Say Yes to the Dress premieres tonight at 9/8c with a special celebrity guest: Kelly Ripa! The morning talk show host steps into the role of Kleinfeld bridal consultant (complete with slicked-back bun and head-to-toe black ensemble) to guide real bride Comora Robertson on how to select a dramatic, show-stopping wedding dress.

"I don't think Kelly has any idea how much really goes into a bridal appointment!" said Randy Fenoli, Fashion Director.

Watch this exclusive sneak peek from tonight's episode:

Ms. Ripa proves that this dream job (who doesn't want to look at bridal gowns all day?) isn't as easy as it looks, even for a starlet who's used to working with stylists. Will she be able to overcome her nerves and deliver the vision that Comora and her tough entourage are looking for? (Love the sassiness of the girl who says the bride-to-be looks like she belongs in a couture photoshoot, puffing on a cig in that dress!) We'll be tuning in and setting our DVRs to find out!

In the meantime, let's chat: If you could pick any celebrity to be your bridal consultant, who would you choose? 

—Stefania Sainato

While in the grand scheme of things, the color palette I choose will not make or break my wedding, it will be an opportunity to set the scene and determine the “feel” I want my wedding to have. I’ve been debating long and hard about a color scheme that would best suit my big day…and I still don’t have an answer. Feel like helping a girl out?

First, let me tell you a little bit about the venue: it’s got sleek, hardwood floors and exposed plumbing on the ceiling. There are ivory twinkle lights hanging over the ceremony space and strung upon beams in the reception area. I also have the option of shining a color of my choice up along the walls. This space is really conducive to almost any color scheme. 

Here are some more things I’m keeping in mind: I will have white, ivory or black tablecloths and either white or black chairs at the reception. My fiancé Corey also wants to wear a black tux.

These are my top contenders!

Option #1: All shades of purple + slate + ivory
 

We found this adorable craft project by Rhiannon Nicole from Hey Gorgeous Events and we've been itching to try it! These teacup candles would be perfect for a bridal shower; after the party, you could display them as decorative accents in your home. All you need are a few vintage teacups (hello, flea market), candle wax flakes and a little patience (it takes some time for the wax to dry).  

On a side note, we're loving the model's lilac nail polish—we wish we looked this stylish while doing our wedding crafts! All of the gorgeous photos below were shot by the über-talented Jenna McKenzie.

Supplies You Need:

• Vintage tea cups (any will do)
• Eco-friendly candle wax flakes
• A stove, a double boiler and bowl
• Oven mitts and a hot plate/trivet

Step 1: Make Wooden Wick Supports 

To do this, you can tape together two wooden sticks at the end. Slide in a wax wick so it sits in between the two wooden sticks and then clamp shut the opposite ends and tape together. You should have two sticks taped together at both ends with a wax wick clamped into the middle.