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12 months before
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Nail Colour in
Secret, $27. Dior
Diorshow Fusion
Mono Long-Wear
Eye Shadow in
Mirror, $31.
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STYLE
FRINGE
ROSA CLAR
Behind the
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at Carolina
Herrera
NAEEM KHAN
HAYLEY PAIGE
JOHANNA
JOHNSON
INBAL DROR
HOTTEST BRIDAL
Effortlessly
chic is the
vibe of the
season,
says Brides
fashion director Rachel
Leonard. No
matter what
her style,
every bride
wants to feel
comfortable
in her gown.
SEPARATES
REEM ACRA
HAYLEY PAIGE
THEIA
DELPHINE MANIVET
HOUGHTON
METALLIC
BOUQUET
THEIA
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THREADED-IN
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STYLE
DOUBLE
DOWN
WITH A HALO OF PAV
DIAMONDS BELOW
THE SETTING, THESE RINGS
ARE, WELL, BRILLIANT
White
diamonds set
in 18-karat
yellow gold
with whitetopaz center
stone, $4,400.
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STYLE
DRESS
LIKE A
SUPERSTAR
SHINE LIKE
A BRIDE!
TAILORED
TROUSERS
Beaded top with
matching pants, $9,980,
Naeem Khan; Bergdorf
Goodman Bridal Salon,
212-872-8957.
AMAL CLOONEY in
STELLA MCCARTNEY
PLUNGING
TULLE
Cotton tulle, $2,400,
Something Blue
Vancouver; bhldn.com.
JENNIFER
LAWRENCE
in OSCAR
DE LA RENTA
CASCADING
TIERS
BELLA
THORNE in
ALBERTA
FERRETTI
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FLIRTY LACE
Embroidered silk with
crystal details, $6,320,
Temperley Bridal;
temperleylondon.com.
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STYLE
STYLE
LAID-BACK
AND LOVELY
Textured flowers
make this dress
modern. A classic red lip gives
it a little edge.
Organza-over-satin
gown with embroidered lace appliqus, $1,798, David
Tutera for Mon
Cheri; davidtutera
formoncheri.com.
Cardigan, TSE;
tsecashmere.com.
DRESSES WE LOVE
THESE SUPER-CHIC STYLES ARE ON TREND AND TOTALLY TIMELESS
PHOTOGRAPHS BY MARCUS MAM
STYLING BY TURNER
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STYLE
FRESH CROP
Flirty, formal,
and just the right
amount of sexy,
this chic twopiece is made
for dancing.
Crop top with
organza skirt, $1,150,
Galina Signature
Collection; davids
bridal.com. Jacket,
Rebecca Minkoff;
866-838-6991.
Earrings and bracelets, Wanderluster;
wanderlusternew
york.com. Ring, Artcarved; artcarved
bridal.com. Sunglasses, Cutler
and Gross; cutler
andgross.com.
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STYLE
THE MULTITASKER
Satin gown with fabric button details, $1,099, Stella York; stellayork.com.
Coat, Michael Kors; michaelkors.com. Bracelet, Lady Grey; ladygrey
jewelry.com. Ring, Christopher Designs; christopherdesigns.com.
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Lace gown with jewel neckline and illusion back, $1,680, Lillian West;
lillianwest.com. Earrings, Forevermark by Rahaminov; forevermark.com.
STYLE
BLUE STREAK
Its not every
day you have an
excuse to rock
a tulle skirt. Pair
a baby-blue one
with a metallic
sweater for your
shower, rehearsal
dinner, or cityhall wedding.
Sweater, Maje;
maje.com. Tulle skirt,
$350, Synderela;
by special order,
synderela.com.
Shoes, Jimmy Choo;
jimmychoo.com.
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STYLE
AMAZING LACE
From the scalloped sweetheart neckline
to the delicate
embroidered
details, this
streamlined
sheath is simply
stunning.
Lace gown, $1,800,
Nicole Miller; 212219-1825. Headpiece, Ellen Christine
Couture; Anna Bella
Florals, 843-3273477. Earrings, Thea
Grant; theagrant
.com. Rings (on left),
Arme De LAmour;
net-a-porter.com.
Engagement ring,
Artcarved; artcarved
bridal.com. Bracelet,
Catbird; catbird
nyc.com.
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STYLE
PRIMA BALLERINA
CLEAN CUT
Pleated satin ball gown, $1,150, Truly Zac Posen; davidsbridal.com. Coat,
Burberry London; burberry.com.
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STYLE
Eighteen-karatwhite-gold earrings
with pink sapphires
and diamonds,
price upon request,
Deville Fine
Jewelry; deville
finejewelry.com.
WE HAVE
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YOUR BOUQUET
IS MOSTLY
LILY OF
THE
VALLEY
Carried by Kate
Middleton and
Grace Kelly, this
flower has a
strong green
scent that pairs
nicely with
orange flower,
freesia, and
jasmine. Try Jo
Malone English
Pear & Freesia
Cologne, $120;
Giorgio Armani
Acqua di Gioia,
$77; or Diptyque LEau de
Nroli, $98.
your other
bouquet
O
f course you should carry your favorite blooms down the aisle! But what if they
clash with your big-day scent? At your wedding, you want everyone to enjoy
each other without tension, and the same goes for your flowers and fragrance,
says perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. You need to find notes that are harmonious. So
which ones will complement your bouquet best? Heres the leau down.
