strapless maxi dress casual Chiccall Women's Summer Tube Top Dress, Off Shoulder Boho Beach Cover Up wedge sandals and delicate gold jewelry keep it polished and feminine Friday Nights Sequin Strapless Maxi

(On her blog she explains that she'll have a big fancy wedding--no doubt with a totally jaw-dropping bridal gown--in the summer but for her civil ceremony in early December, this fancy-but-not-too-fancy dress did the trick

Layer it over a simple gray or white crew-neck tee and pair with black skinny jeans

Kelly Faetanini Gwendelyn Lovers of everything lace and gold will have their dreams granted with Kelly Faetaninis Gwendelyn dress

Oh to Be Red

This gives a very nautical look that would be perfect for baseball games or wearing to the beach or stadium to watch fireworks

Dessy Group Velvet Maxi Dress with Shirred Bodice and Front Slit Two of the biggest bridesmaid dress trends come together in this showstopper: Velvet and a thigh-high slit