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Recognized as one of the best planners in the world, Rafanelli also oversaw Chelsea Clintons wedding in Rhinebeck, New York in 2010 and has produced his fair share of White House happenings, including state dinners and holiday decor for the Obamas

While new clothes are preferable to symbolize new beginnings, there's also an emphasis on family for the day, so it makes sense to honor those close to you

Color outside the lines Now, the traditional rulebook might tell you to play it safe and stick with the same color

It is a dress code that rewards those who understand the difference between dressing up and dressing well