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A dress that hits the 1990s minimalism mark will be light on the details and embellishments (think of the iconic slip dress), so the less fussy, the better

The cufflinks should match the studs

Heavy fabrics and coverage suit cooler months while lighter, more exposed looks work for warmer events

The idea of making our heroine African American simply grew out of the setting and that was an integral part of the story we pitched to John in March of 2006

(16 Photos) Reader Jim Halverson, who gave us a look at the Amish of Lagrange County, Indiana last summer, recently attended Yoders Consignment Auction in the same community

While this is one of the more formal wedding dress codes, it also allows you to play around with bright colors, statement accessories, and bold embellishments