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Zapposs shoe selection is still mighty impressive, with pairs from well-known brands (like Nike and Sam Edelman) and lesser-known names (including OluKai and Kaanas)

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Look for laser-cut edges that disappear under fabric rather than traditional elastic bands

Photo by Voyteck Photography DO YOUR RESEARCH GET A SENSE OF YOUR PREFERRED STYLES Figuring out what looks you like best -and which brands design them- will make it easier to decide which bridal salons to hit up

The answer: you can NEVER have too many ruffles

Stock Item Typically, bridal shops carry stock items on the rack that can be ordered to your specific size immediately from the designer