You spend so much time, effort, and money on your gorgeous wedding dress, it’s easy to forget about all of your other wedding day attire. Before you slip on the perfect dress, you’ll need to spend some time getting prettied up — and you want to do it in style! But don’t forget, you’re not the only one in the bridal suite with your glam squad; your bridesmaids will need to slip into a little something too. Here, seven adorable outfit ideas that will make getting ready with your bridesmaids oh so stylish, not to mention very Instagram ready.

Above: If your idea of Saturday best is full on athleisure, a simple white muscle tank with a varsity feel is the perfect look for your pre-wedding attire. So cute you might want to spend the whole weekend in it. And if you’re doing pre-wedding yoga with the girls, this is perfect! (Private party bride tank top, $57, ASOS)

Keep your ‘maids in equally athletic tanks that label them as your right-hand-women. Or match your cute athletic tank with “I Made the Bride Squad” pajamas for your gals. They’ll be psyched to cement their place in your inner circle with this cute set. (Bride Squad graphic tank, $12.90, Forever 21; I Made the Bride Squad pajamas, $33, ASOS)

You can’t go wrong with a silky floral robe as you settle in to your bridal look. Plus outfitting all of your bridesmaids in a matching set makes for a pretty cute photo opp. (Botanic garden robe, $68, BHLDN)

Make ID’ing the bridal party a breeze for your glam squad with these gold embroidered robes. There’s one for the future Mrs., the maid-of-honor, and all the bridesmaids. (Wedding party robes, 7 for $196, Robe Party available at Etsy)

Button downs make keeping that do in place, and that makeup set, a total breeze. A chic set of menswear-inspired monogrammed pajamas (white for you, blue for the girls) is beyond stylish and gives just the right amount of “French girl” vibe to your big day. (Bridesmaid PJ sets, 3 for $150, Sandy Waters Store available at Etsy)

You’re going to need somewhere to stash your favorite getting ready snacks, last minute essentials, and makeup you can’t live without. Bride and bridesmaid tote bags are so cute for your group to lug around! (Scripted tote, $32, BHLDN)

No matter how involved a groom is (or isn’t!) with the wedding planning process, there will be, without a doubt, things he wished he did differently on the big day. Those wedding regrets can range from how quickly the wedding day flew by or not having enough say over the guest list — all the way to reception décor. To save some time, we’ve rounded up the five most common groom regrets post-wedding.

1. The Price Tag
Once the guests leave, the honeymoon is over, and the bills start start pilling up, one of the first major regrets will be the cost of the wedding. If no real budget was committed to before the planning began, the aftermath can be pretty rough when reality kicks in about any outstanding debt.

2. The Guest List
Before the wedding, it may have seemed like a good idea to invite anyone and everyone. But in some situations, having too many people there can make the venue feel cramped — or worse — make it difficult to say hello to everyone throughout the event causing major FOMO (fear of missing out) and regrets.

3. Not Planning it Beforehand
While the degree of involvement of a groom during wedding planning, varies, there may be things that may be critiqued post-wedding by a groom wishing he were more involved in the planning process.

4. Forgetting to Arrange an After Party
A fun wedding party doesn’t stop just because the venue has to close. An after party is a great way to continue the celebratory vibes at the end of the night. Unfortunately, if thought and planning doesn’t go into this aspect, it can be a point of contention later on.

5. Wearing a Tux
While a tuxedo is a go-to style pick among grooms, dancing in a tux is anything but easy. Some grooms are opting for more casual outfit choices — or a change of clothes — just to make sure that they are comfortable in their ensemble throughout the entire day.

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Jen Glantz is a “Professional Bridesmaid” and the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire. She’s the author of All My Friends Are Engaged and frequently wears old bridesmaid dresses to the grocery store and on first dates.

While great wedding planners and designers often spend a lot of their time coming up with new and out-of-the-box ideas that clients and guests have never seen before, there’s something to be said about good old-fashioned wedding traditions and trends. Some of these throwback ideas have finally come back around, while others truly never left. From tried-and-true to decidedly retro, including a nod to the past in your wedding is a great way to honor the tradition you’re becoming a part of — and even make your bash feel more timeless by incorporating ideas from different eras. We talked to top planners from across the country to find out which old school wedding trends they totally (still) love and why they’ll be right at home on your wedding day.

Disposable Cameras
Thought the days of cameras on the tables were long gone now that everyone has a smart phone? Think again. Says Lindsey Nickel, owner and lead planner of Lovely Day Events, “Adults may not be as into it [you can’t Snapchat from a film camera!], but kids will LOVE it! In the age of technology, kids may have never seen these before, and will love getting to run around and use them.” Just think of all the sweet and hilarious snaps you’ll end up with once everything is developed!

