From traditional bustled white dresses to gowns with color, today s bride has a variety to chose from. More and more brides are choosing ivory gowns or dresses with color, she said. Cole added that dresses could be ordered up to 4 weeks in advance, but with the additional flash delivery charges. Cole says that A-line style dresses are the most popular because they flatter almost every woman. For bridesmaids, Alfred Angelo dresses are the most popular with her clients.
Some brides choose a renaissance or Victorian theme, others go very contemporary.
And flowers are playing a bigger role in the big day. Cole says that fresh flowers are being used more and more often from everything to cake toppers to church decorations. I can do anything, any size wedding, Cole said. If you just want a bouquet for an informal ceremony or decorations for an entire formal church wedding, I've done it . Cole says that flower selections can be changed up to two weeks before the wedding.