My friend is getting married in a white wedding gown and I'm the maid of honor, possibly the only bridesmaid for the small wedding, and my dress is black. I was wondering what type and color of flowers would best suit this more formal look. Thanks!

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Wearing a black dress sets an elegant and up-to-the-minute tone for the wedding.  Unless your friend wants to keep things black and white, I suggest adding color through your flowers. I have had brides who chose arm bouquets of long stemmed roses in mixed colors that looked very elegant.  Others chose to keep it black and white and used hand-tied bouquets.  I have a  wedding coming up in December and the bride has chosen black and ice blue as her colors.  Her attendants will carry bouquets of blue flowers, such as delphinium and larkspur.  If aroma isn't a problem for you, you might consider using lilies in your bouquet.

You don't mention how formal your dress is. Unless it is fairly casual, I would stay away from a mixed wild flower look.  Also avoid very dark flowers, such as deep red roses, because they will "disappear" into your dress, particularly in the photos.  The florist will be able to show you pictures of many different types of flowers and arrangements for you choose from.  Once your friend decides on the formality of the wedding, the florist can guide you in the right direction.

Glenna Tooman, ForeverWed.com Wedding Consultant