Recently, we played fashion matchmaker by pairing some of our favorite new Monique Lhuillier gowns with engagement rings from the designer's Fine Jewelry Collection at Blue Nile.

Now we're back for round two — who couldn't use another bling break at work? — but we're opening up the floor to more designers that debuted spectacular fashions during New York Bridal Fashion Week.

Marchesa
On your wedding day, you'll be floating on cloud nine in this textured ballgown. A nod to the '50s, this tiered tulle skirt creates a grand sense of movement. This Blue Nile Twist Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring is just as easy on the eyes.

Guest blogger: Heather Sharpe, senior editor for Style Unveiled.
Style Unveiled is a wedding website and blog that focuses on gorgeous weddings and wedding related topics that showcase wedding professionals and the hard work they do. It's obsessively updated each and every day!

Just because your dress is white, that doesn't mean your bouquet has to be, too. Why not brighten up your special day with a bridal bouquet that shows off your fun side? Guaranteed, yours will be the only one like it. Check out these fresh summer styles and get inspired! 

1. A Yellow and Orange Ombré Bouquet
This brilliantly-colored bridal bouquet reminds me of a sunset with its yellow, orange, and red ombré pattern. What could be more perfect for a warm summer day? I also love that it incorporates elegant roses and playful billy balls together in the same floral arrangement.

One of the bigger decisions I had to make before our wedding is what type of "girl time" celebration to have. I knew immediately that I didn't want the traditional bachelorette party: A long (and potentially wild) night of drinking and dancing didn't really appeal to me. Instead I decided on a lingerie shower that would be cost-effective and enjoyable.

Two of my best friends, Maria and Patty, excitedly volunteered to throw the event in my honor. I was involved with choosing the invitation and creating the guest list; after that, it was all up to them to make it happen. My friends decided to involve my fiancé Rigo in the planning process so that he would be able to provide personal information about our relationship and my preferences for entertainment. Together the three of them worked on games, made the food, and prepped the house for the party.

Bridal Shower Food
The girls decided to go with finger foods for the shower since they're practical and affordable. They allowed me to approve the final menu selections and I made a few minor suggestions. The food was absolutely amazing: Guests enjoyed taco salad cups (made by Rigo), shrimp cocktail, bruschetta, chicken wings, a cheese and cracker tray, a vegetable tray, and meatball sandwiches all made by the girls. 

Photo Credit: Evermore Photography

Q. What’s considered the right amount of money for a wedding gift? I’ve recently been laid off and can’t afford to give as much as I had originally planned, but I don’t want to come across as cheap, either.

I recently tagged along to my sister's wedding hair trial at Dolce Vita Salon & Spa in Flemington, NJ. While watching owner Nicole Maxcy work her magic, we chatted about how brides can best prepare for their own hair trials and get the most out of the experience. Here's what she shared:

Allow enough time
Start searching for your stylist at least three months before the wedding; six months if you're getting married in peak wedding season. For your trial, you’re going to need at least an hour. And don’t be afraid to do more than one trial! Many brides do two or three test runs before finding a style they truly love and feel comfortable with.

Prep your hair properly
Wash and blow dry your hair the night before, without using products. If you use a flat iron to tame frizz, it's fine to go ahead and use it. But if your hair is curly, it's better to work with your natural hair texture than to fight it, especially if you're getting married in an area where humidity will come into play.

Oscar de la Renta’s designs have graced countless red carpet events, and his breathtaking wedding gowns have brought tears to the eyes of brides around the world. Now, everyone can have a little piece of Oscar magic with the release of his new stationery line in collaboration with Paperless Post. 

With more than 50 designs, each inspired by his love of beautiful fabric and the sunny beaches of his home in Punta Cana, you can add a touch of Oscar elegance on everything from wedding invites to thank-you notes. 

Take a look at these fabulous designs inspired by the Oscar de la Renta Fall 2013 bridal collection!

Vera Wang has teamed up with FTD, the leading provider of flowers and gifts, for a gorgeous collection of wedding-day flowers! Available exclusively through select FTD member florists in the U.S. and Canada, the designs hits at three distinct styles — traditional, romantic, and modern — with prices ranging from $14.99 for a boutonniére to $1,294.99 for an ultra-luxe bouquet.

Here, check out a few pieces from the collection:

Style: The Traditionalist

White rose boutonnière and spray rose and stephanotis boutonnière, $14.99 each

Bouquet with white and peach roses and spray roses, $109.99

White freesia, white and blush peach roses, and white double lisiathus centerpieces, $282.99