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BEAUTY
Garden roses
BEAUTY
YOUR BOUQUET
IS MOSTLY
Peonies
These fluffy,
feminine blooms
give off a fresh
citrusy scent
that works well
with hyacinth,
wisteria, or leafy
green notes,
Kurkdjian says.
Try Raymond
Matts Maiaday
Aura de Parfum,
$200; Carven
LEau de Toilette,
$105; or Marc
Jacobs Daisy
Dream, $76.
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BEAUTY
5 STEPS TO THE
PERFECT
BLOWOUT
Celebrity stylist Mark
Townsend helps you
get smooth and sexy
hairevery time
2
3
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Do a rough dry.
Start with just fingers
and a blow-dryer until
hair is 80 percent dry.
(Flip your head over if you
want more volume.)
BEAUTY
SOLE
SURVIVORS
HIGH-HEEL HELPERS
SOFTEN UP The night before the
wedding, give yourself a foot
facial to leave feet smooth and
callus free. Soak in warm water,
exfoliate with a pumice stone,
apply a urea-based moisturizer,
and slough off dry patches with a
glycolic-acid treatment.
TRY Eucerin Intensive Repair
Foot Creme, $4.69, and DCL AHA
Glycolic Acid Pads, $42.
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BRING IN
REINFORCEMENTS
Even if you dont
think you need them,
stick cushiony
insoles in your
shoes to protect the balls
of your feet.
TRY Foot Petals
Tip Toes, $6.95.
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Olivia Wilde
LIGHTS, CAMERA,
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FOUR CELEBRITY
MAKEUP ARTISTS
SPILL THEIR
BIG-DAY TRICKS
Jessica
Biel
From top: CK
One Colour
Cream + Powder
Blush Duo in
Breath, $25. Shu
Uemura Face
Powder Matte,
$39. Lancme
Les Sourcils
Definis pencil,
$26. Make Up
for Ever Aqua
Brow, $20. CoverGirl Outlast
Lipstain in Teasing Blush, $7.29.
Kre-at Beauty
Sweet Individual Lashes, $18.
Urban Decay
All Nighter, $30.
BEAUTY
Stila Sheer
Color Tinted
Moisturizer
SPF 20, $34.
Ask
Drew
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Tips from a top photographer page 292 Ways to display wedding pics page 298 Bouquets
All about the officiant page 326 Save-the-dates for your party page 330 Budget 101 page 340
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DETAILS
AMETHYST
&BLUSH
BADGLEY
MISCHKA
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EMERALD
&AQUA
TRACY
REESE
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MONIQUE
LHUILLIER
CORAL
&GOLD
1 MAGNETIC VASES $48 for five, DCI; shop.dcigift.com.
2 MENU $250 for 100, Thimblepress; thimblepress
.com. 3 HAND-PAINTED PLACE CARDS $9 each, Bernard
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DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHER
The biggest name in wedding pics, Jose Villa,
shares his tried-and-true rules for your most
photogenic day ever
Before hiring your photographer, ask yourself two things: One, can he handle a dim-lit
room? And, two, is he nice? A wedding is a living, breathing, unpredictable thing. He has to
be very go-with-the-ow and technically consistent no matter what. Vet him in person, and
look at full galleriesnot just his greatest hits.
I prefer outdoor weddings, but if youre inside, heres the
secret to album-worthy photos: Get the space as close to
The key to
capturing
an authentic
moment? Soft,
natural light
and a simple
background.
And motion!
Have your photographer show up an hour before gettingready shots. He can snap your invite, preferably on a set of table
Youll feel more relaxed in front of the camera later. After that,
my ideal time line is a 30-minute ceremony two hours before
sunset, followed by couple portraits in private, family pics, and
lots of photos of cocktail hour as the sun sets.
Know how to pose. Turn toward the center of the frame. Dont
drop your chin. Relax your shoulders. Bend one knee, and hold
the bouquet at your hips. Breathe! Got all that? Youll look gorge!
Avoid color pics of the dance oor. Late night, things can get
messy: Hair comes down, people sweat. Switch to black and white
so everything looks a bit more timeless. As told to Jaimie Schoen
THE HOT
ACCESSORY
FOR YOUR GUY
Besides
a Rolex? A
ginormous
Tom Ford
bow tie.
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COURTESY OF YSL; ANTONIS ACHILLEOS PHOTOGRAPHY; GORMAN STUDIO. BOW TIE, $250,
TOM FORD; 888-866-3673. Y VES SAINT LAURENT GLOSS VOLUPT IN ROSE ORFEVRE, $32.
And be sure you get ready in a neat room. I cant tell you how
DETAILS
LOCKET
Gold-plated, $128,
Gorjana; shopbop.com.
BEYOND THE
WHITE ALBUM
Big-day photos as epic as yours should be on display.
Here are six cool ways to show o your favorites.
INSTAGRAM
ALBUM
Minibook,
$12, Social
Print Studio;
socialprint
studio.com.
