Silk shorts? Sweeping capes? That’s just the beginning.

With over 1,800 guests in attendance at this year’s Pronovias 2013 Bridal Collection runway show, live from Barcelona, it was a show many won’t soon forget. Pronovias designer Manuel Mota chose “Le Jardin des Rêves” as his theme this year, which translates into “The Garden of Dreams.” The collection saw dresses that were bursting with floral motifs and a wide range of styles, everything from the romantic to the chic and cosmopolitan. Voluminous skirts and sexy silhouettes ensured that there was a dress to compliment the unique look of any bride. Intricate lace, dramatic trains and delicate sleeves were just a few of the show-stopping, trend-setting designs that graced the runway.

And the grand finale? A stunning organza flowers dress complete with a rosette train modeled by international supermodel Karolina Kurkova. Mota proved he’s at the top of his game and with a show that had something for everyone, brides everywhere will race to find the (Pronovias) dress of their dreams. Take a look at some of the best dresses from this year’s show and see which gown will have you day-dreaming about your big day.

While co-ordinating the bridesmaid dresses, flowers and centrepieces into the theme of your fantasy wedding, it is very easy to overlook the small details. Boutonnières are rather minor, however, they have great potential to take your wedding to the next level of creativity! Take a look at these 10 fresh boutonnière ideas that will tie your wedding theme together.

Katharine Bushman and Douglas Clark, July 30, 2011, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Photography courtesy of Just For You Photography (www.jfyphotography.com).

Vendors
Ceremony location: Christ Church Cathedral
Reception location: The Renaissance Harbourside Hotel
Dress: Mori Lee from Carole Frew’s Bridal
Groom’s tux: Calvin Klein from Moores
Bridal party attire: The Bridal Gallery
Hair and makeup: Suzanna Chun (info@suzannachun.com)
Music: Rick Moyer (rockinrickis@gmail.com)
Caterer: The Renaissance Harbourside Hotel
Favours: Custom M&Ms
Flowers: Queensberry Flower Company
Stationery: DIY by the bride
Others: Décor provided by All Occasions Chic Décor Rental; Bride’s shoes by Badgley Mischka

As you’ve probably noticed, the peplum is back in a big way—especially in bridal gowns. Dating back to the edgy ’80s when this style was popularized, this retro skirt overlay style has taken the runways by storm and has been featured by famous designers such as Amsale and Angel Sanchez. If you’re a fashion-forward bride who dares to be different, this is definitely a trend to try. We’ve collected some of our favourite peplum wedding dresses that are sure to show off your killer curves.

Jasjeet Mudhar and Gautam Malkani, January 7, 2012, Jamaica.

Photography courtesy of Jamie Dimitry (www.jamiedimitry.com).

Vendors
Ceremony location: Grand Palladium Resort and Spa
Reception location: Blue Lagoon at the Grand Palladium Resort and Spa
Wedding planner: Loraine Yapp (876-619-0000)
Dress: Reeta Shahani (reeta.shahani@gmail.com)
Hair and makeup: The Renova Spa at the Grand Palladium Resort and Spa
Music: Double AA
Groom’s tux: Harry Rosen
Bridal party attire: NuCreation and Deepa’s Creation (416-451-6775)
Cake: Grand Palladium Resort and Spa
Caterer: Grand Palladium Resort and Spa
Favours: An engraved Apple iPod Shuffle
Flowers: Tai Flora
Stationery: DIY by bride and groom

With hundreds of flowers to choose from, deciding on the look of your bridal bouquet can be a tough. The choice can be even more challenging if you’re working with a tight budget.

The first tip to take into consideration when looking for flowers that will fit within a modest budget is that you should take advantage of seasonal and local flowers. This is a great way to support local growers and save on transportation costs. Second, be selective and choose only three to four flowers to include in your bouquet — fewer varieties will help you stay within your budget. Third, consider using larger blooms instead of smaller ones for that fuller look — you won’t need as many stems to fill the empty spaces.

The best blooms for your buck include tulips, carnations, hydrangeas and peonies. Looking to splurge on your wedding stems? Then go for a bouquet that includes garden roses, cherry blossoms and lilies.

Here we’ve compiled six different bouquets courtesy of Botany Floral Studio in a range of price points. See all of the cost-effective options and which other flowers they pair well with. Prices listed are per bouquet.

Choosing the perfect dress is one thing, choosing the perfect hairstyle to go with it is another. If you are on the hunt for your perfect bridal hairstyle, we have combed through our Real Weddings and selected the hottest trends that we can’t get enough of. Whether you fancy an elegant, chic updo or relaxed low-key curls, take a look at how these real brides rocked their styles to help inspire your own!

The Duchess of Cambridge has been on a fashion roll and hot on the (Jimmy Choo) heels of her stepping out chic, thigh-slit white Roland Mouret dress, came her arrival on the red carpet on Friday is this gorgeous Jenny Packham. We’re all about this dress, but moreover it was her hair that was the particular buzz of the look. When we saw top Toronto salon The Alcorn tweet “see Kate’s updo? Prediction: less waves/more chignons for upcoming weddings” we knew it wasn’t just us who thought Kate’s hair was wedding-day perfect. Kate’s glossy locks were twisted into a chic and intricate braided chignon created for her by her glam squad from the Richard Ward salon. The style showcased the beautiful back lace detailing of the dress. Thank you Kate for the amazing wedding hair inspiration!