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Rent the Runway offers a one-time rental option, which allows you to reserve an outfit up to 60 days before your event, just for the price of the rental, which in this case, is much more affordable than its original $650 retail price (plus you can get an additional 20 percent off if you're a first-time shopper with the code GETDRESSED )

A note to wedding planners and brides to be: make sure you let guests know what to expect at the wedding if you are going nontraditional

Black ghillie brogues or military parade shoes are typical footwear

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Vinaigrettes are a safe bet, as are creamy dressings made without eggs (say, a ranch made with commercially prepared mayo)