A Guide to Summer Weddings: Getaway dresses

I've always thought it'd be so fun to darting out of you reception and hop onto a tandem bike, jump into red convertible or zip off in a jet. But the thought seems incomplete without the addition of a fun dress! Here are a few of the dresses that will allow you to ditch your wedding gown and slip into something that's perfect to "getaway" in!

A Guide to Summer Weddings: Wedding nails

Along with your choosing hairstyle and makeup, deciding on a nail polish color is a key beauty element that plays into your big day.  Whether you're a bride who wants to rock a little bling, or a bride who prefers simplicity, there's a hue out there that will give you the ideal bridal look that you want to achieve. Here are seven perfectly-viable shades, all by Essie, that are fit for a bride.

1. Powder blue for your 'something blue.
2. Pretty and feminine dusty rose.
3. Classic, no-fail nude.
4. Glamorous and vampy fire engine red.
5. Unpredictable and modern hot pink.
6. Soft and sophisticated metallic.

Which hue would you wear?

A Guide to Summer Weddings: Dressing the Bride

With all of the commotion surrounding your wedding, it can seem overwhelming having to decide what to wear to all of your events. Here's a little guide to give you a hand!

A Guide to Summer Weddings: Clutch Essentials

wedding guest essentials. by rimi featuring a floral brooch

I don't know about you, but I've certainly been guilty, many a time, for overpacking suitcases and overstuffing purses. I've since improved my packing skills, and I'd like to help you avoid overpacking this wedding season. In this post, I'll show you my favorite must-haves for guests of summer weddings, along with a couple of packing tips:

A Guide to Summer Weddings: Ladies, what should you wear?

Wedding season has officially begun! This means traditional church nuptials and preppy country club receptions, trendy downtown ceremonies and ritzy black-tie soirées. To kick this thing off, I've decided to start a brief new series called A Guide to Summer Weddings in which I'll feature a few ideas and tips to help brides and guests alike get through the summer. First up: guest attire for women. Enjoy!