Get Melissa Rycroft’s Bridal Party Style

As you’ve heard former Bachelor contestant and Dancing With the Stars alum Melissa Rycroft married love Tye Strickland in a beautiful beach ceremony in Mexico last weekend. We found all the lovely details on her gorgeous bridal party style. (All gowns came from Alfred Angelo!) Here are the details:

The Bride Wore: This lovely tiered strapless gown. It’s satin organza over satin with rhinestones and crystal beading and sequins. The gown features of chapel train. (You can get it with spaghetti straps too!)

Her Bridesmaids Wore: Pretty chiffon and satin high-low hem gowns in coral.

Her Flower Girl Wore: This little tiered satin flower dress with flocked dots in ivory with peach fix flowers. (The flower comes in 12 colors!)

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photos: courtesy of Alfred Angelo

Sexy Celeb-Inspired Fall Looks for Your Bridesmaids

Recent brides Khloe Kardashian and Jaime Pressly both wed last weekend in beautiful outdoor ceremonies, and consequently forced top bridal designers to whip up their fabulous wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses in a very short amount of time (we’re talking under a week for the Kardashian clan). Not every bride will have the connections (or the cash) to make bridal magic like this happen, but she can ensure that she and her girls can look just as fabulous. We found sexy look-alike gowns to match Kardashian and Pressly’s wedding style picks that your maids will actually want to wear -- promise!

Get Khloe Kardashian’s Maid of Honor Dress Style




This gorgeous sweep-train gown from Alfred Angelo channels the sexy elegance of Kourtney Kardashian’s Vera Wang dress (shown here!), and includes the same ‘V’ neckline and mermaid silhouette. We think a deep rich purple like this one is perfect for an elegant fall or winter wedding, don’t you?

Get Jaime Pressly’s Bridesmaid Dress Style




These sassy look-alike styles from Melissa Sweet are similar to the dresses Pressley chose for her bridesmaids, and real show-stoppers. On the right, you have a silk charmeuse long one-shouldered empire gown in mint julep, and next to it isa sexy more detailed alternative – don’t you just love the cascading fabric and flower detailing on this silk organza gown? Ladies, this is how you really up the glitz and glam factor for your wedding.

-- Katerina Gkionis



Photos: Flynet Pictures, Priscilla of Boston, and Alfred Angelo

Mark Wahlberg's Daughter's Flower Girl Style -- Get it Near You!

It’s your resident bridal style stalker here! Last weekend, Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham said “I do” in an intimate catholic ceremony. The couple’s daughter, Ella Rae, was their flower girl, and she wowed the crowd in a floor length satin and tulle dress with crystal beading and an adorable lavender sash. Did you know you can find this exact look at an Alfred Angelo boutique near you? It’s their flower girl dress style #6467! The pair picked up Ella Rae’s at their Beverly Hills store.

Get Jen Schefft's Custom Bridal Party Style (on Sale!)

As you know our very own WeddingChannel.com celebrity bridal blogger Jen Schefft (of The Bachelorette fame) recently wed love Joe Waterman in her hometown of Chicago. With an US Weekly wedding exclusive in place, Jen certainly had her pick of willing designers to outfit big day dreamy, but we love the fact that she instead chose to call on her favorite locals vendors -- jewelry designer Erin Gallagher being one of them.

Jen asked Gallagher to design custom pearl Becca and Kristen bracelets for her bridesmaids and herself. The outcome was gorgeous (as you can see here!), so to celebrate Jen's big day, Gallagher is holding a jewelry sale from June 11-22nd. Visit her site, and if you find something you'd like to gift to yourself or your girls, type in the coupon code BridalBling at checkout for 25% off!

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Great Gift Idea for Your Twilight Lovin' Bridesmaids

Bias alert: I love Stephenie Meyer's Twilight books, and I saw the movie the day it came out too. And, if your bridesmaids are like me and their anxiously awaiting the sequel while secretly crushing on overnight sensation Robert Pattinson, they're gonna love these accessories I found on Sugarlime.com.

This heart shaped silver Bella necklace retails for $39 making it a very chic and affordable bridesmaid gift idea. If you're up for spending a little more on your girls, I also love this Bella bracelet ($89), and these gold Kristen earrings ($48). Thinking of grabbing one of these for your own personal collection? I don't blame you, I am too!