DECOUPAGE TRAY
Custom tray, from $178,
Kaas GlassWorks; kaas.com.
LINEN ALBUM
Hardcover photo book, from $69,
Artifact Uprising; artifactuprising.com.
MAGNETS
Jigsaw magnets,
$15, Sticky 9;
sticky9.com.
JEWELRY BOX
Medium ultimate
box, $2,550, Anya
Hindmarch; us.anya
hindmarch.com.
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SPLURGE
Delphiniums,
Caf au Lait
dahlias, Keira
garden roses,
ranunculus,
and sweet peas.
$325
PREPPY BLUES
BOUQUETS
SAVE
Hydrangeas,
tweedia, Vendela
roses, astilbes,
sweet peas, and
freesia.
$200
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VINTAGE
REDS
SPLURGE
Gospel and Yves Piaget
garden roses, chocolate
cosmos, sarracenias,
blushing bride proteas,
spray roses, dahlias, wild
grapes, and snowberries.
$250
A burgundy bouquet
with grapes is perfect for
wine-country vows. To
cut costs, replace garden
roses with lush, layered
dahlias and carnations.
Brittany Asch, BRRCH
SAVE
Dahlias, Gospel garden
roses, hurricane carnations,
chocolate cosmos, spray
roses, wild grapes, and
snowberries.
$150
SPLURGE
Juliet garden
roses, ranunculus,
Falda lisianthuses,
snowberries,
and andromeda.
$250
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SAVE
Falda lisianthuses,
snowberries,
and andromeda.
$150
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YASU + JUNKO
CREAMY
PASTELS
SOFT
WHITES
SPLURGE
Anemones, blushing
bride proteas, Patience
garden roses, majolica
spray roses, lisianthuses,
sweet peas, and Japanese andromeda.
$250
SAVE
Snowball roses,
nigellas, majolica
spray roses,
and sweet peas.
$150
SPLURGE
Japanese gloriosa
lilies, parrot tulips,
ranunculus, cosmos,
and yarrow.
$350
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SAVE
Cosmos, Persian
carpet zinnias,
ranunculus, parrot
tulips, and yarrow.
$225
NEXT ISSUE: SPLURGE VS. SAVE, SHOES EDITION!
YASU + JUNKO
WILD
BRIGHTS
DETAILS
Will You
Marry Us?
CLERGY MEMBER
FRIEND OR RELATIVE
HOW IT WORKS Someone you know and love gets ordained
as a minister and performs your ceremony, guaranteeing it will
feel personal. But whether you ask your cousin, camp friend,
or SoulCycle instructor, she should be at least 18, be comfortable with public speaking, and have her shit together, says
San Francisco planner Amy Nichols. Attorneys are great; they
dont crack under pressure. Make sure your pal gets certified
by a reputable organization, like the Universal Life Church
Actress Amy
Smart, her
groom, Carter
Oosterhouse,
and their
yogi officiant
one to be the lead, and be sure she signs the marriage license. Not all houses
of worship are cool with a tag-team ceremony, so ask early.
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Start the toasts early
with a pretty bottle of
bubbly. Box mailers,
bottle labels, and
filling, from $800 for
100, Papellerie;
papellerie.com.
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BUDGET
FIND YOUR
BOTTOM
LINE
Before you haggle over
the guest list or hunt down
your perfect venue, youll
need to determine your total
wedding budget. These days,
69 percent of couples pay for
part or all of their big day,
so chances are your gure will
be a combination of:
Your savings, minus
your emergency and
retirement funds.
(Dont touch those!)
Any contributions
from your parents or
other loved ones.
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10 percent of your
current monthly
income, or whatever
portion youre comfortable putting toward
the wedding without
going into debt.
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OF
COUPLES
GO OVER
BUDGET.
FIND WAYS
TO CUT
HOW TO
SAVE $500
HOW TO
SAVE $1,000
HOW TO
SAVE $2,000
QGet married on an
off-peak day, like Friday,
or at an off-peak time,
like the morning.
QTrim the guest list. For the
average $30,000 wedding,
shrinking a 150-person bash
by 16 will cut two grand.
QInclude a veggie dish,
which costs way less than
chicken, sh, or steak.
QHave the ceremony and
reception in one location
and save on transportation.
QForgo a live band, which
can cost $5,000 or more,
for a DJ, whose fees typically start around $800.
QFind an up-and-coming
photographer. Some of
the most original work is
turned out by new faces
and its less pricey.
PRO TIP The most common budget busters? Catering, owers, and rentals, says San Francisco wedding planner Alison Hotchkiss
Rinderknecht (who designed Seth Rogens I dos), especially if your vendors have never worked at your venue. In each of
those categories, build in a 10 percent cushion just in case you end up needing extra meals or more glassware than you thought.
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RIGHT TIME,
RIGHT PLACE
SCHEDULING YOUR GREAT ESCAPE?
FIND OUT WHERE TO GO WHEN.
