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A wedding dress alteration is not simply about shortening fabric or taking in seams

Free People Jewel mini dress, $398, Free People 4

A relaxed outdoor gathering at a family home or a casual restaurant calls for something lighter and less structured

Style the 'Samaria' with statement boots and leather jackets for a dressed down option, or take it up a notch with a simple heel for evening plans you'll be dancing all night long in it, give it a whirl

Golden raisins, chopped dates, or pomegranate seeds are all delicious swaps that add sweetness and chew

Best of all, the marinated chicken is delicious grilled or baked whichever you prefer