In San Antonio, Fiesta's start April 10 kicks off 18 days of full-throttle fun — and fashion. With more than 100 events across the Alamo City, that's a lot of celebrating and dressing the part ...

Elastic bandage worn throughout, sold at fine drugstores nationwide. Silk shantung dress, Stella McCartney, $2,595, at Stella McCartney Boutique (L.A.), call 310-273-7051. Spandex-and-Lycra-blend ...

The painterly theme continued on a splendid cream silk shantung dress with multicolored paint splatters, canvas tote bags that looked as if they’d been turned upside down and dipped in color ...

Monique Lhuillier taffeta dress, $298, L’élite Bridal Boutique; Lynn Lugo “Sean” silk-shantung dress, $280, Flair Brides & Maids; “Promenade” textured-silk dress, $220, bhldn.com ...

As the reception rolled on into the wee hours, Biel changed into a silk shantung and macrame lace strapless dress from Valli’s spring collection. For more about Biel’s fantasy wedding gown ...