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On your wedding day, all eyes are going to be on you -- no doubt about that. But what if you really want all eyes to be on your face. Perhaps you've put a lot of work into your make-up, or maybe you're a little self conscious about your body. Either way, there's a simple solution -- earrings.

By wearing fabulously stunning earrings, everyone's gaze will automatically be drawn upward. Larger, bulkier earrings are a good choice for brides with fuller faces, while brides with petite features might want to go a slightly smaller design.

Check out GlamForLess.com for fabulous and affordable bridal earrings.

Admit it -- you've looked through what seems like hundreds of wedding magazines and found loads of inspirational pictures and articles, but when you've gone back through to find a specific article, you realize you have no idea whether it was in April's Modern Bride or February's Martha Stewart Weddings. And it's so frustrating, because you know exactly what it looked like, but it's hard to explain to someone else, so you need that article.

You're not alone in this problem -- not by a long shot. In order to get organized and alleviate a bit of the stress, you might want to check out Scanalog.

This is Part Four of our series of interviews with Jay's Bridal and Special Occasion, a one-stop bridal salon located in Gainesville, Florida and online at jaysbridal.net. Throughout the series, we'll discuss everything wedding, ranging from bridal gowns to music to tuxedos. In this installment, we'll chat with Jay's associates Erica Lyn and Joann.

Jay's Bridal and Special Occasion might be small in terms of staff and size, but they have a vast selection. They carry a wide range of designers, like Alfred Angelo, Mori Lee, Maggie Sottero, Mon Cheri, Justin Alexander, and their favorite new designer, Sophia Tolli.

"Sophia Tolli was a designer for Maggie Sottero, and she's come out with her new line and we just love it," gushed Joann. "Her designs look a little European, with some really classic, beautiful styles, but some of her dresses have a bit of a funky, edgy appeal, too."

This is Part Two of our series of interviews with Jay's Bridal and Special Occasion, a one-stop bridal salon located in Gainesville, Florida and online at jaysbridal.net. Throughout the series, we'll discuss everything wedding, ranging from bridal gowns to music to tuxedos.

Shopping for wedding gowns online is becoming more and more popular, but in many cases, it's a truly frightening thing to undertake. How can you feel confident that you're ordering the right dress, and the right size? What if you want the assistance you'd receive in a store without having to travel? That click of the button just feels so final.

One of the unique things Jay's offers is its online store. It began in 2005, and since then, Jay's has sold dresses to brides as far away as Australia, Ireland, and China. And what's so great about their online shop is that customers can still get the personal relationship and experience that they would get if they walked into the brick and mortar store.

To wrap up our theme week at AisleDash -- the rich color palette of navy, cream and gold -- what a better subject than the perfect look for your perfect bridesmaid dress (in a navy hue to match your theme). Here are a few compiled tips to make your look complement -- and not clash -- with your deep-colored, stunning dress.

1. We've all heard it said: don't match your eyeshadow to your dress, and this rule still applies to your navy bridesmaid dress. Try a bronze or metallic shade (or shades) such as Stila's eyeshadow trio in "Bronze Glow" or Vincent Longo's trio in "Autumn Rhythm."
2. A great eyeliner/mascara combo. Something in a deep, rich brown. Try this liner (in "Deep Brown") and this mascara in "Chestnut."
3. Use a subtle bronzer. Highlight your natural skin tones and accentuate your eyes with a great bronzer such as Lorac's Bronzer in "Glow."
4. You want to look good for the wedding photos but you don't want your lip color to overpower your makeup. A pink/rose gloss will look great. Try out any of these great glosses from Nars: "Gothika," " Positano" or "Stella."
5. If the bride is open to you choosing your own nail color, find a gold shade that will tie the whole look together. Something like Laura Mercier's nail lacquer in gold shimmer.
   

(All products featured in this post can be purchased at sephora.com.)

Anne Hathaway always tends to look beautiful and classy, but she really stepped it up while in Rome for the premiere of her new movie, Get Smart, by wearing this dreamy, floaty white gown. She looked as lovely as ever, but had a soft, innocent look about her that we don't always see on her, and we just loved it.

She might have just broken up with her boyfriend, but the look would still work beautifully for a bride. Check out the gallery to see the bits and pieces that make this look work!

Many women dream of getting married during the summer. Perhaps it's because of the sunny weather, or maybe it's easier for everyone to travel during that time of year. Either way, summer brings with it some very particular beauty and make-up challenges, and if you're getting married in the summer, you need to be aware of what they are and how to prevent and/or fix them!

StyleList has a whole slideshow of Summer Bummers along with solutions. For example, do you know what to do if your skin gets so sunburned that it starts to peel? How about if you end up with tan lines? And what about the photographer's foe, shiny skin? They have solutions to all of these problems and more!

Got a summer specific beauty problem to share? What about a solution? Leave a comment and help out your fellow brides!

