Photo: Kate Webber Photography

By the time Garrick popped the question to Dare—more than seven years into their dating relationship—it was "way past time," Dare says her friends and family alleged. "But somehow, Garrick was still able to surprise me."

On a crisp spring evening in Napa Valley's St. Helena, the couple joined friends for a wine tasting at an intimate cabin at Long Meadow Ranch, where Garrick dropped to one knee on a scenic porch and proposed. "As we walked into the cabin, I discovered that the evening was meant just for the two of us, and he had prepared a dinner with my favorite flowers, food and champagne," Dare recalls.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

Dare and Garrick returned to Napa Valley for their September wedding, selecting The Carneros Inn as their venue. After visiting the property on a previous anniversary, the couple fell in love. "Everything from the architecture, decor, landscape, and food seemed to fit our personality as a couple," Dare says.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

The theme of Dare and Garrik's wedding? "California Casual meets Old South," Dare says. "We really wanted to complement the beautiful surroundings of The Carneros Inn."

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

Elegant gray and white invitations by Union Street Papery invited 172 guests to the fall fete using a soft, scrolling script.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

Dare's silk and organza Carolina Herrera wedding gown was the perfect "combination of structure and whimsy," the bride says.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

"I have always admired the designer [Carolina Herrera], and it was one of the first three dresses that I ever tried on," Dare says, naming the gown's asymmetrical bow as one of her favorite features.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

Dare paired silver Manolo Blahnik pumps with her gown.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

Ruffled Cattleya orchids adorned the bride's upswept hairstyle.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

Dare wore an heirloom three-stone Sapphire ring—a gift from her maternal grandmother, who passed away when the bride was a child.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

Dare's favorite hue, Kelly green, took center stage in the couple's otherwise neutral color palette, manifesting itself in everything from the bridesmaids' Anna Elyse dresses to the couple's cocktail napkins. "I knew I wanted to pair it with a clean palette of white and gray," the bride says of her color selections.

Each of Dare's nine bridesmaids chose her own style dress, the bride explains, "because I had a difficult time choosing because there were so many of them."

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

Dare's white bouquet was made from Cattleya orchids, with a touch of anthurium leaves adding a hint of green hue to the arrangement.

Florist Brown Paper Design made bridesmaids' bouquets from lady slipper orchids, garden roses, ranunculus and greens.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

Lady slipper orchid boutonnieres were tied with soft coral ribbon.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

The mother-of-the-bride's vibrant coral dress was purchased from a Wilkes Bashford boutique in San Francisco.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

Both Dare and Garrik's mother wore white gardenia corsages on their wrists.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

Garrik's twin nephews served as the couple's ring bearers, donning matching navy blue jackets and khaki pants for the occasion.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

The ring bearers and flower girls were sent down the aisle in boy-girl pairs, "but of course they were out of formation when they got to the end," Dare recalls.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

The girls carried wreaths of dried lavender, tied with soft coral ribbon, down the aisle.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

Dare and Garrik's ceremony was held in the apple orchard, an expansive green lawn with a backdrop of vineyard and mountain views.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

A friend officiated the simple ceremony, which included readings from the couple's six nieces and nephews. The selection was from the book Us Two by A. A. Milne.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

The couple broke tradition by spending the night before their wedding together. "When we woke up, we had a moment to exchange our gifts in bed," Dare says. "It was such a special way to start the wedding day."

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

Cribbing from the New Orleans' traditional, Dare and Garrik led a musical second line from there ceremony to the cocktail hour.

Photos: Kate Webber Photography

Trays of crab cakes, prosciutto-wrapped prawns and goat cheese tarts awaited guests during the couple's cocktail hour, held in a courtyard just beyond one of The Carneros Inn's grand ballrooms.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

The couple's signature cocktails included Old Fashioned and Gimlets served with striped Kelly green straws.

Photos: Kate Webber Photography

Coral was added to the green and gray color palette as an accent color, found in the couple's cocktail table arrangements.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

Guests found their seat assignments tucked into grass-filled boxes.

