The mission: The request was twofold: 1) Choose a style that makes a great bridesmaid gift, and 2) Create a complete bridal party look with a favorite Vera Bradley color in mind.

Accomplished by: Colorist and Material Developer for Product Development Kat Kovac

Our wedding series marches on, with a second installment of Style this Bag: Bridesmaids. This time, we turned to newlywed Kat Kovac, who married Vera Bradley Digital Media Coordinator Adam Kovac, May 14, in Isle of Palms, South Carolina.

For her gorgeous, spring ceremony, the bride gifted all female guests with a Vera Bradley Canvas Tote and Wristlet, making for a colorful group of witnesses. Her bridesmaid wore a red dress, complemented by vibrant red, pink, orange and yellow floral arrangements.

When it came to assembling her Inside Stitch bridal party ensemble, Kat opted for a Priscilla Pink theme. “I wanted to pull the accent colors from this pattern, so I started with green for the dress and shoes,” she said. “I love pink, so I had to stick with pink flowers. The bag and accessories pulled it all together.”

Kat’s advice for any bride-to-be: “Make sure to have all of the major planning and preparation for the wedding finished a few weeks before so that you can just enjoy your day!”