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Pair white reception dresses with elegant heels or chic flats for the perfect bridal ensemble

Or choose a skirt for a more formal look

Pair it with sheer black tights for a more casual look

Across the pond, King Edward VII had passed on, and the far more conservative George V was making his mark in an attempt to reintroduce the formality his father had let slide in the courts.Despite his best efforts, his stylishly young son, the Prince of Wales, known as the twentieth century Beau Brummell, was turning heads as he strutted around like the boys of Harvard when the trad, prep, and ivy styles first hit the Northeastern United States

Thats why dressing appropriately is about both fashion and respect for the host, the cause, and the event's cultural significance

When in doubt, opt for a midi or maxi in chiffon or satin