Not every bride wants to be demure and traditional on her wedding day. If you want to ensure that all eyes are glued to you when you walk down the aisle, you need to pump up your style. These tips will make sure that everyone will be wowed when you make your grand entrance to your wedding!

Much of the attention on your big day will be focused on your bridal gown. The best way to ensure all eyes are on you is to pick a bold bridal gown. This is a great year to shop for a wedding dress that is edgy, but still elegant. They are truly magnificent! Consider a wedding dress created from exquisite lace that has a high front slit to show some leg. The romantic material helps to tone down the slit just enough to keep it appropriate.

Think about wearing a gown with a risque back to catch everyone’s eye. It is far less risque to show off your back than to choose a dress that is cut down to there in the front, and it is also less expected. For those brides who have beautiful backs, consider one of the new gowns with a very low cut back. If you like the idea but are not comfortable showing your entire back, choose a dress that has a plunging back crossed by criss-cross straps. Look for a dress with a light scattering of sequins to shimmer down the back. Wear your hair up with a very sheer veil to showcase the special back of your gown. Choose glamorous sparkling bridal jewelry to enhance the effect of your fabulous wedding dress.

A great way to show off your bold side is with a dramatic headpiece. It would be delightful to wear a really crazy couture hat. It could be a feather fascinator in gorgeous shades of peacock. Or perhaps a bit of netting gathered up into something fun to perch on your hair. Perhaps you channel your inner mysterious movie star and drape a swath of veil over your face. There are some extraordinary milliners out there who can help you create a one of a kind headpiece that will really make a statement. And it will be a lot of fun to shop for!

Sometimes all a bride needs to make a splash is a special accessory or two to spice up a simple wedding dress. For a winter wedding it would be fabulous to wear a fluffy maribou shrug over your gown. Go for equally luxurious bridal jewelry, like a dramatic cz wedding jewelry set. You could wear a big pouf of organza around your shoulders for a lighter wrap. If you are a spring bride, try one of the long lace capelets which were featured on the bridal runways recently. It is such fun to accessorize a simple wedding gown with a unique topper, and a wonderful way to show your personal style. All it takes is a couple of unique choices to turn a pretty bride into a breathtaking bride.

One of the fun parts about a new year is learning about the latest wedding fashions. Considering that one-third of all proposals take place between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, there are a lot of women with an interest in what will be hot for 2012 wedding gowns! Find out what styles will be tops for 2012 wedding gowns.

A trend which started last year is lace. Kate Middleton inspired lacy wedding gowns are going to be huge for 2012. It is lovely for any season except the middle of summer. A variation on this trend is dresses with illusion necklines, with or without sleeves. Imagine a tulle or fine lace sleeveless neckline flowing into a classic silk gown. It imparts a classic royal style fit for a princess bride. Embrace the elegance of this classic style with either pearl bridal jewelry or sparkly cz drop earrings. A veil that cascades down the back is just the right accessory for this type of dress.

Going in a totally different direction, another great idea for a 2012 wedding dress is to wear a sexy bombshell gown. You will look like a 1950’s screen goddess in a form fitting dress that shows off your figure. A halter style would be ideal for the bombshell bride. Fabrics like drapy double faced satin, charmeuse, or silk crepe are ideal for this style. Add some glamor with red lipstick, an armload of sparkly crystal bridal jewelry bracelets, and a tiny birdcage veil. High heels will give you the right sashay when you glide down the aisle in your fabulous glam wedding dress. The groom will look dashing in a suit with a slim silhouette. A maribou stole would be a fabulous cover up over a slinky dress.

If you love fashion-forward and fun clothes, take a look at the new high-low wedding dresses that are coming in style for 2012 weddings. They are the perfect hybrid between the traditional long bridal gown and the short wedding dresses that have been popular lately. Instead of buying a seperate reception dress, why not pick out a wedding gown that goes the distance? A high-low hemline would be a great choice for a number of different wedding locations. Because it has a train, it can definitely work for a ceremony in a church. It would be fantastic for a beach wedding, especially for a barefoot bride. This special hemline also allows you to show off a hot pair of shoes!

Still not sure what to wear for your wedding? Romantic vintagey bridal gowns make a return appearance for 2012 brides. Imagine something soft and drapey that an enchanted woodland fairy might wear to get the vibe. Soft layered tulle or other sheer fabrics create an ethereal effect. Pale tea stained colors will make the dress look even more vintage. A dove gray suit on the groom would make a nice complement to the faded beauty of a romantic wedding gown. With so many fabulous options, every bride is sure to find her dream dress in the 2012 wedding gown collections!