Whereas classic elegance made a great comeback as far as dresses were concerned, simple veils gave way to dramatic and show-stopping headpieces on this years wedding runway. Real flowers, fake flowers, wisps of french netting, and dramatic veils that swept the floor ruled the wedding runway, causing almost as much of a stir as the beautiful dresses they accompanied.

So whether your taste is simple and classic or decidedly avant-garde, we’re certain you’ll find some amazing adornment to suit your fancy and grace your crown.

Here are a few we certainly fancy:

1. Immense & Exquisite:

Image via Watters

2. Sheer Drama:

Photo by Sofia Negron via Merci New York

3. Gorgeous Garland:

4. Beautiful Band:

Photo by Sofia Negron via Merci New York

5. Vintage Vixen:

6. Lavish & Lovely:

7. Delightfully Dotty:

8. Fresh Florals:

9. Minimal Magic:

10. Fabulous Fluff:

We love the unexpected drama these headpieces add to your wedding day ensemble, and the way they seem to enhance instead of overpower the dresses they accompany.

Here Ann Barge describes her inspiration, and how that magic synchronicity happens in designers collections:

Lover.ly + Anne Barge – Fall 2013 Fashion Preview and Interview with Anne from Loverly on Vimeo.

To see more interviews, head to the Lover.ly videos page

So what do you think? Are these enchanting embellishments for you, or will you top off your wedding day ensemble with something a little more classic?

Moving right along to another very popular silhouette on this years runway, let’s talk about the fantastically figure-flattering Fit and Flair. Say that one four times fast- we dare you!

While some of these beauties might wander into mermaid or trumpet territory, one thing is undeniable- they all hug your curves in just the right places! So whatever your size and however subtle or bold your appetite for a fancy flair might be, we’re certain there’s one (or four!) for you.

Now you just have to make a decision:

1. Classic Hollywood Glamour:

2. Sheer Delight:

3. Exquisite Asymmetry:

4. Pleats Please:

5. Lavish & Lovely:

6. Elegant Drama:

7. Romantic Ruffles:

8. Bedazzled Beauty:

9. Captivating Confection:

10. A Beautiful Bow:

And if you’re still scratching your head, check out this helpful bit of advice, not to mention some more drool-worthy dresses, from the lovely folks at Ines Di Santo:

Lover.ly + Ines Di Santo – Fall 2013 Fashion Preview and Interview with Veronica Di Santo from Loverly on Vimeo.

To see more interviews, head to the Lover.ly videos page

Yet another alternative to the strapless dress that made quite a statement on the wedding runway was what we’re affectionately calling the one-shoulder wonder around here. These dramatic dresses pack quite a punch, whether they’re amazingly architectural, stunningly spare, or enchantingly embellished.

And with a plethora of flattering silhouettes to choose from—ball gowns, bias-cut beauties and mermaid dresses abound—why not make a bold and asymmetrical statement on your wedding day?

Here are a few of our favorites to get you started:

1. Stunning Simplicity:

2. Fabulous Florals:

3. A Wonderful Wisp:

4. Blush & Beautiful:

5. Enchanted Garden:

6. Pretty Petals:

7. Enchanting Embellishment:

8. Dramatic Draping:

9. Whimsy in White:

10. Clever in Crimson:

Bonus: These dresses have just enough going on around your face that you can get away with minimal accessories—a great pair of earrings, a swipe of red lipstick, and a big smile!

What do you think of all this amazing asymmetry? Would you dare to bare only one shoulder on your wedding day?

A vintage detail of Dior’s iconic New Look, the peplum is a great way to accentuate your curves in all the right ways on your wedding day. The variety of peplums that sauntered down the runway this year offer the modern bride a delightful twist on a true classic. So whether you choose one that is short and sweet, fit and flared, sheer and silky, or architecturally avant-guard, your waistline is sure to shine!

