Wedding Dresses by Ivy & Aster

You had to kiss a few frogs first, but your sweetie surprised you with an engagement ring on New Year’s Eve, and your days since have been a whirlwind of planning. Ring in 2011 with Ivy & Aster, a bridal and bridesmaid collection that debuted this month.

Founded by two best friends who share a love of storybook romances, Ivy & Aster offers a magical bridal collection of sweeping and short gowns, from a cascading silk organza gown with a tiered skirt to a strapless Guipure lace party dress with full skirt. Add your own personal touch with an Ivy & Aster netted rose shrug or one of their intricately embellished sashes.

Available in sizes 0 to 16, Ivy & Aster gowns are available in 20 bridal boutiques worldwide. The dresses take about four months from order to delivery, and while custom gowns are not currently available, small tweaks like straps and trains can be made upon request.

Now onto the glass slippers.

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Sleek and Chic Robes by Doie

After months of planning, prepping and primping, your bridesmaids deserve some much-needed pampering. Surprise your besties on the morning of your wedding with a robe from Doie.

Made from eco-friendly bamboo jersey, the robes are a practical gift that your girls can wear while primping for the big day. Available in navy, green, black and white, each knee-length robe features Asian-inspired patterned silk trim and kimono sleeves. Stick to one color (white for you) for picture perfect pre-wedding photos. Your ladies will love the thoughtful gesture.

You’ve got them covered.

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ML Monique Lhuillier Bridesmaid Dress Collection

Your checklist for the perfect bridesmaid dress may be short (elegant, chic, flattering) but it has proven to be anything but simple to find. Just in time, the new ML Monique Lhuillier Bridesmaids line available exclusively at Nordstrom has unveiled a small collection of simple silhouettes priced under $200.

Featuring a sophisticated palette of black, gunmetal gray, eggplant and teal, the collection includes a knee-length strapless ruched number in chiffon, strapless charmeuse with a ruched waist and a one-shoulder taffeta dress with a full skirt and pockets. Different options available in identical fabrics will allow bridesmaids to choose styles based on body type. And if there isn’t a Nordstrom nearby, your ladies will love the option of buying the dress online (not to mention the reasonable price tag.)

Bridesmaid dresses, check.

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Vera Wang’s Floral Home Fragrance Collection

You want to remember everything about your wedding–the sights, the sounds, the smells. Vera Wang has captured the sweet scent that accompanied you down the aisle with her Floral Bouquet Candle and Keepsake Jewelry Box, a perfect gift to remind your bridesmaids of the special day you shared.

Transport your bridesmaids back to your wedding day with the invigorating Floral Bouquet fragrance featuring a hint of lily of the valley, gardenia, damask rose and leafy greens. Once the candle is done burning, the vessel transforms into a simple, silver plated jewelry box adorned with Wang’s signature love knot. At your reception, pepper the powder room with Vera Wang candles or votives and serenade your guests with fresh garden scents.

Romance is in the air.

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Eco-Friendly Jewelry by Rebekah Green

A green bride at heart (conflict-free diamonds are a girl’s best friend), you’ve been on a hunt for elegant, eco-conscious jewelry dressy enough for your wedding.

Los Angeles-based designer Rebekah Green offers a simple and delicate collection of chandelier or stud earrings created from 100-percent recycled 14K or 18K gold and fair trade gemstones. To complement a sweeping up-do, choose from six styles of intricate gold danglies — for a simpler look, try her tear drops or pearl studs. The designer also offers 5-percent off and free shipping on orders of three earrings or more, making it the perfect accessory choice for your bridesmaids.

Going green never looked so good.

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