Like the look of wedding dresses with sleeves but don’t want to fully commit? A stylish bridal shrug just might be the perfect compromise.

It wasn’t so long ago that “bridesmaid” and “fashion victim” were interchangeable terms, but wedding photos have never looked so stylish, thanks to the number of bridesmaids sporting fashion-forward, social-inspired dresses.

Bridesmaids dresses have come a long way from the cliche floor-length taffeta gowns that were relegated to the back of the closet after the wedding. Brides are choosing social-inspired dresses for their bridesmaids, or else giving each attendant free reign to choose a dress in a color and silhouette that reflects her individual style.

Israeli designer Galia Lahav‘s latest bridal collection, La Dolce Vita, embodies the fashion and romance of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. The haute couture gowns feature swoon-worthy details the designer is famous for: sexy low (low) backs, delicate vintage lace and dramatic trains.

Shopping for a wedding dress looks like a fabulous affair in the movies: a friendly salesperson presents the bride with one designer gown after another, as bridesmaids sip champagne on plush couches and wait with bated breath for their friend to emerge in yet another breathtaking dress.

All eyes (and cameras!) will be on the bride on her big day. Look and feel sensational with these 7 tips for pre-wedding primping and preening.

With its romantic silhouettes, ethereal fabrics and modern color palette, Ines Di Santo‘s Spring/Summer 2015 collection is as fresh as an English garden in springtime. In fact, the world-renowned bridal designer drew inspiration from lush gardens and picturesque flower fields (think Provence when the lavender is in bloom) for this collection.

British designer Jenny Packham’s bridal designs often include a trace of nostalgia, be it 1930s glamor or antique romance. For her 2015 bridal collection, Packham goes back to ancient times, drawing inspiration from mythological heroines, such as Helen of Troy, Persphone and Venus.

While we love shedding our parkas and stopping to smell the tulips, our absolute favorite part of spring is the fresh crop of stunning bridal collections featured on the runways at Bridal Fashion Week in New York.

There is no greater buzzkill for a bride-to-be than to enter a bridal salon, excited to find the dress of her dreams, only to learn that all of the sample dresses on the floor are a one-size-does-not-fit-all size 8.