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Expert Take: We love this gown because it takes the halter neck trend and elevates it to a whole new level of modern sensuality

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Then also having the DJ playing during dinner, the dinner was laid back, people mingled across tables, they talked loudly, they took a break whenever they wanted, they came up to us and gave us a hug and the whole setting was relaxed and fun