Photos: Kate Webber Photography

The reception was held inside The Carneros Inn's neutral-hued ballroom. Cylindrical vases held lady slipper orchids, garden roses, sweet peas, dahlias, stock and tropical foliage. The centerpieces adorned square tables covered in gray Chevron-printed cloths.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

A seated dinner included a delectable spread of stone fruits, buffalo mozzarella and Spanish chorizo, served before wild king salmon and prime filet mignon with bean ragout and potato puree.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

"My girlfriends were the ones that really tackled the do-it-yourself projects," Dare confesses. "The week before the wedding, they were designing the labels for the welcome gift box and spice rub favors, and tying 170 bows." The gussied-up spice rub jars became the couple's favors.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

The All Stars band kept guests on the dance floor in between bites of the couple's wedding cake. Dare and Garrik had so much fun at their cake tasting that "it was hard to choose just one flavor," the bride admits. The couple finally decided on layers of carrot, chocolate and raspberry cakes.

Photo: Kate Webber Photography

In the weeks since their wedding—and a mini-moon to Rutherford, California—Dare and Garrik have "had fun saying 'husband' and 'wife,' and settling back to normal life," Dare says. "We've enjoyed reminiscing about the wedding weekend with our friends and family, and planning our honeymoon."

—Jillian Kramer

Wedding Planner: The Green Ribbon Party Planning Co. || Ceremony Venue: The Carneros Inn || Reception Venue: The Carneros Inn || Bride's Wedding Dress: Carolina Herrera || Bride's Shoes: Manolo Blahnik || Bride's Wedding Ring: Cresalia Jewelers || Groom's Tux: Corneliani || Groom's Wedding Ring: Cresalia Jewelers || Bridesmaids' Dresses: Anna Elyse || Groomsmen Attire: Brooks Brothers || Mother of the Bride's Dress: Wilkes Bashford || Flower Girl Dress: Us Angels || Florist: Brown Paper Design || Caterer: The Carneros Inn || Stationery: Union Street Papery || Cake Baker: The Carneros Inn || Rentals: Classic Party Rentals and Town & Country Distinctive Event Rentals & Services || Entertainment: The All Stars || Photography: Kate Webber Photography

Photo: Louisa Bailey

Botanical artisan Amy Wright, of Wunderplant in Melbourne, Australia, concocted this cascading style using Queen Anne's lace, white hydrangeas, flannel flowers, white bougainvillea, Australian wax flowers, and pussy-willow grass. "The teardrop bouquet shape has a vintage connotation that is currently extremely popular," says Wright.

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—Gillian Nigro

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Fashion through the eras inspired Romona Keveza's Spring 2014 collection with high volume ball gowns and detailed embroidery dominating the runway. Watch the designs go down the aisle in our Spring 2014 Romona Keveza runway video. And don't forget to check out our complete bridal fashion week coverage here.

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Planning a monochromatic wedding with everything from your bouquet flowers to your guest's attire taking on a single hue? Our wedding etiquette experts are here to explain how you can (politely!) ask loved ones to sport a specific color without seeming over-demanding.

I've seen photos of all-white weddings, and I think they're so chic. How do I ask guests to wear the same color?

Since it's not a standard request, do it on your save-the-date or wedding Web site, not your invite. You can even spread the word in person (ask the wedding party to help) or by email. Some guests may be put off by being told what to wear, so be careful with your wording. Try something like "If you don't mind, please indulge us and dress in...."

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Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

When Stephen walked into her office, professional matchmaker Kimberley looked no further to find his perfect match than beyond her own desk. "It was love at first sight," she says now.

Two years after Stephen proposed beachside in San Luis Obispo, California, the couple wed in a wine country fete Kimberley describes as romantic, with a touch of literature cult classic The Great Gatsby for inspiration.

