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Here are the situations where it is considered appropriate for the couple to contribute: When the dress exceeds roughly $250: Many etiquette guides now say the couple should offer to help cover costs when the chosen dress is expensive, particularly if the selection is driven by aesthetic preference rather than the bridesmaids budget

I addressed a similar situation last year with this shorts and over-the-knee boots look

If youre worried about this trend looking too juvenile, try balancing it with something more overtly sexy or grown-up, like knotting a velvet ribbon around the waist of a slinky slip dress

Simple jewelry and youre a modern-day Cinderella off to the ball

The nuances of our relationship aside, there was a funny moment last week when we both realised we'd been looking at the same dress for a festive family gathering