What’s one of the first things you do after you get engaged, besides telling your family and friends? Usually it’s get your nails done! So many people are going to be taking a peek at your new shiny sparkler so you want your nails to look their best! One of my favorite trends for weddings lately has been brides wearing fun nail polish – whether it’s soft pinks, or bold reds and greys… your nails are really going to pop!

Be Prepared to Be Inspired…

Photo by Samantha Maber

Photo by Aaron Snow

Photo by Arrow & Apple

Photo by Arrow & Apple via Green Wedding Shoes

Photo by Brooke Courtney

Photo by Kate Harrison

Photo by Our Labor of Love

Photo by Jagger Photo

Photo by Tec Petaja

Hats have always had some presence as a bridal apparel option. My mom wore a hat on my parents’ wedding day and I so wish I could get my hands on a digital copy of an image of her from that day for all of you to see. Ever since I was a little girl I always said that when I grow up and get married I want to wear a hat in my wedding just like my mom did. Whether or not I do decide to wear one for my wedding next year, I think hats add a a touch of timeless elegance and I just can’t get enough of them! It seems we are seeing a lot of the cage veil these days and as much as I adore them, I would love to see some daring brides take a courageous step and choose some less mainstream head gear for their wedding walk. There are so many options out there. Hats off to the below images of the beautiful brim shaded brides and grooms. Have a fabulous weekend!

Images from Martha Stewart

Images from Elizabeth Messina

Image from The Brides Cafe, photograph by Orange Girl Photographs

Found on JL Designs, photographed by Stephanie Williams. Top and bottom image produced for Utterly Engaged.

Guys can wear hats too! Love this one photographed by Tec Petaja

Images by Jose Villa

Found on Amy Osaba’s blog Images from Harwell Photography