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Add a boxy shoulder bag and architectural jewelry for a contemporary finish

(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Iran Bang Paylor, of Washington, left, is comforted by his friend Jewel Parker, during a socially distanced outdoor memorial service for his mother, Joanne Paylor, 62, of southwest Washington, at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland-Silver Hill, Md., Sunday, May 3, 2020

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A purple tone with a softened finish keeps the gown visually special while allowing the bride to feel relaxed rather than overburdened