Mix and Match

Matching dresses are a thing of the past so let your friends mix it up! However, mixing it up a little should not stress you out. Here are a few ways to make sure your bridesmaids can be unique but still look fabulous standing side by side.

1. Choose a color palette with swatches of fabric from a fabric store. These colors should all complement one another as well as your wedding theme. Then, let the girls decide what colors are the most flattering for their body type as well as skin and hair color. They can take the swatches with them and find dresses that show off their own personality.

Tip: Give the girls a few guidelines such as dress length, formality level, or a general silhouette, but let them do the rest.

(Courtesy of weddingbee.com )

2. For a bride who is a little more conservative, change the neckline and silhouette of the dresses while keeping the same color and texture. Also, use different jewelry in the same colors for each bridesmaid and let them pick their own shoes.

(Dresses can be found at David’s bridal)
Top Necklace: http://www.etsy.com/shop/lakeshorecreations4u
Bottom Necklace: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LoreleisAtelie

3. For bold brides, choose a color palette and let the girls pick their own prints. This goes really well with a wedding that has a vintage or whimsical theme.

(Courtesy of Perfectweddingtouches.com)

Brilliant Bridesmaids' Gifts

Planning your wedding can feel like a whirlwind. It’s so easy to get caught up in the cake, the flowers, the band, the color of your mother-in-law’s dress, you name it! Don't forget to put the same thought and creativity into buying gifts for those nearest and dearest to you to say thanks for participating in your big day! We have assembled a few of our favorite gifts that would work great for your bridesmaids, your mother, aunts, shower hostesses, you name it! If you need more advice, you can always contact us at As you wish…! The Satin Keepsake Clutch by J. Crew works double duty: you can stuff it with goodies and they can use it the night of the wedding!

We love OPI's new Texas-inspired nail polishes! On the left, Big Hair Big Nails, on the right, Guy Meets Gal-veston!





A wrap or pashmina is always a good idea, especially useful for outdoor weddings on breezy spring and summer nights! Pictured: Refined Silk Cashmere Wrap by J. Crew.

It never hurts to throw in a pair of flip flops for the all-night dance party at the reception! We love these by Havianas.

Real Weddings: Colors for 2011

We are continuing our series of Hot Colors for 2011. What better than to feature one of our very own stylish brides! We love how she chose the colors Regatta, Honeysuckle, and Beeswax to feature in her wedding! For the original post and to see all the new colors of 2011 click here:

Photography: Jennifer Yarbro Photography
Floral: The Wildflower
Planner: As you wish...

Pretty Pretty Princess

In a wedding, no one can resist the adorable flower girl! Are you hunting for the perfect flower girl's dress? Look no further, we've compiled a few of our favorites dresses for the little ones.
{All the dresses below are by Jordan.}






These dresses can be found at the following boutiques, recommended by As you wish...

Mockingbird Bridal, Dallas
Melissa's Bridal, Garland
Bridal Couture of Addison, Addison
Bridal Boutique, Lewisville
Brides by Demetrios, Frisco