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While color and prints aren't usually the first things you think of for wedding dresses, Erlanger said many brides are opting for the two -- \"from pink or blue to an unexpected print,\" she said.

Brighter hues and patterns were also seen in many recent designer collections, including Monique Lhullier, Oscar de La Renta, Vera Wang, Sahroo, Markarian and several others.

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\"Couples are choosing to invest more in their engagement rings and wedding bands as they plan smaller micro weddings now, and something bigger at a later time,\" Erlanger said.

\"Also the idea of personalization and finding something that really speaks to the couple and feels authentic is huge,\" she added.

Erlanger recently designed a line of engagement rings and wedding bands with Forevermark this year to offer a collection that has something for everyone.

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