocean? Don't be. From simple to elegant, there are many great gowns available for the destination bride. Here are some suggestions to help you find the perfect wedding dress for your beachside ceremony.

Satin Tea-Length Gown with Box Pleats

This breezy, tea-length gown is so pretty and versatile. Dress it up or down to suit your wedding needs. The box pleats on the skirt add a sassy, flirty touch. The draped bodice is oh-so-flattering for any figure. You'll love the sparkly brooch at the waist. This soft white, white or ivory (your choice) polyester dress travels well, making it great for beachside nuptials.

Strapless Shantung Taffeta Sweetheart Ball Gown

A fantastic choice for the trendy bride, the shantung taffeta is not only breathtakingly gorgeous, but comfortable as well. Destination brides love the flattering, sweetheart bodice and trendy bow with a brooch at the waist. As an added perk, this stylish gown also features side pockets, which are all the rage for wedding gowns right now. Available in ivory or white, this stunning gown features the perfect touch: A glorious sweep train. Heavenly!

Satin Fit & Flare Gown with 3D Floral Appliqu?s

Bridal fashionistas are ready for their close-ups with this sleek and chic wedding gown. This is a great dress for a coastal wedding, as the strapless satin is perfect for warm weather. You'll love the stylish, 3D floral appliqu?s-a great touch for the modern bride. The fit-and-flare skirt makes any body type look slim, trim and lovely. For an extra dash of pretty, this dress features a coordinating sash at the waist. A charming sweep train finishes off the look. Select white, soft white or ivory.

Strapless Organza Gown with Beaded Ruffle Detail

A great choice for the fun, flirty bride, this strapless organza gown with ruched bodice is slimming and sexy. A pretty beaded ruffle detail at the waist and skirt hem lends just the right amount of flair. The sweep train is just right for adding that "wow" effect. White or ivory, it's up to you.

Tea-Length Satin Gown with 3D Floral Details Style

This fashion-forward gown works in both informal and formal settings. The 3D floral beaded detail is feminine and fresh. Brides needing a slenderizing look will go crazy for this retro-chic ivory or white gown, which features a silhouette-friendly strapless bodice, along with a structured, tea-length skirt and body-friendly empire waist.

Strapless Lace and Tulle Ball Gown

Such a beautiful confection! You'll send him into overload when he lays his eyes on you in this breathtaking gown. The gorgeous lace and tulle makes you the bride you always dreamed of. The beaded lace, the pleated tulle tiers, the chapel train... this dress has it all. Along with solid ivory or solid white, this dress is also available in the in-demand shades of ivory and champagne, as well.

Destination weddings have exploded in popularity. Worried you'll have trouble finding a gown for your wedding by the ocean? Don't be. From simple to elegant, there are many great gowns available for the destination bride. Here are some suggestions to help you find the perfect wedding dress for your beachside ceremony.

Satin Tea-Length Gown with Box Pleats

This breezy, tea-length gown is so pretty and versatile. Dress it up or down to suit your wedding needs. The box pleats on the skirt add a sassy, flirty touch. The draped bodice is oh-so-flattering for any figure. You'll love the sparkly brooch at the waist. This soft white, white or ivory (your choice) polyester dress travels well, making it great for beachside nuptials.

Strapless Shantung Taffeta Sweetheart Ball Gown

A fantastic choice for the trendy bride, the shantung taffeta is not only breathtakingly gorgeous, but comfortable as well. Destination brides love the flattering, sweetheart bodice and trendy bow with a brooch at the waist. As an added perk, this stylish gown also features side pockets, which are all the rage for wedding gowns right now. Available in ivory or white, this stunning gown features the perfect touch: A glorious sweep train. Heavenly!

Satin Fit & Flare Gown with 3D Floral Appliqu?s

Bridal fashionistas are ready for their close-ups with this sleek and chic wedding gown. This is a great dress for a coastal wedding, as the strapless satin is perfect for warm weather. You'll love the stylish, 3D floral appliqu?s-a great touch for the modern bride. The fit-and-flare skirt makes any body type look slim, trim and lovely. For an extra dash of pretty, this dress features a coordinating sash at the waist. A charming sweep train finishes off the look. Select white, soft white or ivory.

Strapless Organza Gown with Beaded Ruffle Detail

A great choice for the fun, flirty bride, this strapless organza gown with ruched bodice is slimming and sexy. A pretty beaded ruffle detail at the waist and skirt hem lends just the right amount of flair. The sweep train is just right for adding that "wow" effect. White or ivory, it's up to you.

Tea-Length Satin Gown with 3D Floral Details Style

This fashion-forward gown works in both informal and formal settings. The 3D floral beaded detail is feminine and fresh. Brides needing a slenderizing look will go crazy for this retro-chic ivory or white gown, which features a silhouette-friendly strapless bodice, along with a structured, tea-length skirt and body-friendly empire waist.

