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This gown weighs an astonishing amount at 27 pounds and most models could only stand to wear it for a half an hour at a time

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This wedding party had specific colors to wear, but could choose the dress that looked best on them

Jennelle Fong for CNN Couples in tow: Josh Safdie and Sara Rossein, left, and Mary and Ronald Bronstein

Whether you opt for a traditional look or a more contemporary vibe, unique bridesmaid dresses can complement the bride's Gown and tie the whole wedding theme together

Only when I saw it on the monitor did I know it would be big. MTV News reported that Ernesto Elias, who had accompanied Gaga to the award show, recalled her exiting her dressing room wearing a red dress