Fashion: Off-white strapless floral embroidered-tulle gown with a drop-waist corset bodice and an asymmetric cascading skirt, $16,000, Monique Lhuillier. Veil, Tia Mazza. Diamond drop earrings set in platinum, Kwiat.
Makeup: All makeup by CoverGirl: Clean makeup for normal skin in Buff Beige, CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting blush in Plush Peach, LiquiLineBlast eyeliner in Black Fire, LashBlast Fusion mascara in Black, and Nature Luxe gloss balm in Tulip.
Flowers: Bouquet of bouvardia, LMD, Lewis Miller Design.
Hairstylist: Anthony Nader at Atelier Management for Redken
Makeup Artist: Elaine Madelon for Nars Cosmetics
Photographed by Naomi Kaltman
Cover Look
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19 readers tell you how to save big
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who pays for what?
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exclusive: Chelsea Clinton's wedding planner on making your day unique
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win $10,000!
Just describe your dream wedding
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look great in your dress
The secret that works for everyone
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the look
Lace goes graphic with bold motifs and mad-sexy styles
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his look
When a tux is too formal, your groom can look sharp in an updated suit
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4 shapes, 1 style
Think you can't wear a mermaid gown? Think again.
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winning cups
The right bra for your dress—backless, strapless, or anything in between
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in the pink
One way to be a blushing bride: Flaunt a dazzling rose-colored ring
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real-bride makeover
A girly girl with a thing for bling gets a showstopping ensemble for her big day
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color school
Try lavender and green for a crisp spring party
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soft focus
If you like to go with the flow, trade serious satin for a featherweight frock. These looks are a breath of fresh air.
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shopping guide
Where to find it all
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about face
For a bride, radiant skin is even more crucial than makeup. Find tips, strategies, and miracle products to get you glowing.
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the real brides of New York
We invited four fabulous city girls to sit down for a makeover. See how a natural beauty boost creates real-life drama.
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shopping guide
Where to find it all
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News, ideas, and fun finds for your wedding and beyond
In January, we love lantern-lit tables, gardenia place cards, and vintage wedding posters. Plus, Japanese-masking-tape crafts, custom cake toppers, celeb grooms, and the ultimate glass slipper.
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the new engagement shoot
In gardens and soda shops, couple photos are all about personal style
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DIY save-the-dates
It doesn't get more charming than these graphic floral cards
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game on
The hottest reception trend is games, from horseshoes to limbo. Just play by the rules.
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custom order: the reception table
Chelsea Clinton's wedding planner accepts our design challenge
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thank-you notes made easy
Put down the thesaurus, pick up your pen ... and fill in the blanks
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blog star
From the blogger behind Snippet & Ink, 12 tips for creating your inspiration board
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should I stay or should I go now?
At his wedding, a party guy discovers there's a whole new way to end the night
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wediquette
Down-to-earth solutions to your peskiest problems
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online flowers
We've got the best mail-order blooms, and how to take them from boxed to beautiful
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your guide to the first 30 days of engagement
Strategies for organizing your tasks, developing a budget, and plunging into the creation of the best day ever
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the couple's Caribbean
Welcome to a tropical sea of rad resorts (starting at $125 a night!), awesome all-inclusives, and sizzling new hotels. Also, the best way to score a bargain, pool-o-rama, and one perfect beach bag.
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very vintage
Something old becomes something new when you accent a reception with DIY details
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that's amore
It was love, Italian-style, as one couple brought the wedding to a villa in Tuscany
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Editor's Letter
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Girl Talk
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Countdown
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Style
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Planning
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Shopping Guide
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Idea List
