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Bring the party decorations with you

A blue polka-dot dress works just as well as a red one for the 50s, and layering a black top under a metallic jacket can fake a disco jumpsuit

Going for a garden or beach ceremony

In photos that began to circulate several years after the 2011 royal wedding, the Duchess can be seen wearing a modest white angora bolero covering her shoulders

The fabric may include a soft pattern like jacquard or a light sheen that catches the light gently

The gowns are either samples or direct from the designer, and have never been previously owned." (There's an environmentally friendly component, too: "The gown is not being made for you, but already exists," Whittaker says.)