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Avante Bride
Olivia GrahamPlayful plumes and shimmery spangles add just enough
whimsy to a lapis-colored gown.
Naeem Khan dress, $16,990, NaeemKhan.com; Erica Courtney engagement ring, $8,500 (not including center stone), EricaCourtney.com; Uneek Jewelry band, from $1,318, UneekJewelry.com; David Yurman
earrings, $3,400, DavidYurman.com; Oscar de la Renta shoes, $1,190, OscardelaRenta.com; Trousseau & Co. hat box, $225, TrousseauandCo.com
Bejeweled Beauty
Olivia GrahamIn the market for a sparkly “something blue”? Whether they’re costume or real, aquamarine-and-sapphire-tinted danglers are seriously elegant ear candy.
Kenneth Winston dress, $1,165, KennethWinston.com; Omi Privé ring, price upon request, OmiPrive.com; Kenneth Jay Lane earrings, $150, KennethJayLane.com
Retro Chic
Olivia GrahamPut a nostalgic twist on a romantic lace gown with a fun pair of cat-eye sunnies.
Watters dress, $2,136, Watters.com; sunglasses, stylist’s own; Coast Diamond earrings, $1,210, CoastDiamond.com; Effy Jewelry blue topaz ring, $1,195, EffyJewelry.com
Belle of the Ball
Olivia GrahamTwirl the night away (and make an unforgettable statement) in a powder-blue ball gown and matching Swiss dot gloves.
Sareh Nouri dress, price upon request, SarehNouri.com; Atelier Mon earrings, $150, BHLDN.com; La Crasia gloves, $40, LaCrasiaGloves.com
Boudoir Moment
Olivia GrahamA sultry gown with a thigh-high slit is the perfect opportunity to show off a delicate garter.
Rivini dress, $6,050, Rivini.com; Omi Privé engagement ring, price upon request, OmiPrive.com; David Yurman earrings, $8,000, DavidYurman.com; Mamie and James garter, $155, MamieandJames.com; Christian Louboutin shoes, $1,095, ChristianLouboutin.com
Très Femme
Olivia GrahamDainty touches like cascading floral appliqué and a silk sash make a feminine, flouncy gown stunning from every angle.
Monique Lhuillier dress, $7,855, MoniqueLhuillier.com; Kenneth Jay Lane
earrings, $100, KennethJayLane.com; Efva Attling
cocktail ring, $4,700, EfvaAttling.com
Birdcage Blues
Olivia GrahamThis pretty, cornflower-blue, ombré birdcage veil is the perfect accessory to your romantic day-of look—not to mention those stunning earrings.
Gigi Burris birdcage veil, $475, GigiBurris.com; Effy Jewelry earrings, $1,425, EffyJewelry.com
Sapphire Stunner
Olivia GrahamChannel Duchess Kate Middleton with a glamorous sapphire ring you can wear on your right hand.
Parade Design sapphire ring, $60,900, ParadeDesign.com
Bedazzled Bow
Olivia GrahamStash any day-of essentials (tissues, liptick) in this novelty clutch, which you can use long after you say “I do.”
Judith Leiber Couture bow clutch, $5,995, BergdorfGoodman.com
Sweet Treat
Olivia GrahamMake your “something blue” the exclamation point of your reception—your cake. Powder-blue fondant, glamorous white sugar flowers and frosting details, and silver accents make this confection almost too pretty to eat.
Ladurée cake, Laduree.com