A beach or destination wedding offers amazing seaside vistas of brilliant blues and soft sands, and are perfect for a relaxed, informal event. Your dress may be airy and flowing made from lightweight fabrics like silk or charmeuse designed by Sandals Destination Bridal or Demetrios. Your flowers may be peonies, hydrangea or orchids in sunset hues of orange, yellow, pink or purple and accented with grasses or berries. And your jewelry may consist of multiple strands of organic elements like pearl, shell, turquoise or coral. If so, the perfect complement to your breezy, beach wedding attire would be soft, wavy curls worn all or half down and accented with fresh blooms.

A classic wedding is defined by timeless decor with traditional and refined elements. Your dress may be a simple a-line made from silk or satin with understated detailing from a designer such as Jenny Lee or the Vineyard Collection by Priscilla of Boston. Your flowers may be roses or calla lilies in a soft peach, pink, cream or white. And your jewelry may consist of a simple pearl strand or a delicate crystal pendant or stud earrings. If so, the perfect complement to your classic style wedding attire would be an elegant, polished updo with a pearl or crystal accent such as a tiara or comb; and a simple, sheer veil.

Fresh Greens: A grass or pear green may seem like an unusual choice for a wedding color, but when paired with a vibrant pink, fiery orange, pale purple, sunny yellow or even a virgin white, it becomes the perfect accent for the modern wedding. Look to bouquets for color inspiration - fuchsia peonies accented with grass green berries, lime green button poms mixed with orange calla lilies, fresh green hydrangeas paired with lilac roses and green and white cymbidium orchids.

Metallics: Gold or Platinum will add a glamorous sparkle to any modern wedding. Whether you prefer the warm tint of gold or the silvery shine of platinum you can add a touch of elegance or drama to your wedding decor. If you prefer gold - pair with a petal pink, pear green or ivory for an elegant flare; or try a deep wine red, espresso or marine blue for a dramatic flare. If you prefer platinum - pair with lavender, Tiffany blue or pale yellow for a touch of elegance; or try a clover green, fuchsia or deep orange for some drama.

Robin's Egg Blue: The perfect way to add the "something blue" to your wedding. This turquoise shade of blue can easily create either a trendy or classic palette, depending on what colors it is paired with. For a trendy palette, choose a bold yellow or orange for a complementary accent; or a similar shade of blue or green for a monochromatic theme. For a classic feel, choose a formal color such as black or espresso and ivory; or for an elegant twist, pair with platinum or gold.

Deep Browns: An espresso or chocolate brown is a great neutral for a modern wedding. Dark brown pairs well with a wide range of colors and looks great against a pop of saturated color. For a bold statement, pair with a vibrant orange, pink or lime green. For a more traditional pairing, choose a cream or wheat. And for a touch of glam, add a shiny gold accent. 

Eco-friendly Bridesmaid Dresses
Choosing dresses made from sustainable fabrics isn't the only green option for bridesmaid dresses. One of the most eco-friendly options is to choose dresses that your bridesmaids can wear again after the wedding is over. Even if you choose a dress handmade from eco-fabrics, a one-time use dress is just not as eco-friendly if it will never be worn again. Opt for classic colors and styles and involve your bridesmaids in the decision process so you will choose dresses that are sure to be worn again. You may also want to look into pre-owned dresses. There are great resources online and you can even check with your local dress shop to see if there are any never-been-worn dresses that were returned due to wedding mishaps. And of course, bridesmaid dresses made from organic or sustainable fabrics are always green choices when buying new - and if they are simple and classic in style and can be easily re-worn, that's even better. View eco bridesmaid dress inspiration

Eco-Friendly Bridesmaid Jewelry
When choosing jewelry for your bridesmaids, think timeless. Opt for items such as crystal or pearl stud earrings or a simple silver or gold chain. Have your bridesmaids check their jewelry boxes, they may even have such items already or they may be able to borrow them from someone. If you decide to go with something new, look for handmade jewelry and support fair trade or local artists. There are even a growing number of designers that offer jewelry made from recycled metals and conflict-free gemstones. View eco bridesmaid jewelry inspiration

Eco-Friendly Wedding Flowers
Flower bunches in bright pinks, yellows and oranges are a great way to add some color and drama to your bridal party. Look for florists that offer local, organic or sustainably grown flowers certified by a reputable organization such as VeriFlora, Florverde, Rainforest Alliance, USDA or Fair Trade Certified. Find sustainable wedding florists

PRESS RELEASE - The Association of Wedding Gown Specialists, an international organization of drycleaners who specialize in gown cleaning, restoration, and preservation, has partnered with Carbonfund.org to offer brides the option of carbon-neutral gown cleaning and preservation. "More brides than ever are concerned about their carbon footprints," Kermit Engh, Association president, said, "and brides now can ensure the beauty of their wedding gowns and help safeguard the planet's future, too."