BY HEIDI MITCHELL
JANUARY
SYDNEY,
AUSTRALIA
Its summer down under,
so trade snow for sun
and celebrate New Years
Eve 15 hours earlier
than your friends back
home on Sydneys
famous waterfront. You
can watch the fireworks
explode over Harbour
Bridge from the steps of
the Opera House, on
a boat cruise, or from the
swank Dining Room
at the Park Hyatt Sydney
(doubles from $860;
parkhyatt.com). Then
stay awhile: The Sydney
Festival, packed with
concerts, plays, and fun
events, runs January 8
through 26.
OR GO TO
SAYULITA, MEXICO,
GETT Y IMAGES
Ring in the
new year
on Sydney
Harbour.
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GETAWAY
FEBRUARY
NEGRIL, JAMAICA
OR GO TO
VENICE for Carnival, to min-
APRIL
MARCH
waters are still bathtub warm and rates are at their lowest.
AMSTERDAM to rage at the electronic music festival
Splurge on a
helicopter tour
(try paradise
copters.com) over
Waimanu Valley.
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: MICHAEL LAWRENCE/GETT Y; PHILIP ROSENBERG/GETT Y; JOHN W. BANAGAN/GETT Y
HAWAII ISLAND
You cant get any more
Hawaiian than the hula, and
this isle (a.k.a. the Big Island)
hosts the largest hula gathering of them all, the Merrie
Monarch Festival, in lush
Hilo from April 5 to 11. Even if
the only thing you want to
do is sip mai tais and chill on
the sandMauna Kea Beach
Hotels powdery strand is
especially stunning (doubles
from $399; princeresorts
hawaii.com)April is a great
time to come: Some of
the Aloha States best
weather and lowest rates
happen in springtime.
OR GO TO
BODRUM, TURKEY, to chill in
GETAWAY
St. Lucias iconic twin
Piton mountains are
total Instagram bait.
MAY
ST. LUCIA
Sublime weather, sweet
rates, and killer music? Sign
us up. Between concerts
at the St. Lucia Jazz & Arts
Festival (April 30 to May 10),
where past headliners
include Ziggy Marley and
John Legend, pop into a
craft market or an art soiree,
or just head back to your
digs at Cap Maison, a chic
resort with one of the isles
hottest eateries, and take a
disco nap on the quiet
beach. Doubles from $455;
capmaison.com.
OR GO TO
PRAGUE to taste 100 local
JUNE
ICEBERG ALLEY,
NEWFOUNDLAND
OR GO TO
ASPEN to eat your way through
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GETAWAY
SECRETS OF
SHOULDER
SEASON
You can find amazing
deals (and weather) during the transition from
a destinations high
to low season. Heres
where to go when.
JULY
PROVENCE, FRANCE
For epic road-trip selfies, go to Provence, where the
countryside looks like this in the summer (#nofilter). Zip by
endless fields of lavender and sunflowers, stop for tastings
at a few vineyards, then bed down at the idyllic Villa Gallici
in Aix-en-Provence; ask for a suite with a private garden.
Art-loving honeymooners can also sign up for tours of native
son Paul Czannes studio, a short walk away. Doubles
from $540; relaischateaux.com.
OR GO TO
FRENCH POLYNESIA for the glorious weather and Heiva I
CARIBBEAN
End of AprilJune &
mid-Novembermid-December
Room prices drop by
as much as 30 percent.
HAWAII
AprilMay &
SeptemberNovember
Ironically, the best
weather and the best
rates happen between
snowbird season
and summer vacation.
VANCOUVER,
BRITISH
COLUMBIA
With nature, nightlife, and
a killer farm-to-table food
scene, this seaside spot
deserves its rep as one of the
most beautiful cities in the
world. Vancouverites live
outside in summer, quaffing
local chardonnay at sidewalk bars and hanging
at cool events like Honda
Celebration of Light, a
fireworks competition and
music festival. Tuck it
in at the mod Opus Hotel,
where celebs like Justin
Timberlake spend their
Vancouver nights. Doubles
from $349; opushotel.com.
OR GO TO
MAINE to sail up the coast,
CENTRAL AMERICA
MayJune & early November
The beginning
of the rainy season
is still pretty dry,
and you can land some
sweet deals.
PACIFIC ISLANDS
April & November
Look for great rates right
before cyclone season.
EAST AFRICA
October
If you want to see
tons of wildlife
without going broke,
this is your month.
AUSTRALIA
May & October
Airfare dips in the
spring and fall, but the
sunshine remains.
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AUGUST
MEDITERRANEAN
MayJune &
SeptemberOctober
The crowds are
gone, but the weather
is lovely.
GETAWAY
SEPTEMBER
SANTORINI,
GREECE
Once the kids go back
to school, the crowds that
throng this Aegean isle
fade, leaving you to stomp
freshly harvested grapes in
the vineyards, hike ancient
ruins, and take in the International Music Festival. BTW,
holing up in a cave hotel with
a caldera view is a must. (Try
luxe, lofty Mystique, doubles
from $732; mystique.gr.)
The whitewashed
village of Oia
clings to Santorinis
volcanic cliffs.
OR GO TO
ARUBA, which is outside
Two million
animals are
on the move
in Serengeti
National Park.
