My best friend’s daughter is getting married. Her fiancé is in the armed forces so they are trying to plan the wedding in three months so the vows will take place prior to him being deployed. They have arranged for the church and the reception will be held at my friend’s backyard. The most difficult thing was finding a bridal dress that could be available in this short time.

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Traditionally, brides wear white. Some brides look fantastic in stark-white, flowing gowns. Some do not. Many women have fair skin. These brides look pale and washed out when they wear white. Redheads also look a little odd in the traditional white gown. A good alternative for these ladies is an ivory wedding dress.

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