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The current trends in bridal fashions appear to be catering for the pregnant bride. At most of the recent fashion shows, wedding dresses described as Empire line, or simply smocks, have been included. The main feature of both these styles is the flowing skirt that falls free from a high-rise bodice. Much can be hidden beneath a non-existent waistband You don't, of course, have to be pregnant to look lovely in one of these dresses. But the statistic produced by the Family Planning Association that six out of ten brides under twenty are pregnant on their wedding day is obviously having some influence. An apron-fronted Dacron and cotton wedding dress by Angela Gore. It can be bought or hired from Moss Bross. The pillbox hat with veil attached is by Edward Mann. April 1974 Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty