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The real mistakes at formal weddings are subtler and more easily avoided once you know what to look for

With many cocktail events, there are step and repeats with lots of cameras and phones taking pics, so even though its less formal, it shouldnt require any less planning to ensure your outfit is on point. To help you decide what to wear to a cocktail attire wedding, we asked top stylists to share the dos and donts of this type of dress

Pick your color This summer it is better to choose shades of pink, red and purple, which can be combined with white, gray and other neutral colors

Ideally, you should bring your wedding dress to us as soon as you have it