violetta sequin lace-up mermaid dress Gown with Side Slit NX S458 Violet The sleek skirt skims over the body before flaring into a classic mermaid hem with a soft sweep train Windsor Celina Sequin Lace-Up High

One can go for subtle-colored cocktail dresses or dark hues for a formal party

My in-laws even got one of those giant floating water mats, which was SO fun

Flowers provide an aesthetic and pleasant look

Pieces by Maison Martin Margiela, from the Met's exhibit "Punk: Chaos to Couture." Photo Lindsay Comstock On Tuesday, Rangefinder senior editor, Lindsay Comstock, and I had the special treat of attending the Metropolitan Museum of Arts press preview of the exhibition, PUNK: Chaos to Couture, which opens in New York City tomorrow

Another choice for our fellow bow obsessed brides, the Frankie Satin Bow Mini Dress from Untamed Petals as seen in this Fall Arkansas wedding

Its perfect for busy weeknights or when guests pop by and you want to serve something nice and light that takes almost no effort