pink floral dress long sleeve Just Feels Right Fuchsia Maxi Dress, Small - The Mint Julep Boutique trimmed V The Perfect Pink Floral Maxi

Go for metallics or rich colors like emerald or ruby they scream holiday season without saying a word

The nude underlay (you know, that buttery-soft one?) of this beautiful winter wedding gown offsets those statement florals while the sensational, chapel-length train is keeps this gown ethereal and dreamy

Once you know the plan, its easier to choose a look suits the occasion but also feels comfortable

The fun thing about it was that it got contagious: one of my sisters and my sister-in-law both made their dresses too, one with a tattered, upcycled look, and the other with a fluffly tutu under a tartan print dress (girls, you were both gorgeous!)