I’m crazy for this picture, not just for the inherent irony, but because I love that Rihanna eschews traditionally conservative wedding garb in favor of honoring her own personal style. I love the Alexander Wang dress and Christian Louboutin’s. Work it, girl.

Oh, yeah, and here are the bride and groom looking fabulous! That almost floor-length mantilla is seriously covetable, and I wouldn’t be surprised to find the mantilla making a major comeback.

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Why, just this morning I was reading an article on Brides.com about upcoming bridal fashions. Apparently, it’s all about the hair accessories (duh) this season. Which, if you’ve been paying attention, you know that I heartiy agree with. But let’s review some of the hair fashions that are supposedly up and coming. First of all, this platinum faux fur, um, hat made the list. This is “for the bold bride” says Brides.com. SERIOUSLY? I am a bold bride, and outside of a costume party, you would never catch me in that polyeurathane, probably quite flammable, piece of crap.

And what about this lovely bonnet? Ladies, are you ready to acknowledge your family’s wagoneering past in the form of fashion? Don’t get me wrong. I am for avant gardism in all its forms. I want my couture to be as weird as possible. But I just can’t take anyone who tells me that this is going to be a legitimate trend seriously.

I’ll leave you with this lovely, albiet unlikely, tiara-veil combination. Aren’t we taking the idea of the bride as priness a bit far, here? By “we”, of course, I mean the royal “we”.

Read the orginal article on Brides.com.

Photo Credits: Brides.com

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Which is why my first pick for summer wedding dress trends is cotton. Cotton?!? Yes, I am totally serious. Designers like Chris Kole are starting what amounts to a wedding revolution with lines like The Cotton Bride. Kole uses cotton, linen and other natural fabrics to create sophisticated designs that are both comfortable and heirloom-worthy. His silhouettes are modern and diverse, and I feel sure that, barring the woman that is only interested in heavily beaded satin, there’s something in his line for every woman. Including those who want poufy skirts! Kole has ingeniously redesigned the petticoat in lightweight, breathable fabrics.

Another trend I’m seeing a lot of, and love, is the short wedding dress, AKA the little white dress. I know that a lot of traditionalists feel like only long gowns are formal enough for a wedding, but that tide is changing, and more and more women are opting for short gowns. For one thing, they are more comfortable, and they are also often less expensive. Not to mention the fact that long gowns really work best on taller women, so if you’re small, you might want to opt for a shorter dress and show off your legs. I love Amsale’s Little White Dress Collection, released this year.

My last pick for summer wedding trends isn’t a dress, but a hair accessory. Feather fascinators, like this one by Breeziway, are an elegant alternative to the traditional veil. They add a bit of old Hollywood glamour to your look without weighing you down. These are perfect for short-haired girls, who are looking to add a little oomph! to their styles, but they also look great with long hair or updos. If you want both the look of the fascinator and the classic appeal of the veil, you can have a veil of any length added.

Photo Credits: The Cotton Bride, Amsale, Breeziway

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