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Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

The couple set their wedding date for August 19, 2012 and invited 100 guests to join them deep in wine country, just miles from where the bride was raised. The bride's mother handcrafted nearly every detail of the couple's big day, from their floral arrangements to sweet treats that capped off the night.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

With an inside connection at Chalk Hill—Kimberly's sister works there—the couple's choice of venue was an easy one. Nestled into Sonoma County, the estate "is not only well known for great wine, but also has incredible views of the valley," Kimberly says.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

Chalk Hill&'s Spanish-style wedding chapel sold the estate to the couple who, despite desiring a winery wedding, still wanted to exchange vows in a church. "Not to mention," Kimberly adds, "the chapel even has bells."

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

Kimberly's one-of-a-kind couture gown was a custom creation designed by her mother.

Photos: Stephanie Haller Photography

Made from ivory dupioni silk, the ball gown featured a rouched bodice accented with a custom embellishment—vintage lace, dupioni silk, organza, feathers and crystals wrapped to form a faux flower.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

The mother-of-the-bride designed a French bustle for the gown's cathedral-length train using pale blue ribbons—the bride's something blue.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

Kimberly wore a two-tier cathedral-length veil designed by her mother. For the couple's reception, Kimberly unclipped the veil to reveal a vintage comb as her evening hair accessory.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

Stephen presented Kimberly with a vintage diamond necklace—an heirloom from his grandmother—as a wedding present. She wore it on their wedding day.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

The couple's white gold wedding bands were purchased from James Allen.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

The mother-of-the-bride repurposed an old pair of bridesmaid's shoes, adding vintage lace, dupioni silk and crystals, for Kimberly to wear.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

Kimberly's garter was also a custom creation designed by her mother. The accessory was made from dupioni silk and organza, and pinned with Swarvorski crystals.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

Using a Badgley Mischka dress as inspiration, Kimberly's mother designed the bridesmaids' floor-length black gowns in a matte satin fabric.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

Kimberly's mother made her bouquet using oversized faux flowers purchased from home décor store Z Gallerie>. To the foam flowers, the mother-of-the-bride pinned ivory ribbon and netting with a Swavorski crystal brooch.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

A family friend of the groom served as the couple's ceremony officiant, the bride says. Tulle bows and white hydrangea adorned the pews that lined the church aisle.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

Limos transported guests from the chapel to the pavilion where the couple's reception was held.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

When they arrived at the enclosed venue, they found their seat assignments displayed inside a large white frame.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

Guests were also greeted with their choice of blush champagne or Blue Moon beer as they entered the pavilion.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

The estate's pavilion, "with grand glass window walls, soaring ceilings and amazing chandeliers," was the perfect place for the couple's guests to sip on cocktails at sunset, the bride says.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

The couple's color palette of black and white with the slightest hint of blush kept reception décor classic and, in the bride's words, "minimal."

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

Wide, custom table runners—created by the mother-of-the-bride—ran the length of rectangular wooden tables.

Photos: Stephanie Haller Photography

Kimberley's mother filled glass vases with white hydrangea to create the couple's simple centerpieces.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

Glass candle holders that flanked the floral arrangements were also made by the mother-of-the-bride, "using 130 small glass candlestick holders glued together with glass glue and lots of patience," Kimberly says.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

When it came to their dinner menu, Kimberly and Stephen craved "comfort food, but also something guests could eat with a fork," the bride says. The couple chose a crisp shrimp salad to whet their palettes, then served a build-your-own filet where guests could top steaks with their choice of blue cheese, mushrooms and sauce.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

In lieu of cake, Kimberly's mother baked dozens of cupcakes, then placed them on a towering metal tree for the couple's dessert display.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

Cupcakes were decorated with edible diamonds, gold leaves, pearls and fondant flowers.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

The bride's sister belted out Etta James' infamous At Last for the couple's first dance.

Photo: Stephanie Haller Photography

"The whole day was magical," Kimberly says. "Full of happiness and so much love."

