Fashion: Strapless sweetheart tulle ball gown with beaded embroidery and a chapel train, $2,895, eveofmiladybridals.com. Crystal hair comb, jenniferbehr.com. Diamond-and-platinum earrings and bracelet, harrywinston.com.
Flowers: Bouquet of pink "Keira" garden roses, blush "Majolica" spray roses, mini "Cymbidium" orchids, stephanotis blooms, and gilted ivy and rose leaves, elisabettaurioni.com.
Makeup: All makeup by CoverGirl: NatureLuxe Silk foundation in Sandstone, CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting blush in Lush Berry, LiquilineBlast eyeliner in Brown Blaze, and LipPerfection lip color in Heavenly.
Hairstylist: Anthony Nader at Atelier Management for Redken
makeup artist Elaine Madelon for Nars Cosmetics
Photographed by Naomi Kaltman
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the feather report
Spotted floating down the runway: flocks of fantasy frocks
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how to wear plumes
They turn even a simple white dress into a showstopper
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color school: crimson
'Tis the season to outfit your party with fiery fashion options
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why I love my dress!
We hit the salons to learn what you're crazy about
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fab looks for less
Seriously pretty styles at seriously friendly prices
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power tulle
Visionary designers give this light-as-air fabric a high-fashion makeover. We add divine details: feathers, jewels, fur.
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a show of hands
Fingers get fierce this season, sporting stunning rings and graphic manicures
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your top beauty questions
From zapping a zit to fighting frizz, we've got answers
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staff-tested: waterproof mascara
We jumped into pools and hit the showers to see which work best
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celeb wed: Carey Mulligan
If the British actress asked us to plan her day, here's what we'd do (ooh, garden party!)
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a $1 million gown for Nikki Reed
The scoop on the Twilight star's diamond-encrusted dress
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Carrie Ann Inaba's top 10
The DWTS judge—she's engaged!—shares what she loves about weddings
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real wedding
Emerald to lime, kelly to jade, this South Carolina celebration was fresh as spring
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trend: gold rush
A dash of this metallic adds a rich, refined look to any wedding
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editors' picks
The genius ideas and must-have finds we can't keep to ourselves
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modern romance
Pastel pink and a shot of black create instant edginess
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10 ways to save on locations
We asked pros to share fab but frugal ideas for booking the reception
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the busy girl's guide to DIY
If our resident noncrafter can make these fluffy pomanders, so can you
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the new insiders
A spotlight on Abby Larson of Style Me Pretty and the girls of Weddington Way
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your ultimate guide to bridesmaids
Is his sis a must-ask? Can you fire a friend? How much is too much to make your girls spend? We tackle your toughest questions and spotlight dresses the gang will look great in.
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alfresco altars
Most outdoor locations don't come with ready-made ceremony spots. We've got six spectacular ways to give your space vow appeal.
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real wedding
A swanlike dress inspired a creative, organic party in a West Coast national park
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15 cozy winter ideas
Proof that a snowy wedding can be the warmest celebration of all
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around the world
We've scoped out the scene in nine way-exotic places—Tahiti! India! Vietnam!—to help you plan the vacay you'll be bragging about, well, forever. Plus, beauty essentials for a long-haul flight.
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home(s) for the holidays
Your parents' or his? How to navigate your first holidays as newlyweds.
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the proposal: it's his day! it's your day!
For a lot of guys, popping the question has become a can-you-top-this rite of manhood. Keeping it real—for both of you.
