15 Sparkly Dresses for Wedding Guests
I recently attended my future brother-in-law's wedding at The Drake in Chicago, and chose a gold one-shoulder David Meister gown for the elegant Black Tie affair. Everyone seemed to love it, and I was surprised to be the only female guest wearing gold. If you have a wedding coming up and want to stand out in the crowd, I say metallics are the only way to go! Here are 15 sparkly options I absolutely love... Which one of these shimmery, glimmery stunners do you love...
Opulent Romance with Rose, Olive and Gold
Spring doesn't have to be all about soft pastels and wispy fabrics, which you'll soon understand once you take in the gorgeous inspiration below. I spotted this gem (captured by Archetype Studio Inc.) over on Style Me Pretty, and fell head over heels for the luxurious combination of colors and textures. Rich olive green paired with light shades of pink and sparkly gold...the end result is something out of a fairytale! Like or love this beautiful combination? To see more wedding...
Here Comes the Queen
Hopefully your groom makes you feel like a queen! And maybe you want to channel a touch of royal wedding style for when you walk down the aisle. If so, get ready to swoon hard over these deliciously regal details from the Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2013 runway show! The Inspiration... Old world Sicily, Venetian and Byzantine mosaics of the twelfth-century cathedral in the city of Monreale, and elaborately gilded, embroidered glamour. The Details... Queenly golden crowns encrusted...
Slip Into the New Jimmy Choo Bridal Collection
If you're a shoe lover like me, then you're already thinking about the perfect pair of heels for your white aisle walk. And today, Jimmy Choo unveiled his show-stopping 2013 Bridal Collection! And let me just tell you... the wedding shoe porn is seriously amazing. Not to mention the gilded bridal clutches! Sure, these babies cost a small fortune (running from $495 up to $1395) but when you consider everything that you're spending on your wedding, and the fact that these are Jimmy...
Wedding Color Inspiration: Sparkly Copper & Gold
Metallics are still very much in for weddings, and I love the idea of mixing metals! A glitzy copper and gold wedding color palette, a la the inspiration board above, is absolutely stunning, and sets you up to incorporate one-of-a-kind vintage and thrift store finds! Think mix and match metallic vases for your wedding reception centerpieces, copper-stamped letterpress invitations with gold foil edges, or a classic white wedding cake with pops of these gorgeous metallic hues. You...
Art Deco Wedding Gilded to the Hilt
One gorgeous gallery simply wasn't enough to do this Great Gatsby wedding inspiration shoot justice! And with all the drool-worthy details photographed by Misty Miotto, we knew you'd want the full list of talented vendors who helped make it happen. With stain glass windows galore, an intimate enchanted courtyard, and opulently arched ceilings, the Church Street Ballroom in Orlando, Florida served as the perfect venue for the glitzy 1920's style affair. And the model bride's...
An Elegant Wedding Color Palette: Emerald Green & Gold
Emerald green paired with glittery gold makes for one gorgeous wedding color palette. Don't believe me, just take a peek at the elegant inspiration board below. Still on the fence? I'm certain these stunners from an engagement shoot featured on Every Last Detail will seal the deal and make you fall in love... And since emerald green is Pantone's Color of the Year for 2013, we expect more and more brides to be looking to incorporate this rich jewel tone into their wedding day...
Wedding Color Inspiration: Mint, Gold, and Classic Black & White
Sophisticated black and white paired with glittery gold is always a winning combination. But add to it hints of cool mint green and your wedding guests will be wowed! Just check out the gorgeous inspiration board above (and lots more lovely below)... Major swoon, right? I absolutely love this wedding color palette! It's timeless, elegant, and beautifully unexpected. The pastel mint hues add freshness and tranquility, while the gilded pops of gold add refined glitz and...
Glamorous Black and Gold Wedding Inspiration
What's more glamorous than classic black paired with glittery gold? Not much if you ask me! The Jason Wu stunner above from his Pre-Fall 2013 collection inspired today's color palette, a palette that works especially well for downtown chic and holiday weddings. Also perfect for vintage Art Deco style I Do's! Just check out the exquisite gilded wedding cakes below by Sweet & Saucy Cake Shop below... Divine don't you think? And how about this beautiful wedding invitation suite,...
Peach, Gold + Cream Wedding Color Inspiration
I'm fairly certain I'll incorporate dreamy pastel peach into my wedding color palette... after all, it's one of my most loved hues for romantic I Do's! And when you pair soft peach with creamy neutrals and gilded pops of gold, the end result is breathtaking. Just take a peek at the inspiration boards above and below... gorgeous don't you think? This palette lets you take your overall wedding vibe and theme in a variety of different directions, from vintage to sophisticated, shabby...

