jovani mother of the bride dresses 23030 Feather Off Shoulder Dress Formal Dresses 44022 - Jovani | Off-shoulder

Its a classic combination that works especially well in spring and summer, when black can feel too heavy

Photo Credit // Nicole Livingston Photography 6 Months Before Wedding: Order Dresses Around six months before the big day is a sweet spot for ordering the dresses

Here, Ive picked this gorgeous shirred chiffon gown from Macys Dessy Collection in Mist Blue, Blush Pink, and Oyster

Try wearing: Kitten heels, block heels, or embellished flats

The V neckline dips to a clean point at the bust, spaghetti straps frame the shoulders, and the back drops into a low scoop that opens through the upper back

While satin can allude to an old Hollywood glam aesthetic, it can easily be taken into the current era with pastel coloring, modern necklines, and unexpected details like color blocking