OCTOBER
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THE SERENGETI,
TANZANIA
NOVEMBER
MARRAKECH,
MOROCCO
Hordes of tourists hit this
city during their summer
vacays, when the sun is at
its hottest. Forget that;
the best time to visit is fall,
when its cool at night but
sunny and pleasant during
the day. Visit the souks to
buy a djellaba (a traditional
robe), then retreat to
Vanessa Bransons El Fenn
hotel (doubles from $256;
el-fenn.com). Hear the call
of the muezzin, take tea
in the courtyard, and learn
how to make an epic tajine.
Your honeymoon finale: a
few days in the Sahara for a
camel ride across the dunes.
OR GO TO
CANCN AND THE
RIVIERA MAYA for amazing
DECEMBER
LAPLAND, FINLAND
For a room with the best view ever, spend your winter nights
in a chic glass igloo 155 miles above the arctic circle. At
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, you can scope out the northern
lights via your see-through roof, do a reindeer- or huskydriven sleigh ride through the snowy woods, or simply ski,
ice fish, or sauna your (very short) days away. Santa Claus never
had it this good. Doubles from $507; kakslauttanen.fi.
OR GO TO
NASSAU, BAHAMAS, for Junkanoo, a street parade of costumed
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GETAWAY
STAY
EAT
DO
THE WEDDING
THE HONEYMOON
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: COURTESY OF THE STANDARD SPA MIAMI BEACH, W YNWOOD KITCHEN & BAR, AND WALL AT W
SOUTH BEACH; CHRISTOPHER GALLO; COURTESY OF FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN; TIM GRAHAM/GETT Y IMAGES;
COURTESY OF CASA TUA RESTAURANT, THE SETAI MIAMI BEACH, SENSE BEACH HOUSE, AND VERDE AT PREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI
THE STANDARD SPA, MIAMI BEACH If pampering is the plan, spend your girls weekend at
this sybaritic retreat featuring open-air mud
baths, massages in a Turkish hammam, and mod
minimalist rooms. Doubles from $349.
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Clubhouse at Baywood Greens
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THE NORTHEAST
THE BARN AT
FLANAGAN FARM
BUXTON, MAINE
HIDDEN POND
KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE
It doesnt get more romantic
than I dos in the woods or
gardens of this luxe, laid-back
resort. hiddenpondmaine.com.
GEORGE
PEABODY LIBRARY
BALTIMORE
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THE GRAMERCY
PARK HOTEL
NEW YORK
BLUE HILL AT
STONE BARNS
POCANTICO HILLS, N.Y.
THE COLLEGE OF
PHYSICIANS OF
PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA
BELLE MER
NEWPORT, R.I.
THE PLAZA
NEW YORK
Best
Food
Best
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LONG NECK, DEL.
BEST VENUES
THE SOUTH
MERIDIAN HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Plan your big day on this private isle, a quick ferry ride from
Key West, and have your guests
ll the 40 pastel cottages.
westinsunsetkeycottages.com.
FOX THEATRE
ATLANTA
THE CLOISTER
AT SEA ISLAND
SEA ISLAND, GA.
THE INN AT
PALMETTO BLUFF
BLUFFTON, S.C.
LOWNDES GROVE
PLANTATION
CHARLESTON, S.C.
Meridian House in
Washington, D.C.
HOUSTON STATION
NASHVILLE
NASHER
SCULPTURE CENTER
DALLAS
ROSEWOOD MANSION
ON TURTLE CREEK
DALLAS
CRYSTAL BALLROOM
AT THE RICE HOTEL
HOUSTON
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Caf Brauer
in Chicago
THE MIDWEST
GRAND HOTEL
MACKINAC ISLAND, MICH.
Say I do on the hotels
geranium-lined porch
overlooking the Straits of
Mackinac. grandhotel.com.
MCNAMARA
ALUMNI CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS
Franklin Park Conservatory
in Columbus, Ohio
CAF BRAUER AT
LINCOLN PARK ZOO
CHICAGO
LAUREL HALL
INDIANAPOLIS
CHICAGO
CULTURAL CENTER
CHICAGO
Best
Food
Best
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FRANKLIN PARK
CONSERVATORY
COLUMBUS, OHIO
MILWAUKEE ART
MUSEUM
MILWAUKEE
VILLA BELLEZZA
PEPIN, WIS.
BEST VENUES
THE WEST
TAKE IN THE VIEW AND DANCE UNDER THE STARS AT THESE STUNNING SPOTS
SANCTUARY ON
CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN
PARADISE VALLEY, ARIZ.
Swap vows facing Camelback
Mountain at this stone-andglass resort, a full-on desert
paradise. sanctuaryaz.com.
CALISTOGA RANCH
CALISTOGA, CALIF.
HAIKU MILL
MAUI, HAWAII
MANDARIN ORIENTAL
LAS VEGAS
MAYSARA WINERY
MCMINNVILLE, OREG.
SUNDANCE
MOUNTAIN RESORT
SUNDANCE, UTAH
HERBAN FEASTS
SODO PARK
SEATTLE
THE MODERN
HONOLULU
OAHU, HAWAII
Alonna Friedman
and Heather Lee
KEY
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2015
ROBERT FAIRER
WHAT
MATTERS
EVEN
MORE THAN
HOW
THE ROOM
LOOKS?
