By Liz

Selecting a color palette is one of the first wedding planning decisions a bride has to make. Your palette ties together all your event elements--from wedding invitations, to table decorations, and even your cake. For weddings that take place late in the year, work with nature's shorter days and cooling light by selecting gentler colors.

This week, I was inspired by these floral arrangements by New York floral and event design firm, poppies and posies. They combined pale white and pink poppies with darker flowers for a striking but sweet, wintery look. The birch wrapping around the table centerpieces is a perfect touch of natural countryside.

For a color palette of simple white colors with black accents, there is literally a world of bridesmaids dresses to match! I've picked out a few below but make sure to check out my Dressing Room for more.

(left to right, top to bottom)

• Moschino Bow Collar Dress - A sassy dress by Moschino with a statement-making "fish mouth" collar and bow (Zappos)
• Strapless Gown by Bari Jay - Amazingly draped long white gown has a sweetheart strapless neckline and charmeuse trim under the bust (PromGirl)
• Flirty Dancing Dress - Darling with an oversized bow, flared skirt, and relazed, slightly crumpled looking fabric (ModCloth)
• Short Belted Bridesmaid Dresses by Alexia Designs - Tea-length, strapless dress in powdery baby blue features a belted waist with diamante detail (eDressMe)
• Full Length Chiffon Bridesmaid Dresses from After Six by Dessy Group - Full length chiffon dress in a classic shape is a no-brainer for an elegant bridal party (eDressMe)
• Long Dress with Mesh - Covered up does not mean unsexy with this a loose and breezy floor length silk gown by a fave designer, ADAM. The delicate, barely-there floral print lends the dress additional texture (Shopbop)

Find more pale and elegant dresses and create your own Shiny Orb dressing room!