Cake Cutting
This is one tradition that hasn’t really gone anywhere, but is getting a brand new look. “We love translating the cake cutting to fit in with the more contemporary trend of dessert tables,” says Kate Whelan, owner and lead consultant of Kate Whelan Events. “It’s turned into the first truffle, first doughnut, first cupcake… whatever the couple chooses! It’s still fun to share that first bite of something sweet as a married couple.” It’s also a great moment to share with family and friends. No matter the dessert, everyone is anxiously waiting to see if it will get messy, even if you decide to play nice.

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Bar Carts
Get really retro with an old school champagne or liquor cart making the rounds at your reception. “Style it with a gorgeous bucket, vintage glassware, and mirrored trays adorned with flowers and a menu,” says Katy Roberts, owner and founder of VOWS Wedding & Event Planning. “Wheel it up to the sweetheart table for table-side service, creating an old world feel of class and elegance. Presentation is everything!”

Glow Sticks
While sparklers may be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re looking for a Grand Exit idea, very few venues allow them. Adds Nickel, “They can also be dangerous in the hands of people who have been drinking all night!” Instead, she recommends glow sticks, which are a fun throwback — and easy on the wallet. “Wear them as jewelry on the dance floor, then wave them around during the exit for a safe and fun photo opp!”

The romantic relationship between Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom has been, well, blooming (get it?) since the too-perfect pair hit it off at the Golden Globe Awards red carpet back in January. So far, it looks like Perry and Bloom have been seeing nothing but fireworks (again, get it?!), as they’ve been getting hot and heavy on a yacht in Cannes, a Hawaiian vacay, and — oh yeah — while paddle boarding in Italy sans swimsuit. And while there’s no engagement ring on the pop princess’ finger just yet, Perry and Bloom are definitely showing those tell-tale signs of heading to the altar — except for the relationship pet peeve Perry just revealed. The “Roar” sing just got way real about what she hates about dating Orlando Bloom. But have no fear “Berry” fans, because we have the perfect solution!

In a recent interview with Women’s Wear Daily, Perry divulged her biggest compliant dating the actor, saying “My boyfriend lives in Malibu, and getting used to that [drive] was like, ‘Are you kidding me? What kind of life is this?'” Okay, so while we wouldn’t necessarily call the space between Perry’s Los Angeles home and Bloom’s Malibu digs long-distance, we can definitely see the nuisance in commuting to your sweetheart.

“I get the whole ‘coming to L.A. and living by the beach’ thing,” continued the pop star. “But it’s really like, it’s so far, nobody [who lives in town] is going to come see you.” Ouch! Good thing their love transcends the Pacific Coast Highway, right?

But these two cuties should really listen up because we have the perfect solution to their not-actually-long-distance long-distance relationship: Just get married already! Easy peasy, right? That’ll totally lessen that commute Perry hates so much. And it sounds like the couple is definitely heading in that direction. A source recently shared with E! News that the duo is well on their way to tying the knot. “They are in love and happier than ever. [Orlando] would like to get engaged to [Katy] before the year is up,” the source divulged.

And with all the money they’ll be saving on gas, just think about how big of an engagement ring they could get!

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There’s no doubt that the marriage conversation is essential and, as it turns out, it’s something you and your significant other should have before getting engaged. “Marriage is a big step and should be taken seriously,” says Lesli Doares, marriage coach and author of Blueprint For A Lasting Marriage. “It’s important to really understand what you each want in a marriage, and that’s a much better discussion to have beforehand.”

Psychotherapist and relationship coach Toni Coleman agrees. “If you don’t discuss marriage before the question gets popped, you can’t be sure you are both on the same page, wanting the same thing, and ready for that level of commitment,” she explains. “Couples who don’t talk about marriage before formulating a plan can often be the ones who end up with a turned-down proposal, or in a marriage filled with regret and uncertainty.”

That doesn’t make initiating that conversation any easier. But with these tips, this conversation will at least be bearable (and most certainly helpful). Here’s how to bring up the marriage conversation for that very first, hopefully not awkward, time.

Have it when it feels natural.
This isn’t the kind of conversation you want to force. Rather, “this conversation should happen relatively naturally, not on some artificial time frame,” says Doares. “It should be a function of the progression of the relationship, how well you know each other, and where you are in your lives. It should not be as a result of purely external circumstances like one of you is being deployed or moving to another city.”

