Aaah, weddings! A white sand beach in Aruba, a mountaintop peak in snowy Colorado or a seaside park in Del Mar; if you invite me, expect a ‘yes’ reply in your mailbox…
The details are what I find so fascinating — so much thought goes into each place setting, slice of layer cake, and specialty cocktail. As soon as I hear about the impending nuptials, my first question is “what color are the bridesmaids dresses?” Bridesmaid dresses set the tone for the entire wedding — the color that pulls everything together in perfect harmony.
We don’t get snow in sunny Del Mar, so the idea of planning a winter wedding sounds so exciting. The first winter-inspired color that comes to mind—something fresh and neutral– is a beautiful tuxedo gray. Picture this: your best friends walking down the aisle in a strapless gray dress cocktail dress with a scalloped bodice. The dress is from Weddington Way, an online boutique for bridesmaids dresses. It is a great way to shop for dresses, as it has photos and reviews posted by brides and bridesmaids. The best feature? Pockets! Perfect for lipstick, tissues and mascara for touch-ups!
Whether in Southern California or New England, the dress should be paired with a cape or wrap. This is the Elayne Fur Coverup by Coast-Stores.com. It’s elegant, classic, snuggly, and faux fur (of course).
As for jewelry, think simple and elegant. Sweet Bling’s Sterling Silver Bar Necklace (with a diamond) is perfect. Note to the bride: it makes a great bridesmaid gift! Pair this with some sparkly Crystal Stretch Bracelets and Pave Crystal Disk Earrings. You may just steal the show…
Pockets are helpful, but every bridesmaid needs a Silver Satin Clutch by Perfect Details for $120. I love the elongated shape and the crystal oval closure. Think of it as an investment piece — you know you will carry this again. For shoes, it was an easy pick. The Badgeley Mischka Kassidy II’s are perfection.
An easy accent for the bouquet — light lavender. Think: winter, but girly and versatile. A dainty hair accessory in a modern bun would be the icing on the cupcake.
With this ensemble… always a bridesmaid actually sounds pretty fabulous.
Sweet Bling 
