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Gotta Love It | Hunting for a gown? How about a going-away ensemble or chic shortie? We've got your covered. Here are the top 10 best looks embodying today’s trends.

Charleston Wedding Gown Boutique of Charleston lovely bride betty bridal palmetto bridal southern protocol bridal gown maddison row kate mcdonald verita

Bodycon Dresses - Ensemble: “Ines” by Kate McDonald Boutiques: Kate McDonald Bridal, Lovely Bride

Tiered Layers - Gown: “The Rutledge” by Lela Rose Boutique: Available locally through Maddison Row

Short Courthouse Frocks - Gown: “Camilla” by Tadashi Shoji Boutique: Available locally through MODELBRIDE

Princess Power - Gown: “Sofia” by Ines di Santo Boutique: Available locally through Betty Bridal

Flirty Ruffles - Looks: “Lucy” bodysuit with “Harlow” slacks (near right) and “Lucy” gown (far right), all by Alexandra Grecco Boutique: Lovely Bride

Thigh-High Slits - Gown: Style 018 by Sophia Tolli Boutique: Available locally through Palmetto Bridal Boutique

Fanciful Feathers - Gown: “Ava” by Calla Blanche Boutique: Available locally through Verità. A Bridal Boutique

Elaborate Trains - Gown: “Giselle” with train by Kelly Faetanini Boutique: Available locally through Gown Boutique of Charleston

Bare Shoulders - Gown: “Beverly” by Marchesa Notte Boutique: Lovely Bride

Big, Beautiful Bows - Gown: “Be Flirty” by Romona New York Boutique: Available locally through Southern Protocol Bridal

SHOPS

Betty Bridal Atelier

Gown Boutique of Charleston

Kate McDonald Bridal

Lovely Bride

Maddison Row

Palmetto Bridal Boutique

Southern Protocol Bridal

Verita, A Bridal Boutique

Photographs (2) courtesy of Kate McDonald Bridal; Photographs (10) courtesy of the designers

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