white formal dress midi Strapless Fitted with Crystal Trim 44894 Fitted style Minimalist tea-length wedding dress in

The color is less gold than it looks in the photos, I would consider it more of a softer taupe shade, which makes it SO easy to coordinate with the other members in your family if you are considering this as an option for family photos

The bodice cutout with tie detail creates architectural interest, while the midi length brings modern sophistication

If you think about what wedding dresses still are todaywith all the froufrou and the long trains and all of thatshe chose something modern for her first [wedding]. After launching his first collection as an apprentice to designer Lucien Lelong in the late 1930s, Balmain did designs for the likes of Katharine Hepburn and Ava Gardner

Be cautious with the salt

Army dress uniforms have gold embellishments such as buttons, so you may opt for a gold dress, which can be striking, but again, keep it understated and opt for satin rather than a gold sequined number