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A registry can be a plain government room with fluorescent light and a queue ahead of you

An in-person shopping experience includes plenty of extras you don't get from shopping online, like one-on-one help from a professional bridal consultant and the ability to try on dresses, determine your preferred silhouette and have your loved ones there to help support your decision-making process

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You'll love the sweet surprise of faux bows on the back, adding a playful twist to your look

The first ladies gowns have been shown at the Smithsonian for 97 years in at least 10 separate exhibitions, the latest of which will open to the public on Saturday