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7 Editor’s note 50 Postcard: 1 Playa del Carmen, Mexico 152 Private Escape
9 Inspiration Aisle Rooftop vows; why brides love pastels; wedding dresses en vogue; exclusive invitations and guest books; curbside cupcakes; honeymoons with a twist; everything you ever wanted to know about all-inclusives; and more.
16 Tips & Tools Your Big Day at the Beach 21 tried-and-true tips for planning your wedding in the sun.
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Spend Where it Counts Planners and brides share their secrets for cutting back costs and still pulling off a top-notch event.
22 Eco Essentials Green Gifts, Gear and Gadgets to Love
Elite Wedding Collection
reports on how a photofacial can transform your skin in time for the big day.
Resort Guide
26 Dream Destinations Where the Brides Are These nine destinations—all ranked tops in the XO Group’s 2012 survey as the most popular spots to tie the knot offshore—serve up the perfect trio for weddings on the road: easy access, bridal-friendly hotels and talented planners.
The Spring/Summer 2013 guide to the world’s most romantic resorts and hotels for your destination wedding, honeymoon or trip for two.
North America 46
Caribbean 62 Latin America 85
32 Real Weddings Love on Location Five couples, five great ways to wed. From Costa Rica to Hawaii to California Wine Country, these events showcase the creative spirit of the brides and grooms, each inspired in a special way by the beauty of their wedding destination.
24 Beautiful Bride New Image Dermatologistto-the-stars Vicki Rapaport On the cover: Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa
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Courtesy of Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa; Elizabeth Medina, Courtesy of Excellence Playa Mujeres
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