This is where you'll find extra pictures of the newest trends! How do we know they are popular?  When we start getting dozens of requests for pictures and ideas! WANT MORE PHOTOS? Don't forget to check out our Hot Color Combos page and main Photo Gallery for more color scheme ideas. HOT TIP!!! Remember.....there is a difference between "cheap" and "inexpensive".  Your goal should be to save money on something with smart planning and smart shopping, while still accomplishing an elegant and personal look.  Skimping and cutting corners in an obvious way, or trying to overextend decor beyond your budget, can backfire and detract from a simple wedding. Feather Frenzy - Bouquets, Centerpieces, and Other Decor Including Feathers Feathers can be a unique addition to decor.  They can be a good substitute when flowers don't come in the colors you are looking for, or can add dimension and movement to a blah bouquet.  See below for some ideas of how to incorporate feathers into your wedding. Image:  Crazy for Daisies! Gerbera daisies are a favorite for many brides - they come in a variety of colors, are moderately priced, and lend themselves nicely to assorted wedding styles.  Here are an assortment of pictures featuring gerberas. Image:  Bouts for the Guys! Image:  Bridesmaids Dresses We have had a lot of recent requests for pictures of bridal parties where the girls are not all wearing exactly the same thing.  This can be a great way to spice up the look of your wedding, and allow your maids to feel like individuals.  You can choose the same color and fabric for your dresses, but have your ladies in assorted styles.  Or try using the same dress style in assorted colors.  Here are some pictures to get your creative juices flowing! Q: My wedding dress is.....white, ivory, diamond, off-white, etc. But I am not planning to use this color in any of my other decor. Will another shade of flowers look weird? Is it ok for me to carry colored flowers? Do my flowers have to match my bridesmaids' bouquets? A: There are many ways of phrasing the questions about a bride's bouquet. So, here are a few basic answers to fit many questions. First, the bride is always the most important and unique person at the event - thus her bouquet can be also. You have no obligation to match everyone else, or even incorporate exact colors into your bouquet. Some brides are very eager to have an all white bouquet - and you can do this even if your dress is a slightly different shade. Most guests will see "white" or "cream" as just that, even if it is technically off-white or diamond or ivory. An easy way to tie the look together with your dress is to take the scraps from the hemming/alteration on your dress and use that as ribbon to wrap your bouquet. Then you are sure to have an exact match! Other brides love the idea of color. And we say go for it! Try gorgeous red roses, assorted pastels, or a cascade of tropicals. Classic Callas Sara and Maids with their Bouquets A Few White Tulips Mix with the Bright Colors Assorted Brights for All A Beautiful Bridal Cascade Red Roses Make this Bouquet Pop A Different Look for the Bride COLOR QUESTION: Q: My bridesmaids are wearing brown OR navy.  Is it ok for my groomsmen to wear black tuxes?  Will it look weird? A: For some reason, brides have been given the bad idea that brown and black or navy and black do not go together.  Well, it's just not true!  Sara's own bridesmaids wore lovely chocolate dresses and the guys were in black tuxes - no problem.  Black can be thought of as a "neutral" - it pretty much blends with anything.  The key is the accents - a lovely vest and tie in a soft metallic color such as silver or bronze, or a lovely boutenierre to add color.  So stop worrying and rent those black tuxes! Q: I would love to incorporate fruit into my decor.  How can I do this? A: Fruit is fun and a great way to add to centerpieces and other wedding decor.  Many brides are using items such as apples, pears, limes, lemons, and oranges to fill glass centerpiece containers and add color and style along with additional flowers or candles.  More delicate items such as grapes or berries can be also incorporated into larger floral arrangements.  Or use fruit as the main decorative item - a bowl of apples or assorted citrus can make an elegant and inexpensive centerpiece.  Berries are great for cake decorating in addition to or instead of flowers, and can hint at flavors inside.  Some brides even are getting quite creative with their fruit choices - how about kiwi?  Cranberries?  Peaches? Cherries?  A Bowl of Oranges Surrounded by Matching Roses Simple Green Apples Creative with Kiwi and Strawberries - Petals Galore Tons of Fresh Berries Accent this Tiered Cake - Wedding Cake Lady A Bright Tropical Look with Limes and Orchids - Waterlily Pond Spray Fruit Gold for Added Elegance Citrus Slices Line Simple Glass Containers - Bloom Room Green Grapes and Pears with Pink Roses and Candles White Cherries Piled on a Simple White Cake This Topiary is Made of Lemons - The Empty Vase Thank you Brides from Around the World!   More and More Brides Around the Country (and the World) Are Visiting Our Website! Here Is What They Are Saying About Our Services... Here are some comments from brides we helped this year: ** Wow...Thank you for the quick response. The pictures are great. I really like your suggestion of the small silver julep cups placed near each seat. Thanks again and we love your website! ** Thanks - your advice is so much help. The pictures are beautiful, and really give me some great ideas. ** I just wanted to say thank you for responding to my question so quickly and helping so much. You gave me great ideas and I am going towards using the ball-shaped lanterns on the ceiling. I love the look it gives! Thanks so much again, and have a wonderful day. ** Thanks so much for your reply and for your creative thoughts.