Laissez les bon temps rouler (Translation: Let the good times roll!). It’s Fat Tuesday, so we’re indulging with over-the-top Mardi Gras wedding day style!

Fleur de Lis Invitations

Photo: Julia Newman Photography

This stylized lily is Louisiana’s official state symbol, so this motif is a must have on your stationery suite.

Purple Bridesmaid Dresses

Photo: Jonathan Gibson Photography

Pair bridesmaid dresses in a saturated purple hue with sunflowers for a stylish nod to the wild event.

Masquerade Inspired Cake

Photo: SavvyDeetsBridal.com

The truly die-hard Mardi Gras lovers would feature a king’s cake, but this purple, green and black cake is still fit for a king!

Photo: Mary Wyar Photography

Not ready to go all out Mardi Gras style? Purple shoes add just a hint of festivity.

Mardi Gras Bead Motif Escort Cards

Photo: Art de Vie

Instead of tossing beads, incorporate a bead design onto the escort cards.

Fleur de Lis Bouquet Wrap

Photo: Art de Vie

Put the finishing touch on a bright purple bouquet with a rhinestone encrusted fleur-de-lis for a glam edge.

Mask Favors

Photo: Julia Newman Photography

Treat your guests to a taste of mystery with masquerade mask favors.

Second Line Parades

Photo: Art de Vie

Photo: Elizabeth Ray Photography

Celebrate tradition with a second line parade through the streets from the ceremony to the reception venue. Jazz horns will get your guests in the mood to party and their feet ready to move!

Parade Float Transportation

Photo: Art de Vie

For once your guests won’t have to stand on the sidelines and watch the parade!

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With the Superbowl coming up on Sunday we’re inspired by the bold colors of both teams. Whether you’re hardcore fan enough to have Sourdough Sam or Poe show up at the reception or you don’t care about the teams at all (we won’t tell!), you can still get in on the action! Brides you decide: which color palette wins? Do you dig the Baltimore Ravens’ purple and black or are you hot for the San Francisco 49ers’ red and gold? Vote below!

Vote for your favorite color palette!:

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It’s no surprise that there’s a trend in colored wedding gowns (especially pink). Celebs and real brides alike are jumping this designer bandwagon and we can’t decide which color we like best! From Amber Tamblyn’s vibrant, yellow wedding dress, to the pretty pink hues of Anne Hathaway and Jessica Biel, we also saw a handful of colorful gowns during bridal fashion week. Here are some of our top ticks straight off the runways of NYC!

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Lavender is pretty without being too sweet — and is also one of the hottest colors in fashion right now!

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Of-the-moment hues like blush and lavender are paying tribute to parlor-era sophistication.

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In our opinion, this is the most modern-feeling vintage hue.

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We’re passionate for purple and so are real brides. It’s the most popular wedding color right now — one out of every five couples includes purple in their color palette.

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In honor of New York Bridal Fashion Week, we’re shouting out one of our seriously stylish real brides. Are you as obsessed with Nicole’s bejeweled look as we are?

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