New year, new dress? While the firework motif and luxe black mesh instantly channel visions of champagne toasts and midnight kisses, the detailing is subtle enough to wear to any wedding ...

When Gwendolyn Stulgis was shopping for her wedding dress ... I think I have something for you,'" Stulgis said. "It was champagne in color. It had long sleeves, sparkly lace all over it.

Brides.com ranks just five colors as avoidable for wedding guests, noting that white, beige, denim, glitter and the same color of the bridesmaids dresses, should all be heavily avoided.