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Some of the best dresses at formal events were once prom dresses, so grab yours from your closet

The minimalist brides among us will love the simplicity of silk and satin dresses like the above Chloe design from Pretty Lavish or Alex Perry's strapless Elyse mini silhouette, but, for a touch of glamour that'll sparkle or swish all night long, then look to something like this Lara sequin dress from RIXO or this heavily-embellished mini from Nadine Merabi

For many brides, evening wedding dresses also provide the opportunity to change into something that's not only stylish but that's a hell of a lot more comfortable, too

Because the color scheme of the shirt and the suit is fairly conservative, I opted for a mottled pink knit tie which spices up the feel