Cover Look
Dress: Rosa Clarà
Veil: Jennifer Leigh
Jewelry: Earrings, House of Lavande K.J.L. Bracelet, Alan Anderson for House of Lavande. Ring, David Yurman.
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
(See p. 18 for more cover look details!)
Veil: Jennifer Leigh
Jewelry: Earrings, House of Lavande K.J.L. Bracelet, Alan Anderson for House of Lavande. Ring, David Yurman.
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
(See p. 18 for more cover look details!)
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skip the gym and still look great in your gown
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the guilty girl's guide to cutting the guest list
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10 tips for saving big on your flowers
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how to de-stress
And enjoy being engaged
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the look
Dramatic black details give wedding white a graphic pop
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4 shapes, 1 style
Here's how any figure can look good in a short dress
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if the shoe fits...
See why some brides are putting the heels before the gown
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flair game
A collection of diamond rings with high-decibel dazzle
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real-bride makeover
A tomboy with plenty of personality discovers organza
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color school
Coral and taupe may be autumn's coolest combo
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go your own way
A freewheeling couple hit the road in wedding finery that leaves traditional threads in the dust. Dare to follow their lead.
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shopping guide
Where to find it all
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say ahhh!
Wedding-planning got you wound tight? Nix those nerves with relaxing remedies that do wonders for your looks.
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come out to play
If working out bums you out, it's time to put some fun in your fitness
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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 October, we're focusing on harvest-time flavors, fiery color palettes, and striking favors. Plus, accessories worthy of royalty, stunning wedding sites, and the cupcakes rock-and-rollers crave.
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the guilty girl's guide to the guest list
It's the wedding task everyone loses sleep over. How to decide who should—and shouldn't—make the cut.
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breaking the rules
Learn how 18 bold brides split with tradition, and listen up about the wedding maxims no one should mess with
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get rich fast!
Or at least get smart about finances fast, by taking this quiz about money with your honey
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the brides guide to bouquets
How often do you get to carry flowers? We've got a month-by-month calendar of what's in bloom, tips on saving (really) big, the top online sources, and cool ideas for embellishments.
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hawaii fab-o!
Hula, leis, and mmm—mai tais: The islands of aloha are packed with awesomeness. Check out our celebrity sightings, seductive couples' retreats, wallet-friendly condos, the perfect bikinis, and more.
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hot seats
Whether you're renting or relying on your site's offerings, turn ho-hum chairs into four-legged works of art with these DIY-ready ideas.
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olé for love
Spirited colors, classic decor, and a tequila-toting donkey helped two New Yorkers honor their Mexican roots in San Miguel de Allende.
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a (big) day at the beach
Together with a team of party pros, a Manhattan event planner created the ultimate Caribbean seaside wedding
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Editor's Letter
34
Countdown
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Style
133
Planning
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Shopping guide
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