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Beyond the Blue: Making Traditions Work for You The wedding industry loves to push traditions as non-negotiable, but here's the truth: your wedding is yours

Preparing the Pattern The first step to making this dress was to figure out a pattern

This whole look epitomizes my fall weekend style an easy (stretchy!) sweater dress, these easy walking sandals (or my new Stuart Weitzman boots if the temps are chilly), and this never-fail MCM backpack which converts to a tote OR backpack, depending on my needs

They work beautifully for evening weddings, black-tie affairs, or ballroom receptions

From romantic peonies to charming chrysanthemums, flowers represent the blossoming of new life a pretty spot-on metaphor for weddings, if you ask us

White Ruffle Mini Dress HOW TO STYLE: A stunning white mini dress to add to your wardrobe staples