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Now, WHAT color stumped me for a bit until I saw this moody shade of dark green, Benjamin Moore Salamander

I actually found a copy of The Panera Bread Cookbook (which seems to be out-of-print) at a garage sale last summer, so I adapted the dressing for this salad straight from the original (though I used far less oil and doubled the vinegar)

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You want the dress to follow your shape, not cling or hang straight like a tube

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And if you are a more traditional bride, you can find gorgeous lace dresses that work perfectly for a reception bridal look