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Before you can think about mother-of-the-bride dresses for an outdoor wedding, you need to think about the role of the mother of the bride

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Velvet does the opposite, deepening the tone and adding a plush, wintry richness that suits a chocolate or espresso gown

For City Lights While were all certainly well-versed in how to dress for an evening in the city, a metropolitan wedding (even if its a low-key courthouse celebration) demands a little oomph

Shift dress with kimono cardigan and wedge sandals A kimono-style cardigan with wide sleeves and an open front brings a breezy, bohemian layer to a simple solid shift dress