Cues From The Red Carpet: 2010 Grammy Awards

Tonight, the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards aired and as always we were paying close attention to the red carpet. Most of music royalty took weeks to prepare (with their stylists) appropriate fashions as they were to celebrate some of the biggest names in music, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Pink and the late, great Michael Jackson. And like this year's Golden Globe Awards, attendees flaunted their personal style with unapologetic flair. But this time we'd like to mix things up. Instead of taking cues from the red carpet for brides we'd like to point out cues for bridesmaids instead. After all, your maids will share the "white aisle" with you on your special day and it's important for them to be in line with the latest trends too.

Fergie wearing Emilio Pucci & Lea Michelle wearing Romona Keveza

(Inspired options for bridesmaids: Alvina Valenta; Milanoo.com)

Rihanna wearing Elie Saab Haute Couture

(Inspired options for bridesmaids: Jim Hjelm; Lela Rose)

Keri Hilson wearing Dolce & Gabbana

(Inspired options for bridesmaids: Saison Blanche; Love By Enzoani)

Marissa Miller wearing Gucci & Ke$ha wearing Nicolas Jebran

(Inspired options for bridesmaids: Winnie Couture; Priscilla of Boston)

Jennifer Lopez wearing Versace

(Inspired options for bridesmaids: Alvina Valenta; Alfred Angelo)

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by Rashana Anderson
Founder & Managing Director, THE BRIDAL PARTY

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