Karen went into wedding planning with a specific style in mind: classic vintage. So a romantic lace gown by Monique Lhuillier was an easy choice to fit that look. Delicate cap sleeves gave the dress an old-world quality, while the fitted silhouette added a serious dose of glamour. Karen wore her hair loose and sideswept, accented with a Sara Gabriel feather-and-rhinestone hair clip. She stayed away from dramatic red lips and dark eyes, and instead kept her makeup palette pretty and peachy.

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Maybe you aren’t quite daring enough to wear a color (or black!) on your wedding day. So why not do what bride Jessica did. She chose to wear her dramatic black dress for her one-year vow renewal! Her and Hunter’s wedding round-two was a completely different take on their original traditional nuptials.

To balance her edgy look, Jessica carried a feminine ruffled white bunch of roses, berries and dusty miller. Her bridesmaid wore a black dress as well and carried an all-white arrangement of balsa wood gardenias. See more of their inspiring vow renewal here.

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As we slowly get things back up and running post-Sandy, we thought we’d give you a wedding to lift your spirits. This amazing wedding in Mandeville Canyon, CA has plenty of inspiration to boot.

Saree’s amazing Monique Lhuillier gown’s jewel-encrusted neckline is unforgettable. Her delicate, sweet bouquet of lily of the valley mimics the design and beadwork of her dress.

Her Grecian-like romantic curled updo and gold strappy sandals completed her unique look. We especially love her henna tattoos! See the rest of their amazing wedding details here!

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Mary describes her wedding day look as “punk rock Audrey Hepburn.” She designed the dress herself and had it custom-made by Monaco Couture. It was fairly simple (and tea-length in the front) but was fun and edgy in the back with a big black-and-white bow.

For a softer look in her bouquet, Mary carried hot pink peonies, dahlias and roses wrapped in a black-and-white ribbon.

For a fun take on the bridesmaid looks, the girls chose their own outfits, down the their tights and shoes. Feeling inspired by a Vogue fashion spread, she wanted her girls to express their individual fun styles. The look came together seamlessly. See the entire wedding here!

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Resmi and Samir’s culturally exotic wedding is absolutely gorgeous. Find out how to steal Resmi’s stylish secrets here!

the gowns (yes, gowns) For her white dress, Resmi chose a silk shantung gown by Legends by Romona Keveza. During their Hindu ceremony, Resmi and Samir both wore traditional maroon attire — Resmi chose a fitted lehenga with ruby and gold jewelry.

the henna Resmi’s henna, the sign of a new Indian bride, took two hours to apply. She kept the paste on for 12 hours before the wedding. the bridesmaid dresses Oversize pistachio-colored bows topped garden-green bridesmaid dresses.

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