I worked at a bridal salon for 7 years. Here are 6 big mistakes I saw brides make when buying a wedding dress.

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I worked in a bridal salon for seven years and saw a lot of brides make similar mistakes.

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A wedding planner answers 4 burning questions couples have, from nixing open bars to cutting bridal parties

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I give couples advice to quell their wedding worries.

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I tried on 3 wedding dresses at Kleinfeld, the bridal shop from 'Say Yes to the Dress,' and fell in love with the cheapest one

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Business Insider reporter Samantha Pettyjohn tried on wedding dresses at Kleinfeld.

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4 things I wish I had known before shopping for my wedding dress

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Though I had been writing about weddings for years, a few things surprised me during my dress appointment.

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I tried on 3 wedding gowns at Kleinfeld, the bridal shop from 'Say Yes to the Dress,' and was surprised by how much I loved the cheapest one

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A woman holds up her ring finger while she wears a wedding dress in a bridal boutique.
Business Insider reporter Samantha Grindell tried on wedding dresses at Kleinfeld.

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America's largest jewelry company says ring sales are on the decline as fewer people get engaged

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Engagements have slowed after pandemic lockdowns, according to the largest jeweler in the US.

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