Of course, we already know your glasses don’t take away from your beauty or womanliness. In fact, some may regard them as a necessary fashion accessory. If you love your glasses and don’t feel like “you” without them, then by all means keep them on! If, however, you never really came to terms with yourself as a bespectacled kind of girl, then maybe it’s better to get yourself some contact lenses.

But whatever you decide, it’s definitely acceptable these days to wear glasses at your wedding. Still not convinced? Google “brides in glasses” and you’ll see quite an impressive array of lovely brides in their glasses.  Here a few adorable examples!

Photos: 1. etsy via orange and blossom 2. Intimate Weddings 3. Fifties Wedding 4. Offbeat Bride Feature image: MyWedding.com

Here are just a few of the gorgeous wedding things I’ve found by browsing Etsy!

1. Custom Alencon Lace Wedding Jacket – Short or Capped Sleeves by GlorybyJeannieLee:  “The Alencon Lace jacket is my favorite bridal accessory, as it will dress up even the most simple gown.”

2. Collette Lace Shoes with Hand Singed Roses and Rhinestone Buttons Marie Antoinette Style Ballroom Slippers by ShatteredPrincess. New, but enhanced with vintage lace, definitly one of a kind.

3. Wedding Sign Directional Wedding Shabby Chic 24 x 12 by tcart2010:  Hand painted signs direct your guests in the right direction!

4. SPARKLING CHAMPAGNE on ICE – Hand Knit Spiraling Twist – Pearl and Crystal Bangle by SerebaDesigns : Creamy 8mm ivory and 8mm champagne glass pearls are mixed with 6mm soft white glass pearls… all hand knit onto light silver durable metallic cord.

5. Martha Stewart Replica – Wedding Cake Butterfly Packs by clearcutcrafts2007:  Pack of 30 butterflies in 5 different colors and many designs.

6. Men’s wedding ring shiny classic finish 14k solid gold by havalazar: This beautiful stylish hand made band from 14K recycled gold can be customized  according to your request.

7. Retro-Tulle Headband with Hand-made Chiffon Flower with Button center by FascinatingCreations :  Soft and pretty, a little bitty hippy but 100% sophisticated!

8. Chandelier Earings, Crystal Quartz Little Wings by SarahHickeyJewellery : Available in Sterling Silver or 14K Gold Filled

9. Flower Girl Fancy Tutu Dress Custom Colors by CHICLILLOVEBUGS : This Elegant Design will be recreated in any size ranging from newborn to size 6 girls, in your choice of color, fabric type, and extra embellishing.

10. Bridal Bouquet Turquoise Fuschia Fiesta Wedding Flowers by  AmoreBride : This silk bouquet and others can be customized to your specific color and floral needs!

But in the cooler months, you can be sure that straight hair will stay smooth, curls will stay sleek, and the longer and heavier your hair, the better! Here are some beautiful down-do’s (and amazing hair accessories!) to consider for your winter wedding! While some may resemble more beachy summer hair, these styles have a more polished and sophisticated style.

All photos from The Knot. Click on any image to take you to The Knot’s wedding hair photo galleries.

In addition to bridal gowns, you can find separates, shrugs, veils, headpieces, jewelry, sashes, and shoes.  Of course the best part of all is that they’re up to 90% discounted! So, all you lovely brides out there, check out the stunning gowns and accessories at  Your Dream Dress and see if you can find the gown of your dreams at a price you may have only dreamed of until today!

Not that we want the maids to outshine the bride… but the bridesmaid’s gowns this season are just incredible!  We’ve browsed the newest collections (thanks, Martha!) and have picked some of favorites to show you… it was difficult to stick to just forty!

Some are long, some are short, some are tailored and some are flowing, and they are all colors of the rainbow– even a few patterned and two-toned, but what we love is that they all have clean, simple lines and beautiful, flattering shapes. And we’re particularly happy to see that there are plenty of options for the modest gals who don’t want to go strapless (or even sleeveless)!

To see all the latest collections, visit Martha Stewart Weddings. To see our favorites, read on!

Long Peach Bridesmaid Dress: Amsale.com

Long Light Pink Bridesmaid Dress: Amsale.com

Long Purple Bridesmaid Dress: Amsale.com

Short Deep Plum Bridesmaid Dress: Modern Vintage Collection Alfred Angelo

Short Red Bridesmaid Dress: Modern Vintage Collection: Alfred Angelo

Long Brown Bridesmaid Dress: Modern Vintage Collection Alfred Angelo

I am really digging Vera Wang’s line, all sultry beige and black tulle, these gowns are beautifully daring and unabashedly feminine at the same time. With silhouettes ranging from ballgown to trumpet, these dresses are perfect for the romantic or goth bride who dares to be different!

