Taurus, you're the sign of the bull, and you're built to last. Your sign rules the neck and shoulder area, so choose a well-proportioned dress that flatters your sturdy upper body. A bateau neckline, even a halter, balances your proportions perfectly while still looking sweet and feminine. If your inner princess is crying out for something frilly, save it for your skirt. Your lower body won't compete with the dress like your torso does. Illusion-style tops, sleeves and shoulder straps give the right coverage without hiding your sexy silhouette. A little lace detailing or Victorian touches like beads and embroidery look elegant on you. A strapless dress can work, but it must be balanced with an A-line or a slightly fuller skirt, even a wide sash at the waist (try attaching it with a vintage-style brooch). Skip the short dresses, deep V-necks and Jessica Rabbit-style mermaid silhouette. As with all you do, Taurus, keep it simple and stick to the tried-and-true. You dazzle in understated elegance, so accent your natural beauty with a romantic classic gown.

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Taurus rules the neck and throat, so accent yours with a beautiful vintage necklace or even a velvet choker. If you go strapless, wear your hair up and choose long drop earrings that hover just above your shoulders. Forgo anything too modern and stick to classic diamonds or pearls. Your makeup should either be simple, natural and dewy or inspired by the black-and-white films of Hollywood. Audrey Hepburn was a Taurus—so study her style for ideas. Bling it up with your shoes; you're a heels girl, so go couture, strappy and sexy.

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You're a traditional girl when it comes to jewelry, so go first-class. Practical though you may be, when it comes to your ring, you revert back to the daddy's girl twirling around in a pink tutu and dressing up as a bride. Jeweler Isaac Gottesman of Chicago's Dimend Scaasi (dimendscassi.com) recommends an Asscher-cut diamond, which is very clear, step-cut and old-fashioned. Adorn the ring with beautiful side stones—even sapphires—suggests Gottesman. Taurus is the sign of status, and while you abhor flashiness, you'll gladly don a sizeable rock for all to admire. You justify the indulgence by calling it a good investment. After all, you'll wear it forever! You appreciate anything handcrafted that stands the test of time. An heirloom ring with art deco-style filigree, for example, could suit your taste as well.

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This is a chance to flaunt your great taste, and with your keen eye for style, you'll put together a memorable look for your bridal party. Classic movies can be a great inspiration. If you go that route, keep the dresses simple, neutral-toned and elegant, and dress the groomsmen in tuxedos or custom suits. Hats, pocket watches and other dapper touches could be fun on your guys, and the bridesmaids can wear vintage-inspired gloves or Juliet caps. Aiming for something more artsy and rebellious? Tap into your gritty side and go totally rock and roll. Put your bridesmaids in leather corsets or cuffs and create leather ties and cummerbunds for your groomsmen. If you're vegan, like many Taureans (you're an earth sign), look into cruelty-free or natural fabrics that can be tailored into an old-fashioned pattern. So original!

A first-class affair is a must for your tasteful, style-conscious sign. Taurus, you're a classic sign, so draw inspiration from the art deco era or a sophisticated standby, for example, the Peninsula Hotel in New York City or the Delano in Miami. A stately hotel, an Ivy Leaguers' club or an old mansion lends your wedding the aristocratic vibe you love. Or get out of city limits and head into nature. A spring wedding offers the perfect temperature for you (you can't stand being too hot), so why not get married near your birthday and when the wildflowers are in bloom? You're an earth sign, so you might also try a pastoral setting like an 18th-century farmhouse, a bed-and-breakfast or a Victorian mansion. Heck, why not make it a castle? The rustic touches should be left at the door, though. A five-star experience is essential, so pamper yourself and your guests in luxurious comfort (spa services, anyone?). Your sensual sign adores food and wine, so concentrate your budget on a first-class feast. You want to treat your guests to the best of everything: grain-fed beef, the best Bordeaux, and of course a gourmet dessert table. Keep the upscale tastiness going: Give away individual, gourmet chocolate toffees from Candy Zoo (candyzoo.com) as favors.

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It's all about sophistication and style for you, Taurus. How to give your classic bouqet a charming twist? The floral and event designers of Martin Jobes Design (martinjobesdesign.com) suggest adding snowberries, dusty miller, freesia, lisianthus buds or delicate wax flowers. For the reception, liven up an opulent space by pairing classic white with the freshest greens. Make a statement at your reception entrance, suggests the Martin-Jobes team, with "a graceful column of white calla lilies rising out of a stunning ring of white hydrangeas, in a classic footed vase."

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Taurus rules the five senses, so the cake needs to appeal on all levels. You adore desserts that are artfully created without being too flashy. You want the best ingredients that impress your guests, taste heavenly and show off your foodie side. With your sophisticated, refined palate, serve cake that makes your guests think about "English tea in the garden," advises Karen Rivera-Gorski of The Painted Cake (thepaintedcake.com). Rivera-Gorski suggests a classic vanilla-bean pound cake with dark chocolate and orange whipped ganache, and Grand Marnier syrup. This square tiered cake could be covered in a layer of white chocolate fondant, then accented with Swiss dots and sugar daisies—proving you're both classy and down-to-earth. Since Taurus girls love their butter, you could also go the caramel route. For that, Rivera-Gorski recommends a round tiered cake covered in dark chocolate fondant "with a colorful bounty of fruit and marzipan leaves." Inside? Valhona chocolate cake with praline butter cream and crushed candied pralines. Yum!

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Traditional Taurus, you should keep invitations formal and not too flashy. Though printing is costly, engraved invitations exude the class and refined elegance your sign loves. Still, practical Taurus is often a budget-conscious bride—selectively, anyhow. To be fiscally responsible without sacrificing flair, add a simple motif that's embossed-in other words, pushed up from the back of the paper—for one striking detail that's impressive but still costs less. Old-fashioned touches like a wax seal on the envelope and laid (textured) paper can also up the class-o-meter. "The Taurus bride will want to get the best value she can," advises invitation designer Karalee Serra of Simply Serra (simplyserra.com), "so invitations that serve double duty as a wedding favor, keepsake or itinerary would be very appealing."

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

• Throughout the meal, arrange a wine-and-cheese tasting. Hire a sommelier and have the pairings on rolling carts so that every table will be greeted with an in-depth description.
• Nothing says elegance and grandeur like a full staff of uniformed butlers, armed with trays of champagne, greeting your guests as they arrive. Have a few more ready to whisk away the coats so that your guests don't have to search for the coat check.
• Create a lounge offset from the main reception where guests can retreat to watch a live cigar roller and partake in cognac and cigars.
• Set up a classic champagne fountain with old-fashioned champagne glasses—it's so elegant and reminiscent of The Great Gatsby!

Relaxation and sensual pleasure should be your honeymoon goals, Taurus. If you want to stay in the United States, San Francisco could steal your heart. Stay at a charming B and B or a luxe hotel, dine on some of the best food you'll ever eat, sip amazing coffee and shop like only a Taurus can. You'll feel so peaceful on the winding streets and hills (and it will keep you from getting too lazy). Bonus: You can walk off the chocolate you gorge on at Ghirardelli Square. Taurus loves wine, so include some California vineyard tours in your stay. Wedding planner Danielle Bobish of Curtain Up Events (curtainupevents.com) also suggests an exclusive resort in Mauritius, on the African coast. Enjoy white-sand beaches and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Bobish also suggests Capetown, South Africa, which is known for its wineries and posh resorts.