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A popular tack is the use of florals, fruit, and vegetables as design elements, which has a precedent in the biblical description of high priestly garments, with the sacred apron, or ephod , as the most obvious example: You shall make pomegranates of blue and purple and scarlet yarns, around its hem, with bells of gold between them (Exodus 28:33)

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If you're skipping out on the ceremonial wedding and heading to the courthouse instead, this polished gown will act as a great alternative choice to the traditional, princess-style slip