My lovely and talented friend Marianne has graciously agreed to hand-sew my wedding dress. Her excitement outweighs even my own, so I thought I’d put together a little stylebook of the kind of look I’m going for. Things to remember – it will be purple and black, with possibly a hint of hunter green somewhere in there. I’m thinking black lace, possibly purple silk dupioni. Tell me what you think, ladies.

I like the bodice of this one, as well as the skirt.

The sweatheart neckline and material are fabulous.

Holy hotness, Batman.

The super-tiny-waist dress

Not too much lace, just enough

Though on some cap-sleeves, add some lace, and now you're talking

Cleavage, ahoy!