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Featuring a pointed front hem and notched lapels, the single-breasted design fastens with five buttons up the front

Satin can also work for beach weddings, especially for evening ceremonies, but it needs thoughtful construction so it does not feel heavy

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Instead of corseted gowns with miles of crinoline, many brides are gravitating toward simpler shapes that skim the body rather than trap it