floral maxi dress long sleeve Yolanda Pair it with woven sandals and dainty gold jewelry for an enchanting ensemble Black Floral Print Open Back

A dark navy or charcoal suit, a crisp collared shirt, and black dress shoes are a time-honored formula for a reason

Just look at the vibrancy of the featured image at the top of this blog where the bride has chosen deep, dark, luscious blooms as a perfect contrast to the turquoise bridesmaid dresses, whereas below the bride picked the softest of pinks and creams, nestling between blue-grey and dark green foliage for her posies

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This shade works year-round and pairs effortlessly with virtually any shade of brown shoes, from light tan to deep chocolate

Natural light during the cocktail hour or before the event officially starts tends to produce the most flattering and vibrant photos, so plan to capture some of your best group shots during that golden window