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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2013 MACON MAGAZINE I 67 a sheer overlay that starts at the neckline and goes all the way down, overlying a strapless or spaghetti strap look. This is great for a bride that wants more coverage, but still gets the illusion of a strapless or spaghetti strap dress. Shoe Emphasis Only recently have wedding shoes moved to the top of a bride's list. A classic white satin pump used to be the only way to go. Now brides are putting more of their personality in their shoe choice than ever before. Some brides use the shoes as their hidden pop of color. Brides are now also picking a shoe that is the same color as the bridesmaid dresses to tie it all together. Wedges and cowboy boots are becoming more popular at outdoor weddings. For the more clas- sic bride, white shoes are still a great way to go, but they probably have some sort of embellish- ment such as a romantic bow or rhinestones. Sparkly metallic heels are also a popular choice. Chevron, gingham and quatrefoil details These prints are showing up everywhere from in- vitations to table décor. Having a print that car- ries throughout the entire wedding is a popular new trend - all the way from the first shower invite to the last favor handed out at the reception's grand exit. Gingham is great for spring and sum- mer weddings, and chevron and quatrefoil can be used year round. New Colors Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Biel both re- cently wore blush wedding dresses. It is be- coming more common for bridesmaids to wear white, (although still fairly rare in Georgia). Pops of color are becoming more prevalent, such as with a great belt sash or a pretty floral hairpiece that might tie in other colors from the wedding. Wedding planner Kelly Watkins said, "Overall, I am finding that my brides are still very classic and romantic. They want their wedding to reflect a soft and elegant feel that adds interest and charm by using hues of subtle colors such as, champagnes, charcoal grey's and lighter shades of blues, greens and pinks." M "Of course every bride has their own style and vintage weddings are still very popular, however I am seeing the weddings go from vintage rustic to vintage elegant with the ombre design almost showcasing a "watercolor" feel by using different shades of their selected color palette." – Wedding Planner Kelly Watkins, Kelly Watkins Weddings. Anabell Dickson married David Robinson, September 22, 2012 at the Brickyard, Macon. Photography by Steve Schroeder.