Bride-to-be Gena has been a loyal Swift fan since the very beginning. Over the years, the two have met several times and developed a friendship. Gena invited Swift to her wedding in May, but the singer had to turn her down — but vowed to attend the bridal shower. 

"Apparently, they told Taylor she didn't have time, and she said 'No, I'm going to Ohio. I can't make the wedding, and I promised her,'" Gena wrote on Twitter. "The driver told my dad she planned the trip at 1 a.m. and said 'I need to be there, and I need to be on time.'"

Our fashion team is reporting live from the bridal runway shows in New York City! You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for up-to-the-minute updates. 

Here, get a quick look at today's most buzzed-about gowns.

Austin Scarlett

How fab is this sequin cowl back?

We love the crystal-encrusted cap sleeves on this gown:

Sparkle plenty in this ultra-glam gown:

Legends by Romona Keveza

This blush gown with scalloped lace off-the-shoulder straps is so feminine:

We partnered with Google Glass to give BG brides a virtual front row seat to Bridal Fashion Week!

Catch up on the latest bridal trends with wedding expert Anne Chertoff:

And Julie Sabatino of The Stylish Bride:

Plus, watch the Christos and Kenneth Pool shows from the perspective of our fashion editor, Naima DiFranco:

Christos

Get up close and personal with some of our favorite looks:

A unique lace neckline:

We love the gorgeous movement of this gown:

And here's a look at the back:

Our fashion team is reporting live from the bridal runway shows in New York City! You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for up-to-the-minute updates. 

Here, get an inside look at some of the most buzzed-about gowns:

Maggie Sottero and Sottero & Midgley

We adore the long sleeves on this Sottero and Midgley stunner:

Lovely in lace:

With the lovely "Bachelorette" bride-to-be, Desiree Hartsock:

Ines DiSanto

Dazzling details and ruffles:

Blush never looked so beautiful:

Our fashion team is reporting live from the bridal runway shows in New York City! You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for up-to-the-minute updates. 

Here, get a quick look at today's most buzzed-about gowns.

Oleg Cassini for David's Bridal

We're charmed by this gown:

A sweet tea-length dress:

Pure glamour:

Oscar de la Renta

Sublime sparkle:

A ballgown beauty:

A wonderful way to set your wedding apart from the rest is to inject a bit of your own personality into it. One way to do so is to think outside of the box for your décor. Instead of sticking to traditional flowers, look for rental companies that can help create a complete environment for the wedding. Are you inspired by Eastern philosophy? Bring in a large statue of Buddha. Is Gatsby more your style? Think big bouquets of ostrich feathers illuminated with Art Deco chandeliers. Even if you’re on a limited budget, you’ll be surprised at what you can do with a little dose of creativity. Here, check out 10 fun and unique themes to use as inspiration!

1. Moonlit Morocco
Wanderlusters everywhere will love the feeling of being in a far away land while never having to set foot on a plane! Place some hookah pipes and richly-hued embellished throw pillows under some intricate lanterns to create an out-of-this-world atmosphere for you and your guests.

2. Alice in Wonderland
It's not just for kids anymore. Use bright colors and eclectic elements for a grown-up take on Alice in Wonderland. A Mad Hatter cake and costumed dessert table performers will make you and your guests feel like you just fell down the rabbit hole.