Fashion: Natural white silk-shantung taffeta gown with a V-neckline, long Chantilly-lace sleeves, and an A-line skirt, $5,000 Legends by Romona Keveza. Veil, Jennifer Leigh. White-gold and diamond tiara, Chopard. Diamond earrings, Tacori.
Makeup: All products from Sephora Collection: Perfecting Cover foundation in 25 Beige, Harmony Trio bronzer in Apricot, Retractable Waterproof eyeliner in 08 Brown, and Ultra Vinyl lip pencil in 07 Gorgeous Peach.
Flowers: Lily-of-the-valley bouquet, Miho Kosuda, New York.
Hairstylist: Riad Azar at Opusbeauty.com for Tresemmé
makeup artist Elaine Madelon for Nars Cosmetics
Photographed by Naomi Kaltman
Cover Look
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jeweled necklines
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ring leaders
Three floral gowns priced way under $1,000
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color school
Dress your gals and guys in orange, the juiciest shade of the summer
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on the plus side
Got some curves? Check out these shopping secrets, then hit the salons!
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sweet seduction
Ingredients for a sultry evening: super-sexy gowns meant for nighttime nuptials and provocative lingerie designed for a very private after-party
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chic thrills
Start your excellent adventure in a light-as-air gown that won't inflate your budget
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eat, glow, love
Eating well keeps you healthy (duh!), but the right foods can also give you supple skin, shiny hair, and head-to-toe radiance. Dig in!
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news, ideas, and fun finds for your wedding and beyond
The lazy days of August call for butterfly-topped cupcakes, mini sunflowers, and crazy-cool ice cream sammies. Plus, reception details with Parisian piz¬zazz, berry-bright color combos, Pippa-licious wedding shoes, and what guys really think about the garter toss.
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get with the program
Your wedding program cheat sheet—what goes in, what stays out
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shrink the catering bill
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the busy girl's guide to DIY: boutonniere
The classic rose buttonhole, manned up with rosemary
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expert challenge: the favor
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blog star: personalize your day
10 fab tips
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the Kate effect
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your ultimate guide to photography
Memories fade, but great wedding photos endure. Learn how to find the right photographer, the best ways to save money, and why retouching is a bride's best friend.
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hot for Hawaii
Surfing? Check. Lush scenery? Check. Mai tais? Double check! We've got sizzling hotels, celebrity sightings, affordable inns, wowser experiences, snazzy shops, and packing tips. Get on island time!
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a way with words
Want a wedding that's just your type? Bring fun and whimsy to your red-letter day by decking your space with meaningful fonts and phrases.
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20 ways to keep your marriage hot & sexy
Married life doesn't have to be where sex and romance go to die. Call on any of these tricks whenever you want to dial the sizzle up a notch.
