Ombre cake:

Found on Brunch at Saks

Ombre centerpieces:

Found on Calligraphy by Jennifer. courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings.

Ombre aisles:

Found on Luxe Finds courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings

Even an ombre gown to don down the aisle:

Found on Bridal Snob.

Whatever the shade, Ombre provides a beautiful detail to your event!

Does the ring showcase the diamond, or is the diamond merely the canvas for the ring? You choose!

The Oyster Diamond Ring

The Intrigue

The Episode

The Apropos

The Venture London

The Elevate

The Ventana Quad

The Intrinsic

Did you know John Atencio studied art here in Colorado?

Found on www.JohnAtencio.com

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Red has been popping up everywhere as an alternative to the white wedding dress.

Here is a little history lesson on the Red wedding gown thanks to Luxurious Wedding Style Report.

Throughout the ages, Red was the traditional wedding dress color. Red is the color of good luck and auspiciousness. White was never even considered until 1840 when Queen Victoria had a white wedding gown made to incorporate some white lace she owned. Wanting to be like the Queen, women soon adopted the White Wedding Gown.

Roman brides wore fiery red veils. Today, Greek, Albanian and Armenian brides wear red veils. Chinese brides wear red wedding gowns and are carried to the ceremony in a red litter. Then the bride walks on a red carpet and is greeted by the groom who lifts her red veil. In ancient Russia people also loved the color red which symbolized joy, sun and beauty by wearing a red color sundress.

Roman brides wore red to protect themselves from evil. Brides in the middle ages wore red as a mark of the high status and many Indian brides still hold to this tradition. Chinese brides still wear red on their wedding day as a expression of good luck.

This OUI for MATTISON by Malan Breton gown was the finale for the Malan Breton Fall 2011 Collection.

Marina K Couture Isabelle gown from the Diamond Collection.

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This peacock-feather hairpiece looks vintage and romantic, and would be a great accent of color next to a white bridal gown:

Found on My Wedding Dream

For a touch of flair, try these shoe clips from Sofisticato on Etsy:

In a bouquet, peacock feathers add softness and texture, and are a great contrasting color:

Image from Style Hive

Here’s a modern, elegant invitation, and the feather can be used as a keepsake:

From Newly Engaged

Check out this gorgeous peacock cake:

Image from Wedding Paper Divas

Found on A Mountain Bride.

Found on a Mountain Bride.

Found on This is Glamorous.

French bride photographed by Olivier Lalin.

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Priscilla says I’m a “classic” bride (go figure). What are you??

Here is an image from one of our weddings last season:

And a few more we love:

Image found on Merriment and Mischief…

Image Found on Etsy.

Here are a few more images of brides and grooms making an exciting exit!

Photo courtesy of JasonG Photography.

Image from Green Wedding Shoes

Image from Style Me Pretty.