"Carbonfund.org, the leading nonprofit carbon offset and climate solutions organization, has calculated the carbon dioxide emissions generated by cleaning and preserving wedding gowns," said Engh, "and brides can make a donation through members of the Association to offset them. We asked Carbonfund.org to estimate everything from the bride's trip to and from the cleaner to the cleaning procedures to the wedding chest's manufacture. Then we increased the total still more to be certain the bride's donation will account for the carbon footprint no matter what solvent our Association member uses or how far the bride has to travel. The donation included in the price of our ZeroCarbonTM wedding gown preservations assures the bride her preservation will be truly carbon-neutral, and 100 percent of her donation goes to Carbonfund.org." (ZeroCarbonTM is a trademark of Carbonfund.org.)

Eric Carlson, Carbonfund.org president, said, "We are excited to work with the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists to spread the message that global warming affects all of us, and we can all be part of the solution by reducing and offsetting our carbon footprint. The ZeroCarbonTM wedding gown preservations are an important and innovative way for any bride to protect her gown while helping the environment and supporting the highest quality carbon reduction projects in the world."

Donations to Carbonfund.org support global renewable energy, energy efficiency, and reforestation projects that reduce carbon dioxide emissions. All Carbonfund.org projects are independently verified to the highest certification standards. The nonprofit organization provides individual and business offsetting options. Brides who are interested in calculating the entire wedding's carbon footprint can find a carbon calculator at www.carbonfund.org/weddings or at WeddingWire.com, a wedding planning website that has integrated Carbonfund.org's carbon calculator.

Members of the Association, a not-for-profit trade group with members in the United States, Canada, Australia, and South America also work to reduce carbon emissions by recycling, conserving energy, and, in general, setting standards to protect the environment. Brides can find the nearest specialist at the Association's website www.WeddingGownSpecialists.com. Each member honors the preservation guarantee of every other member, which includes taking the gown out of the container and pressing it at no charge when the gown is to be worn again. More than 70 specialty gown designers and manufacturers recommend the Association's preservations, which are also Endorsed by the Association of Bridal Consultants, the organization dedicated to wedding professionals worldwide.

MrsNowMrs.com is an online service created to simplify the name-change process for newlyweds. They research the name-change procedure for each state and make sure that all forms and filing instructions are the most up-to-date versions available. Simply create an account which will guide you through 3 easy steps in 30 minutes - saving you over 12 hours of research and form completion. 

Step 1 - Questions: Answer questions about yourself.
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You will have six months of unlimited access to your MissNowMrs account, so you can complete your name-change forms at your own pace. You can even get started before your wedding. And they offer giftcards, which make perfect shower or wedding gifts.

Stay up-to-date on new additions to the Dessy, After Six, Alfred Sung and Lela Rose bridesmaid dress collections, as well as Sandals Destination Wedding Dresses. And get the latest news about bridesmaid dress styles and colors, wedding & bridesmaid accessories and bridesmaid gifts. Follow The Dessy Group on Twitter.

The Joe Fresh spring '09 collection offers mix 'n match, classic pieces such as trouser jeans, cardigans, shirt dresses and flats at wallet-friendly prices. Flip through the Joe Fresh top trends; or check out their mix 'n match tool where you can design an outfit, see how much it will cost and then post it to your Facebook page.

With over 30 years experience in the fashion industry, Joe Fresh's creative director Joe Mimran; along with his brother Saul Mimran, and Alfred Sung are responsible for developing luxury fashion brands including Alfred Sung and Club Monaco.

This spring Joe Fresh also launched Joe Fresh Beauty, a professional quality line of cosmetics, brushes and accessories at their familiar affordable prices. And Joe Fresh Beauty is on the road offering free makeovers and beauty tips. For beauty inspiration, find a beauty tour stop near you or get insider beauty tips online from Joe Fresh stylists on the hottest beauty trends.

Wedding Mapper offers wedding inspiration, advice and tools to help you plan your dream wedding. Share wedding ideas, ask wedding advice, and browse photos with help from their global community of thousands of brides and grooms who have shared their wedding day experiences. Create a custom interactive wedding map with markers for your rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, reception and other wedding events; as well as recommendations for hotels, dining and entertainment to help your guests with their plans while in town for your wedding. Ask questions about or view descriptions, photos, ratings, and reviews for local wedding vendors and venues; browse real weddings near you and view upcoming events by wedding location. Visit Wedding Mapper for free wedding planning tools and advice.

As of this month, Dessy Group's sponsored video, "A Brief Guide About Bridesmaids" has received over 20,000 views.