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Capes, cloaks and fur-trimmed coats became essential pieces, designed for warmth but constructed with care to maintain style

The Parts of a Wedding Dress From Top to Bottom You've likely heard some of these terms in casual conversation, but now that you're searching for a gown of your own, it's time to brush up on all of the main parts of a wedding dress (and why each one is important in its own right)

Another cute option is a white whimsical jacket to add

Adorned with delicate pink floral embroidery, soft golden leafy vines, and a shimmering shower of silver sequins, the gown captures the light beautifully at every angle

Even with my 5 foot tall and 135 pound body

The toile process of the elaborately beaded gown, which weighed in at a surprisingly light 5 kilos (roughly 11 pounds), proved an engineering feat too