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Whenever friends ask me how long they should wait between their engagement and their wedding, I always say if they want to keep their sanity, its best to have a minimum of a year to plan

Its no surprise that there are so many different ways you could wear this staple piece

Although summer is at a close, wedding season is still in full swing

This look works beautifully for spring outdoor commencements and indoor auditorium ceremonies alike, offering a graceful balance of tradition and fresh femininity

"I couldnt leave my spontaneous tomboy side out of my piece, so I decided to make a suit instead of a dress," she said in her contest entry