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The Anastasia by Maggie Sottero is quite the popular dress (click here and here and here to see real brides wearing it) and we're not surprised - it's the quintessential bridal look. The one piece slim a-line gown has a sweetheart neckline and a corset bodice. The gown is scattered with beading and Swarovski crystals atop three tiers of floaty organza. A view of the corset is after the jump.

Visit MaggieSoterro.com to locate a retailer near you.

This one's for the guys: There's a reason your bride has spent so much time choosing her Maid of Honor - she will be her rock, her support, during the stresses of wedding planning. Maybe you should take a hint from her and choose your Best Man wisely - it'll make your wedding day special, or at the very least, it will certainly make your life easier!

This article by groomsonline.com gives excellent advice on choosing your Best Man. Here are our top three picks:

1. Choose a dependable friend: Don't pick your best friend from childhood if he's likely to lose the rings.

2. Choose with confidence: Don't let the fear of offending your other friends paralyze you. Once you've decided on a Best Man, let him know and be confident that your other friends will be fine with it. We promise!

3. Respect your bride's wishes: Don't choose someone she can't stand. Consider it your first lesson in marital compromise.

Read on for more information.

A dress that's sure to flatter a variety of body shapes, this strapless beauty by JS Boutique just might be the bridesmaids dress you've been searching for!

The pleated bodice makes the most of what you have up top, and the nipped waist (accented with an optional bow) that falls all the way to a release pleat skirt is fun and will create a feminine hourglass figure. There's something very fifties about this dress, and we love its sexy innocence.

$148 Sizes 2-14. Available at Nordstrom.

Gallery: Dress of the day: Bridesmaids

More views after the jump.

Using fruit as your centerpiece is an easy way to add a dose of rustic chic to your table settings - in addition, arranging fruit in square glass vases will dress up even the most inexpensive flowers.

We recommend using fruit that will hold up well over time - citrus is a good bet (in fact you should check out this citrus-themed wedding at The Knot, it's just beautiful!) - but really, use your imagination and don't skimp on quantity. More is better!

Do it Yourself Weddings has some clever ideas for you - we like using limes because they're green and will camouflage the stems very nicely.

Tie it all with some raffia or pretty ribbon and - voila! You've got centerpieces!

We love how this dress by Eden Bridal combines intricate embroidery and beading with wide swaths of smooth satin to achieve a look that is both clean and glamorous. The trick is to add embroidery only where it counts (at the bust and waist line and the hem) and let the quality of the fabric speak for itself elsewhere.

Two other nice features in this dress are the wide straps on the bodice and the front and back V-neck lines - both are flattering to a wide range of figures and are easy to wear.

Available at Eden Bridals - sizes 0-28

Cream, navy and gold is a sophisticated color theme for you wedding. It can be preppy, masculine and/or glamorous - it all depends on the details you choose. Want to learn how to make it your own? Read on!

OK ladies, it's time to talk color. We all know that most bridesmaids would prefer to wear a black dress to your wedding, one that they'll be able to wear over and over again; but what if you have your heart set on seeing them in your favorite color - How do you make a statement color as flattering as possible?

Our advice is to stick to simple dresses that flatter a variety of figures - like the Caroline dress in a tricky orange shade we've pictured here. The simple a-line and the graceful bateau neckline help the color shine through without the distraction of bows or sparkly bits. Don't believe us? See dresses in this color at this real wedding.

Available at Lulakate.com - prices start at $250

What a perfect dress for your navy and gold wedding! This bridesmaids dress by Charsa Designs has a simple a-line silhouette but is enhanced by the beautiful shimmery navy color. The dress has an empire waist and crossover-v neckline so it will flatter a variety of figures and is bra-friendly.

It comes in your choice of faille or silk dupioni, and is of course available in a wide variety of colors. The picture shows the dress with silver shoes, but we think it would look just as lovely with pale gold sandals.

Available at Charsa.com starting at $270 (sizes 2-24)

This gown from the Legends line by designer Romona Keveza is classic and timelessly elegant - the sumptuous silk, shimmering belt sash and full skirt are traditional elements of bridal couture, but the gorgeous gold color and sleek bodice are modern and oh-so-chic. Take a look at that bustle! How did they make something so traditional feel so fresh?

We love it when designers experiment with tradition but still aim to create something pretty and wearable - very few brides want to be on the cutting edge on their wedding way, but no one wants to be boring. In this case, the result is timeless, not tired.

Legends by Romona Keveza style L 781 - go to romonakeveza.com to find a retailer near you.

Aisledash reader Erin sent us the following email:

I'm looking for a green wedding dress. No, not that one, the color. Got any leads?

How could we resist? As much as we love traditional gowns (and we do) we also have a soft spot in our heart for the unconventional bride - and whether you wish to marry in green (as Erin does) or magenta or pink-and-green polka dots we're here to help you too.

The key to buying a green wedding dress is to remember that a wedding dress is, first and foremost, a dress. That means that you should expand your search outside of the traditional wedding vendors. (Come to think of it, that's excellent advice even if you want to marry in white.) Try a website that allows you to search by color (like Nordstrom or Bluefly) and be open to the many possibilities out there.

Another option is to look at bridesmaids dresses - many times they're the same thing as the wedding dress, just in color. We like the ones by simple silhouettes and David's Bridal, but honestly, your choices are endless.

Of course, you could also search for prom dresses, but we find that the dresses tend to be of lower quality and a bit too revealing. (Are we showing our age here?)

So remember: It's only a dress! Be creative and keep an open mind.

We'd love to hear more about your "green" wedding, Erin - keep us posted!