Have it in private.
And not only do you want to have it one-on-one, but, “any and all discussions of this nature should be held when there are no time constraints and distractions, and where interferences can be kept to a minimum,” says Coleman. “In other words, it should be a quiet, private, and relaxed atmosphere.”

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Have it when you’re feeling calm.
If you’ve had a tough day at the office, or are dealing with family drama, now might not be the time to bring up such an emotionally-charged topic. “You should avoid times of high stress, any period that quickly follows a serious disagreement or conflict,” says Coleman. “Or when you are feeling negative about the relationship or your partner. Any of these will set a negative tone and raise a partner’s defenses.”

Keep it conversational.
Don’t lead with, “so when are we getting married?” Rather, “I recommend broaching it as part of a regular conversation about the relationship,” says Doares. “Hopefully somewhere in the dating process there was a general discussion about whether marriage is something either of you wants someday with someone. There are natural times to have this conversation — when a friend marries, when one breaks up, when decisions about your individual goals will impact the relationship.”

Be candid.
According to Coleman, “It’s important that a partner be candid and upfront about why they want to have the marriage talk. In fact, if they feel they need to be careful about what they say, this is a red flag.” Why? Because, as Coleman explains, “when two people want the same thing and are headed in the same direction, this topic should flow easily. If one is ready and the other isn’t, it could be a timing issue or something that points to them wanting different things.”

But don’t present it as an ultimatum.
If you present this conversation as an ultimatum — as in, let’s get married or else — you might not like the course this conversation takes. “It is, however, appropriate to have boundaries about it,” says Doares. “If you want to be married you need to be clear about that as a goal. That said, it should never be seen merely as an alternative to breaking up but as a clear and intentional choice to join your lives together.”

Your wedding is all about you and what makes you and your fiancé unique. And for San Fransisco brides looking to incorporate a bit of the Bay Area into the mix, there are plenty of ways to do so — whether you want to add in a few subtle touches or make it the main theme of the event. From California products in welcome bags to Bay Area food and drinks, here are some creative ways to showcase San Francisco throughout your wedding.

Welcome Bags
Start your guests off with a collection of city-centric items that will welcome them to San Francisco and help them see the best of the Bay Area. A map or guidebook is essential, or for the more crafty brides, create a personalized list of your favorite things to see and do — and throw in a Clipper card for easy transportation. Build the base for a picnic with some Boudin sourdough bread and Cowgirl Creamery Cheese, or opt for a gift card to one of your favorite coffee shops.

Wedding Favors
Favors are an easy way to add a little bit of San Francisco color into your big day. Ghirardelli, San Francisco’s most famous chocolatier, can customize favor boxes in varying colors and flavors to match your wedding palette. Golden Gate Fortune Cookies, credited with creating the crunchy cookie in 1962, sells bags of cookies for $5 each. Order a custom message to be placed inside for tasty wedding favors for a fun twist on a ‘good luck’ sendoff for your guests. Read real brides’ reviews here!

Flowers and Colors
The official state flower of California, the poppy, makes for a beautiful, simple option for a bouquet or centerpiece. These florals come in red, cream, orange, gold, and pink, but to really drive the California connection home, tell your Bay Area florist to go for the gold. Not only will the bright color pop, but it also ties into other aspects of the state: the state colors are blue and gold, the state’s nickname is The Golden State, and the official state mineral is gold.

Beer, Wine, Cocktails and Spirits
Between local breweries like 21st Amendment and Anchor Brewing, Bay Area distilleries like St. George Spirits and Spirit Works Distillery, and all the amazing wine from Napa Valley and Sonoma County, there’s no shortage of delicious ways to incorporate NorCal products into your reception bar. To make an even more memorable impression, consider adding a specialty cocktail born in the Bay Area. Try a Pisco Punch — a mix of pisco, pineapple, lime juice, gum arabic, and water that was shaken up in 1853 and reputed to be San Francisco’s first cocktail — or go with a Mai Tai, a mix of rum, lime juice, orange curaçao, syrup, and orgeat that was invented in Oakland. For something more modern, borrow a recipe from the iconic Starlight Room atop the Sir Francis Drake Hotel. The Cable Car cocktail mixes spiced rum, curaçao, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a glass rimmed with cinnamon sugar. Read real brides’ reviews here!

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Food
San Francisco cuisine is a mix of traditional international foods and seasonally influenced farm-fresh fare. Nod to the past with a traditional meal like Italian cioppino (a hearty seafood stew popularized by Italian fisherman) or classic clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. For a more modern take on NorCal cuisine, enlist the catering services of your favorite restaurant, or plan for a late-night snack from your favorite San Francisco food truck.

