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While chatting with the designers and just hearing what photographers, publicists and other guests at the shows were talking about, the topic of brides in 2026 wanting something different that they havent seen before was a key theme

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When in doubt, either opt-out, ask a manager, or read the room

If you are hosting a winter wedding and getting married outdoors and are worried about your girls wearing a cocktail dress in the cold weather, pair their cocktail dresses with a fashion-forward jacket, coat, or shaw to help keep them warm

When ordering a dress, sizing up may be advised, especially if youre using a pregnancy-friendly gown rather than a dedicated maternity dress like Niamh and I did