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Article: Simply stunning; Brides give a warm reception to classic styles.(Arts and Lifestyle)
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- The Boston Herald
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- May 16, 2007
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Byline: Jill Radsken
Attention brides-to-be: Cinderella has left the building.
While a girl's wedding is still her Big Day, the princess gown - and all things fairy tale - have fallen out of favor.
Today, brides are going for class, not flash.
"Even my brides who in their daily lives are fashion-forward tend to take a step back toward the classic," said Susan Allen, of Elizabeth K. Allen events in Boston.
The understated approach to weddings even has a do-it-yourself element. Ann Taylor launched Celebrations just over a year ago, and sells two styles of wedding gowns - along with several bridesmaid and flower girl dresses - online and at the stores at The ...