10 Ways to Add Color to Your Wedding Day Look

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Carry a Clutch

It's the perfect size for lipstick and a copy of your vows, and it syncs up with nearly any gown -- especially this strapless stunner. But the best thing about this ruffled tote is its bright, happy hue.

Marchesa gown (bridalatelier.com) and clutch (Bergdorf Goodman, 888-774-2424). Adeler earrings (adelerjewelers.com). David Yurman platinum ring (davidyurman.com).

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Slip On Bold Shoes

Give standard bridal pumps the boot, and step into your something blue. The key? Show them off with a leg-baring silhouette like this.

Rafael Cennamo "Spring Blossom" dress (Neiman Marcus, 800-533-1312). Cento studs (robertocoin.com). Paolo Costagli bracelet (paolocostagli.com). Badgley Mischka "Randall" heels (couture.zappos.com).

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Add a Faux Flower

Pinned to an updo, a cluster of silk chiffon petals enhances the beauty of this asymmetrical dress without distracting from its sheer simplicity.

Monique Lhuillier "Averie" gown (moniquelhuillier.com). M & S Schmalberg rose (customfabricflowers.com). Cartier "1895" platinum ring (bridal.cartier.com).

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Rethink White

Every bit as gorgeous as the classic bridal color, this silk chiffon gown's ethereal shade of aquamarine is a soft, sophisticated surprise.

Romona Keveza gown RK280 (romonakeveza.com).

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Turn Heads with Earrings

Against the bare skin exposed by this plunging crepe de chine number, a pair of dramatic opal drops make a shimmering statement.

Reverie by Melissa Sweet "Maldives" gown (priscillaofboston.com). Tamsen Z earrings with black opals and diamonds (tamsenz.com).

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Put On a Jacket

A silk faille bolero in full-on flamingo pink will broadcast your arrival at the reception. Accentuate its exaggerated volume by wearing it over a fit-and-flare gown.

Oscar de la Renta bolero 2N963 and gown 22N07 (oscardelarenta.com). Verdura "Bow Knot" ear clips and "Criss-Cross" platinum ring (verdura.com).

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Wear Fresh Blooms

Play up this tulle ball gown's crystal-embellished flowers with an oversize crown of roses, orchids, and cyclamen.

Christos "Arabella" gown (Amsale Flagship Salon, 212-583-1700).

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Wow with a Veil

A billowing cloud of peach-colored netting will take an airy mousseline creation to new levels of elegance.

J. Mendel gown (by special order, 800-563-6335). B&J Fabrics illusion netting for the veil (bandjfabrics.com). Brumani "Melange" necklace (brumani.com).

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Work a Wrap

This luxurious length of silk satin offers an unexpected splash of seafoam -- and just the right amount of coverage for a strapless gown.

Amsale "Clara" gown (amsale.com). B&J Fabrics silk satin for the wrap (bandjfabrics.com). Harry Winston "Studs on Wire" earrings (harrywinston.com). Kwiat "Bridal Collection" platinum ring (kwiat.com).

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Go for Gloves

Clutch your bouquet with something short and sweet, a la Jackie O. To keep the look from going too conservative, opt for peek-a-boo crochet in barely-there lavender.

Angel Sanchez gown (angelsanchezusa.com). LaCrasia Gloves (lacrasiagloves.com). David Yurman pearl studs (davidyurman.com).

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