Table Names and Signage
When it comes to table names, it’s easy to get creative. Name your tables for iconic attractions such as Alcatraz or the Golden Gate Bridge, neighborhoods like Nob Hill or The Mission, or expand to cover some of your favorite places in Northern California, such as Big Sur, Napa Valley, or Half Moon Bay. Create your own or enlist a quality Bay Area stationer to create beautiful table signs that feature icons representing your favorite places.

Songs
There have been dozens of songs written about San Francisco, so it’s easy to choose one, or a few, to set the scene for your reception or cocktail hour. Go for a jazzy classic like Tony Bennet’s “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” or Mel Tormé’s “Got the Date on the Golden Gate,” or opt for the bohemian 70’s anthem “San Francisco” by Scott McKenzie or Train’s modern rock song “Save Me, San Francisco,” which namechecks Alcatraz, Filmore, the Tenderloin, Marin, and more. If you’d rather keep the musical connection to San Francisco a bit more subtle, there’s Otis Redding’s “Sittin’ On the Dock of the Bay” or Starship’s “We Built This City,” which are both about the Bay Area but don’t specifically mention it. To expand to cover more of California, there are even more options, including the classic hit “California Dreamin” by The Mommas and The Poppas and “California Stars” by Billy Bragg.

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Don’t get us wrong, we’re swooning over Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton’s genuinely adorable romance — and the many engagement rumors surrounding it — but Gwen’s 2002 wedding to Gavin Rossdale was right out of our ’90s alt rock dreams! While the couple has very publicly gone their separate ways, we’re still dying over the details of their September 14, 2002 wedding — mostly THAT wedding dress. Time to break out that No Doubt and Bush mix CD and look back on Gwen and Gavin’s iconic wedding day.

Like other fabulous ’90s music couples before them (we’re looking at you Jessica and Nick), Gwen and Gavin met while her band No Doubt was opening for his band’s 1995 tour. Six years, and many a world tour, later Gwen said “Yes!” to a New Year’s Day proposal from the Bush frontman. “She did tell me to say it again, but then she said yes,” he told People after the wedding. Gavin presented Gwen with a very punk rock (of course) engagement ring — a thick black band with diamonds running down the middle.

The couple set a date for September 14, 2002 at St. Paul’s Covent Garden in London. Gwen pulled up to the church about an hour late in a 1970 Rolls-Royce, escorted by her dad. One of rock’s most famous couples said their “I dos” in front of 150 guests amid gasps and tears of joy. “Gwen was visibly choked with emotion. She cried, he cried — and so did the dog!” John Galliano told People. The dog, Gavin’s Hungarian sheepdog Winston, was by his side at the altar naturally.

Guests were shuttled to the nearby reception at Home House, in true London fashion — double-decker buses! — for a six course Italian dinner and dancing into the wee hours.

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The Dress
It doesn’t get more iconic than Gwen’s custom Christian Dior gown designed by John Galliano. Classic wedding dress elements combined with show-stopping volume and that incredible dip-dyed hand-painted hot pink bottom half — a nod to her early hair look perhaps? — made Gwen’s choice for the big day an instant hit! She was one of the first to really rock the colored wedding dress look, and it turned out to be the perfect mix of English tradition and her own individual personality. She topped off the gorgeous creation with an antique lace veil: feel free to begin swooning.

The Second Wedding
Not content to say “I do” just one time, the rocking couple hosted a vow-renewal ceremony for their L.A. based friends two weeks after the big London affair. Guests, including a still-married Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, were told to “dress romantic” for the Mindy Weiss-planned nuptials. And in case you were wondering, Gwen wore the same dress all over again for the second ceremony — wouldn’t you?

Just like fashion, hair changes with the seasons and fall is a favorite for switching things up — whether it’s with color or your typical ‘do. We’ve polled hair gurus across the country to find out what fall has in store for brides, with hairstyle trends coming in at opposite ends of the spectrum. Ladies are turning back the clock with soft Renaissance-inspired looks highlighting natural locks and loose bohemian braids, while the runways show that bejeweled hair pieces have never been hotter, giving brides plenty of ways to rock gems on their wedding day.

Renaissance Revival
Flower crowns are nothing new, but this classic is getting more whimsical with the addition of wildflowers that not only adorn the crown, but also the hair, bouquets and displays, says ATMA Beauty’s founder and creative director Sheenon Olson, whose client base includes actresses Elizabeth Olsen and Ellen Page, as well as supermodels Elle Macpherson and Alessandra Ambrosio. “The overall feel is really about connection. Connecting back to nature and connecting back to a time that feels very renaissance and organic,” Olson says. The stylist is also seeing brides opt for low loose buns and half-up looks, in addition to styles that play more with texture like twists and braids.