Ann Bowen‘s line has some real winners this season (although I admit that I hate some of them)! I like these figure-hugging sheaths with their sparkles, lace, ruffles, and deep V-necks:

If you can ignore the ridiculous veil (I know, it’s hard) you may find that you love these gowns from Badgley Mischka‘s fall collection. The sparkly silver embellishments add a beautiful touch, and I really love both dresses with the gold flowers and gold spangles!

If your style is simple and sleek, check out Carolina Herrera’s line, which is understated but undeniably sophisticated. The lovely shrugs in the 1st, 4th, and 5th photos are removable, but so chic!

Some of Claire Pettibone‘s dresses are too outlandish for my subdued taste, but I think that the ones I’m showing you here are absolutely whimsical and adorable!

I’m not sure how I feel about embroidered crystal bodices, but I’m crazy about the skirts on these Eve of Milady‘s gowns! They are exquisite and sure look like fun to swish around in!

What are your favorites?

To see the rest of the lines, or gowns by other designers, please visit Martha Stewart Weddings! Happy browsing!

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Gold table setting ideas: Elizabeth Ann Designs

Gold Torrent Drops: Anthropologie $48

Golden vessels bearing silver number stickers+ smaller gold-leaf votives: Marthat Stewart Weddings

Metallic Crepe Paper flowers: Creative Jewish Mom

Gold hair comb: Etsy $98

Elephant Card Holders: American Bridal $21 for set of 12

Hershey‘s Hugs and Kisses via Firehow

Glittery accessories: Martha Stewart Weddings

Long gold dress: Trina Turk $298; Short sequined dress Nordstrom $158

Blake Long Faceted Necklace: Revolve Clothing $149

Armani Gold tie: Nordstrom $145; Elie Tahari silver tie: BlueFly $59

Wedding cake via Pretty Little Things

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feature image: Gardens of Whimsy bridal hair accessories via Wedding Dresses.

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This photo collage is from Brooklyn Bride via Tram @Phi-Style.com.  Click through for individual photo credits.

Although this look is most suited for a summer wedding, you can adapt it to any other season! Here’s one made with berries, for winter, from Hair Styling Tools!

In fall, of course, you’d need something crimson and gold, with some maple leaves or berries thrown in for good measure! Here’s a stunning wreath from Your Best Wedding (from Wedding day). It helps if the bride’s hair is a rich auburn, doesn’t it?

Besides, braids are one of today’s hottest bridal trends, so you’ll be chic, stylish and beautiful on your big day!

feature image: The Knot

Ballerina Twist: The ballerina twist up-do is a soft and romantic  hairstyle for the classic bride. This one’s got a little braided action going on!  (via One Wed.com)

Long and Loose: Nicole Kidman shows us how a long, loose braid paired with side-swept bangs can be classic yet current. (via iVillage)

Beach hair: Braids are great for a relaxed, casual wedding, when you wear them in a loose and unfussy style. (via HubPages)

Sophisticated Updo: Adding some tiny braids into upswept hair turns a regular updo into something special. Take a cue from Jessica Alba! (via WooInfo)

Embellished Braid: The look of  a braid, without any actual braiding! Unusual and elegant at the same time. (via The Knot)

Textured hair: Lots of texture makes this hairstyle stand out from the crowd (a la Blake Lively)! (via iVillage)

Fishtail Braid: Another causal look that’s great for an outdoor wedding! (via The Knot)

Soft Sweep: Seven loose braids are brought together and secured with pins. The rest of the hair flows naturally for a pretty half-up-half-down do. (via Martha Stewart Weddings)

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Red invitations with gold calligraphy, via The Knot.

Red, floor-length dress, $280, Lazaro. For your bridesmaids… or the daring bride! (via Brides.com)

Crystal vases topped with red, silk lampshades, and filled with water, glass marbles, water-activated LED lights, and a single ruby gerbera daisy (via The Knot).

Earrings, $45, Kenneth Jay Lane, 877-953-5264. (via Brides.com)

Bouquet of gloriosa lilies, red hypericum berries, red ranunculuses, and Safari Sunset (via The Knot).

Dress, $286, Ivy & Aster. (via Brides.com)

Red Sling-back shoes via The Knot.

Satin Sash with Beaded Embellishment by David’s Bridal