long burgundy dress Sequin Lace-Up Back Prom with Slit Burgundy / 2 The LOUANNE Slinky Long Sleeve Maxi Dress is a striking silhouette designed with directional detail Burgundy Off-the-Shoulder Maxi Dress |

We cinched our waists with chunky belts (even though our jeans were, tragically, low-rise), because the glossy celebrity magazines told us over-accessorising was a must

We used white fabric to drape the marquee ceiling, white tablecloths, driftwood from the beach Alan proposed at as place cards, dried lavender like the seagrass and little touches of blue. Photography by Meredith Lord Suzy wore the gorgeous Marilla, which was custom-made by Phoebe Blockley Bridal at her studio in Leicester, UK

Nails for a White Dress A white dress is also the perfect blank slate for more colorful shades

So if youre trying to pair down, aim to invest in quality items that all go together