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If it says formal, men can feel free to wear suits and women can opt for shorter cocktail dresses

Narrowing at the waist and skimming over the hips, the sleek lines of the bodice give way to soft, draped layers of charmeuse, creating a graceful and flowing full-length skirt

Just add a black leather jacket if it's chilly out

Credit: David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Berry Cute Brown wore a Burberry knee-length dress for the BBC America & BAFTA Los Angeles TV Tea Party in Hollywood on September 17, 2016

While your local bridal boutique is a great place to start (especially if you're interested in buying an off-the-rack wedding dress), you can also branch out beyond traditional bridal gowns in favor of a little white dress from a ready-to-wear collection or a colorful style instead