Let Loose
“The ‘perfectly undone’ look is in right now. Whether it’s braids that are pulled apart and pinned, or putting hair into a beautiful, loose updo, the idea is to look natural and effortless,” says Danny Jelaca, whose namesake salon sits on South Beach. “Out are the days of looking perfect, clean and tight.” Jelaca (who counts Jennifer Lopez, Naomi Campbell and Cameron Diaz as just a few of his famous clientele) recommends starting with L’Oréal Dialight Clear Conditioning Gloss for extra shine, using Balmain Hair Couture products to create texture and hold, and ending with Balmain Matt Paste to make sure that updo stays in place.

Go Natural
“The hottest trend for wearing hair down is perfectly nourished, shiny hair that is carefully blow dried for a smoother, youthful edge,” says Keith Ayotte, creative director at Sean Donaldson Hair. “Soft, naturally enhanced waves that are loosely brushed give you a beautiful, effortless glamour.”

Hair Bling
Stylist George Gonzalez, who owns one of Chicago’s top-rated salons, predicts that fall 2016 will be the season of hair accessories. “This trend is already a staple for brides, making it even easier to embrace hairstyles intertwined with beads, pearls and crystals,” he says. “The best part? You can get creative by visiting vintage stores or tying in a family heirloom by turning a broach into a hair pin.” Rodarte and Alexander McQueen showcased these looks on the runway in the form of jeweled hair clips, broaches and crowns, and brides can easily follow suit with something simple like a bejeweled headband with loose waves or go for an elaborate updo topped off by a few statement pieces.

Elements of Surprise
“The element of surprise is a lovely way to capture the eye with an updo,” explains color expert and celebrity stylist Beth Minardi. “Whether a formal ballerina bun or a playful ponytail, your guests will be looking at the back of your hair and the back of your gown.” For this look, make sure you spend just as much time styling the back of the dress and veil as you do with the front of the gown, making sure your hair works from both angles.

Richer Color
When it comes to color, Minardi is the go-to girl known for crafting color stories for the likes of Brad Pitt, Julianne Moore and Christie Brinkley. “I like to add deeper, richer tones underneath so when the bride lifts her hair for an updo, there are contrasts of color,” she says. “For blondes, I create a subtle, cashmere-soft weave of shades — warm, toasty, sunny, maybe even hints of caramel. Redheads are so vibrant, so to express this energy I find a range of shades from deep auburn to copper that play off nicely at the nape of the neck. And for brunettes — they’ll be exceptionally popular this fall — I blend the depth of walnut against a lighter, warmer brown or add brightness with a lighter shade to create that play of color and contrast that will engage the eye as the ceremony progresses. I create contrast with brighter tones against deeper shades, but always make sure the look flatters the bride’s skin tone.” Minardi recommends starting the color and cut process at least six weeks to a month in advance to make sure the style doesn’t come as an unexpected surprise on the big day.

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There are numerous ways to personalize your wedding ceremony, whether it be with unique readings, meaningful songs or handwritten vows. Turns out that when it comes to décor, there are also endless ways to be unique. Your wedding ceremony space might be breathtaking on its own, but adding a few easy and special upgrades can truly transform a space. One of our favorite ways to do so? Right down the middle. Creating a stylish aisle doesn’t have to be the same old flowers and ribbons either. For the bride wanting to do something a little less expected, we’ve got six fresh and modern wedding ceremony aisle decoration ideas just waiting to be pinned to that bridal inspo board.

Pampas Grass (above): For a unique, boho look, line the ceremony aisle with vases full of tall, fluffy pampas grass stalks.

Palm Leaves: Lush, deep-green palm fronds (or other tropical greenery) look so chic when they’re fanned out along the aisle.

Wood Beams: Salvaged wood beams look striking when flanked along the ceremony aisle; florals arranged in wood containers help add some softness to the overall look.

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Maps: This globe-trotting couple had the genius idea to line the aisle with rolled up maps from countries they’d traveled to.

Ferns: Accent your ceremony aisle with a pair of potted leafy green ferns.

Painted Geometric Shapes: If your venue allows, paint your wedding pattern or motif directly onto the space that will serve as your aisle. Alternatively, for a non-permanent way to achieve this, you could use a stencil and shake cocoa powder or flour to create the shape.