This spring, timeless wedding dress designs in shades of white and beige are making a comeback. Here are a few popular styles of the moment:

• Off-the-Shoulder Necklines: A charming silhouette for the bride-to-be.

• Cap Sleeves: A great way to add coverage to a low-cut dress without sacrificing style.

• Illusion Necklines: Comprised of lace and mesh trim that gently rests against the skin.

Pastels have always been popular for spring weddings, but 2015’s sophisticated palettes will keep your big day from looking like an Easter celebration.

• Layer pastels with metallics or neutrals, like gray or nude, to keep things subdued.

• Don’t be afraid to mix and match different shades of pastels, such as peach and mint or lime and soft yellow.

• Ice blue is a popular wedding color, and looks great when paired with other pastels, or even bold hues like copper or marsala, which is Pantone’s Color of the Year.

Looking for a casual wedding theme that’s totally on-trend? Try a 70s-inspired party! Seek an outdoor venue or an indoor venue that heavily integrates natural elements, and decorate using retro-inspired details such as picnic benches or kitschy teepees. To complete the theme, keep colors bright and festive yet earthy, like sunny yellow and pink paired with terra-cotta.

Summer Trends: Food Ideas Skip the formal sit-down dinner at your summer wedding and instead opt for a casual cocktail reception with small plates. Summery finger food is always a hit, such as barbeque chicken and pineapple skewers. This year, food trucks are a popular option for weddings as well, and feel right at home at an outdoor reception under the summer sky.

Fall’s unique foliage provides tons of inspiration for a seasonal wedding. Try using autumn plants in table centerpieces, such as colorful leaves or acorns. You can also get creative with gourds or branches for an enchanting touch.

Fall’s weather-appropriate flavors are a perfect match for custom cocktails at your reception:

• Ginger Apple Cider with Brandy: For a grown-up take on seasonal mulled cider, spice things up using ginger and brandy.

• Cranberry Cosmopolitan: Customize this classic drink with red and white cranberry juice and fresh fruit.

• Pumpkin Old Fashioned: Pumpkin pairs nicely with bourbon, bitters, and orange in this timeless cocktail.

Crisp white is a must for winter functions, and this includes your wedding cake. Try an all-white cake with a hint of color from icy-blue trim, or an ivory buttercream cake with mauve flowers. Add flair with seasonal foliage as well, such as a cake embellished with holly leaves or icicle decorations on each layer.

In recent years, casual weddings have become commonplace. However, 2015 may be the year of the formal revival. Here are a few details to make your wedding an opulent evening to remember:

• Champagne tower

• Fairytale venue

• Bridal crown

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