As Heather McReynolds, vice president and general merchandising manager at David's Bridal, told POPSUGAR, "This concept of 'traditional' as it relates to weddings and bridal is really evolving and becoming more of a personal experience and preference." Black wedding dresses have remained among the top 10 keyword searches according to David's Bridal Pearl Report
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Because beach weddings are usually paired with the summer heat, you can skip the heavy, dark materials and tight, formal silhouettes and opt for light and flowy dresses instead
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