This summer, embellished sandals are everywhere, and they are the perfect shoe for a long weekend of wedding festivity. The right embellished sandal can take you from the rehearsal dinner to the bridesmaid's luncheon and right on in to Sunday morning brunch. And they're perfect for the honeymoon, too.

We love these Lilly Pulitzer sandals because they are a nice marriage of casual and dressed up. The flat sole and thong styling keep them fresh and low-key, but the gold leather and ankle strap elevate them above your normal flip flop. And the blue and green beading gives them a fresh, summer look that will go with anything.

Choose a pair of sandals that will work both with your outfits for the wedding weekend and with everything else in your closet, and then wear these beautiful sandals all summer. It's one simple way to keep the festivity going long after the wedding has ended.

Oscar de la Renta's 2008 bridal collection reiterates what it is that makes the de la Renta name synonymous with Old Hollywood glamour: these gowns are over-the-top elegant, with lavish embellishments and huge silhouettes. They are classic extravagant bridal attire, the kind that every little girl dreams of wearing, and every grown up girl aspires to afford.

In the face of a recession, Jenna Bush's decision to have Oscar de la Renta design her wedding gown is an important statement about money and power and place of couture in our economy. We love the idea of the designer gown, created by the designer himself; we love the idea of a style that is simultaneously timeless and of the moment. And perhaps just now, when we are watching the price of gasoline rise and rise and rise, we love the idea of a gown that is entirely frivolous and beautiful and not intended to be utilitarian at all.

Fall 2008 will see the return of a classic, sleek minimalism in women's clothing, with the return of the sheath dress and various other pieces inspired by the Kennedy White House era. And while your wedding day is not necessarily a minimalist occasion, designer Lara Helene has created a line of dresses that are both simple and exquisite.

The lines are classic and traditional, but the detailing is innovative and exquisite. For the bride who wants to shine on her wedding day without looking like a gigantic cotton ball, these gowns are the perfect option.

When you think about making an impact on your wedding day, you need to remember that the rear view is as important as the front -- after all, while you are reciting your vows, your friends and family will be staring at your back. Look for a gown that makes an impression coming AND going.

The 2008 Badgley Mischka bridal collection does just that, with beautifully detailed gowns that are as exquisite and original from the back as they are from the front. The shapes are classic ball gowns and mermaid dresses, but the embellishments -- embroidery and crystals at the waist and neck line -- make these dresses modern and striking.

You can see a selection of gowns here at AisleDash and the complete collection at Badgley Mischka Bride.

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Not every woman is a bride at 22 (or 25 or even 30). But being over 30 on your wedding day doesn't mean that you have to dress up like a Barbie doll. Designer Angel Sanchez has the perfect dresses for hip, grown-up brides. Sanchez's designs are modern and sleek, with beautiful embellishments. The lines recall older eras, like the 40s and 60s, but without being too much of a throwback. And even the more traditional gowns are sleek and minimal -- no poufy skirts here.

The collection includes long and short dresses appropriate for a variety of more and less formal weddings, and a variety of styles, for every bride's shape.