AMERICA’S TOP WEDDING MAGAZINE
JULY/AUGUST 2023
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CONTENTS Bridal Guide July/August 2023
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FASHION & BEAUTY 14 COVER STYLE
ON THE COVER
How to get that beautiful look.
• Hello Gorgeous, it’s your moment to shine, p. 21
16 MOODBOARD: BRIDES
• Psst...Real couples confess their best & worst buys, p.46
Put your best foot forward in these stylish shoes; why not go a bit goth, Wednesday Addams style?
• Major Wedding Style: Crazy-cool new looks you’ll love! p,16, p.49
21 BEAUTY FILE
How to achieve that bridal glow.
• Say I do! Kick-start your wedding planning here, p. 22, p. 30, p. 34, p. 38
24 ALL THAT GLITTERS Lab-grown diamonds.
49 A LA MODE
Absolutely the coolest wedding dressing ever!
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CONTENTS Bridal Guide July/August 2023
WEDDING PLANNING 20 BRIDAL INSIDER
Behold Pantone’s gorgeous Color of the Year, Viva Magenta.
26 PARTY PLANNER
A celebration in California wine country.
25 ASK DAVID TUTERA
Our guru’s planning dos and don’ts.
30 PLANNERS WE LOVE
We’re putting our favorite wedding pros in the spotlight. by Carol Straley
34 YOUR WEEKEND
WEDDING PLANNER How to put together a multi-day party. by Lynne Kendall Lawson
38 PLANNING NOTEBOOK
Here’s what’s on the menu when you celebrate your nuptials at a restaurant.
62 WEDDING ALBUM
Carly and Oliver’s beautiful Berkeley, California wedding.
NEWS & FEATURES 30
12 WEDDING Q&A
Etiquette questions and answers.
40 WEDDINGS TO LOVE
We opened up our archives to bring you a host of celebratory images and ideas.
46 SPLURGE VS. SAVE
Brides share wedding costs that were (and weren’t) worth it. by Elena Donovan Mauer
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TRAVEL NEWS 68 WEDDINGS AWAY
Our smallest state has big ideas for a stellar celebration.
74 RESORT ROUNDUP
• The Perfect Dress for Your Body, p. 187
Take in spectacular sunsets at these • 10 Gorgeous Hairstyles for Night, p. 202 posh properties-with-a-view. • 101 Best Budget Tips, p. 166 • Make It Personal: Reception Ideas To 82 REAL DESTINATION WEDDING
Mimi and Nigel’s glorious wedding Suit Your Theme, p. 68 weekend in Virginia wine country.• Aisle Style: Fabulous Ceremony, p. 207 • Celeb Rings! Get the Look, p. 92 • Cheers! Ways to Trim the Bar Bill, p. 164 Nobu Hotel Marrakech, in Morocco.
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Tulle Mini Hirst Dress, $6,790 and Beaded Heile Pant, $1,995, both by KYHA STUDIOS. Pearl drop earrings by RAINBOW UNICORN BIRTHDAY SURPRISE. Beaded tulle Rayne Gloves by NOVA by ENAURA. Covered Buckle Platform Sandals by ROGER VIVIER. 50 000
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Sheer lace & tulle tailored Femme Jacket, $3,466 and fitted lace mini Elle Skirt, $1,320, both by ELIZABETH FILLMORE. Pink octagon Lucent Hoop Earrings and Green Dulcis Cocktail Ring, both by SWAROVSKI. Malkia Sandals by NALEBE.
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Flare leg Katie Jumpsuit, $1,790 by GALIA LAHAV. Multicolor crystal Gema Ear Cuff and Pink Dulcis Cocktail Ring, both by SWAROVSKI. 53 000
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SPELLBOUND. Prive Grey Pearl Ear Climbers with blackened pavé diamonds by JEMMA WYNNE.
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FREE SPIRIT. Astral Jewel Crystal Black Knuckle Clutch by ALEXANDER MCQUEEN.
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MOMENTO MORI. “Til Death” Gold and Black Enamel Band, “Always” Gold and Black Enamel Memory Ring, and Black Diamond Georgia Ring, all by MARROW FINE
MADELINE COUTURE
ALYNE BY RITA VINIERIS
IN THE DARK. Sui Black Cream Blush by ANNA SUI.
NIGHTSHADE. Love In Black fragrance by CREED.
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HONEYMOON & DESTINATION WEDDING GUIDE
Spectacular Sojourns Take in the magic hour from one of these unparalleled perches offering stunning
sunset views. One couple shares their elegant wedding celebration in Virginia Wine Country. Check into the latest luxury hotel in Marrakech and check out the best place to host an
PHOTOGRAPHY: ONE&ONLY MANDARINA
elevated, activity-packed wedding weekend in Rhode Island.
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