—Jillian Kramer

Wedding Planner: Tulle Box Events || Ceremony Venue: Chalk Hill || Reception Venue: Chalk Hill || Bride's Wedding Ring: James Allen || Groom's Tux: Name || Groom's Shoes: Black by Vera Wang || Groom's Wedding Ring: James Allen || Groomsmen Attire: Black by Vera Wang || Mother of the Bride's Dress: Macy's || Florist: Costco Wholesale || Caterer: Park Avenue Catering || Stationery: Vera Wang || Rentals: Wine Country Party & Events || Entertainment: Susan Weinstein and Motown Magic DJ || Photography: Stephanie Haller Photography

Photo: Elizabeth Messina via Instagram

Top Chef Masters host Curtis Stone tied the knot with actress Lindsay Price, of Beverly Hills, 90210 fame, last Friday in Majorca, Spain at the Hilton Sa Torre Mallorca Resort. Curtis took to social media to post a few pictures from the celebration and express his thanks to fans, friends, and family for their love and support.

Photo: Courtesy of Curtis Stone via Facebook

To keep his new bride satisfied—and well fed!—the celebrity chef constantly cooks up new dishes for her at home. "I just love creating different combinations for her. It makes her so happy," Curtis told PEOPLE magazine. The couple is also kept busy looking after their 19-month-old son, Hudson.

Photo: Elizabeth Messina via Twitter

Bride Lindsay wore a form-fitting mermaid silhouette Vera Wang dress with a cascading, ruffled organza skirt from the all-white blooms with their stems wrapped in long, dangling white ribbons and finished off her wedding look with casual, loose waves in a half-up style.

—Courtney Lindstrand

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The sunny wedding bouquet complete with poppies, ranunculus, garden roses, dancing lady orchids, sweet peas, veronica, and seeded eucalyptus features an unexpected extra stem—a branch of kumquat fruit! The flowers' handpicked, eclectic look and flowing coral ribbon make the bouquet a perfect pick for a bohemian bash or a more casual summer soirée.

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—Alyssa Wells

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Ines di Santo's Spring 2014 collection emphasized drama and opulence, showcasing elaborate crystal detailing, high-volume ball gowns, and sleek mermaid and fit-and-flare silhouettes. Get a front-row look at all of the elaborate details by watching Ines di Santo runway video. You can also view the newest collections from all designers on our Bridal Fashion Week page.

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Vow renewals are an increasingly popular celebration for brides who want to celebrate a big anniversary, to revel with friends and family, or to have the glamorous wedding they didn't get the first time around. What rules and customs apply? We asked our wedding etiquette experts to answer your questions in our daily post.

I was married by a justice of the peace in 1994. Now that we're older and can afford it, I'd like to have a formal wedding with the works. Can I wear a white dress with a train and a veil? Do we have to hold the ceremony on our anniversary? And how do we tell guests that we don't expect gifts?

Many couples renew their vows with a traditional ceremony, but there are a few dos and don'ts. White dress: Do. (Nowadays, white is regarded as a symbol of the joy of a wedding.) Train and veil: Don't. (Both are usually worn by a woman who hasn't yet been married.) You can choose any date you want; couples who renew on their wedding anniversary do so for sentimental reasons. Finally, it's inappropriate to mention anything about gifts—even the fact that you're discouraging them—when sending wedding invitations. The best way to let guests know that you don't expect presents is by word of mouth. Have your mom, sister and other close relatives spread the word.

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Anna fought marrying Victor as intently as a plastic surgeon combats signs of aging. "I was a miserable person to get engaged to," she admits now. "I have to believe one of the worst. Ever. I had a million hang-ups about marriage and I loved this guy so much, but was really, really terrified of getting married and what that meant for me as a woman. At the same time, there was this driving force inside of me, this need to marry Victor. So basically, I was a nightmare."