THAT
EVERYONE
YOU LOVE
IS IN IT.
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Corded-French-lace gown
with tulle skirt and back detail,
$5,300, Isabelle Armstrong;
isabellearmstrongny.com.
Earrings, Stephen Webster;
stephenwebster.com. Clutch,
Hayward; haywardluxury.com.
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The New
Romantics
Elegant and effortlessly chic, this seasons classic gowns
have been reimagined with a modern twist
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Turtleneck, Massimo
Dutti; massimo
dutti.com. Tulle skirt
with high-low hem,
$1,750, Houghton
Bride; houghtonnyc
.com. Ring, Stephen
Webster; stephen
webster.com. Rain
boots, Hunter;
us.hunterboots.com.
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Get It Productions
SET DESIGN Stockton
Hall/Art Department
BOUQUETS Stellar
Style Events
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Always check
references. We got
scammed by our
photographer, who
turned out to have
a criminal record. Ask
for real people you
can talk to! Jennifer
Gilbert*, Charlotte, N.C.
A lot of people
dont write their
names on their
RSVPs. We should
have assigned each
guest a number and
penciled it in on the
back. Kelly Vives,
Old Greenwich, Conn.
Youre going
to want to cut a
cake. We had
a doughnut table.
Im sad I missed
that tradition!
Summer Watkins,
Huntington Beach, Calif.
*Name changed
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Everybody loves a
postwedding brunch.
Looking back, it
would have been
awesome to spend
the next morning
recapping our
wedding day with
family and friends.
Lindsay Gurak, New York
Dwelling on the
regrets list is a
waste of time.
Accepting that certain friends couldnt
attend was hard, but
the people who did
come made it extra
special. Kate Scully
Krebsbach, Chicago
A dress requiring
major alterations is
a big gamble. I let
myself be convinced
a good seamstress
could make my tootight gown fit. Not
the case! Brittany
Hiring a planner
is worth every
penny. Two
months in, I got
so overwhelmed,
I nearly told my
fianc to take
back his ring. Im
so glad I decided
to invest in a
professional. She
more than made
up for the cost
by using her
connections to
negotiate discounts from
other vendors.
Brittany Mirvil,
Tallahassee, Fla.
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Going with a
nonwedding photographer is risky.
We hired someone
who wasnt used to
shooting weddings.
He skipped some
shots I wanted, like
one of me and my
mom. Ariel Laing,
Wilton, Conn.
Your photographer wont necessarily recognize your VIPs. We had a huge wedding.
I wish I had asked my family to introduce themselves to the photographer so more of
their pictures had been taken. Betsy Jones,
Thomasville, Ga.
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Get everything in
writing! We never
got a final contract
from our caterer,
and I was billed an
extra $300 for rented
tableware, a cost
theyd never mentioned. Michelle
Chernicoff, Oldsmar, Fla.
No dress will
ever be the One.
There will always
be another lovely
choice. What
matters is that
you feel beautiful
in what youre
wearing. Emma
Giffen, Mesa, Ariz.
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PARTY AT
THE PALACE
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Ninas Giambattista
Valli gown was
inspired by a
coatdress from a
recent collection.
A fleet of
classic taxis
brought
guests to the
palace.
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Crystal candelabras
and overstuffed
arrangements of
peonies and garden
roses filled the
baroque Great Hall.
Spanish-style
fans placed at
female guests
seats were
embossed with
gold peonies.
TO SEE MORE FORMAL WEDDINGS,
VISIT BRIDES.COM/REALWEDDINGS.
SET IN style
THREE FASHION ROYALS TRANSLATE THEIR TRADEMARK LOOK
RALPH LAUREN
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VERA WANG
ALICE
& OLIVIA
Patience! Dont
expect a sneaker
guy to up his
game overnight.
Kicking o our six-part series and prepping you for the next phase of your life,
couples coach Alison A. Armstrong explains why we expect the relationship to be
perfect after a guy proposes, and how you can avoid that trap
rooke and Lee, both in their mid-thirties, had lived together in New York City for a year.
Shes a very creative pile person and hes a neatnik. Soon after getting engaged, Lee made one
of his usual teasing remarks, only this time Brooke felt criticized for her messes and was
hurt and angry. Nothing had materially changed between them except that Brooke had a ring
on her nger, but suddenly she thought she should be a domestic goddess and that they
should be suddenly perfect. She didnt realize it at the time, but Brooke had bought into the
myth of the Instant Fianc Upgrade.
Along with the joy and euphoria, getting engaged can generate a host of hidden expectations
about what you should do and have and how you should look and actfor the bride-to-be in
particular. And these can get you into trouble, because your beloved doesnt know that you have a
new set of standards for yourself and for him. Hes likely to disappoint you, hurt your feelings,
or feel blindsided. Why doesnt he automatically know whats expected of him? Is it because hes
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YOU PROBABLY
WONT KNOW
WHAT YOUR
EXPECTATIONS
ARE UNTIL
THEYRE NOT
BEING MET.