Here are a few of our favorites:

1. Stunning Structure:

2. Slight & Sophisticated:

3. Pointedly Pretty:

4. A Romantic Little Ruffle:

5. Feminine & Floral:

6. A Clever Curve:

7. Ruffle Reversal:

8. A Lovely Length:

9. Just So Subtle:

10. Sheer Delight:

What do you think? Will you add a little glamourous flare to your wedding day ensemble?

There was a surprising lack of stark white on the wedding runway this year, with designers instead favoring a delightful palette of beautifully subtle colors—think warm golds, soft creams & ivories, blush, ballet pink, even pale, pale green made an appearance.

Sweet and feminine with out being saccharine, the hint of color is warm, flattering, and extremely photo-friendly. And if celebrity weddings are any indication, colored wedding dresses are definitely having a moment.

Here’s some of our favorite inspiration for your own moment:

1. Exquisite Pale Ice:

2. Beautiful Blush:

3. Captivating Cream:

4. Divine Fluff:

5. A Glorious Garden:

6. Elegant & Ivory:

Image via Watters via Lover.ly

7. Green with Envy:

8. The Palest Pink:

Image from Watters via Lover.ly

9. Clever in Cream:

10. Silvery Structure:

Every bit as bridal as their white counterparts, subtly colored wedding dresses add a fresh, fun, and surprisingly sophisticated twist to your bridal ensemble.

So what hue will you wear on your wedding day? As if you don’t already have enough delicious decisions to make…

The variety of lace wedding dresses that waltzed down the fall runway was dazzling: refined, elegant, unexpected. And mercifully, a far cry from the ruffle necked monstrosities of our youth. So whether you desire a body conscious ball-gown or a whimsical romp through the woodland, don’t overlook the possibilities of lace.

This enchanting detail can add a lot to a simple dress, and if you’re feeling adventurous, we love the way a more daring silhouette instantly makes lace a modern classic.

Here are a few examples to get you dreaming:

1. The Drama:

Lazaro via Lover.ly

2. The Trumpet:

photo by: Dan Lecca of St. Pucchi via Lover.ly

3. Details, details:

Alvina Valenta via Lover.ly

4. Bohemian Romance:

Claire Pettibone via Lover.ly

5. Simply Stunning:

Anne Barge via Lover.ly

6. Pointe Shoes & Lace:

Lazaro via Lover.ly

7. Ethereal Modern:

Rivini via Lover.ly

8. With a Bow:

Photo by: Dan Lecca of Alfred Angelo via Lover.ly

9. Long Sleeves & Lace:

Photo by: Dan Lecca of St. Pucchi via Lover.ly

10. Vintage Perfection:

Anne Barge via Lover.ly

It seems that whether you favor classic, simple lines, or a more complex combination of dramatic details, lace is certain to add both enchanting texture and feminine charm to your wedding day ensemble.

And those little lace gloves? We die. Absolute perfection.

No doubt inspired by Kate Middleton’s Mcqueen stunner, or perhaps fueled by fashion’s collective obsession with Downton Abbey and Lady Mary’s long-awaited nuptials, the wedding runway was overflowing with a variety of sleeved dress options.

More than just modest, sleeves are a romantic & refined way to imbue your wedding day ensemble with a a hint of ladylike grace.

And so whether they serve to cover, or embellish, wedding day sleeves are sure to be sensational.

Here are a few of our favorites, short, long, and everywhere in between:

1. Exquisite Embroidery:

2. Lovely & Lacy:

3.Sheer Applique:

4. Short & Long:

5. Pretty Poet:

6. Ballet Neck Beauty:

7. Embellished & Assymmetrical:

8. Captivating Cap Sleeves:

9. Whimsical Wisps:

10. Simple & Modern:

Whether you channel Grace Kelly, a la Princess Catherine, or emphasize your amazing arms with some enchanting embellishment, the return of sleeves offers yet another amazing alternative to the ever popular strapless dress.

What do you think?
Will you cover up your arms on your wedding day?