It's not every day you get to step out of power-woman mode and relax into your femininity. Now that it's your turn to wear white, you can do all the things you dreamed about as a little girl. At the same time, you can't stand blending into the crowd. As one Aries bride put it, she was fulfilling a little girl's fantasy (Aries is the eternal child) while making sure that she wouldn't be ignored—which Aries hate! Here's your mission: find a classic wedding gown that's also original and unforgettable. The diva is in the details for you: a ballerina skirt, an unusual frill at the top of your bodice, an asymmetrical gown, even a see-through back. Don't be afraid to try a trendy touch. Like Aries Sarah Jessica Parker, you call pull off a fashion risk. Aries is an old-fashioned girl and a feminist rolled into one, so let your style express it. If you do antique lace on top, for example, consider an artfully shredded hem or some other roughed-up touch to keep you from looking and feeling too sweet. A custom-made dress is perfect for you, or you could try a bohemian look, a style that looks great on your fellow Aries Kate Hudson.

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Aries rules the head and face, so accent a face-framing hairstyle with a dramatic headpiece. If free-flowing locks are more your thing, opt for a simple flower wreath—just don't skip the drama. In fact, it's all about drama for you. Look to period costumes and the theater for inspiration. There's a "virgin bride" in every Aries girl, no matter what people may mistakenly assume. Touches of innocence like white gloves, pearl buttons or satin slippers lend freshness to your ensemble.

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You're not afraid of a little bling, Aries. A trendy, one-of-a-kind piece is right up your alley, so visit a custom jeweler who can fulfill your vision. You love a good story, so make your ring a conversation piece by inscribing a meaningful phrase or pattern on your band. Aries love red, so a pink diamond could also suit your taste, as long as it's not too girlie. As a fire sign, you look great in round diamonds that have lots of facets (just like you). Jeweler Isaac Gottesman of Chicago's Dimend Scaasi (dimendscassi.com) recommends a halo setting, which features small diamonds and/or colored stones surrounding a larger center stone. Pair that with a double band and lots of pavé—multiple small diamonds set close together in a surface and held in place by tiny prongs.

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You're all about girl power and solidarity, Aries, but let's face it, you also need to be the center of attention today. Under no circumstance can your bridesmaids upstage you. Keep their outfits simple and unadorned—or infuse your signature color, red, into the day with burgundy velvet or scarlet silk dresses. Have your maids form an arch by holding up crimson Chinese parasols, flanking your procession up the aisle. Don't forget the kids! You adore children (other people's, anyway), so dress up a cherubic little ring bearer in angel wings. Because it's a masculine sign, some Aries women have more male friends than female ones. Create a crew of merry "bridesmen" dressed in red kilts for a memorable walk to the altar.

Aries women fearlessly make bold declarations of love, and your wedding may reflect your larger-than-life, bold-as-brass style of affection. We won't be surprised if you popped the question! Many Aries brides never give up those childhood visions of fairy-tale weddings—remember the famously extravagant nuptials of Celine Dion and Mariah Carey? However, some impulsive Rams may want to hop the next flight to Vegas the moment they get engaged. With your feminist convictions, you may eschew the whole traditional route and do something simple, intimate and meaningful. The point is, it's got to be done your way! Scout out an original location, like a theme park or an old firehouse. You can ride off with your groom in a fire truck at the end! Freedom-loving Rams love to be thrilled, so how about a breathtaking view from a rooftop garden or an exotic cliff in Hawaii? Aries is a fire sign, so decorate with lots of candles and warm uplights for the glowing ambience you love. Your sign rules red, so drape fabric along the aisle in Bordeaux or scarlet, or scatter rose petals in those hues everywhere.

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Make your flowers as bold as your personality! The floral and event designers of Martin Jobes Design (martinjobesdesign.com) select a " trio of lush garden roses" in pinks and red, or various shades of red for your bouquet. They recommend adding "a softly draped cuff of white silk douppioni trimmed with narrow, trailing silk ribbons." For a showstopping detail (and a great keepsake), the Martin-Jobes team suggests adding a one-of-a-kind vintage ribbon or an antique buckle. Your bridesmaids can carry creamy pink blooms with red ribbons.

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Aries is the sign of the eternal child, so your cake should be a delightful confection that reflects your youthful spirit. Karen Rivera-Gorski of The Painted Cake (thepaintedcake.com) recommends homemade marshmallow frosting, which she says is "elegant when paired with rich Valhona chocolate cake and dark chocolate ganache." Red is your signature color, so add pink and crimson accents to the decoration—or try a red velvet cake with cream-cheese frosting. Don't stop turning back time there. Set up a sundae bar for guests to make their own banana splits. Or have an old-fashioned candy bar, with large glass hurricanes filled with your favorite bright-colored candies, especially in pink, orange and fire-engine red. It will bring out a real sense of fun in your guests. You're sensitive to flavors, Aries, and you love little bites of rich things. Set your dessert table with mini cheesecakes (an Aries favorite), petit fours, even cookies from a favorite family recipe.

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You want to leave an impact, Aries, so make your invitations striking, thoughtful and thought-provoking. Use an atypical message that has your unique stamp and voice. Choose a look that's fashion-forward and conveys an energetic feel. You're an independent woman and proud of it. Bypass the scripty fonts and formal wording and include a meaningful message written in your own voice. While you want to acknowledge your parents, the idea of being "given away" is a turn-off when you're so much your own person. Discuss upfront how to include them in the invitation in a way that works for all of you. Don't blow your budget on engraving or letterpress printing, Aries. Try thermography, which is economical but remains eye-catching with the use of raised, glossy ink on one side of the paper.

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Wedding planner Danielle Bobish of Curtain Up Events (curtainupevents.com) suggests the following for your sign:

• Instead of walking down the aisle to the "Wedding March" (like everybody else), choose a "signature song" that really speaks to you as a couple (such as "Grow Old With Me" by John Lennon or "She" by Elvis Costello).
• Even if you don't have a "sweetheart" table, set yourself apart with red velvet thrones (like Aries Victoria Beckham did) or beautiful wreaths with custom signs ("Mr. & Mrs.") on the backs of your chairs.
• Create a colorful signature drink named after yourselves that can be passed during the cocktail hour. As favors, give guests martini glasses and attach the drink recipe with a ribbon.

A combination of adventure and diva-style indulgence makes for the perfect Aries honeymoon. You're independent and thrill-seeking but you also love to be pampered like a princess. Wedding planner Danielle Bobish of Curtain Up Events (curtainupevents.com) suggests booking a private overwater bungalow in Bora Bora, where you'll relax in exclusive French Polynesian style. Have breakfast delivered to your room by canoe, cruise around on a catamaran and get your thrills from deep-sea diving. Curious about the Far East? Head to Tokyo and stimulate your senses to the hilt. From the neon-lit shopping district to Kabuki theater shows and amazing food, you'll never be bored. Hike Mount Fuji for a physical challenge, and when your brain hits overload, catch a train to the quieter outer cities to see the gorgeous temples.