Fashion: Operation Dream Dress winner Nandi Fernandez's ivory silk mermaid gown features lavishly pleated details on its shoulder, bodice, and pearl belt. The cowl back flows into a draped skirt finished with a side train. Hairpins, Nina Bridal. Earrings, Hearts on Fire. Ring, Scott Kay.
Flowers: Bouquet of peonies, ranunculus, roses, sweet peas, and blooming scented geraniums, LMD, Lewis Miller Design.
Makeup: All makeup by Estée Lauder. Bronze Goddess Soft Matte bronzer, Double Wear Stay-in-Place ShadowCreme in Antique Gold, Sumptuous Extreme Bold Volume mascara in Black, and Pure Color gloss in Impulsive Coral.
Hairstylist: Noah Hatton at Kramer & Kramer for Cutler/ Redken
makeup artist Elaine Madelon for Nars Cosmetics
Photographed by Naomi Kaltman
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