Build Your Own (Chic!) Flower Girl Dress

I’m showing your flower girl a little love today ladies! You’ve got you and your fabulous bridal party’s wedding day fashion plan all mapped out, but what about the little lady (or ladies!) in the group? If you’re not into the whole fairytale princess thing, you may find yourself a little disappointed with a vast majority of the flower girl dresses offered out there. We get it; you want her to look as chic as you will, right? So, here’s how: Give Annie Sokoloff (one of the amazing vendors I met at Bridal Fashion Week in April) a call. She’s the founder of Annie Girl Couture Designs, and their new site Annie Girl Dress Up allows you to mix and match flower and sash combinations to pair with a classic white or ivory dress that features a bateau neckline, extra full shirred skirt, and attached crinoline. Newlywed Natasha Bedingfield chose this dress for her spring vineyard wedding to businessman Matthew Robinson.

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Heidi Montag's Bridesmaids' Gowns Found!

Thanks to their symbiotic relationship with the paparazzi, by now you (and the rest of the world) have all seen detailed photos of Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt’s weekend wedding. I know what you’re thinking, and yes, they have tied the knot for real this time – no reality TV coach was on hand as far as we’ve heard.

I kid! You know, as much as I find myself scrutinizing this couple, I'll admit the wedding party was well-styled and the décor was absolutely lovely. As I was perusing the photos in US Weekly this morning I immediately recognized the dresses Montag chose for her bridesmaids as being from BCBG.

I should confess that in addition to blogging for the Wedding Channel I have a sales/styling gig at a BCBGMAXAZRIA boutique here in New York City, so I am very familiar with this dress. It struck me as interesting (but great!) that after going for a couture wedding gown for herself, Montag chose a very accessible brand to dress her bridal party in, and a style I’m sure they’ll want to wear again this summer.

You can find this exact gown at a BCBGMAXAZRIA boutique near you, or online at bcbg.com. (Hurry, because when the news gets out they’ll sell out super quick!) The gown retails at $398.00 and is also available in Orchid -- a rich purple hue.

photos: Homero Tercero/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Customize Red Carpet Inspired Bridesmaids' Gowns Online

Turn your wedding into a red-carpet event with help from CocoMyles.com. Dress your bridesmaids in gowns inspired by Hollywood’s biggest fashionistas. From Cameron’s architectural stunner from 2007’s Academy Awards to Reese’s effortlessly glam Oscars number.

The dresses are hand-made and fully-lined. Oh, and ALL priced at $150 or less! (Best perk by far!) The website offers a host of services as well. Their detailed fit guide shows clients how to find their perfect measurements step-by-step. Also, if the color of fabric you need is not listed in their selection of over 20 hues, the company will source it for you for a fee of just $20. Talk about star treatment!

With each dress you have the option of adding a shawl and/or sash in a coordinating or contrasting color for a small charge. And instead of the dress being final sale at purchase like many retail stores, you have 72 hours to cancel your order consequence-free.

We know your bridesmaids will love wearing these award-show worthy styles and what better way to inject a little glamour into your ceremony? Bring on the glitz girls! Why should celebs have all the fun?

Fergie’s Bridal Party Gifts: Give Your Girls a Stylish Cover-Up

At her gorgeous winery wedding last weekend, Fergie gave out multipurpose-wedding gifts to her bridal party. She gifted each of her bridesmaids with one of these Minnie Rose Ruffle Shawls ($308), available on shopintuition.com. These lovely cashmere wraps kept the girls warm during the chilly ceremony and reception and are definitely a perfect addition to their closets. Fergie, being a total fashionista herself, was kind enough to pick a wedding accessory with style, so her bridesmaids could gets lots of post-wedding use out of them. (Good call, Fergie Ferg!)

Looking for a sexy winter wrap to go with your gorgeous gown? Check out our most recent picks!

Fergie photo: Kevin Mazur/Wire Image

Sexy Slips for Your Bridesmaids

You know, I'd like to think Katherine Heigl's character in 27 Dresses might have enjoyed her stint as a bridesmaid a little bit more if she had the opportunity to take one of those dresses and actually burn it upgrade the look from "bridesmaid blech" to "A-list attendant." Sure, you're often limited when it comes to implementing your own personal style, but that doesn't mean you can’t leave your mark when it comes down to the little details.

That’s why I'm currently stalking Your Slip is Showing, a cool company that creates splashy, Breakfast at Tiffany's-inspired slips that peek out from under the hem of your dress. The feathered ones are pure glam, while the ruffled and lace ones scream cocktail party chic. I think this is a great alternative to spending hundreds of dollars on a bridesmaid dress you’ll never wear again, when you can simply pull your favorite LBD out of the closet, slip into this, and make a splash while walking down the alter.

Priced at $150-$350, these slips aren't cheap, but they sure are flexible when it comes to mixing up your wardrobe for your next black-tie affair.