Yes, we are aware that we just oohed and aahed about Lucy Liu last week, but she changed up her look for the Hollywood premiere of Kung Fu Panda, and we're still transfixed by her -- she looks absolutely amazing in this short, ruffly number.

In fact, we think this look could work well for spunky bride, bridesmaids, or a guest -- check out the gallery to see how!

Most of the buzz about the Kung Fu Panda premiere at the Cannes Film Festival revolved around a pregnant and glowing Angelina Jolie. However, there was another actress on that red carpet equally worthy of admiration.

Lucy Liu looked absolutely amazing in a white Cavalli gown -- a gown that would be just perfect for a bride. Here's why we adored it:

• Subtly sexy -- The deep, sexy v-neck mixed with the sweet lace makes for one fabulous frock.
  
  
• Gorgeous glow -- Sometimes girls with fairer skin shy away from wearing white, instead opting for a cream or champagne hue, but Lucy shows that those with pale skin can look amazing in white.
  
  
• Red carpet romance -- The soft curls of Lucy's hair paired with the feminine cut of the dress makes for a really romantic look.

If you're in love with this look as much as we are, read on to see how you can incorporate it into your wedding:

As much as we love to dream about Manolo Blahnik and Christian Louboutin, the two words that more often describe our footwear are flip flop, and for many brides, their wedding day isn't any exception. We say, if you're going to wear flip flops on your wedding day, make sure you wear special ones, and the flip flops from Silly Sandals definitely are special.

They have several options for the bride, but that's not all. This is a great gift idea for bridesmaids -- if you're asking them to wear killer heels, giving them a comfy pair of shoe to wear afterward is certainly a kind gesture. Or, if it's a low-key ceremony (or a barefoot ceremony with shoes needed for the reception), these could be some comfy reception shoes.

Also think about flower-girls -- there are loads of options in children's sizes, with lots of really fun styles. Check out the gallery for a few samples, and if you see something you like, head over to Silly Sandals to get your own or see more options!

We've just discovered a new obsession -- Mikiye Creations on Etsy. We love floral hair accessories (especially after taking out the veil before the reception), but using real flowers can be tricky. They can wilt, and it can be tough to pin them in just right because of the stem.

That's why it's so fantastic to find all of these fabulous flowers all in one place -- they're all designed to be worn in your hair, so it'll be a cinch for your hairstylist (or maid-of-honor) to get them in there just right. Plus, just look at them! With the crystal, pearl, and feather embellishments, they're just begging the fashionista bride to wear them.

Check out the gallery for a sample of the different gorgeous hair accessories available. Which one would work best with your dress?

Sarah Jessica Parker knew her wardrobe choice for the New York premiere of the Sex and the City movie was incredibly important -- she portrays a character who has become a style icon, and this was the biggest premiere location of them all.

We absolutely loved this silver Nina Ricci gown, especially considering her character, Carrie Bradshaw, is a bride in the movie. It's elegant, beautiful, and ever-so-slightly quirky.

• Off-beat color choice -- It's not like you don't see silver on the red carpet. You do. But this almost watery-looking silver with the unexpected gold accent around the waist is unusual without being weird. It's simply lovely.
  
  
• Dangerous curves -- The slight sweetheart neckline paired with a defined waist give SJP curves like we've never seen before.
  
  
• The girl with curls -- We're so happy SJP wore her hair down in loose waves for the premiere -- as pretty as it looks up, we're always going to remember Carrie for her wild, curly hair (which, like her spirit, cannot be tamed -- hokey, sure, but you know it's true).

Do you want to be the bride who channels Carrie Bradshaw on her wedding day? Here's how to get Sarah Jessica's red carpet look:

The world is made up of many types of people, and, as far as we can tell, 11 types of brides. We considered what type of wedding each bride might like to have, how she would go about planning it, how the event itself would go, and what she might wear to determine the different types of brides. We've even given you our tips for spotting them in their natural environment, and, when applicable, how to keep them under control.

Check out our tongue-in-cheek guide to spotting the different types of brides. Which category do you fall into? Or did we miss one? Please let us know in the comments!

Wednesday Wedding Wrap-up is a weekly roundup of highlights from the past week, covering wedding blogs and websites, reality TV, even particularly hot scoop right here at AisleDash. Think we missed something? Leave your favorite highlight in the comments!

Wedded Bits tells you how to become the next Modern Bride of the Year. Do you think you'll make the cut?

Oh Happy Blog! has some interesting thoughts on venues and themes -- don't make your space look like something. Make it be something!

Manolo for the Brides has a post about one of the most unusual materials ever used for a wedding dress ... and it's SOOO romantic!

Yes, we know we've urged you to order your wedding dress with plenty of time so you can get alterations made without rushing -- and we stand by that. However, if you order your dress (or buy it off the rack) WAAAAY ahead of time, there is one danger -- what if you decide you don't like it anymore?

This post at Weddingbee describes Miss Canary's trepidation at trying on her dress, which had hung in her closet for 10 months. She was quite concerned that she wouldn't like it anymore.