Strapless Lace and Tulle Ball Gown

Such a beautiful confection! You'll send him into overload when he lays his eyes on you in this breathtaking gown. The gorgeous lace and tulle makes you the bride you always dreamed of. The beaded lace, the pleated tulle tiers, the chapel train... this dress has it all. Along with solid ivory or solid white, this dress is also available in the in-demand shades of ivory and champagne, as well.

Short Dress Featuring 3D Floral Appliqu?s

This fun little show-stopper takes you from day to night in comfortable style. The pretty satin and organza dress blends unique satin bands and modern, 3D floral appliqu?s for a fresh, summery look. Choose ivory or white.

Strapless Ruched Organza Sheath Dress

Perfect for the fashion-forward beach bride, this short, strapless ruched organza dress is positively charming. The beaded lace appliqu?s add a sophisticated, unique touch. You'll be comfortable through the ceremony, reception and beyond.

Faille Ball Gown with V-Neck and Hidden Pockets

Contemporary brides are gaga over this modern stunner. Faille is a fashion buzzword right now, so if you're a style maven, you'll want to consider this chic, V-neck gown. Slimming and pretty, this gown also features hidden skirt pockets, which always come in handy. Available in ivory or white, the look is completed with a flowing sweep train.

Soft Chiffon A-line with Flower Detail on Strap

Flowing, soft and ethereal, this chiffon gown is the epitome of effortless elegance. The one-shoulder floral detail is all the rage among brides in the know. Beachside brides will appreciate the breezy, no-fuss triple spaghetti straps across the back. The soft, sweetheart neckline and classic A-line silhouette drape to flatter every figure. This ivory or white dream has a sweep train to top off the design.

Classic, trendy or somewhere in between; it's all up to you. Gone are the days of strictly-casual beach brides. Many are opting for long, sleek, satiny looks. There are no rules here; anything goes! Just make sure you're comfortable, and your location is dress-friendly. You certainly don't want to get it soiled or soaked before you get to the 'I do' part. Have a fabulous wedding and enjoy!

Eco-Friendly Wedding Bouquet Ideas

When planning an eco-friendly wedding, you will want to "green up" as much of the wedding as you can, from wearing a hemp-silk bridal gown to serving organic food to selecting crystal wedding jewelry instead of diamonds. The same holds true for the bridal bouquet. After all, flowers can have a large carbon footprint when you factor in flying them in from halfway around the world, and then there are all the decidedly un-eco-friendly pesticides and growing practices. How can a bride green up her wedding while still having something beautiful to carry down the aisle? Easy, by using one of these gorgeous eco-friendly wedding bouquet ideas.

Fresh flowers are undoubtedly beautiful, and no bride should be deprived of the pleasure of carrying a lovely floral bouquet if she wants to. The key to making your fresh flower bouquet more Earth friendly is to source your blossoms carefully. Choose organic flowers, which were grown without the use of harmful pesticides. By opting for locally grown flowers which are in season at the time of your wedding, you will both reduce the carbon footprint involved in transporting your wedding flowers and ensure that the blossoms you have are the freshest and most beautiful. If time permits, the bride can even grow her own wildflowers from seed. Work with a local garden center to find out which varieties are the most reliable and will be in bloom at the time of your wedding.

A bridal bouquet need not contain fresh cut flowers to be pretty. A fabulous idea is to make your own bouquet using vintage brooches. Recycling materials is always an eco-friendly option, and brooch bouquet also happen to be stunning. The neat thing about a diy bouquet is that you have total control over the colors. For a winter wedding, a bouquet comprised of all clear crystal vintage pins would be truly fabulous. Or plan your bouquet around a very special antique brooch borrowed from your grandmother, choosing additional pins which complement the family piece. When your bouquet is made of jewelry, you will naturally want to select your wedding jewelry with the colors and design of the bouquet in mind.

Button bouquets can be absolutely charming. They are a related idea to the brooch bouquets, but have more of a homespun country flavor. Most of us have tons of old buttons laying around serving no purpose, so why not recycle them into something very special? You can also find tons of interesting buttons in antique shops, flea markets, and yard sales. Not only is a button bouquet an eco-friendly alternative to the standard floral bouquet, but it is a very affordable diy project.

Another "green" bridal bouquet is one handcrafted from paper flowers. Of course the paper needs to be selected wisely. Good options include recycled paper, paper made from renewable resources, and even organic cotton rag paper. If you really want to make a unique bouquet, you could start by creating handmade paper (actually easier than it sounds), and then crafting the blossoms from that. The results will be both Earth friendly and beautiful. Best of all, unlike a fresh flower bouquet, a paper (or brooch or button) bridal bouquet is a pretty little keepsake from your wedding that will remain beautiful for years.

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