In what Anna describes as a negotiation as intense as a North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit, the couple "chose to get married, together." On a warm September afternoon, nestled on the grounds of a Tuscan monastery Anna frequented with her family as a child, Victor pulled from his pocket a green garnet ring and wordlessly slipped it on Anna's finger. She said yes—and then she burst into tears. "I didn't stop crying for a week," Anna recalls. "But somehow, we knew we were going to do this thing, and that this was just some weird reaction I was having to the reality of it all. He's an extraordinary gentleman, that Victor. We ended up stronger for it, but I like to disclose this bizarre engagement moment because I think being engaged can often be an emotionally fraught and strange time in people's lives for a lot of reasons, and that's okay."

She continues, "But our proposal was also under a fig tree at a monastery in the middle of the countryside, and that day we had ridden bikes along rolling Tuscan hills and later Victor took a nap and I watched him sleep while I washed his shirt in the monastery sink. I mean, it was one of the most beautiful days of my life, and I had never been so sure I wanted to spend the rest of my life with this person."

See all of the photos from Anna and Victor's romantic Roman wedding in the complete slideshow.

—Jillian Kramer

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This butterfly-printed bridesmaid dress by J.Crew is perfect for the bohemian bride who adores a dash of whimsy. With a free-flowing fabric to match a free-spirited personality, this printed chiffon shift would be right at home at an outdoor bash. With wild flowers in hand, and a loose, textured hairstyle, your girls are bound to enchant your guests in this magical dress.

"Arabelle" dress in silk chiffon, $250, J.Crew

—Lauren Frankfort

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Maggie Sottero's gorgeous Fall 2013 collection featured gowns for every kind of bride, with jewel-encrusted bodices for glam goddesses and sleek sheath dresses for gals seeking understated elegance. Watch the full collection walk "down the aisle" in our Maggie Sottero Fall 2013 runway video. And don't forget to peruse all of the newest collections showcased on our Bridal Fashion Week page.

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Exotic, faraway destination weddings are romantic, unique and memorable, but their locations often preclude guest from attending. How do you celebrate with the friends and family who couldn't travel for your big day? Our wedding experts are here to answer your etiquette questions in our daily post.

How do we throw a post-destination wedding reception?

Have the party whenever you'd like: as soon as you get back from the honeymoon, or even three to four months afterward. (Wait longer than a year, however, and the guests may not be as excited to come and celebrate.) If you're throwing a formal party, tuck a wedding announcement inside the envelope along with the invitation. The invite wording goes like this: Mr. and Mrs. (your names here) request the pleasure of your company at a reception Sunday, the first of August time, place, etc. If you're having a less formal party, you can get more creative with both your wording ("Join us for a celebration of our recent marriage!") and the invitations. Maybe you can even build the invite around a photo of the spot where you said I do.

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This gorgeous extra-large magnolia looks fake (like a giant, immaculately crafted paper flower), but it's the real deal! It was plucked right out of a tree moments before the shot was taken, actually. While the bride was getting ready, she spotted some outside her window and sent her wedding photographer, Jose Villa, out to pick one for her portrait session. "Simple is always better," says Southern California-based Villa, who happily obliged.

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—Gillian Nigro

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Reality star Kristin Cavallari and Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler tied the knot on Saturday in a Nashville wedding bash. Their 10-month old son, Camden Jack, was a member of the processional, pulled in a wagon by two flower girls before Kristin walked down the church aisle. According to People, after the ceremony guests enjoyed Southern comfort food and music by a Motown band at a reception held in a nearby warehouse space.

Kristin also told People all about the planning surrounding her big day. "The flowers and everything were very simple but it was very warm and cozy," she said. "It was all about the lighting and the candles and the atmosphere was just so warm. It was absolutely perfect."

Photo: Steve Eichner

For her wedding style, Kristin chose a strapless mermaid silhouette Monique Lhuillier gown with bustling detail at the bottom of the dress; we found a similar style from Monique Lhuiller's Spring 2012 collection (above). She also carried a formal, all-white peony bouquet but opted for a more laid-back, California-cool beauty look, wearing beachy waves for the nuptials.

—Courtney Lindstrand

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