6 HELP HIM HELP YOU. After youve told him what you want,
what it would look like, and what it would provide you, ask:
Is there anything you need in order to give me what Im asking
for? Then put the invisible duct tape over your mouth and
let him think. If he takes awhile to gure it out, thats good! While
hes thinking, let go of everything you think he might come up
with. (In more than 20 years, I have never accurately predicted
what my husband will need for any request, large or small.)
Once hes given you his answer, think: Is there anything
I need so he can fulll my Great Ask? This may sound complicated, but its how you cover all the bases and make sure
your hopes turn into reality.
7 SHOW APPRECIATION. Once you see him making an eort,
be grateful! Even when its not perfect. Even when its not
completely nished. Appreciation is the juice that fuels people
to try new things instead of sticking to old habits. That means
taking his eort personally, because hes trying for you, and
saying thank you for his commitment and the dierence
hes making in your life together.
Then its time to pat yourself on the back. Its not easy to
ask for what you need. Way to be thoughtful and communicative
as you navigate this new world!
Alison A. Armstrong, author of The Queens Code, has helped millions
of women and men learn to communicate better. For more information,
visit understandingmen.com.
NEXT ISSUE! Have you really, truly committed? Alison examines the
CURTAIN
CALL
BY ELIZABETH JENKINS
PHOTOGRAPHS BY HEATHER WARAKSA
A nautical party in Philly page 480 A backyard bash that only looked expensive page 482
We fell in
love with the
theaters
decadence,
says bride
Sunny Shokrae.
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REAL WEDDINGS
Sunnys lush
bouquet and
glam Alexander
McQueen heels
were fitting
for the ornate
surroundings.
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CAKE IN THE LOOK: JOHN LAWTON; OTHER STILL LIFE: CATHY CRAWFORD, ST YLING BY RENEE YAN
The theater is
so dramatic
that we barely
had to decorate,
says Sunny.
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A table of
sweets and tea
served from
samovars
greeted guests
in the lobby.
TAKEAWAY TIPS
FROM SUNNY
AND RYAN
HEADBAND
Silk, $165,
Eugenia
Kim; net-aporter.com.
PLATES
Constance
Rouge, from
$90, Bernardaud;
bernardaud.fr.
GET
THE LOOK
REFINED OPULENCE
INVITES
DRESS
Dapper
Deco, from
$119 for 100,
Wedding
Paper Divas;
wedding
paperdivas
.com.
Silk, $3,200,
Alyne by
Rita Vinieris;
alynebridal
.com.
CAKE
REAL WEDDINGS
I was in tears
walking down
the aisle, says
Courtney. My
dad said to just
look at Tim.
MODERN LOVE
Great music and priceless artwork set the scene for these
Chicagoans sweet and stylish bash
BY LAMBETH HOCHWALD PHOTOGRAPHS BY OLIVIA LEIGH PHOTOGRAPHIE
Crocodileembossed boxes
held white, peach,
apricot, and
mango roses.
TAGS $5 each;
Fleur de Letters;
fleurcalligraphy
.com. WREATHS
Eight-inch boxwood, $17, Save
On Crafts; saveon-crafts.com.
CAKE
$800 (serves
100), Erica OBrien
Cake Design;
ericaobrien.com.
EARRINGS
GET
THE
LOOK
COLORFUL CONTEMPORARY
TAKEAWAY TIPS
FROM TIM AND
COURTNEY
Bridesmaids
carried bouquets
of succulents
and peonies.
Ombr fondant
dots covered
layers of vanilla
and lemonbutter cake.
BOUQUET
Sweet peas,
$250, Michael
George Flowers; michael
george
flowers.com.
REAL WEDDINGS
Glamour on
the docks
Im not a heels
girl, says Emily.
These J.Crew flats
were very me.
It felt so
elegant, says
Emily of her
Priscilla of
Boston gown.
Ropes, anchors,
and other maritime details
transformed
the space,
which dates
back to 1801.
GET
THE LOOK
SEAFARING CHIC
NECKLACE
We danced
so much, Matt
and I missed
the ice cream
service!
says Emily.
GUEST BOOK
Preppy Stripe,
$49, Crafty Pie;
craftypie.com.
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BOUQUET: JOHNNY MILLER; OTHERS IN THE LOOK: CATHY CRAWFORD, STYLING BY RENEE YAN
TAKEAWAY TIPS
FROM EMILY
AND MATT
Play to your grooms
strengths I did the more
creative stuff. Matt talked
to vendors and kept us
organized, says Emily.
Pick up a new skill
The bride learned calligraphy and addressed
the envelopes herself.
Embrace technology
The minister forgot his
Bible, so he used an app
to perform the ceremony.
Have fun with your
vows Emily quoted
Everytime We Touch,
by Cascada. Our guests
got a kick out of it! They
know how much we love
the song, she says.
DRESS
BOUQUET
Anemones,
ranunculus,
and sweet
peas, $300,
Belle Fleur;
bellefleur
ny.com.
Satin, $1,080,
Casablanca
Bridal;
casablanca
bridal.com.
SHOES
Laser-cut
leather,
$1,470,
Vionnet;
vionnet
.com.
