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Each item is a window into a moment in history," Martin Nolan, Julien's co-founder and executive director, said in a statement ahead of the auction

While there is no hard and fast rule that your wedding dress must perfectly match your venue

The surplice neckline and above the elbow flutter sleeves lend graceful charm, while a sash detail wraps diagonally across the bodice to define the waist

I applied one coat of polycrylic to the top surfaces of each unit as well as the table top for that added layer of protection

Dark or deep, bold colors (such as emerald or magenta) are preferred

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