REAL WEDDINGS
$PENDING WELL
BACKYARD BOHEMIAN
THROWING THE COOLEST DINNER PARTY EVER COST MORE THAN
THIS L.A. COUPLE EXPECTED, BUT IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY
BY JAIMIE SCHOEN PHOTOGRAPHS BY STUDIO CASTILLERO
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eltie Colleen once told her then-boyfriend, Chris Knight, that shed always imagined when she
met the One, a heart would light up over their heads. So when he was ready to propose, Chris
brought her to the garden of their friends Los Angeles home, ipped the switch on a giant heart that
hed made out of Christmas lights, and got down on one knee. On August 17, 2013, they returned to
the same backyard to say I do in front of 50 guests. Keltie walked down the aisle as her best friend,
Christina Perri, sang her hit A Thousand Years. For the rst dance, singer Matt Nathanson surprised the newlyweds, performing Kelties favorite tune of his, Little Victories. Guests sat at tables
topped with loose centerpieces and had tacos and margaritas, then ate cupcakes and homemade
pies for dessert. A DJ spun rock and pop hits as guests danced and oated wish lanterns in the pool.
But Chris had one more thing up his sleeve: He picked up a guitar and sang Sunshine, by Jonathan
Tyler, says Keltie. It was so romantic. Ill never forget it.
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THE SPLURGES
EVENT DESIGNER
WHERE
THE MONEY
WENT
VENUE (friends home)
$0
OFFICIANT
(grooms aunt) $0
WEDDING PLANNER
$5,000
BRIDES DRESS (a gift
by friends) $0
GROOMS ATTIRE
THE SAVES
A GENEROUS CREW
Wedding planner:
Sitting in a Tree Design;
sittinginatreedesign.com.
Dress: Watters; watters.com.
Flowers: Bloem Hill;
bloemhill.com.
Catering: Miho Gastrotruck;
mihogastrotruck.com.
Photography: Studio Castillero;
studiocastillero.com.
WE SAID OUR
VOWS IN THE
EXACT SPOT
WHERE CHRIS
PROPOSED!
SAYS KELTIE.
BEVERAGES $850
VENUE
FLOWERS $1,300
INVITATIONS Evite $0
DESSERT
of the bride) $0
FAVORS $150
PHOTO BOOTH $750
WISH LANTERNS $200
TRANSPORTATION $25
TOTAL
$23,209
FOR 50 GUESTS
ARIES
MAR. 21APR. 19
Bold Mars hits Aries
on February 19 and
lends cosmic courage
through March. Nows
the time to tackle
something requiring
major cojones, so ask
your cousin to borrow
her diamond bracelet,
or beg your anc to
shave his beard for the
wedding. Good luck!
TAURUS
APR. 20MAY 20
Lovey-dovey Venus
in your sacrice sector
from February 20
to March 17 coaxes
you to let your groom
try out his great
idea. A boutonniere
in his colleges colors
may not match the
wedding palette, but
hell beam with pride
when he pins it on.
GEMINI
MAY 21JUNE 20
After Mercury goes
direct in your vision
sector on February 11,
itll be easier than ever
to get your thoughts
across to vendors.
So even if youre
bursting with inspiration, wait until those
wires uncross to
try the oral escort
cards on page 255.
CANCER
JUNE 21JULY 22
The new moon in your
intimacy zone on
February 18 serves as
a reminder to keep
changing it up in the
bedroom, no matter
how tired planning
leaves you. You still
have those racy gifts
your BFF brought
to the bachelorette
party, dont you?
LEO
JULY 23AUG. 22
Youll go stir-crazy
if you dont nd a
change of scenery
once Mars enters your
exploration house in
mid-February. Cant
get away for a ski
weekend? A salsa lesson
with your groom will
spice up your Saturday
and help you nail the
rst dance.
VIRGO
AUG. 23SEPT. 22
Virgos are all about
the nitty-gritty, and
with Mercury in your
details sector through
March 12, youll feel
very much in your element. Go to town on
your spreadsheets, but
save major decisions
for after February 11,
when Merc comes out
of retrograde.
LIBRA
SEPT. 23OCT. 22
Nows the time for
you and your guy to
attack those wedding
tasks, as Venus meets
get-er-done Mars in
your partnership
angle. Youll be in sync
on everything from
the guest list to the
wine list through the
end of March, so take
advantage!
SCORPIO
OCT. 23NOV. 21
Already scrapped your
New Years resolution
to get in shape? Try
again on February 19,
when Mars in your
wellness zone pushes
you toward a health
kick. Squeeze in those
morning runs and
switch out your bagel
for avocado toast.
Good habits start now.
SAGITTARIUS
NOV. 22DEC. 21
Weve got an assignment for you, courtesy
of Mars in your love
sector: Schedule in
some romance
between those work
meetings, vendor visits, and social calls.
Surprise your guy by
re-creating your rst
date. This time, you
make the rst move.
CAPRICORN
DEC. 22JAN. 19
We know you can
never leave a to-do list
undone, but its time
for a break. Saturn,
your ruling planet,
turns retrograde in
your solitude sector
in mid-March, urging
you to hit the spa
or the snooze button
and get some R&R.
Sweet dreams!
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